Dara Maclean

Dara Maclean
Birth name Dara Joy Maclean[1]
Born (1986-05-20) May 20, 1986[2][3][4]
Miami, Florida, U.S.[5]
Origin Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.[1]
Genres Contemporary Christian
Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 2006–present
Labels Fervent
Website www.daramaclean.com

Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986)[2] is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter born in Miami, Florida and 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]

Early and personal life

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.

Discography

Albums

Year Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christian
2006 Dara Joy[9]
  • Released: August 15, 2006
  • Label: Indie
    •
  • Format: CD, digital download
 —
2011 You Got My Attention[10][11]
  • Released: July 12, 2011
  • Label: Fervent Records
    •
  • Format: CD, digital download
 9[12]
2013 Wanted
  • Released: September 24, 2013
  • Label: Fervent Records
    •
  • Format: CD, digital download
 22

Singles

Year Title Peak Chart Positions Album
US Billboard Hot Christian Songs
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

References

  1. 1 2 Jesus Freak Hideout. "Dara Maclean biography". Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 736376110. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ Robin (May 19, 2011). "A Happy Happy Birthday". Air 1. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  4. 1 2 "Database Matches for Dara J Maclean in Texas". PublicRecords. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Eagle Mountain International Church. "Dara Maclean Petty". Eagle Mountain International Church. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
  6. ↑ Papanikos, Stacey (July 10, 2011). "Dara MacLean [You Got My Attention] (2011)". Christian Music Review. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
  7. 1 2 Argyrakis, Andy (August 1, 2011). "With... Dara Maclean". CCM Magazine. p. 14. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  8. 1 2 "Doug & Jaci Interview Dara Maclean Segment 4". Today's Christian Music. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  9. ↑ last.fm (May 23, 2012). "Dara Joy". last.fm. Retrieved May 23, 2012.
  10. ↑ Allmusic (July 12, 2011). "You Got My Attention". Allmusic. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  11. ↑ Jesus Freak Hideout (July 4, 2011). "You Got My Attnetion". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  12. ↑ Billboard (January 27, 2012). "You Got My Attention - Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
  13. ↑ Billboard (July 23, 2011). "Suitcases - Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  14. ↑ Billboard (February 25, 2012). "Free - Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  15. ↑ Billboard (August 25, 2012). "Yours Forever - Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2012.

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