On December 6,2024,a "heavyweight edition" was released featuring five additional versions of the song. A remix with singer-songwriter Jelly Roll was released on February 7,2025.[5] On April 16,2025,a "gospel remix" of the song was released.[6]
Lake said the song is "about the battles we face,the grit throughout the fight for faith and the praise that comes after".[8]
Composition and lyrics
"Hard Fought Hallelujah" blends elements of Contemporary Christian music and country music,pairing arena-scale dynamics with swelling orchestral strings and an electric-guitar-driven hook;critics noted the "cinematic" feel and the grit in Lake's and Jelly Roll's vocals on the duet version.[9] Lyrically,the song frames perseverance in worship,with imagery of a "hard-fought hallelujah" offered from seasons of struggle;Lake described the collaboration as "country grit and soul with a positive message wrapped in struggle," adding that he sought a partner who had "really lived the lyrics."[10] Ahead of the duet's release,Billboard characterized the pairing as a "soulful,rock-fueled" take on Lake's hit and reported the official drop date of February 7,2025.[11]
Accolades
At the 2025 K-Love Fan Awards,"Hard Fought Hallelujah" was awarded song of the year.[12]
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