Nashville’s biggest export, The Grand Ole Opry, has been setting the soundtrack for America for over 100 years. Tonight, the world didn’t simply pay attention—it went to church.
Brandon Lake made his long-awaited Opry debut on the historic Grand Ole Opry Home, delivering an evening of highly effective worship and unforgettable performances. Followers packed the legendary venue to witness the GRAMMY-winning artist convey his signature vitality and heartfelt reward to nation music’s most hallowed stage.
Earlier than Lake was launched, the group was already standing to cheer. As he took to the mic, stating, “My first time in The Circle—that is essentially the most unimaginable honor ever, and y’all… we’re gonna have somewhat little bit of church.”
Lake opened his set with the fan-favorite “Honey within the Rock,” bringing the group to its toes with an electrifying efficiency that fused ardour and reward. Lake additionally premiered a brand-new track impressed by the Prodigal Son, entitled “Daddy’s DNA.” It’s positive to be a fan favourite and obtained a standing ovation.
Lake took us again to the start for his last track, “Gratitude.” As he led the viewers in worship, the room reworked from a live performance corridor right into a sanctuary.
Simply when the evening appeared to achieve its peak, Lake returned to the stage for an emotional duet with Jelly Roll on “Onerous Fought Hallelujah.” This was the primary dwell efficiency. The 2 artists, identified for his or her authenticity and faith-driven messages, delivered a efficiency that left few dry eyes in the home.
Earlier than the track, Jelly Roll took a second to mirror on his friendship with Lake and the affect of their collaboration.
“He is among the biggest males, to not point out one of many biggest Christians… This man got here into my life, and he introduced a message that has been in me my complete life, however it has not been awoken the way in which he woke up it.”
Members of Jelly Roll’s household have been in attendance to see this collaboration. “I knew it’d be some of the particular songs of my profession.”
Brandon Lake’s Opry debut wasn’t only a efficiency—it was an affidavit. The Grand Ole Opry has lengthy been a spot the place tales are instructed and legacies are constructed. Tonight, Brandon Lake added his identify to that historical past, proving as soon as once more that music can transfer mountains and that even in essentially the most sudden locations, the world is all the time able to worship.
After the efficiency, Charlie Mattos, announcer of the Opry, introduced Lake over for an interview.
“There are 330,000 Christian church buildings in the US—and on any given Sunday, 329,000 of them are singing ‘Gratitude,’ together with my church this previous Sunday,” mentioned Mattos jokingly. “Individuals say your ears are burning when somebody is speaking about you… are you on hearth each Sunday?”
Brandon merely replied, “On hearth with the Holy Ghost!”
Logan and Amanda Sekulow, homeowners of CCM Journal, wish to thank and acknowledge Justin Fratt and all of their pals on the Gospel Music Affiliation for the invite.
