Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me

"Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me" is a song written by Larry Cordle and Larry Shell, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in November 1991 as the third single from their self-titled album. It peaked at number 9 in both the United States^[1] and Canada.

"Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me"
Single by Diamond Rio
from the album Diamond Rio
B-side	"Norma Jean Riley"
Released	November 4, 1991
Recorded	1991
Genre	Country
Length	4:12
Label	Arista Nashville 2258
Songwriter(s)	Larry Cordle, Larry Shell
Producer(s)	Monty Powell, Tim DuBois
Diamond Rio singles chronology
"Mirror, Mirror" (1991) "Mama Don't Forget to Pray for Me" (1991) "Norma Jean Riley" (1992)

Content

The narrator is having a hard time in his life, and asks his mother to not forget to pray for him.

Music video

The music video was directed by Michael Merriman, and features the band playing at an airport and in a room somewhere.

Chart performance

Chart (1991–1992)	Peak position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[2]	9
US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[3]	9

Year-end charts

Chart (1992)	Position
Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[4]	79