
- Faith: Christian
- Career: Musician
- Birthday: September 09, 1991
Lauren Daigle is a renowned American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter.
Raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, she was immersed in a rich musical environment that included zydeco, blues, and Cajun influences. Her mother affectionately referred to their home as "the music box" due to Lauren's constant singing. At the age of 15, Daigle faced a significant health challenge when she was diagnosed with cytomegalovirus, which forced her to take a two-year hiatus from school. During this period, she began taking voice lessons, which became a pivotal moment in her musical journey. Initially aspiring to enter the medical field and engage in mission work, Daigle's passion for music eventually took precedence, leading her to pursue a career in singing.
In 2015, Daigle released her debut album, "How Can It Be," under Centricity Music. The album was a commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and being certified Platinum by the RIAA. It produced three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart: "First," "Trust in You," and "O'Lord."
Her sophomore album, "Look Up Child," released in September 2018, marked a significant milestone in her career. The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it the highest-charting Christian album by a woman in over two decades. The lead single, "You Say," achieved remarkable success, peaking at No. 29 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and setting a record by spending 129 weeks atop the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. The album and single earned Daigle two Grammy Awards.
Throughout her career, Daigle has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards, seven GMA Dove Awards, five Billboard Music Awards, and two American Music Awards. Her music seamlessly blends elements of contemporary Christian music and pop, resonating with a broad audience and solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the music industry.
In addition to her studio albums, Daigle released a Christmas album titled "Behold: A Christmas Collection" in October 2016, which reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200 chart. She has also collaborated with artists such as Needtobreathe on the song "Hard Love" for "The Shack" soundtrack and contributed "Almost Human" to the "Blade Runner 2049" soundtrack.
In recognition of her contributions to music, Daigle has been invited to perform at various prestigious events. Notably, she is scheduled to sing "America the Beautiful" during the Super Bowl pregame on February 9, 2025, at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, highlighting her prominence in the music industry.
Lauren Daigle's Religious Beliefs
Lauren Daigle is a devout Christian. When Daigle was in high school, she asked God to give her the courage to stand up for kids who were being bullied, even if she was ostracized. She told The Christian Post, “I was like, God,’ I want a backbone of boldness. Give me some sort of boldness to where I can stand up for people who need to be stood up for, and where even when my peers are persecuting me, I can still make a stand.’”
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