Dara Joy Maclean (born May 20, 1986) 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. On July 12, 2011 Maclean released the album entitled You Got My Attention, her first full length studio album.
Dara Joy Maclean, now Petty, was born in Miami, Florida, on May 20, 1986, to Dan and Judith Maclean, while Maclean has an older sister, Nicole. She eventually moved to Fort Worth, Texas, when she was eight years old. Maclean started singing at the age of eight, and led worship services at her church in her teens. In addition, Maclean started to play the guitar and write songs at the age of 13.
Maclean is of Italian heritage; her grandfather changed the family name from Martorella to Maclean. Maclean announced via Twitter, January 8, 2013, that she was engaged to Donnie Petty. They were married on May 11, 2013.
I've been, prayin'
For the, day when
We'd be walkin' side by side
Love was in hiding, til heaven's timing
Paved the way for You and I
Now I can't believe You're mine
I've been waiting all my life
Just to find
Someone like You
Love you caught me surprise
One look and I
Just knew
It had to be You
I've heard love stories
But this one is for me
It's perfect, darlin' did you know
Right from, the start
You stole my heart
And You won't ever let it go
I've been waiting all my life
Just to find
Someone like You
Love you caught me surprise
One look and I
Just knew
It had to be You
No one else could love me like You do
Eternally I'm Yours, You know it's true
Nothing in this world could ever
Change the meaning of forever
Me and You
I've been waiting all my life
Just to find
Someone like You
Love you caught me surprise
One look and I
Just knew
It had to be You