Dara Maclean

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Dara Maclean
Birth nameDara Joy Maclean [1]
Born (1986-05-20) May 20, 1986 (age 38) [2] [3] [4]
Miami, Florida, U.S. [5]
Origin Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. [1]
Genres Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s)Singer, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active2006–present
Labels Fervent
Website daramaclean.com

Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986) [2] is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, but raised in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since she was eight years old. [5] On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention , her first full-length studio album. [6]

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Early life

Dara Joy Maclean, now Petty, was born in Miami, Florida, [5] on May 20, 1986, [2] to Dan and Judith Maclean, [5] while Maclean has an older sister, Nicole. She eventually moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was eight years old. [5] Maclean started singing at the age of eight, and led worship services at her church in her teens. [7] In addition, Maclean started to play the guitar and write songs at the age of 13. [7]

Personal life

Maclean is of Italian heritage; her grandfather changed the family name from Martorella to Maclean. [8] Maclean announced via Twitter, January 8, 2013, that she was engaged to Donnie Petty. [4] [8] They were married on May 11, 2013. [9]

Discography

Albums

YearAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christian
2006Dara Joy[ citation needed ]
  • Released: August 15, 2006
  • Label: Indie
  • Format: CD, digital download
—
2011 You Got My Attention [10] [11] 9 [12]
2013 Wanted
  • Released: September 24, 2013
  • Label: Fervent Records
  • Format: CD, digital download
22

Singles

YearTitlePeak Chart PositionsAlbum
US
Christ
2011"Suitcases"18 [13] You Got My Attention
"Free"16 [14]
"The Day That Love Was Born"—Bethlehem Skies EP
2012"Yours Forever"27 [15] You Got My Attention

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