Jamie MacDonald is the upcoming self-titled debut studio album by Jamie MacDonald. The album is scheduled for release on January 23, 2026, via Capitol Christian Music Group, to CD, LP, digital download, and streaming formats. The production of the album was handled by Austin Davis, Jordan Sapp, Aaron Robertson, and Derek Winkley. It features writing credits from MacDonald, Davis, Jessie Early, Andrew Holt, Sapp, Jonathan Gamble, Colby Wedgeworth, Winkley, and Ran Jackson. The album features one guest appearance from Lauren Daigle.
In November 2024, Capitol Christian Music Group announced that they had signed MacDonald to their roster, following her work with other various musicians, such as Anne Wilson, Danny Gokey, and Zach Williams, as a background vocalist.[1] With the announcement, it was also announced that MacDonald's major label debut, "A Million Chances", would be released as a promotional single on November 15, 2024.[2][3] On October 17, 2025, MacDonald's album was announced for release, and with the release of "You Can't Take My Song" on October 24, 2025, it was made available for preorder.[4][5]
In November 2024, Capitol Christian Music Group announced that they had signed MacDonald to their roster, following her work with other various musicians, such as Anne Wilson, Danny Gokey, and Zach Williams, as a background vocalist.[1] With the announcement, it was also announced that MacDonald's major label debut, "A Million Chances", would be released as a promotional single on November 15, 2024. The promotional single was made available for preorder.[2][3] With it's release, the song was supported with a music video.[6] "A Million Chances" was written by MacDonald, Davis, and Early, while Early produced.[7]
The song "Desperate" was released on January 3, 2025, as the second single from Jamie MacDonald. The song was inspired, in part, by the death of MacDonald's father, alongside what MacDonald described as, "several ongoing life situations that were weighing heavy on our hearts but completely out of our control".[8][9] On June 6, 2025, an extended single was released, featuring four remixed or alternate recordings of the song.[10] A rendition of the song, featuring Lauren Daigle, was released on July 11, 2025.[11] Both the original and Lauren Daigle versions of the song were supported by the release of a music video.[12][13] The song was written by MacDonald, Gamble, and Sapp, while Sapp produced.[14]
On March 21, 2025, "Who He Is" was released as the second promotional single from the album.[15] It was supported by a lyric video.[16] The song was written MacDonald, Holt, and Davis, while Davis produced.[17]
The fourth, and final single of the album, "Left It in the River", was released on July 18, 2025. Before being made available digital download and streaming formats on July 31, 2025, the song was released to Christian radio in the United States.[18] It was premiered with a live performance to K-Love radio stations.[19] A live acoustic version of the song was released on July 31, 2025.[20] Music videos were released in support of both the original and live acoustic versions of the song.[21][22] The song was written by MacDonald, Wedgeworth, and Gamble, while Aaron Robertson produced.[23][24]
On October 24, 2025, "You Can't Take My Song" was released as a promotional single. It was written by MacDonald, Winkley, and Jackson, while Winkley produced.[25] The song was also supported by a lyric video.[26][27]
Writing and production
In an interview with Lindsay Williams of K-Love, MacDonald mentioned Lauryn Hill, Mariah Carey, and Whitney Houston as her main influences in music.[28] Reflecting on the meaning behind the album, MacDonald noted that:[27]
For over a decade, I’ve held onto God’s promise that I would one day write songs that would first heal me, and then bring healing to others. That time is now. Through writing and singing these songs, I’ve felt shame break off, fear fade, and my heart soften as walls come down. Now that I’m walking in that promised healing, I’m ready to see the other part fulfilled which is bringing that same hope and healing to others. Grateful for it all and excited to see it all unfold. All for His glory.
Josh Balogh of Jesus Freak Hideout described MacDonald's voice to be "smoky", "bluesy", "steeped in heartache", and overall "gorgeous".[8] K-Love explained it to be "soulful gospel".[28]GodTube observed that the album's tracks are "rooted in honesty, faith, and healing", "showcasing MacDonald’s heart for connecting with listeners through authentic storytelling."[29]Shore Fire Media oveberved "You Can't Take My Song" to demonstrate "authenticity that celebrates finding strength in vulnerability", which "reflects MacDonald’s journey of reclaiming her voice and embracing the power of her story."[5] "Desperate" was described by Josh Balogh of Jesus Freak Hideout to be "raw" and "soul-stirring"[8]
"Desperate" debuted at No. 39 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart, later reaching No. 11 on the chart.[32][33] Additionally, the song reached No. 3 on the Christian Airplay chart,[34] and topped the Christian Adult Contemporary chart.[35] It peaked at No. 3 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[36] Internationally, the song hit No. 10 on the Cross RhythmsUK Christian Airplay and No. 28 on the Radioscope New Zealand Most Added charts.[37][38] "Left It in the River" peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs and Christian Airplay charts, No. 4 on the Christian Adult Contemporary chart, as well as No. 3 on the Christian Digital Song Sales chart.[39][40][41][42]
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