In a recent interview with Benjamin Law, American singer Macy Gray discussed her personal views on religion, spirituality, and her musical career. Gray, who has sold over 25 million albums and won a Grammy Award for ‘I Tryin’, reflected on her upbringing in the Baptist church and how the choir influenced her music.
While she noted that she has become disillusioned with organized religion, viewing preachers as being similar to politicians in their interpretations, she maintains a personal relationship with God through daily prayer. She shared that she prays for her children and her mother, who is battling cancer. Gray also described her live performances as spiritual experiences, noting a sense of being possessed by something larger than herself while on stage.