Carnegie Hall has hosted legends for more than a century. This weekend, it echoed with worship.
Lauren Daigle took the stage at the iconic New York venue backed by a 250-voice choir, full orchestra, and her band - transforming one of the world's most prestigious concert halls into a night of unified praise.
But for Daigle, the evening was more than a performance milestone. It was sacred.
"CARNEGIE HALL. The place that calls you higher," she wrote in a heartfelt Instagram reflection after the show. "Stepping foot on this stage demands the gift to reach its fullest potential."
The Grammy-winning singer described sensing something beyond sound and architecture. "God's glory was palpable, captivating, sweeping," she shared. "The sound of voices unified uplifting us to meet heaven here on earth - how wild a thought!"
Those words captured the heart of the night: not simply excellence in music, but worship rising from one of the most storied stages in the world.
A highlight of the evening included a live performance of "Desperate," featuring special guest Jamie MacDonald. The collaborative version of the song has resonated strongly with listeners, and Daigle expressed gratitude for the opportunity to share the moment together.
She also praised the orchestra, choir, and musicians who filled the hall with what she described as overwhelming beauty. "Safe to say... this was my favorite time at Carnegie! It never disappoints!" she wrote, closing with a simple declaration: "To God be the Glory."
From hymnals to historic halls, Christian music continues to reach new spaces. And on this night, under Carnegie Hall's vaulted ceilings, voices lifted in harmony - a reminder that worship is not confined to a church building, but can resonate wherever hearts gather to sing.
