Brandon Lake is making significant strides in the realm of country music through notable collaborations with prominent artists such as Lainey Wilson and Jelly Roll. The integration of Christianity has long been an essential element in country music, evident from the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 album Satan Is Real to Carrie Underwood’s faith-focused 2021 album My Savior. Currently, Contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake is enjoying crossover success by partnering with country music stars like Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, while also preparing to launch his own country album. On Good Friday, Lake and Wilson are set to debut their collaborative single, “The Jesus I Know Now.”
During a recent episode of Rolling Stone’s Nashville Now podcast, the Grammy-winning artist from South Carolina discussed his journey into Nashville's music scene, his collaboration with Jelly Roll, and the messages contained within his songs such as “Hard Fought Hallelujah” and “When a Cowboy Prays.”
As one of the prominent figures in Christian music, Lake expressed his concerns regarding the political exploitation of Christianity, asserting that faith transcends such divisive issues. He delved into the increasingly complex relationship between religion and politics during his interview.
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