Brian Mullins' new single "Religion, Money and Her" sounds like a quiet confession at the end of a long night. It's soft, thoughtful, and full of real-life experience. The song is a slow country ballad that looks back on a turning point in Mullins' life, his first divorce at the age of 19, which changed his faith, finances, and family.
Mullins doesn't make the pain seem worse by doing big things, instead, he holds back. The song's slow tempo matches the heavy emotional weight of the story, prompting the listener to reflect on the effects of love lost and the new responsibilities that follow. His story is that of a young Christian man going through a divorce he never thought would happen, spending all of his savings to get through the separation, and becoming the only person who cares for two children. The title itself is stark and full of meaning: three pillars, religion, money, and love, fell at the same time. But even though they are sad, there is a quiet strength underneath. Mullins doesn't tell the story from the victim's point of view. Instead, he gives an honest account of faith being tested, being forced to grow up too soon, and the reality of raising children alone when the other parent leaves.
"Religion, Money, and Her" is a mature song that values honesty over polish. It doesn't feel like a performance, it feels more like a journal entry set to music, personal, real, and human. Mullins' latest release is a reminder that sometimes the most powerful songs are the ones that tell the truth. This is for people who like country music that tells real stories.