Growing up in Lafayette, La., singer-songwriter Lauren Daigle had the opportunity to immerse herself in the soulful surroundings brimming with an eclectic mix of zydeco, blues and Cajun music. These diverse sounds inform Lauren’s colorful, distinct brand of worship music. With influences ranging from Adele, Amy Winehouse and Billy Joel, Lauren began leading worship at a small church. Deciding to pursue a degree at LSU in Child and Family Studies, Lauren continued to hone her craft and lead worship at church. While at LSU, she was asked to sing vocals on an EP a local band was recording. Centricity Music heard the demo and contacted Daigle, inviting her to attend an artist retreat in Winthrop, Wash., as a solo artist. Her deepest desire is to write music that opens doors for people to encounter her Savior. “If I can help people, even if it’s with a three-minute song, just experience God, you never know how that will change the rest of their day or the rest of their life,” she offers. “I just want people to be able to experience Him.” http://www.laurendaigle.com/