Stronger (2001)

Stronger is the second studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant. It was originally released on June 12, 2001 by Pamplin Music. The album was produced variously by Grant's husband Bernie Herms, John and Dino Elefante, Tedd T, Phil Sillas and Reed Vertelney.

Stronger became what the album's title has suggested. A bit of an improvement from her Benson Records self-titled debut. This album showcases a mix of pop and ballads with comparisons from Britney Spears on some tracks and Céline Dion on others. The second single ballad "Whenever You Need Somebody" features the popular Christian boy band Plus One. The closing track "Finally Home," co-written with Cindy Morgan, shows Grant's depth as an artist.

Stronger was re-released nine months later on February 26, 2002 by Curb Records, just as the Pamplin Music label folded. To this day, Curb is still Grant's current record label. The third single "What Other Man" was issued by Curb, to re-promote the album and Grant. At the Dove Awards in 2002, Grant earned her first Female Vocalist of the Year nomination.

Track listing

1. What Other Man (Linda Thompson-Jenner, Reed Vertelney) -3:53

2. Keep On Shining (Russ DeSalvo, Tanya Leah) -4:01

3. Whenever You Need Somebody (featuring Plus One) (Natalie Grant, Bernie

Herms, Jimmy Collins, Kevin Stokes) -4:04

4. Anything (Tasia Tjornhom) -3:28

5. If the World Lost All Its Love (Dino Elefante, Bobby Martinez, Chris Page, Gordon

Pogoda) -5:05

6. Such a Wonder (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms) -3:46

7. I Love to Praise (Natalie Grant) -4:48

8. Only You (Natalie Grant, Phil Sillas) -4:48

9. Don't Wanna Make a Move (Phil Sillas, Tony Wood) -4:30