Jelly Roll & Brandon Lake Passionately Perform “Hard Fought Hallelujah” On “Jimmy Kimmel Live”
Jelly Roll And Brandon Lake Showcase The Depths Of Their Faith On The Jimmy Kimmel Stage
Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake have people around the world shouting about their “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
Brandon, a Christian worship artist, released the original version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” in November 2024. The song debuted at #1 on the Digital Songs and Hot Christian Songs charts and at the 51st spot on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100
Brandon expresses his gratitude for God’s graciousness and patience in the song. He knows that God will always be with him, no matter what he may be feeling or facing. Because of this, he sings, “So I’ll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt, it-is-well hallelujah.”
When explaining the meaning behind the song, Brandon told Jesus Freak Hideout:
“This song is about the battles we face, the grit throughout the fight for faith, and the praise that comes after. I hope it resonates deeply with everyone.”
On February 7, Brandon released a remix of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Jelly Roll. The ACM Entertainer of the Year nominee is incredibly open about his own Christian faith.
His inclusion on the remixed version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” took the song up another notch, and fans responded in droves. The duo’s official music video currently has over 4.3 million views.
Fans have been able to watch Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll sing “Hard Fought Hallelujah” live a few times. Most recently, the duo brought the song to the set of Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Watch Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll sing “Hard Fought Hallelujah” on Jimmy Kimmel Live below.
The Performance Comes Shortly After The Duo Delivered A Captivating Performance On American Idol
Just days before their Jimmy Kimmel appearance, Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll shared “Hard Fought Hallelujah” on American Idol.
The show aired a “Songs of Faith” program on Easter Sunday (April 20). Throughout the three-hour episode, the judges, Top 20 contestants, and a few special guests delivered faith-driven performances. While some performed Christian songs, others sang modern tracks or original songs that mean something to them on a spiritual level.
Jelly Roll, who’s serving as Idol‘s first-ever artist-in-residence this season, also took to the stage. He performed “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon in a moment that went viral online. The video has generated over 6.8 million views on Facebook alone.
Watch the American Idol performance of “Hard Fought Hallelujah” below
