Brandon Lake and Lainey Wilson Release “The Jesus I Know Now”
Contemporary Christian music star Brandon Lake has released his latest country collaboration, “The Jesus I Know Now,” alongside two-time CMA Entertainer of the Year winner Lainey Wilson. The song arrived on April 3, 2026.
The song chronicles a maturation of faith over the years. “I found a friend who hangs with the misfits / Listens, forgives and then forgives again,” they sing. .
Written by Wilson, Lake, Luke Laird, and Emily Weisband, the ballad blends country instrumentation with gospel themes. It marks Lake’s latest crossover into Nashville’s mainstream. .
Building a Country-Gospel Bridge
This collaboration follows Lake's recent country hybrids, including "When a Cowboy Prays" with Cody Johnson and "Just Believe" with Bailey Zimmerman. . His Jelly Roll duet "Hard Fought Hallelujah" won a Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song. .
In January 2026, Lake revealed he had assembled 25 country artists and songwriters for sessions that produced nearly 50 songs. .
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