Following the studio version and instrumental release of "Stay," XIII Minutes continues their Summer of Stay campaign with a stripped-back acoustic take on the fan-favorite track, out today.
Trading the band's signature punch for raw vulnerability, the acoustic version of "Stay" reveals a different side of XIII Minutes--one that leans into reflective melodies and emotional resonance. The lyrics take center stage in this arrangement, inviting listeners to sit with the tension, healing, and hope that pulse beneath the surface of the song.
"Our goal with each version of 'Stay' is to give people another reason to return to the message," the band shares. "This acoustic version captures the heart behind the original--sometimes, the quiet moments speak the loudest."
XIII Minutes is turning up the volume this summer with the Stay Summer Tour, which kicked off May 16 in Tulsa, OK, and includes major festival stops like Rock of Salvation, Kingdom Come, Lifest, Ichthus, and Uprise. Sharing stages with powerhouses such as The Newsboys, Skillet, RED, and Disciple, the band is cementing its place in the Christian rock and metal world. With an early invite to Exodo Festival 2026 in Mexico, their reach is quickly going global.
With each new iteration, "Stay" has proven to be more than a single--it's become a movement. The Summer of Stay rolls on as XIII Minutes continues to reimagine and reintroduce the song through new sonic experiences, building anticipation for what's still to come. No matter the stage, XIII Minutes remains focused on one core mission: Your life has meaning--don't leave early. STAY.
