Birth Name: Michael Brandon Lake.

Date and Place of Birth: Born on June 21, 1990, in Dallas, Texas, and raised in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Early Life: The son of a pastor, he taught himself guitar via YouTube, learning songs by artists like Chris Tomlin. He eventually became a worship leader at Seacoast Church in Charleston.

Musical Career: He rose to prominence as a member of the Bethel Music and Maverick City Music collectives. He is known for his raw, energetic vocal style and his ability to pen massive congregational anthems.

Major Successes: He has won five Grammy Awards and numerous GMA Dove Awards. His most famous tracks include "Gratitude," "Graves Into Gardens" (with Elevation Worship), "Honey in the Rock" (with Brooke Ligertwood), and "Lion."

Crossover Success: He is noted for his collaborations outside the traditional gospel sphere, recently releasing "The Jesus I Know Now" (April 2026) with country star Lainey Wilson, following successful duets with Jelly Roll and Cody Johnson.

Current Residence

Base: He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with his wife, Brittany, and their three sons.

Activity: As of April 2026, he is in the middle of his massive 48-city "King of Hearts" headlining tour. He recently announced his new album, King of Hearts, set for release on June 13, 2026. He remains one of the most influential figures in contemporary worship and is scheduled to perform on American Idol later this month to celebrate his new projects.