Lauren Daigle Makes History on Billboard Magazine’s Christian Charts
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Lauren Daigle’s latest album, Look Up Child, took first place on the Top Christian Albums Chart by a long shot. The singer also placed third in the all-genre Billboard 200 category, ranking well-ahead of the world’s top rappers and pop stars.
Lauren Daigle Makes Billboard History
She made history this week by becoming the first Christian singer to top all five of Billboard Magazine’s Christian charts, while also beating out top artists like Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, Nicki Minaj and Drake.
It is a welcomed success after Daigle’s first album How Can It Be went platinum after its 2015 release. Her success highlights the impact Christian music has on American culture. In fact, Christian music radio stations rival country music stations and news stations in size and reach.
“Faith no longer seems so alien to popular music — ours is an era where plenty of artists, not just religious ones, aim to send inspirational messages,” The New Yorker’s Kelefa Sanneh notes.
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Lauren Daigle – You Say (official Music Video)
- The official music video for Lauren Daigle’s new single “You Say” from her album, Look Up Child. Visit her online at: https://laurendaigle.com
Social Media Comments:
.@Lauren_Daigle becomes first artist to top five Christian charts simultaneously https://t.co/Chbe08TBk3 pic.twitter.com/AsAiZ1fxpJ
— billboard (@billboard) September 21, 2018
We’ve been in the rehearsal zone gearing up for what will be a show I’ve longed to be a part of for many years. Today, we arrived in our first city on the Look Up Child Tour. I’m so overjoyed that I get to do this. THANK YOU TIMES A MILLION!! 💃🏼💥😂🎉 #lookupchildtour pic.twitter.com/gl4UDTfMgM
— Lauren Daigle (@Lauren_Daigle) September 27, 2018
Across the web:
Lauren Daigle wants to break down walls to Christian music NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Three years ago, Lauren Daigle took home three Dove Awards for her debut record, “How Can It Be,” and the Louisiana singer-songwriter got her first taste of the weight of genre’s expectations on her shoulders. The 2015 album …
Lauren Daigle to kick off Christmas tour in Roanoke ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ7) The Berglund Center announced Tuesday that Lauren Daigle will be kicking off her “The Behold Christmas Tour” in Roanoke. The concert will be held Thursday, November 29, 2018. It starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $24.50, $31.50, $41.50 and $ …
Christian Star Lauren Daigle Talks Stellar ‘Look Up Child’ Sales, Being Inspired by Zedd and Contemplating a Pop Crossover Lauren Daigle is having a major moment. Her second studio album, Look Up Child, and its lead single, “You Say,” are making history, as the Louisiana-born singer-songwriter simultaneously tops five Billboard charts — Top Christian Albums and Hot …
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