Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas released a two-song collaboration on May 1, 2026. The tracks include ‘The Author’ and a remix of ‘Hope’. This partnership blends polished pop sensibility with powerful inspirational vocals.
Lake’s song ‘The Author’ reflects on personal shortcomings and faith. It was written during a songwriting camp hosted by Lake in late 2025. The collaboration signifies a notable moment in contemporary Christian music.
Lake has gained recognition as a sought-after artist in the Christian music scene. He has sold out arena shows and performed at large secular music festivals. His previous release was ‘The Jesus I Know Now’, featuring Lainey Wilson, on April 3, 2026.
Nick Jonas, known for his role in the Jonas Brothers, grew up as a pastor’s kid. He has often blended his faith journey into his music. His song ‘Hope’ originally appeared on his album ‘Sunday Best’.
Key quotes from the collaboration:
- “So who am I? Who am I? Am I just a poor preacher’s prodigal son? Troubled child, running wild, Chasing the glory instead of the One.” — Brandon Lake
- “Like every good story, you learn from the loss and I lost the plot every time I played God.” — Nick Jonas
- “I see trauma, I see worthless. You see something You can work with.” — Brandon Lake
- “I’m ink in the pen in the hands of The Author.” — Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll previously won a Grammy Award for best contemporary Christian music performance/song. This new collaboration is expected to resonate deeply with fans across both artists’ audiences.
