Dara Maclean
Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, but raised in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since she was eight years old. On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention, her first full-length studio album.
Also recorded as Dara Joy Maclean
Dara Maclean
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- 1986 · Miami.
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- United States
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- singer-songwriter · composer
- Fields
- contemporary christian
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• Name — Dara Maclean • Birth Name — Dara Joy Maclean • Born — 20 May 1986 • Birthplace — Miami, Florida, U.S. • Origin — Fort Worth, Texas, U.S. • Instrument — Vocals, guitar • Genre — Contemporary Christian • Occupation — Singer, songwriter • Years Active — 2006–present • Label — Fervent • Website — daramaclean.com Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida, but raised in Fort Worth, Texas, ever since she was eight years old. On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention, her first full-length studio album.
Early life
Dara Joy Maclean, now Petty, was born in Miami, Florida, on May 20, 1986, to Dan and Judith Maclean, while Maclean has an older sister, Nicole. She eventually moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was eight years old. Maclean started singing at the age of eight, and led worship services at her church in her teens. In addition, Maclean started to play the guitar and write songs at the age of 13.
Personal life
Maclean is of Italian heritage; her grandfather changed the family name from Martorella to Maclean. Maclean announced via Twitter, January 8, 2013, that she was engaged to Donnie Petty. They were married on May 11, 2013.
Albums
• Year — Album details — | Peak chart positions • US Christian • 2006 — Dara Joy * Released: August 15, 2006 * Label: Indie * Format: CD, digital download — — • 2011 — You Got My Attention * Released: July 12, 2011 * Label: Fervent Records * Format: CD, digital download — 9 • 2013 — Wanted * Released: September 24, 2013 * Label: Fervent Records * Format: CD, digital download — 22
Singles
• Year — Title — | Peak Chart Positions — Album • US Christ • 2011 — "Suitcases" — 18 — You Got My Attention • "Free" — 16 • "The Day That Love Was Born" — — — Bethlehem Skies EP • 2012 — "Yours Forever" — 27 — You Got My Attention
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