Brandon Lake walked onto the Good Morning America stage with five Grammy awards already in his pocket. He was there to share a song from his number one album called King of Hearts. Before singing, he told the hosts that he just wanted to point people to a hope that is higher than ourselves. He looked a little nervous but ready to share his heart.
This song is about what Brandon calls imperfect faith. He says it is for those days when you do not feel like being happy or thankful. The lyrics tell us to keep singing until our souls catch up with the song. It is a story about being honest with God when life feels heavy and hard. Brandon Lake performs Hard Fought Hallelujah on GMA.
Brandon Lake performs ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ on ‘GMA’
People watching at home felt every word he sang. One viewer said that this song was exactly what they needed to hear today. Another person wrote that they loved how Brandon does not act like he is perfect. Everyone seemed to agree that his voice sounds just as good live as it does on a record.
While that morning show version was a great start, the studio track has even more grit. Brandon teamed up with a famous singer named Jelly Roll to record the original version. They chose to work together because they both know what it is like to struggle. This collaboration helped the song reach people who do not usually listen to church music.
Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll – Hard Fought Hallelujah
The version with Jelly Roll became a massive hit and won Song of the Year at the K-LOVE Fan Awards. It also led to a big performance at the Dove Awards with Jon Batiste. Fans love how Jelly Roll sounds like he has survived a storm while Brandon leads the way. It shows that you can be successful and still stay true to your roots.
Brandon Lake is changing how people think about spiritual music by being real. He shows us that it is okay to be messy as long as you keep moving forward. His journey from a local leader to a global star is just beginning. Follow Brandon Lake on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. You do not want to miss his next big chapter.