Key Takeaways:
- Historic Feature: Brandon Lake is the first-ever Christian artist to be featured in Amazon Music’s prestigious “Songline” docu-performance series.
- Star-Studded Company: The series has previously highlighted mainstream artists like Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran, marking a significant crossover moment for Lake.
- Behind the Music: “Songline” will offer fans an intimate, stripped-down performance of nine reimagined hits and in-depth interviews about Lake’s songwriting process.
- Release Dates: The audio version of the performance is set to release on October 29th, with the full video documentary available to stream on November 21.
Five-time GRAMMY winner Brandon Lake is breaking new ground, becoming the first Christian artist to be featured in Amazon Music’s exclusive “Songline” series. This achievement places him in the company of global superstars like Billie Eilish and Ed Sheeran, who have also participated in the intimate docu-performance series.
What is Amazon’s ‘Songline’ Series?
“Songline” is a series dedicated to celebrating the art of songwriting. It invites influential artists to perform reimagined, stripped-down versions of their songs in an intimate setting.
More than just a performance, each episode is interwoven with in-depth interviews. This format allows artists to pull back the curtain, sharing the origins of their music, their cultural journeys, and the intricate details of their creative process with fans.
A Deeper Look into Lake’s Craft
For Brandon Lake, this opportunity was a chance to connect with his audience on a new level. He shared his excitement about giving fans a glimpse into his creative world.
“I hope fans can see a bit of my songwriting process that happens before a song ever reaches a stage or a stream,” Lake said. “It felt really special to be able to pull back the curtain with Songline and show not only how songs are made, but their impact on fans and the artists and songwriters that wrote them.”
“Songline” Tracklist & Release Details
The audio release will feature nine of Lake’s most powerful songs, reimagined for the series. The first track, “When A Cowboy Prays,” is already available. The full audio performance will drop on October 29, followed by the complete video episode on November 21.
Full Tracklist:
- “Honey In The Rock”
- “King of Hearts”
- “That’s Who I Praise”
- “When A Cowboy Prays”
- “Gratitude”
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
- “Too Good Not To Believe”
- “Daddy’s DNA”
- “I Know A Name”
A Landmark Year for the Breakout Star
This feature comes during a monumental year for the Charleston-based artist. His recent album, King of Hearts, debuted at #1 on multiple Billboard charts, including Top Rock, Top Rock & Alternative, and Top Christian.
His collaboration with Jelly Roll on the Platinum-selling hit “Hard Fought Hallelujah” has also seen massive success. The song dominated the Billboard Christian chart for over 20 weeks, earned Lake his first CMA nomination, and was performed on stages ranging from the Vatican to the American Idol finale. This “Songline” feature further cements his position as one of Christian music’s most dynamic and influential voices.
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