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Natalie Grant

Born:
Dec 21, 1971 in Seattle, Washington

  • Genre: Gospel
  • Active: 2000s
  • Instrument: Singer

Biography

At the age of 17, Natalie Grant decided to start arranging music for the youth choir at her church in Seattle, WA. It was her desire to provide music that was relevant to her generation. Upon hearing the group the Truth perform, Grant felt moved to audition. Landing a spot in the group, she performed and toured with the group for two years before heading to Nashville, TN, in pursuit of a solo career. In 1997 she signed with Benson Records, and she released her self-titled debut project in 1999. Unfortunately, the project did little for Grant and her record deal with Benson ended. Grant says the period of uncertainty following the loss was "the first time I was challenged to live out my faith." Before long her schedule started to fill up. She recorded Senator Orrin Hatch's "I'm Not Alone" and was invited to perform at the 2000 Republican National Convention. In addition, she contributed to Max Lucado's He Chose the Nails praise & worship album. Continuing to minister through music, Grant saw God "opening up to me -- youth conferences, political conventions, churches black and white." In 2001, she released her sophomore album, Stronger, on Pamplin. Deeper Life followed in early 2003 via Curb, and one of its tracks, "Live for Today," was subsequently nominated for a Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. "No Sign of It" also received some mainstream attention after finding its way on to the movie soundtrack for View from the Top, starring Gwyneth Paltrow. March 2005 saw the release of her next album, Awaken, which was followed up that fall with the Christmas album Believe. ~ Ashleigh Kittle, All Music Guide

Representative Albums:

Stronger, Deeper Life, Awaken

Similar Artists:

Michelle Branch, LaRue, Faith Hill

Influences:

Amy Grant
 
 
Wikipedia: Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant at the Celebrate Freedom 2007 concert at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia on September 1, 2007.
Natalie Grant at the Celebrate Freedom 2007 concert at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, Georgia on September 1, 2007.
Background information
Born December 21 1971 (1971--) (age 35)
Origin Flag_of_the_United_States.svg Seattle, Washington, U.S.
Genre(s) Contemporary Christian music
Occupation(s) singer, songwriter
Years active 1999-present
Label(s) Curb Records
Website http://www.nataliegrant.com/

Natalie Grant (born on December 21 1971 in Seattle, Washington) is a singer-songwriter in the area of contemporary Christian music. Her recent work has gained prominence, with the Dove Award for best female artist, and with her popular single, "Held". Born in Seattle, she currently lives in Nashville with her husband, Bernie Herms. She attended Northwest College/University a small private Christian school in Kirkland, Washington. She was awarded the 2006 and 2007 Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year. [1]

Biography

Besides recording songs, she has also worked to bring awareness to the problem of children being sold as sex slaves in sex trades around the world. While watching an episode of Law & Order, she was appalled to learn that this even happened in the United States.[citation needed] As a result, she has started the HOME Foundation, an organization that raises awareness of the issue of human trafficking.

As a young woman she suffered from bulimia and has since used her celebrity status to increase awareness of the disease. Grant speaks about her self image issue with thousands of teens girls across the country at The Revolve Tour conferences.[2]

On February 16, 2007, Natalie gave birth to twin daughters, Grace Ana Herms and Isabella Noelle Herms.

Discography

Albums

  • Natalie Grant (1999)
  • Stronger (2002)
  • Deeper Life (2003)
  • Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004)
  • Awaken (2005) (#141 on the Billboard 200 and #2 on Billboard Top Heatseekers)
  • Believe (2005) (#13 on Billboard Top Heatseekers)

Singles

  • "No Sign of It", from Deeper Life (#25 US Adult Contemporary, 2003)
  • "The Real Me", from Awaken (#30 US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks, 2006)
  • "Held", from Awaken (#11 US Adult Contemporary, 2006)
  • "Santa Claus is Coming to Town", from Believe (#9 US Adult Contemporary, 2006)

Books

  • The Real Me (2005)

Awards

Notes and references

  1. ^ 2007 GMA Dove Award winners, Retrieved April 27 2007
  2. ^ http://www.revolvetour.com

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