Kid Rock may have built his career on rebellion, profanity and a larger-than-life bad-boy image, but the "Bawitdaba" rocker is now talking openly about Jesus-and says his next album is one he believes he was "called to record."
The 55-year-old singer, whose real name is Robert James Ritchie, revealed that a new album inspired by his developing Christian faith is nearly finished and expected to arrive this fall. The revelation came as Rock marked the 28th anniversary of the album that transformed him into a superstar, Devil Without a Cause.
And the irony is hard to miss: nearly three decades after becoming famous as the man behind Devil Without a Cause, Kid Rock is preparing an album about his spiritual journey.
"What a trip, man. Time marches on," Rock reflected while thanking the fans who have stayed with him through the years. He then dropped the bigger news: his next record is being mastered and new music, song titles and videos will soon begin rolling out.
But Rock made clear this isn't simply another collection of songs.
"It's a crazy journey I've been on, this spiritual journey," he said. "But I've come a, I've grown a lot stronger in my faith."
Rock went even further, saying he felt compelled to make the project.
"It's an album I had to record, I was called to record," he said, adding that it will be released this fall. He also revealed that another album is already on the horizon, promising "a lot of music this next year."
For longtime fans, Kid Rock's increasingly public expressions of faith haven't appeared overnight. In 2024, during an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience, Rock surprised Joe Rogan when a conversation about traveling back in time turned to Jesus. Asked whom he would want to meet, Rock chose Christ and spoke about his belief in Jesus. He also identified Paula White as his pastor.
Those expressions of faith became considerably more public in 2026. In February, Rock headlined Turning Point USA's "All-American Halftime Show," an alternative broadcast during Super Bowl LX. During his performance of Cody Johnson's "'Til You Can't," he added faith-centered lyrics directing listeners toward the Bible, the cross and giving their lives to Jesus.
Rock later released a studio recording of the cover with the blessing of Johnson and songwriters Ben Stennis and Matt Rogers. When a music video followed in May, Rock described the project as deeply meaningful to him and wrote simply, "God Is Good," accompanied by a cross emoji.
Anyone expecting the notoriously uncensored performer to emerge from his spiritual journey sounding like a conventional Christian recording artist, however, may be in for a surprise.
Rock made that very clear while announcing the album. After talking about growing stronger in his faith, he reassured fans-with characteristically colorful language-that he is still very much Kid Rock.
That may be what makes the forthcoming project especially intriguing. Rock isn't presenting his story as a polished reinvention in which his previous persona suddenly disappears. Instead, he appears to be describing faith as an ongoing journey that is increasingly finding its way into his public life and music.
It's quite a turn for an artist whose catalog includes Devil Without a Cause, Cocky and, interestingly enough, 2007's Rock n Roll Jesus. His career has moved freely among rap, hard rock, Southern rock and country, frequently accompanied by controversy. Now Christian faith appears poised to become part of the music itself.
No album title, complete track listing or firm release date has yet been announced, but Rock says those details-and the first music-are coming soon.
And after 28 years of Devil Without a Cause, Kid Rock appears ready to let listeners hear just how much his journey has changed.
"Stay tuned," he concluded. "God bless you all."
