Every Friday, FishWorship recognizes one artist whose music has given us something worth discovering, remembering, or sharing. The FishWorship Artist of the Week isn’t necessarily about who is the biggest name in Christian music or who has the most streams. It’s about the artists whose music connects with us, points us toward something bigger than ourselves, and reminds us why Christian music matters. This week, we’re delighted to recognize an artist whose powerful voice, honest songwriting, and unmistakable ability to communicate faith through music have made her one of the most recognizable voices in contemporary Christian music: Lauren Daigle.
There are some artists you discover, and there are others who seem to find you right when you need them. Lauren Daigle has become one of those artists for millions of listeners. With a voice that can be powerful without losing its warmth, and songs that can be deeply rooted in faith without feeling like a sermon, Lauren has built a remarkable career by doing something deceptively difficult: making music that feels both deeply personal and completely accessible.
Her story is especially interesting because Lauren didn’t arrive on the Christian music scene as a manufactured star. Growing up in Lafayette, Louisiana, she was surrounded by gospel, blues, Cajun and zydeco influences, and music became an important part of her life from an early age. She eventually became involved in worship ministry, and that combination of musical influences and Christian faith would become a defining part of her sound.
Lauren’s breakthrough came with her 2015 debut album, How Can It Be, which introduced listeners to a singer with a remarkably distinctive voice and an equally distinctive way of expressing faith. Songs such as “How Can It Be” and “Trust in You” established a pattern that would continue throughout her career: honest questions, genuine vulnerability, and an underlying confidence that God is present even when life doesn’t make much sense.
Then came Look Up Child in 2018 — and, of course, “You Say.” The song became far more than a Christian radio hit. It crossed over into mainstream audiences while retaining the heart of its message, eventually becoming one of the defining songs of Lauren’s career. Look Up Child earned Lauren a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, while “You Say” earned another for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
And that’s one of the things we appreciate about Lauren at FishWorship. Her music doesn’t seem particularly interested in drawing a line between “Christian music” and “regular music.” Instead, she takes her faith with her wherever the music goes. That has allowed songs like “You Say,” “Rescue,” “Hold On to Me,” and “Thank God I Do” to reach listeners far beyond the traditional Christian-music audience.
Her self-titled 2023 album, Lauren Daigle, showed that she wasn’t content simply to repeat the formula that had already made her successful. The album explores pop, soul, gospel and other influences while continuing to center many of the themes that have defined her music: hope, gratitude, perseverance and the presence of God.
Why “Thank God I Do”?
That’s why we chose “Thank God I Do” as the featured video for this Artist of the Week.
It’s a remarkably simple idea: Thank God I don’t have to do this life alone.
There isn’t a complicated theological argument here. There isn’t a list of instructions telling the listener what they should believe. Instead, Lauren sings from a place of gratitude for God’s presence — and somehow that simple idea becomes surprisingly powerful.
The official video takes that same approach visually. Flowers surround Lauren throughout the video, creating an image that is beautiful but also intentionally delicate. The result is something that feels much more like an expression of a person’s faith than a staged performance of it.
And maybe that’s the best way to describe Lauren Daigle.
Genuine. Soulful. Hopeful.
She’s not afraid to sing about faith, but she also doesn’t seem to feel the need to shout about it.
A Few Lauren Daigle Essentials
If you’re new to Lauren’s music, here are a few places to start:
“You Say” — The song that introduced Lauren to an enormous audience beyond Christian radio. It’s an anthem about remembering what God says about us when our own doubts get louder.
“Rescue” — A beautiful reminder that God sees us in the middle of our struggles and doesn’t abandon us there.
“Trust in You” — One of Lauren’s signature songs, built around choosing trust even when we don’t understand what God is doing.
“Hold On to Me” — A vulnerable prayer for God’s presence and strength when our own strength isn’t enough.
“Thank God I Do” — A quieter, deeply personal expression of gratitude for simply having God present in our lives.
And if those songs lead you to explore further, there’s plenty more to discover. Lauren’s catalog has grown considerably since How Can It Be, including the Grammy-winning Look Up Child, the self-titled Lauren Daigle, and the live/acoustic Sessions.
Why Lauren Daigle Is Our Artist of the Week
At FishWorship, we’re not looking for artists who simply tell us what we’re supposed to think.
We’re looking for artists who make us feel something.
Lauren Daigle does that exceptionally well.
Her music can be joyful without being shallow, vulnerable without being self-indulgent, and openly Christian without becoming preachy. She can sing about doubt, hope, loneliness, gratitude and faith in a way that leaves room for the listener to bring their own story along for the ride.
That’s worth celebrating.
So this week, FishWorship is happy to say:
Lauren Daigle is our Artist of the Week.
If you’ve been listening to her for years, maybe this is an excuse to revisit an old favorite.
And if you’re just discovering her?
Well…
You’re in for a pretty good listen.
Visit our Lauren Daigle Artist Page
🐟