The “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Singer’s New Album Comes Out Amid Mainstream Success
Leading up to the release of his fifth album, King of Hearts, the Christian artist Brandon Lake has been making waves in a variety of spheres.
Whether it’s been making his Grand Ole Opry debut in February, singing at both the American Idol “Songs of Faith” Easter special and the Season 23 finale, or leading a worship set at CMA Fest, Brandon and his music have been part of the fabric of 2025 so far.
On Friday, June 13, Brandon’s King of Hearts was released, and it already boasts two No. 1 hits.
The singles “That’s Who I Praise,” which recently won Brandon the Worship Song of The Year award at the 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards; and the crossover hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” featuring his friend Jelly Roll, are both included on this album.
The Roaring Range Of The Album’s Sound
Ahead of King of Hearts‘ release, Brandon shared a video to social media about the album’s sound, stating it featured five genres prominently: country, gospel, rap, pop, and rock.
With 16 tracks on this new album, Brandon continues to solidify his sound, which has been marked by the blending of these genres — all at the service of worshipping God.
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In addition to now-familiar hits like “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” standout tracks include “I Know A Name,” featuring gospel singer CeCe Winans; the hard rock anthem “SEVENS;” and the title track, “King of Hearts.”
In the ballad “The Great I Am Can,” Brandon invokes the Old Testament name God revealed to Moses from the burning bush, with God instructing Moses to say, in Exodus 3:14, “I AM has sent me to you.”
“I can’t do it, but the Great I Am can. Who can move the mountain? Who can split the ocean? I can’t do it, but the Great I Am can.”
The song also alludes to the pre-Gospel appearance of Christ, described then as “a divine being,” in the fire with Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, as found in Daniel 3.
There’s also songs like “Spare Change,” which Brandon recently sang at the Grand Ole Opry.
Watch a clip of Brandon’s performance of “Spare Change” at the Opry, here:
More On Brandon Lake
Following his Grand Ole Opry debut on February 19, the Grand Ole Opry released a video on social media with Brandon Lake speaking on the significance of his performance at the heart of country music, as well as sharing a bit about himself.
In the video, Brandon, a Texas-native who currently lives in South Carolina, said, “I grew up in church. My dad’s a pastor, so I just fell in love with music within the church.”
Noting he wasn’t “allowed to listen to much, other than Christian music,” when he was growing up, he revealed that watching CMT on television was permitted, adding, “That’s where I kind of think I found my sound, writing a lot of songs about my relationship with the Lord.”
Further, he said, “I just love storytelling, and country music is the best at that.”
Watch more of his journey to his Grand Ole Opry debut, here:
King of Hearts is available now.
The music video for its title track, “King of Hearts,” was released on June 13, and can be seen here:
