History of Lauren Daigle in Timeline
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.
September 9, 1991: Lauren Daigle's Birth
On September 9, 1991, Lauren Ashley Daigle was born. She is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter.
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.
2015: K-LOVE Award and Dove Award
In 2015, Lauren Daigle won Worship Song of the Year at the K-LOVE Awards and was named Best New Artist at the Dove Awards.
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: Billboard and Dove Awards
In 2016, Lauren Daigle's album How Can It Be won the Billboard Award for Top Christian Album, and she won Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year at the Dove Awards.
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: K-Love Fan Awards
In 2017, Lauren Daigle won Female Artist of the Year at the K-Love Fan Awards for the second year in a row and received a Grammy nomination.
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.
2019: Austin City Limits Performance
In 2019, Lauren Daigle performed as part of Austin City Limits.
January 13, 2020: National Anthem Performance
On January 13, 2020, Lauren Daigle sang the national anthem at the College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans.
November 2020: Controversy over Worship Protest Participation
In November 2020, Lauren Daigle faced criticism for singing at Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour protesting COVID-19 restrictions, leading to requests that she not be booked for New Year's Rockin' Eve.
March 13, 2023: "Thank God I Do" released to Hot AC radio
On March 13, 2023, the single "Thank God I Do" by Lauren Daigle was released to Hot AC radio.
March 2023: Release of "Thank God I Do"
In March 2023, Lauren Daigle released the first single, "Thank God I Do", from her self-titled album.
May 12, 2023: Release of Lauren Daigle Vol. 1
On May 12, 2023, Lauren Daigle released the first volume of her self-titled album, in partnership with Atlantic Records and Centricity Music.
May 20, 2023: "Thank God I Do" No. 1 on Christian Songs chart
On May 20, 2023, "Thank God I Do" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
September 8, 2023: Release of Lauren Daigle (Complete Album)
On September 8, 2023, Lauren Daigle released the second volume which is the complete album of her self-titled release.
2025: Super Bowl Performance
In 2025, Lauren Daigle performed at the Super Bowl in New Orleans, singing "America the Beautiful" with Trombone Shorty.
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