Using a gospel melody and an assortment of steadily building instruments, "Pray for Peace" sees McEntire encourage all to "pray for peace" while the images shift to people of all walks of life gesturing the song's two core tenants: prayer and peace.

Lady Antebellum can even be seen getting in on the action, and Kelly Clarkson can be heard on the track. This marks the first music in over three years from the living legend, and as she describes it, it was the message of the song that really guided her back into recording.