Brandon Lake, a GRAMMY-winning worship singer, performed at the Grand Ole Opry for the first time on February 19, 2025. He sang his hit song ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ with country music star Jelly Roll.
When we go through tough times, it can be hard to praise God. ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ speaks to this struggle we all face.
The song reminds us that sometimes our most genuine worship comes after battling through difficult seasons. God meets us in our pain and helps transform our struggles into songs of praise.
Lake first released ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ in November 2024. The song quickly became very popular, breaking records on Christian and Gospel music charts.
It set new streaming records for Christian artists. The song is about finding reasons to praise God even during hard times.
Jelly Roll is known for writing honest songs about his own life struggles and journey to faith. His singing style matched perfectly with the song’s message about finding victory after hardship.
This performance was important for both singers. It was Lake’s debut performance at the famous Grand Ole Opry stage. For Jelly Roll, it was a chance to share his faith through worship music.
During the performance, Jelly Roll said, “It’s been years since I worshipped the way that I worshipped to this song.” His honest words connected with the audience. Many people stood up as the two artists sang the powerful chorus together.
Lake’s music has always been about helping people connect with God. This performance let him share his worship music with new listeners. His other songs like ‘Gratitude’ and ‘Graves Into Gardens’ have made him one of the most important worship leaders today.
Jelly Roll’s part in the show highlighted his own faith journey. He has been open about his past problems with addiction and his time in prison. His music now often includes themes of redemption and faith.
Let’s take inspiration from this powerful performance and remember to praise God in every season of our lives. Whether we’re going through good times or facing tough challenges, He deserves our praise.
Today, let’s lift up our own “hard fought hallelujah” to God, knowing that He is faithful through every storm and victory.
WATCH: Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll perform ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ at Grand Ole Opry
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