The Author (song)
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| Single by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas | ||||
| Released | May 1, 2026 | |||
| Length | 4:36 | |||
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| Producer(s) | Nichols | |||
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| "The Author" (lyrics) on YouTube | ||||
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"The Author" is a song recorded by the American contemporary Christian musician Brandon Lake and the American singer Nick Jonas. The song was released as a single on May 1, 2026, via Provident Label Group and Sony Music, to digital download, streaming, and Christian radio formats. It was written by Lake, Jonas, Benjamin William Hastings, Micah Nichols, Trannie Anderson, and Antonio AJ Cunningham, while production was handled by Nichols.
Release and promotion
In late 2025, Lake teased the release of a collaboration with Jonas through social media.[1] Teasers would continue to uploaded for several weeks prior to the song's official release.[2] Upon its release, the track was premiered at the Credit One Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina.[3] That same day, a second collaboration between Lake and Jonas, a remix of the latter's "Hope", was also released.[2]
Composition
Style
"The Author" has been considered to be a ballad.[2] It is composed using predominantly acoustic instruments, most notably piano, in an attempt to maintain a quiet and traditional sound. Later on in the song, the duo implements the use of drums and background vocals.[1] Lake sings using falsetto, overlaying "gently strummed acoustic guitar".[2]
Lyrics and meaning
The lyrics to "The Author" demonstrate a confession of Lake and Jonas "surrendering the pen of our own stories to the one who is actually writing them".[3]
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
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| Various | May 1, 2026 | |||
| United States | Christian radio | [3] |
References
- Notes
- Citations
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mower, Maxim (2026-05-01). "'The Author' by Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas". Holler. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Kaufman, Gill (2026-05-01). "Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas Drop Prayerful Ballad 'The Author' and Remix of 'Sunday Best' Song 'Hope'". Billboard. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Witt, Jason (2026-05-01). "Brandon Lake and Nick Jonas Release New Song 'The Author' May 1". Air1. Retrieved 2026-05-01.
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