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Nick Jonas & Brandon Lake Drop Surprise Spiritual Duet
1 May
Summary
- Nick Jonas and Brandon Lake released two new songs on May 1st.
- The collaboration features a new ballad and a remix of an existing song.
- Both artists are preparing for upcoming tours and concert series.

Pop artist Nick Jonas and Grammy-winning CCM singer Brandon Lake have unveiled a collaborative project featuring two new songs, released on May 1st, 2026. The collection includes a brand-new ballad titled "The Author" and a fresh rendition of "Hope," originally from Jonas' solo album.
"The Author" delves into profound spiritual questions, with Brandon Lake singing about searching for identity and purpose. Nick Jonas joins on the second verse, reflecting on past mistakes and divine acceptance. This track is credited to Lake, featuring Jonas.
The collaboration also features a revamped version of "Hope," a pop-soul ballad from Jonas' fifth solo album, released in February. This organ-driven track finds both artists trading verses and joining forces on a chorus that expresses a need for hope and liberation from hardship.
Following this release, Nick Jonas is preparing for his "A Night With Nick" concert series, set to commence on June 4th, 2026, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Brandon Lake has recently released "The Jesus I Know Now" featuring Lainey Wilson.