Dara Maclean Explained

Dara Maclean should not be confused with Tara MacLean.

Dara Maclean
Birth Name:	Dara Joy Maclean^[1]
Birth Date:	May 20, 1986^[2] ^[3] ^[4]
Birth Place:	Miami, Florida, U.S.^[5]
Origin:	Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.
Instrument:	Vocals, guitar
Genre:	Contemporary Christian
Occupation:	Singer, songwriter
Years Active:	2006–present
Label:	Fervent

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]

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.^[9]

Discography

Albums

Year	Album details	Peak chart positions
		US Christian
2006	Dara Joy	—
2011	You Got My Attention^[10] ^[11]	9^[12]
2013	Wanted	22

Singles

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

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dara Maclean biography. Jesus Freak Hideout. February 23, 2012.
2. Web site: U.S. Public Records Index. Family Search. 2009 . Family Search. May 11, 2015. 736376110.
3. Web site: A Happy Happy Birthday. May 19, 2011. Robin. Air 1. February 23, 2012. October 30, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131030215736/http://www.air1.com/blog/post/2011/05/19/A-Happy-Happy-Birthday!.aspx. dead.
4. Web site: Database Matches for Dara J Maclean in Texas. PublicRecords. February 23, 2012. May 18, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150518091125/http://www.publicrecords.com/people-search-records/dara-j-maclean-in-texas. dead.
5. Web site: Dara Maclean Petty. Eagle Mountain International Church. Eagle Mountain International Church. September 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923191209/http://www.emic.org/staff/dara-maclean-petty/. September 23, 2015. dead.
6. News: Dara MacLean [You Got My Attention] (2011)]. Papanikos. Stacey. July 10, 2011. Christian Music Review. September 15, 2012. September 23, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150923203044/http://www.christianmusicreview.org/daramaclean_yougotmyattention.html. dead.
7. With... Dara Maclean. Argyrakis. Andy. August 1, 2011. CCM Magazine. February 23, 2012. 14.
8. Web site: Doug & Jaci Interview Dara Maclean Segment 4. Today's Christian Music. February 23, 2012.
9. Web site: Shop for Dara Maclean & Donnie Petty's Wedding Registry . 2022-05-05 . www.myregistry.com . en.
10. Web site: You Got My Attention. July 12, 2011. Allmusic. Allmusic. February 23, 2012.
11. Web site: You Got My Attention. July 4, 2011. Jesus Freak Hideout. Jesus Freak Hideout. February 23, 2012.
12. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dara maclean|chart=all}} You Got My Attention – Dara Maclean]. Billboard. January 27, 2012. Billboard. January 27, 2012.
13. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dara maclean|chart=all}} Suitcases – Dara Maclean]. Billboard. July 23, 2011. Billboard. February 23, 2012.
14. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dara maclean|chart=all}} Free – Dara Maclean]. Billboard. February 25, 2012. Billboard. February 23, 2012.
15. [{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=dara maclean|chart=all}} Yours Forever – Dara Maclean]. Billboard. August 25, 2012. Billboard. November 24, 2012.