How Hope Fuels Singer-Songwriter Lauren Daigle

By Movieguide® Contributor

Lauren Daigle needs her music to offer hope to folks and battle the chaos on this world.

“Individuals at all times say, ‘What’s the legacy? What’s the aim in doing what I do?’ And I say, arms down, to provide hope to the world,” Daigle mentioned. 

The need to deliver hope to the world is the rationale why Daigle writes Christian music. It additionally fuels her when she’s exhausted and doesn’t really feel like she has the power to point out up for her followers.  

Daigle additionally hopes that her music and performances encourage different Christians to dwell out their religion and follow what they preach, caring for others and striving for unity over division. 

“We gotta dwell out these phrases that we’re preaching. We’ve gotta stand with this conviction and know, like, on the finish of the day, how are we gonna unify? How are we gonna stand collectively on issues? How are we gonna cease the chaos that’s throughout? What are the issues that we’re gonna do which can be really gonna enhance the world?” Daigle mentioned. 

She hopes that her music shall be a place to begin for folks to come back collectively over. 

Movieguide® beforehand reported on Daigle: 

After the mayor of New Orleans voiced her displeasure at Christian artist Lauren Daigle’s spontaneous look on the general public worship occasion LET US WORSHIP, Daigle responded. 

The controversy first started with Mayor LaToya Cantrell. The mayor despatched a letter that demanded that Dick Clark Productions ban Daigle from the New Orleans phase of the DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN EVE telecast. 

In a assertion, the Christian pop star from Lafayette mentioned she is “disenchanted that my spontaneous participation” within the French Quarter rally “grow to be a part of the political discourse and I’m saddened by the divisive agendas of those instances.” 

Daigle mentioned that the worship was “centered on lifting spirits, offering hope and encouragement throughout these polarizing instances.” 

Though Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser pushed for Daigle to be on the present and mentioned that the state’s $500,000 contribution to the telecast’s manufacturing prices assumed Daigle’s look, sources discovered no formal invitation to Daigle. 

“I’d have been, and nonetheless can be, honored to characterize our metropolis on New Yr’s Eve and though I used to be conscious of discussions relating to my involvement, a proposal was by no means made,” Daigle mentioned. 

Daigle lately carried out her hit “You Say” on the season finale of NBC’s THE VOICE and mentioned her love for New Orleans and the individuals who help her and “have been a balm for my soul all through this course of.” 

Daigle mentioned: “I like the town of New Orleans. Its music, tradition and inventive individuals are not like every other, and its wealthy historical past needs to be celebrated. That’s what my work inside the metropolis has at all times centered on — my deep want to see New Orleans and its music scene flourish.” 

Daigle confirmed that her look in Sean Feucht’s LET US WORSHIP tour was not deliberate. 

“To be clear, I had no half in creating or planning the occasion that passed off within the French Quarter final month. I used to be not scheduled to carry out, and I used to be not part of its promotion. Out driving my bike with a buddy, I noticed NOPD barricades set in place and uniformed cops offering safety for a gathering of those who had come to hope. I used to be requested to sing,” Daigle mentioned. 

Daigle maintained that she participated in providing folks hope and encouragement in a troublesome time. 

“To me, that’s the very second when music serves its increased function. It’s what offers folks encouragement, hope for a greater future, and it’s what can usher pleasure into their hearts,” Daigle mentioned. “My involvement was centered on lifting spirits, offering hope, and encouragement, throughout these polarizing instances.” 

Daigle added: “I’m disenchanted that my spontaneous participation has grow to be a part of the political discourse and I’m saddened by the divisive agendas of those instances.” 

Once more Daigle thanked her supporters and mentioned that she is grateful for Louisiana. 

“I’ve a deep and profound love for the state of Louisiana, for the town of New Orleans and the those who reside right here. I need to thank everybody who has provided variety phrases and help,” Daigle mentioned.