Brandon Lake

High school (ages 12+)
Art & Creativity

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/brandon-lake

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1. When was Brandon Lake born?June 21, 1990
2. Where was Brandon Lake born?Charleston, South Carolina, USA
3. What is the debut album?Closer (2016), independently released via crowdfunding
4. What is the record label affiliations?Bethel Music (joined January 2019), Maverick City Music (former member)
5. Who is Brandon Lake?Brandon Lake is a Grammy‑nominated singer‑songwriter who creates worship music that people around the world enjoy.
6. What was Brandon Lake’s first album?His first album was called "Closer" and it was released in 2016 after a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Worship Music: Music created to express adoration and praise, often in a religious context.
Songwriter: An individual who composes the lyrics and/or music for songs.
Independent Release: Music released without the backing of a major record label.
Grammy Award: A prestigious award presented by the Recording Academy for outstanding achievements in the music industry.