Excellent Debut Album from Jamie MacDonald| Posted March 03, 2026
I first heard of Jamie MacDonald when she recorded a version of “God Did It” with TobyMac. She then appeared on “My Father’s World” on Chris Tomlin’s The King is Still The King album. She is currently opening for Phil Wickham on his Song of the Saints tour. Previously, she has sung background vocals for artists such as Zach Williams and Anne Wilson.
MacDonald has a soulful voice, reminding me of Ashley Cleveland, and many of these songs have joyful choirs supporting her. She wrote or co-wrote all of the songs on this debut album and worked with a number of producers, recording the album across several iconic Nashville studios. I’m sure the album will find its way near the top of my “Best of 2026” list.
Here are a few comments about each song: Wait (Intro) – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald and produced by Austin Davis. This short song features MacDonald singing a cappella, backed by a choir. Key lyric: Gonna wait on the Lord, oh
Wait on Him, wait on Him, wait on Him You Can't Take My Song – This joyful song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Ran Jackson and Derek Winkley and produced by Winkley. This song talks about her story, and the changes in her through Jesus and therapy. The song features piano, drums, and a choir.
Key lyric: I’ve got a story, it’s my testimony
I’m gonna shout it Left It In The River – This upbeat song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Colby Wedgeworth, and Jonathan Gamble and produced by Aaron Robertson. This song reflects the transformation MacDonald experienced after committing her life to Jesus and being baptized at age 21. The song features guitar, bass, drums and a choir.
Key lyric: My life was changed
When I stepped into the water
Ain’t seen my chains
Since I gave 'em to the Father Desperate – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Jonathan Gamble, and Jordan Sapp, and produced by Sapp. The song features a powerful vocal, piano, drums and a choir. She’s at the end of herself, desperate, and needs a miracle. If she ever needed Christ, it’s right now. She’s not asking, but begging.
Key lyric: Oh, God, I'm desperate, down on my knees
Send help from Heaven, 'cause that's what I need
Redeem this wreckage, restore my peace Ain’t No Way – This joyful song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Austin Davis, Colby Wedgeworth, and Conrad Gamble, and produced by Davis and Wedgeworth. This song about God never letting us down, features piano, drums, bass, and choir.
Key lyric: My God has got a history of showing up for me
Ain't no way, no how, is He gonna fail me now A Million Chances – This prayerful song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Austin Davis, and Jessie Early and produced by Davis. This song, with references to Romans 8:28, features piano, a choir, drums, bass, and guitar.
Key lyric: It’s not too late, even in the mess I made
I turn around and see You standing
You’re giving me a million chances My Family – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Molly Kate Kestner, and Nick Schwarz, and produced by Austin Davis. Only Christ can change the ending and rewrite her family history. The song features keys, and builds powerfully with drums, bass, guitar, choir and a heartfelt lead vocal.
Key lyric: All of the damage that's been done for generations
Just one word from You can break those chains Proud of Me – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Hank Bentley, and Austin Davis and produced by Davis. Jesus sees the best and the worst of us and He still calls us His. The song features piano, and builds powerfully with synth, drums and choir.
Key lyric: I've tried to be perfect and failed every time
But just like a father is proud of his child
You're proud of me Right Where I Belong (Interlude) – This short song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Mark Allen Schoolmeister, and Harold Brown, and produced by Austin Davis. The song features drums, keys and backing vocals.
Key lyric: You put a song in my soul
And I know, I know
That I'm right where I belong Who He Is – This gospel song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Austin Davis, and Andrew Holt, and produced by Davis. She may not know what's ahead, but she knows who He is. The song features piano, choir, bass, guitar and drums.
Key lyric: I may not know what's ahead
But I know who He is
He is my hope and my defense
Love that never ends
That's just who He is Won't Let Go – This upbeat song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Petey Martin, and Sam Gray and produced by Martin and Austin Davis. This song is about God’s pursuit of us and his unconditional love. The song features drums, bass, guitar and choir.
Key lyric: Wherever you go I'll find you
Shining the light when night gets cold
I'll be the voice inside you Born to Fly – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Lyndsey Lellimo, and Colby Wedgeworth, and was produced by Wedgeworth. This song references Isaiah 40:31. She has found her home in the great unknown. The song builds powerfully with piano, synth, bass, guitar, drums, choir, and a passionate lead vocal.
Key lyric: I was born to fly
Got no reason to look down Can You Hear Me [Demo] – This song features piano, and is a heartfelt prayer.
Key lyric: As I'm waiting for the answer to come
I've held for so long
But it seems like You're a million miles away How The Story Ends – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Molly Kate Kestner and Justin Drew Amundrud. The song features piano, backing vocals, drums, bass, and is about the confidence we have because we know how the story ends.
Key lyric: They can say the sky is falling
But you don't have to fear, my friend
The sun will rise again tomorrow
And we know how the story ends Desperate – This version of the “Desperate” features Lauren Daigle, and was produced by Jordan Sapp. Somebody Set Me Free – This song was written by Jamie MacDonald, Joshua Silverburg, Amos Evans, and Jessie Early, and was produced by Silverburg. She has a hope and a story to tell because the Lord set her free. The song features piano, bass, drums, and choir.
Key lyric: Free as a bird with the wind on its wings
Singing my song, I've been rescued, redeemed
Favorite songs:
Left It In The River
Desperate
Ain’t No Way
A Million Chances
Who He Is
Won’t Let Go
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