Jelly Roll and Brandon Lake perform ‘Hard Fought Hallelujah’ on ‘American Idol.’ Contemporary Christian artist, Brandon Lake, is known for his faith-filled music and crossovers to other genres. American rapper and artist, Jelly Roll, is known for his genuine and passionate lyricism.

Brandon and Jelly Roll work together to perform a beautiful praise of the Lord. Their work together symbolizes unity within mankind. All of us can strive for unity as we praise the Lord together. By being open with our struggles, we will become stronger. God wants us to work in harmony and unity with our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

By lifting up the Lord in praise together, Brandon and Jelly Roll demonstrate the work of God in their lives. God is not a distant force in their life, but rather, He is our good, good Father. Within their lyrics, they share that God’s patience and graciousness brought them to a place of proclaiming hallelujah.

‘God, You've been patient
God, You've been gracious
Faithful, whatever I'm feeling or facing
I'll bring my hard-fought, heartfelt, it-is-well hallelujah, oh.’

The rest of the video outlines Brandon and Jelly Roll’s heartfelt performance of their new song. While they are performing in front of an audience, their true listener is the Lord. He hears their worship and He is well-pleased. May all of us continue to lift up our voices in praise and shout our own hard fought hallelujah. 

“After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: ‘Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God’” - Revelation 19:1