"Beautiful War" is a song by American rock bandKings of Leon. The song was released as a digital download on December 9, 2013 throughRCA Records as the fourth single from their sixth studio albumMechanical Bull (2013). The song was written by Caleb Followill, Nathan Followill, Jared Followill and Matthew Followill. The song is first demoed to other music artists such asChristina Aguilera,Kelly Clarkson andWestlife.
A music video to accompany the release of "Beautiful War" was first released onto YouTube on November 22, 2013 at a total length of six minutes and thirty-five seconds.[1]Garrett Hedlund pays homage to a fallen Cowboy whose name isLane Frost. Also, the County in which the character is incarcerated is Lane Co.
