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Artist
Lauren Daigle
12+ albums
popsoulchristiansinger-songwriterfemale vocalists
about
Lauren Ashley Daigle, born September 9, 1991, in Lake Charles, Louisiana, is a prominent American singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, she was surrounded by the vibrant sounds of zydeco, blues, and Cajun music, which influenced her musical style. While Lauren always possessed a love for singing, it wasn't until a challenging battle with contagious cytomegalovirus at the age of 15 forced her out of high school for two years that music truly took center stage. During this time, voice lessons became a creative outlet and ignited a passion that would define her future. Daigle's debut album, "How Can It Be," released in 2015, became a critical and commercial success. It topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and spawned hit singles like "First," "Trust in You," and "O'Lord," solidifying her position as a rising star in the Christian music scene. Her achievements were further recognized with her winning New Artist of the Year at the 2015 GMA Dove Awards. The album, "How Can It Be," was also nominated for a 2016 Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Her sophomore album, "Look Up Child," released in 2018, further cemented her success, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart. The song "You Say" transcended genre lines, becoming a major crossover hit and reaching No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This song's impact garnered her two Grammy Awards in 2019: Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for "Look
