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 Maclean | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Dara Joy Maclean[1] |
| Born | 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 |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | Fervent |
| Website | daramaclean |
Early life
editDara 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]
Personal life
editMaclean 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]
Discography
editAlbums
edit| Year | Album details | Peak chart positions |
|---|---|---|
| US Christian | ||
| 2006 | Dara Joy[citation needed]
|
— |
| 2011 | You Got My Attention[10][11]
|
9[12] |
| 2013 | Wanted
|
22 |
Singles
edit| 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 |
References
edit- ^ a b Jesus Freak Hideout. "Dara Maclean biography". Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c Family Search (2009). "U.S. Public Records Index". Family Search. 736376110. Retrieved May 11, 2015.
- ^ Robin (May 19, 2011). "A Happy Happy Birthday". Air 1. Archived from the original on October 30, 2013. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Database Matches for Dara J Maclean in Texas". PublicRecords. Archived from the original on May 18, 2015. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b c d e Eagle Mountain International Church. "Dara Maclean Petty". Eagle Mountain International Church. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 23, 2015.
- ^ Papanikos, Stacey (July 10, 2011). "Dara MacLean [You Got My Attention] (2011)". Christian Music Review. Archived from the original on September 23, 2015. Retrieved September 15, 2012.
- ^ a b Argyrakis, Andy (August 1, 2011). "With... Dara Maclean". CCM Magazine. p. 14. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ a b "Doug & Jaci Interview Dara Maclean Segment 4". Today's Christian Music. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ "Shop for Dara Maclean & Donnie Petty's Wedding Registry". www.myregistry.com. Retrieved May 5, 2022.
- ^ "You Got My Attention". Allmusic. July 12, 2011. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Jesus Freak Hideout (July 4, 2011). "You Got My Attention". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (January 27, 2012). "You Got My Attention – Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved January 27, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (July 23, 2011). "Suitcases – Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (February 25, 2012). "Free – Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
- ^ Billboard (August 25, 2012). "Yours Forever – Dara Maclean". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2012.