NASHVILLE, Tenn.—For more than 30 years, Amy Grant has been taking listeners on a musical journey filled with opportunities to share the gospel at her concerts.
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Amy Grant's latest album, Somewhere Down the Road, chronicles life’s most heart-wrenching moments and unexpected joys.
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Along the way, Grant became one of the first contemporary Christian musicians to cross over into mainstream radio and paved the way for other Christian recording artists.
Despite the accolades and achievements, Grant remains committed to sharing the gospel message through songs. Her albums have displayed a variety of musical styles, including pop songs, contemporary worship and traditional hymns.
Her latest album, Somewhere Down the Road, chronicles songs about life’s most heart-wrenching moments, as well as the unexpected joys.
“I am personally moved by the concept of our journey through life,” Grant said. “Because of all the years that have come before, I find myself in a unique and somewhat rare position to be able to sing about that journey. I think that capturing someone’s hopes or dreams in a song is a pretty powerful experience, and I love to see how music changes people.
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Video of Amy Grant's Better than a Hallelujah.
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“Probably the comment that I get most from people is that they feel some sort of companionship when they listen to my music. People want to know that they are not alone in this world. So many times, music is our way of being found—whether it’s church hymns or contemporary songs.”
At her concerts, Grant hopes the songs break down barriers and connect people to Christ.
“When a song is used to connect people to Christ, it’s the most powerful form of musical expression,” Grant said. “Music is a powerful tool and can often reach people in a different way than spoken words. Music has a way of disarming people and speaks to them in a way that refreshes them and puts them at ease.
“I hope people walk away from my concerts with a sense of being connected to the message of the gospel. The most important message that I want to share with people is about what matters most in life and to help them realize their need for Jesus.”
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