Dara Maclean | |
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Birth name | Dara Joy Maclean[1] |
Born | [2][3][4] Miami, Florida, U.S.[5] | May 20, 1986
Origin | Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.[1] |
Genres | Contemporary Christian |
Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2006–present |
Labels | Fervent |
Website | daramaclean |
Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986)[2] 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.[5] On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention, her first full-length studio album.[6]
Dara Joy Maclean, now Petty, was born in Miami, Florida,[5] on May 20, 1986,[2] to Dan and Judith Maclean,[5] while Maclean has an older sister, Nicole. She eventually moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was eight years old.[5] Maclean started singing at the age of eight, and led worship services at her church in her teens.[7] In addition, Maclean started to play the guitar and write songs at the age of 13.[7]
Maclean is of Italian heritage; her grandfather changed the family name from Martorella to Maclean.[8] Maclean announced via Twitter, January 8, 2013, that she was engaged to Donnie Petty.[4][8] They were married on May 11, 2013.[9]
Year | Album details | Peak chart positions |
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US Christian | ||
2006 | Dara Joy[citation needed]
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2011 | You Got My Attention[10][11]
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9[12] |
2013 | Wanted
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22 |
Year | Title | Peak Chart Positions | Album |
US Christ | |||
2011 | "Suitcases" | 18[13] | You Got My Attention |
"Free" | 16[14] | ||
"The Day That Love Was Born" | — | Bethlehem Skies EP | |
2012 | "Yours Forever" | 27[15] | You Got My Attention |