Today (7.11), Capitol CMG artist Jamie MacDonald releases a reimagined version of her seven week chart topper, “Desperate,” now available on all platforms. The track features two-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle, adding a fresh and moving dimension to a song that has already touched millions.
Reflecting on the collaboration, she shares that Lauren Daigle has been an important source of encouragement during her journey as a new artist. “Lauren has been a huge support to me behind the scenes,” says MacDonald. “Her wisdom and sweet encouragement has made all the difference for me as I navigate some crazy leaps of faith in new places that she knows all too well. It only made sense for us to collaborate. What a joy bomb she is, and a true woman of God who I have looked up to for a long time. She was the perfect fit for ‘Desperate’ and took it to the next level.”
“Desperate” recently spent seven consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian AC and Mediabase Christian AC charts, a milestone that highlights MacDonald’s rise as a significant new voice in Christian music. She wrote the song during a time of deep personal loss, following the death of her father, a former professional boxer. MacDonald spent five years as his caregiver, and the song became a personal anthem during her season of grief.The result is a deeply emotional anthem that continues to resonate with listeners navigating pain, faith, and healing.
Earlier this year, MacDonald was nominated for three K-LOVE Fan Awards, including Song of the Year, and her bold, emotionally honest approach to songwriting continues to draw a growing audience. With the release of this new version of “Desperate,” Jamie MacDonald deepens her impact and signals even greater things ahead. Watch the video here.
Jamie MacDonald on Tour:
Fri., July 11 | Worship Under the Stars | New York, NY
Sat., July 12 | Worship Under the Stars | Baltimore, MD
Sat., July 19 | Alive Music Festival 2025 | Mineral City, OH
Sun., July 20 | Revibe 2025 w/ Jon Reddick | Waverly, IA
Wed., July 30 | Kingdom Bound Festival 2025 | Darien Center, NY
Fri., August 8 | Unity Christian Music Festival 2025 | Muskegon, MI
Sat., August 9 | Amplify Music Festival | Benton, AR
Fri., August 15 | Candlelight at the Four Seasons | New Orleans, LA
Sat., August 23 | Rock the Smokies w/ Skillet and Zach Williams | Pigeon Forge, TN
Sun., August 31 | FLM's 26th Last Blast | Tipton, PA
Sat., September 13 | Harvest of Hope | Mattoon, IL
Sun., September 14 | Uprise Festival 2025 | Shippensburg, PA
Sat., September 20 | Illumination Festival 2025 w/ Anne Wilson, Cochren & Co. and Billy Ballenger | Greenville, OH
Sat., September 27 | Alpha & Omega Corn Maze w/ Jason Crabb | Hamptonville, NC*
Fri., November 7 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Missouri City, TX*
Sat., November 8 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Kenner, LA*
Sun., November 9 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Fort Worth, TX*
Tues., November 11 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Brooklyn Park, MN*
Thurs., November 13 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Palos Heights, IL*
Fri., November 14 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Pickerington, OH*
Sun., November 16 | At The Heart Of It Tour | Nashville, TN*
*denotes dates with Benjamin William Hastings
For more info on Jamie MacDonald, visit the JFH Artists Database.
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