The song was nominated for Single by New/Breakthrough Artist at the first-annual 2010 American Country Awards.

[3] Lowenstein told Technorati that the song "wasn't started or pushed by some major label or organization.

In his review Mansfield called the song "a twisted novelty that combines country's fondness for spiritual themes and relational revenge.

[8] A second, issued on April 8, 2010, under the direction of Mark Klasfeld, includes a guest appearance from actress Jaime Pressly.

[9] On the chart dated for the week ending April 10, 2010, "Pray for You" entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 87, and has since peaked at number 34, providing the singer with his second Top 40 pop hit (he achieved his first as part of Evan and Jaron).