Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake Release Powerful New Version Of “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
on Feb 07, 2025
The Story Behind “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Jelly Roll just joined contemporary Christian artist Brandon Lake for a chill-inducing new rendition of Lake’s song, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
Lake originally released “Hard Fought Hallelujah” as a single in November 2024. The track took off immediately, debuting at #1 on the Digital Songs and Hot Christian Songs charts. It also debuted at the 51st spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
These numbers made “Hard Fought Hallelujah” one of the highest-debuting Christian songs of 2024. In just a few months, the song has already generated millions of streams on Spotify, and its official music video has over seven million views.
In the song, Lake sings about the many trials and tribulations he’s been through in life. While these trials have sometimes tested or weakened his faith, he finds it growing stronger as he fights hard for his personal “hallelujah.”
As some of the lyrics go:
“And I’ll bring my storm-tossed, torn-sail
Story-to-tell hallelujah.
‘Cause God, You’ve been patient,
God, You’ve been gracious,
Faithful, whatever I’m feeling or facing.
So I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt, it-is-well hallelujah.”
Lake co-wrote “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Steven Furtick, Benjamin Hastings, and Chris Brown. During an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout, Lake said:
“This song is about the battles we face, the grit throughout the fight for faith, and the praise that comes after. I hope it resonates deeply with everyone.”
Jelly Roll And Brandon Lake Will Take You To Church With Their Chill-Inducing Remix Of “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
On February 7, Brandon Lake united with Jelly Roll to release a new remix of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” The song is right up Jelly Roll’s alley, as he often releases songs with similar, faith-based themes. Some of those songs include “Need a Favor,” “Son of a Sinner,” and “Liar.”
Jelly Roll also joined Brooks & Dunn to remake their inspirational song, “Believe,” for their 2024 album Reboot II. They performed the song together at the 2024 CMA Awards in a moment many called a highlight of the night.
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Needless to say, Jelly Roll was the perfect addition to Lake’s remix of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Fans seem to overwhelmingly agree with that sentiment, leaving tons of positive comments on the duo’s official lyric video after its release.
Those comments included:
“I pray that this version of this song not only plays on Christian radio stations, but floods country stations as well…”
“Not me here crying at 1:15AM because I felt this dead down within my soul.”
“The duo we didn’t know we needed.”
“I was telling my wife literally a couple weeks ago how Jelly Roll would make a really good Christian artist. Didn’t disappoint.”
“Thank you God for bringing these men together for your glory! Thank you God for what this song is going to do to the hearts of the people that listen to it. Thank you Brandon lake and jelly roll for listening to God and pursuing him and making this amazing song!”
Listen to Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s powerful new version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” in the video below.
