"Hard Fought Hallelujah," written by Lake alongside Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings, and Rodrick Simmons, is a raw and heartfelt reflection on worshipping through life’s trials. Lyrics like “I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt, been-through-hell hallelujah” capture the grit and grace of faith in the valleys. The collaboration with Jelly Roll, whose emotive vocals add soulful depth, elevates the song’s message, resonating with listeners across genres. The track, produced by Micah Nichols and mixed by Vance Powell, blends contemporary Christian, rock, and soul influences, sparking a viral TikTok dance trend and over 1.4 billion YouTube Shorts impressions.
Jelly Roll, a CMA New Artist of the Year with a transformative faith journey, brings his “storm-tossed, torn-sail” story to the song, sharing how it rekindled his worship experience. “It’s been years since I worshiped the way that I worshiped to that song,” he shared, noting its profound impact. The duo’s live performance at the Grand Ole Opry on February 19 and their appearance on American Idol further amplified the song’s reach, bridging Christian and country audiences.
"Hard Fought Hallelujah" has dominated charts, debuting at No. 1 on Country Digital Song Sales and reclaiming No. 1 on the all-genre Digital Song Sales chart with nearly 8,700 copies sold in a single week. Its success underscores the growing cultural impact of Christian music, with Lake’s team at Provident Label Group pushing genre boundaries to reach new listeners.
Fans can stream or download "Hard Fought Hallelujah" on platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
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