Brandon Lake’s “King of Hearts” Offers Hope To The Hurting & A Soundtrack For The Soul

NASHVILLE, TN. Brandon Lake’s “King of Hearts” Offers Hope To The Hurting & A Soundtrack For The Soul. Brandon Lake isn’t just singing worship—he’s redefining it. The Grammy-winning artist and modern-day psalmist has released his fifth studio album, King of Hearts, a spiritual odyssey wrapped in 16 tracks of passionate praise, raw honesty, and genre-bending brilliance.

Dropped today under Provident Label Group and Sony Records, King of Hearts arrives not just as music but as ministry—a call to the broken, the weary, and the hopeful to lift their eyes to the One who sees them. “This album is a love letter to the shattered,” Lake shared. “It’s about finding Jesus in the middle of our mess.”

Crafted entirely by Lake and an eclectic group of collaborators, the album fuses contemporary worship with gospel soul, hip-hop grit, and country edge. Among his collaborators are gospel queen CeCe Winans, country-rap trailblazer Jelly Roll, worship craftsman Hank Bentley, and rising lyricist Hulvey—each helping carve a unique sonic path through sacred ground.

Leading the charge are “That’s Who I Praise” and “Hard Fought Hallelujah”—the latter featuring Jelly Roll, whose gravelly, defiant tone turns this anthem into a battle cry. Already climbing to No. 40 on the Billboard Hot 100, it resonates deeply with the wounded and worshipful alike, echoing the promise of Psalm 30:5:

“Joy comes in the morning.”

Tracks like “I Know a Name” surge with power, anchoring in Philippians 2’s exalting truth, while “Daddy’s DNA” offers a tender reflection on legacy and faith passed down, nodding to 2 Timothy 1:5. Then there’s “New Thing”, a breath of revival featuring CeCe Winans, whose presence turns the track into a worship moment for the ages.

Lake’s genius lies not only in the words he sings but in the bridges he builds. King of Hearts dares to marry country grit with gospel glory, contemporary worship with hip-hop urgency. Whether it’s Hulvey dropping sharp bars on “Sevens” or Bentley bringing acoustic warmth to quiet moments, Lake ensures every voice adds a vital thread to the story.

To bring the heart behind King of Hearts to life, Lake is hitting the road this fall for a 48-city arena tour, kicking off October 2, 2025. With Franni Cash opening, the tour promises a high-energy, high-impact worship experience that mirrors the album’s bold spirit. Fans can also grab an exclusive two-disc edition from Walmart, featuring a live cut of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” from the iconic Grand Ole Opry.

But at its core, King of Hearts is about more than sound. It’s a spiritual declaration that Jesus, the true King of Hearts, meets us in our brokenness.

Now streaming on all major platforms, King of Hearts invites listeners to worship with their scars, dance through their trials, and believe again in redemption’s rhythm.

For tickets, tour updates, and more, visit brandonlake.co.

As Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted.” With King of Hearts, Brandon Lake brings that truth to the stage, the studio, and straight into our hearts.