Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lauren Daigle

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Lauren Daigle made an impact.

Lauren Daigle is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. She debuted with her album, 'How Can It Be' in 2015 under Centricity Music. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart, achieving Platinum certification by the RIAA. It also produced three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, establishing Daigle as a prominent figure in contemporary Christian music.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1997: Comparison to LeAnn Rimes' Album

In 1997, LeAnn Rimes' You Light Up My Life peaked at No. 1. Lauren Daigle's album Look Up Child became the highest-charting Christian album by a woman on the Billboard 200 since LeAnn Rimes' album.

2010: American Idol Audition

In 2010, Lauren Daigle tried out for American Idol but was cut just before the final 24 contestants.

2011: American Idol Audition

In 2011, Lauren Daigle did not make it to Hollywood in American Idol.

2012: American Idol Hollywood Round

In 2012, Lauren Daigle made it to the Hollywood round of American Idol, but was cut in the first Las Vegas round.

2013: Release of first single "Light of the World"

In 2013, Lauren Daigle released her first single, "Light of the World," from the album Christmas: Joy to the World, and joined the Morning Rises Fall Tour.

2013: Signed with Centricity Music

In 2013, Lauren Daigle was signed to Centricity Music after filling in for an ill singer at a workshop and singing on Jason Gray's single, "Nothing Is Wasted".

September 2014: Release of How Can It Be EP

In September 2014, Lauren Daigle released the EP How Can It Be.

2014: "How Can It Be" Single Success

In 2014, Lauren Daigle's single "How Can It Be" was named one of the top Christian songs of the year by iTunes.

April 14, 2015: Release of How Can It Be Album

On April 14, 2015, Lauren Daigle released her debut full-length album, How Can It Be, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.

2015: Debut on North Point InsideOut's Album

In 2015, Lauren Daigle made her debut on North Point InsideOut's album, Hear, where she recorded "Close" and "You Alone" live.

2015: Follow-up to Debut Album

In 2015, Lauren Daigle released her debut album How Can It Be. Look Up Child, released in 2018, served as a follow-up.

2015: Debut Album Release: How Can It Be

In 2015, Lauren Daigle released her debut album, How Can It Be, under Centricity Music. The album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.

2015: Outcry Tour Participation

In 2015, Lauren Daigle was a member of the Outcry Tour along with Hillsong United.

May 2016: Release of How Can It Be: Deluxe Edition

In May 2016, Lauren Daigle released How Can It Be: Deluxe Edition, featuring new songs, acoustic versions, and a live performance.

October 2016: Release of Behold: A Christmas Collection

In October 2016, Lauren Daigle released her first Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection, reaching No. 29 on the Billboard 200.

November 5, 2016: "Behold: A Christmas Collection" Christian Albums Chart Debut

On November 5, 2016, Daigle's Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection, debuted at No. 18 on the US Billboard Christian Albums Chart.

November 12, 2016: "Behold: A Christmas Collection" Billboard 200 Debut

On November 12, 2016, Daigle's Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection, debuted at No. 77 on the US Billboard 200.

December 17, 2016: "Behold: A Christmas Collection" Peak on Billboard 200

On December 17, 2016, Daigle's Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection, peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200.

2016: Winter Jam Tour Participation

In 2016, Lauren Daigle was part of the Winter Jam Tour in the central and eastern parts of the United States.

2016: Comparison to Needtobreathe's 'Hard Love'

In 2016, Needtobreathe's Hard Love album reached No. 2. Lauren Daigle's album "Look Up Child" was the highest-charting Christian album since Hard Love by Needtobreathe.

2016: A Night With Lauren Daigle tour

In late 2016, Lauren Daigle headlined her first tour, A Night With Lauren Daigle, which sold out.

December 31, 2016: "Behold: A Christmas Collection" Christian Albums Chart Peak

On December 31, 2016, Daigle's Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection, reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Christian Albums Chart.

2017: Singing "Almost Human" for Blade Runner 2049 Soundtrack

In 2017, Lauren Daigle was chosen to sing "Almost Human" for the Blade Runner 2049: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.

2017: Featured in "Hard Love" by Needtobreathe

In 2017, Lauren Daigle was featured in the song "Hard Love" by Needtobreathe for The Shack soundtrack.

2017: Outcry Tour Participation

In early 2017, Lauren Daigle was part of the Outcry Tour again.

July 2018: "You Say" Single Release

In July 2018, "You Say" was released as the lead single for Lauren Daigle's third studio album, Look Up Child.

September 7, 2018: Release of 'Look Up Child' Album

On September 7, 2018, Lauren Daigle released her album "Look Up Child" via Centricity Music.

September 2018: Release of Look Up Child album

In September 2018, Lauren Daigle released her third studio album, Look Up Child, which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart.

2018: "You Say" Christian Radio Success

In 2018, "You Say" became a huge Christian radio success, peaking at No. 1 on multiple charts and becoming the second biggest Christian song of the year, according to Billboard.

January 15, 2019: "You Say" Released to Mainstream Radio

On January 15, 2019, Lauren Daigle's song "You Say" was released to mainstream radio by Warner Bros.

January 2019: "Look Up Child" Sales and Grammy Win

As of January 2019, Lauren Daigle's album Look Up Child had sold 208,000 copies in the U.S. The album also won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album at the 2019 Grammy Awards.