Lee Brice is building anticipation for his upcoming sixth studio album, Sunriser, with the release of the song ‘When Thy Kingdom Comes.’ The 16-track project, his first full-length release since 2020’s Hey World, is set to arrive on June 5, 2026, and is currently available for preorder.
“When The Kingdom Comes” was written with Lee’s wife Sara, Jon Stone, and Billy Montana, with the song centering on faith, redemption, and the hope of something greater. Brice has emphasized that the track carries special meaning for him, calling it something far more significant than just another song. He shared, “Ever since I heard this title, ‘When the Kingdom Comes,’ I was so blown away and knew in my heart it was going to be something beyond special. Something so much more than just a song,” adding, “Being able to write it with two of my best friends and my wife is a huge plus, but how the song ended up, what it became and what its purpose truly is, is so much more important to me. I love music and I work hard at having success at it. It’s a part of who I am, it’s in my bones. But this specific song has a much bigger purpose. I feel like all that I have worked for and all that I have hoped for comes down to the message this song hopefully relays – God has always had a plan. He still does and my hope is for as many ears as possible to hear this and if only one person is changed or brought closer to Jesus, His message and the Kingdom, then it will be all I ever wanted it to be.”
Brice previously released the song, “Country Nowadays,” which finds Brice taking a thoughtful look at modern America through the lens of his own life as a husband and father. Co-written with Matt Alderman and Nate Kenyon, the track blends concern about the country’s current direction with a longing for simpler times. Ahead of performing it at the Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show, Brice explained his inspiration, saying, “[Charlie Kirk] gave people microphones so they could say what was on their mind. This is what’s on mine.”
The album’s title, Sunriser, is a nod to those who start their days before dawn. Brice shared, “Anybody can see a sunset, but a sunrise, you gotta earn. Whether you’re waking up or just pulled an all-nighter, I tip my hat to you, sunriser.” He echoed that sentiment on Instagram, writing, “I sure earned my fair share of sunrises workin on this one ; ) can’t wait for y’all to hear this album.”
In addition to these new releases, Sunriser will also feature previously released 2025 singles “Killed the Man” and “Cry.”
See the video for ‘When The Kingdom Comes’ – HERE.
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