Lauren Daigle is a prominent contemporary Christian music artist signed with Centricity Music. Her 2015 debut album, "How Can It Be," achieved remarkable success, topping the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart and earning Platinum certification from the RIAA. The album also yielded three No. 1 singles on the Billboard Christian Airplay chart, solidifying Daigle's presence in the Christian music genre.
September 9, 1991: Birth of Lauren Daigle
Lauren Daigle was born on September 9, 1991.
1997: LeAnn Rimes' Chart-Topping Album
LeAnn Rimes' album "You Light Up My Life" peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in 1997.
2010: First American Idol Audition
In 2010, Lauren Daigle first auditioned for American Idol, making it to the final rounds before being cut.
2011: Second American Idol Audition
Daigle's second attempt at American Idol in 2011 was unsuccessful.
2012: Third American Idol Audition
Lauren Daigle auditioned for American Idol for the third time in 2012, progressing to Hollywood week.
2013: Debut Single and Tour
In 2013, Lauren Daigle released her debut single, "Light of the World," and toured with Aaron Shust and Mikeschair.
2013: Signing with Centricity Music
Lauren Daigle was signed by Centricity Music in 2013 after filling in for an ill singer at a workshop.
September 2014: Release of "How Can It Be" EP
Daigle released the EP "How Can It Be" in September 2014.
2014: "How Can It Be" iTunes Recognition
In 2014, iTunes recognized "How Can It Be" as one of the top Christian songs of the year.
April 14, 2015: Release of Debut Album
Lauren Daigle's debut full-length album, "How Can It Be," was released on April 14, 2015.
June 1, 2015: First K-Love Award
On June 1, 2015, Lauren Daigle received her first K-Love Award for Worship Song of the Year for "How Can It Be."
2015: Collaborations with North Point InsideOut and North Point Music
In 2015, Daigle collaborated with North Point InsideOut on their album "Hear" and with North Point Music on "North Point Beginnings".
2015: Outcry and Winter Jam Tours
In mid-2015, Lauren Daigle participated in the Outcry Tour alongside Hillsong United.
2015: Release of "How Can It Be"
In 2015, Lauren Daigle released her debut album, "How Can It Be," which topped the Billboard Top Christian Albums chart.
2015: Previous Studio Album Release
Daigle's previous studio album, "How Can It Be," was released in 2015.
May 2016: Release of Deluxe Album
The deluxe edition of "How Can It Be" was released in May 2016, including new songs and acoustic versions.
October 2016: "Behold: A Christmas Collection" Release
Lauren Daigle's first Christmas album, "Behold: A Christmas Collection," was released in October 2016 and reached No. 29 on the Billboard 200.
October 21, 2016: Release of Christmas Album
Lauren Daigle released her Christmas album, "Behold: A Christmas Collection," on October 21, 2016.
November 5, 2016: Christmas Album Debuts on Christian Albums Chart
The Christmas album debuted on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart on November 5, 2016.
November 12, 2016: Christmas Album Debuts on Billboard 200
Daigle's Christmas album debuted on the Billboard 200 on November 12, 2016.
November 25, 2016: Christmas Singles Released to Radio
Three singles from the Christmas album were released to Christian radio on November 25, 2016.
December 17, 2016: Christmas Album Peaks on Billboard 200
The Christmas album peaked at No. 29 on the Billboard 200 on December 17, 2016.
2016: Needtobreathe's Charting Album
Needtobreathe's album "Hard Love" reached No. 2 on the Billboard 200 in 2016.
2016: First Headlining Tour and Holiday Tour
In late 2016, Lauren Daigle headlined her first sold-out tour, "A Night With Lauren Daigle," and later joined for King and Country on their holiday tour.
2016: Billboard and Grammy Nominations and Dove Awards
In 2016, Daigle's album won a Billboard Award, received a Grammy nomination, and won several Dove Awards.
December 31, 2016: Christmas Album Tops Christian Albums Chart
The Christmas album reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart on December 31, 2016.
2016: Winter Jam Tour
Lauren Daigle was part of the Winter Jam Tour 2016 in the central and eastern United States.
November 24, 2017: Release of "O Holy Night"
"O Holy Night" was released to Christian radio on November 24, 2017.
2017: Grammy Nomination and K-Love Fan Award
Daigle received a Grammy nomination and won a K-Love Fan Award in 2017.
2017: Featured on Blade Runner 2049 Soundtrack
In 2017, Lauren Daigle sang "Almost Human" for the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack.
2017: Collaborations and Soundtrack Contribution
In 2017, Lauren Daigle was featured on Needtobreathe's song "Hard Love" and co-wrote and performed "Almost Human" for the Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack.
2017: Outcry Tour
Lauren Daigle participated in the Outcry Tour again in early 2017.
July 13, 2018: Release of "You Say"
"You Say" was released as the lead single for Daigle's upcoming album on July 13, 2018.
September 7, 2018: Release of "Look Up Child" Album
Lauren Daigle's album "Look Up Child" was released on September 7, 2018.
September 2018: Release of "Look Up Child"
Lauren Daigle's third studio album, "Look Up Child," was released in September 2018 and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200.
October 19, 2018: Release of "Winter Wonderland"
"Winter Wonderland" was released to Christian radio on October 19, 2018.
2018: "You Say" Christian Radio Success
In 2018, "You Say" achieved significant success on Christian radio.
January 2019: Album Sales Update
As of January 2019, Lauren Daigle's album sold 208,000 copies in the U.S.
January 15, 2019: Mainstream Radio Release of "You Say"
"You Say" was released to mainstream radio on January 15, 2019.
2019: Grammy Award for "Look Up Child"
"Look Up Child" won a Grammy Award in 2019.
2019: Austin City Limits Performance
Lauren Daigle performed as part of Austin City Limits in 2019.
January 13, 2020: National Anthem Performance
Lauren Daigle performed the national anthem at the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship in New Orleans on January 13, 2020.
November 7, 2020: "Let Us Worship" Performance and Controversy
On November 7, 2020, Lauren Daigle participated in Sean Feucht's "Let Us Worship" tour, which led to criticism due to the protests against COVID-19 restrictions.
March 8, 2023: "Thank God I Do" Release
On March 8, 2023, Lauren Daigle released her first single, "Thank God I Do," from her self-titled album.
March 13, 2023: "Thank God I Do" Radio Release
"Thank God I Do" was released to Hot AC radio on March 13, 2023.
May 12, 2023: Self-Titled Album Release (Volume 1)
The first volume of Lauren Daigle's self-titled album was released on May 12, 2023, by Atlantic Records in partnership with Centricity Music.
May 20, 2023: "Thank God I Do" Chart Success
On May 20, 2023, Lauren Daigle's single "Thank God I Do" reached No. 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
September 8, 2023: Self-Titled Album Release (Volume 2)
The second volume, completing Lauren Daigle's self-titled album, was released on September 8, 2023.
2023: The Kaleidoscope Tour and Super Bowl LIX Performance
In 2023, Lauren Daigle headlined her second tour, The Kaleidoscope Tour, and performed "America the Beautiful" at Super Bowl LIX.
2049: Blade Runner 2049 Soundtrack Success
The Blade Runner 2049 soundtrack, featuring Lauren Daigle's song "Almost Human," reached No. 1 on the Billboard Soundtrack Sales Charts.