YOU SAY | Lauren Daigle

By: Chuck Spangler

Grace Memorial Parishioner

“ Be not anxious saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or, ‘What shall we drink?’ or, ‘With what shall we be clothed?’  For your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things.  But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.” ~Matthew 6:31-33

The Christian Praise Music world is dominated by strong male voices and male-centric groups; however, there are a number of popular and influential female vocalists in this space.
For the next few weeks we will focus on female Christian music artists.  We have listened to several prominent female artists in the past (e.g., Francesco Battistelli, Brook Ligertwood from Hillsong Worship) and may replay some of them.
 
Our initial offering is from Lauren Daigle.
*  Lauren Daigle is a Lafayette, LA, born Christian music singer-songwriter. 
*  Her 1st album “How Can It Be” released in April, 2015, reached platinum status. 
*  She is a 12 time Dove Award winner for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year
*  2 Grammy awards including Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance for “You Say”
*  4 time AMA Music Award winner
*  Six time Billboard Music Award winner (including the 2019 “Top Christian Song” for “You Say”)
*  “You Say” was released July 13, 2018, and rapidly reached top 10 status on both the Contemporary Christian music charts as well as the Pop charts.  The official music video we will enjoy today has received 374 million YouTube views.
Cut: “You Say”
Artist: Lauren Daigle
CD/Album: Look Up Child