Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Nominated For CMA Award
The Country Music Association has announced nominees for “The 59th Annual CMA Awards.” This week’s announcement officially kicks off CMA Awards season, spotlighting the industry professionals, recording artists, songwriters, producers, musicians, and more whose achievements have shaped the genre over the past year. “The 59th Annual CMA Awards” are voted on by the 7,132 voting-eligible CMA Professional members, which represent every corner of the Country Music landscape, including industry professionals, recording artists, songwriters, producers, musicians and more.
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll’s record-setting genre-spanning “Hard Fought Hallelujah” duet has been nominated for “Musical Event of the Year.” This marks Brandon Lake’s first-ever CMA Award nomination. Lake responded, “What the heck?!! What an honor! So thankful to Jelly Roll for carrying this song with me. Thank you Country Music for recognizing what’s happening with this song and collaboration. And to God be all the glory!”
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” was certified Platinum this summer, marking 1 million streams/sales. Brandon Lake’s “Hard Fought Hallelujah” ft. Jelly Roll has had incredible success, with appearances on ‘American Idol,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’, and the Grand Ole Opry.
The 59th Annual CMA Awards will broadcast live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 8 to 11 p.m. ET on ABC, and will stream the following day on Hulu.
