Brandon Lake, Jon Batiste, and Jelly Roll Unite for a Powerful Rendition of “Hard Fought Hallelujah”

Three of music's most dynamic voices - Brandon Lake, Jon Batiste, and Jelly Roll - join forces for an unforgettable new version of "Hard Fought Hallelujah," available now on all streaming platforms.

Originally introduced as a moving anthem of perseverance and praise, "Hard Fought Hallelujah" takes on a fresh, transcendent dimension in this new collaborative performance. Together, Lake, Batiste, and Jelly Roll merge their distinctive sounds - gospel, soul, and country - into a stirring celebration of redemption, struggle, and hope that speaks to every listener who has fought to keep faith through life's hardest battles.

"This song has always been about victory that comes through pain," shares Brandon Lake. "To reimagine it with two incredible artists like Jon and Jelly - each of whom knows what it means to fight for hope - made the message even more powerful."

With Jon Batiste's soulful piano and vocal brilliance, Jelly Roll's raw honesty and southern grit, and Brandon Lake's passionate worship energy, the trio delivers a performance that feels both intimate and anthemic. The track builds from reflective verses to a sweeping, gospel-infused chorus that captures the sound of hard-won praise - the kind that comes only after struggle and surrender.

"Music like this reminds us that hope isn't naive," adds Jon Batiste. "It's hard-earned. It's the hallelujah you find after the tears."

Recorded live with an organic, stripped-back feel, the song showcases the artists' shared commitment to authenticity - blending sacred conviction with emotional transparency. The collaboration embodies the unity of faith and art, drawing on each artist's background to create something profoundly human and deeply spiritual.

Jelly Roll reflects, "We've all been through things that could've broken us. This song is about choosing joy anyway - about giving God praise when it costs you something."

"Hard Fought Hallelujah" arrives as one of 2025's most powerful cross-genre collaborations, bridging worship, gospel, and country in a way that underscores the universal truth of grace through struggle.

 

 

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