Amy Grant

Amy Grant achieved a significant milestone with her 1982 album, ‘Age to Age,’ which became the first Christian album by a solo artist to earn gold certification in 1983 and platinum status in 1985. This landmark album garnered her a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Gospel Performance and two GMA Dove Awards. Following a 1977 recording contract with Word Records and her 1978 debut album, ‘Amy Grant,’ she quickly rose to prominence within contemporary Christian music (CCM) with hit songs including ‘Father’s Eyes,’ ‘El Shaddai,’ and ‘Angels.’ During this period, Grant toured extensively and collaborated with Michael W. Smith, establishing her as a foundational figure in Christian music.

Hymns and Faith’ (2002) and ‘Rock of Ages…Hymns and Faith’ (2005) led to her sixth Grammy Award in 2006 for the latter. Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2003, Grant also hosted ‘Three Wishes’ on NBC in 2005 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006. Her memoir, ‘Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far,’ was published in 2007. Grant continued releasing new music, including ‘Somewhere Down the Road’ (2010) and the Christmas album ‘Tennessee Christmas’ (2016).

Throughout her career, Amy Grant has sold over 30 million albums worldwide, earning a total of six Grammy Awards and 22 GMA Dove Awards. Her significant contributions were celebrated when she was named a Kennedy Center Honoree in 2022. Beyond her musical impact, Grant is a dedicated philanthropist, actively supporting organizations such as St. Jude Children’s Hospital, The Red Cross, and Compassion International, and champions humanitarian causes through her ‘Helping Hands Foundation.’