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- Awaken (2005)
Awaken is the fourth studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant , released on March 22, 2005 by Curb Records. Grant's husband Bernie Herms produced a majority of the album with seven tracks with Shaun Shankel producing four tracks with Rob Graves co-producing with Herms on two tracks and Phil Symonds producing two tracks. Awaken is a breakthrough album and critically acclaimed, thanks in part to its lead single "Held." A powerful ballad, "Held" is about personal tragedy as Grant sings about a mother's loss of a two month old baby. She speaks about being held by a higher power, perhaps God, helping her through the pain and grief. She sings of the pain of losing something or someone so sacred and important to her. The grief process is not instant. The song became an instant hit at Christian radio where the song spent a total of 36 weeks on the Billboard Christian charts with more than 20 of those weeks spent in the Top 10 and was a moderate hit at mainstream AC radio. Grant shot her first music video and CCM singer - songwriter Plumb provides backing vocals on the song. The second single "What Are You Waiting For" was an even bigger hit reaching the top of the Radio & Records Christian CHR chart. The song was originally recorded by American actress Lindsay Lohan for the Walt Disney motion picture Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen . The album was inspired by two events in her life: First, Grant went on a life-altering trip to India in 2004. Not only did this trip inspire her charitable pursuits, but it brought a new passion and direction to her music. Instead of focusing only on what song might be a hit, Grant reports that she now focuses on songs that will inspire, give hope, and motivate others to make their lives matter. Secondly, she was watching an episode of the NBC television series Law & Order about human trafficking and its horrific effects. Grant got involved and started co-founding the organization Hope for Justice, a non-profit in the fight against human trafficking. Awaken 's sound is definitely more adult contemporary than the contemporary pop that was heard from her previous albums and a maturity in sound and lyrics. A re-worked recording of "Live for Today" is included that she originally recorded from her previous album Deeper Life . The final track "Bring It All Together" features famous country pop singer Wynonna Judd. To promote Awaken even further, Grant wrote a book titled The Real Me: Being the Girl God Sees , about her struggle with bulimia and how she overcame it. The book was released in the fall of 2005. Awaken climbed and peaked at number 3 on the Top Christian Albums, number 2 on the Heatseekers Albums and number 141 on the Billboard 200 Albums charts. In 2006, Grant was nominated for Pop/ Contemporary Album of the Year, and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Held," but ended up winning Female Vocalist of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards. It is the first of four wins for Grant winning the title consecutively for the next four years. "Held," written by Christa Wells, was also nominated for Song of the Year. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of half a million copies by 2009. Track listing 1. Intro (The Awakening) (Bernie Herms) -0:45 2. Awaken (Natalie Grant, Joy Williams, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur) -3:47 3. Something Beautiful (Matthew West, Chance Scoggins) -3:21 4. What Are You Waiting For (Bridget Benenate, Steve Booker, Matthew Gerrard) -3:43 5. The Real Me (Natalie Grant) -4:53 6. Another Day (Stephanie Lewis, Guy Zabka) -4:10 7. Home (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Trina Harmon) -4:52 8. Captured (Bernie Herms, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur) -3:52 9. Held (Christa Wells) -4:22 10. You Move Me (Natalie Grant, Berry Weeks, David M. Edwards) -4:17 11. Make Me Over (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Stephanie Lewis) -5:34 12. Live for Today (Natalie Grant) -4:24 13. Bring It All Together (featuring Wynonna Judd) (Christa Wells, Shaun Shankel) -6:24 Gold certified in 2009. Production credits Bernie Herms -producer (tracks 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 11 and 12) Shaun Shankel -producer (tracks 4, 6, 9 and 13) Rob Graves -co-producer (tracks 2 and 8) Phil Symonds -producer (tracks 3 and 10) Accolades Dove Award -2006, 2007 Female Vocalist of the Year Radio singles 2005 -2006 "Held" -#4 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #4 Billboard Christian Airplay, #3 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, #11 Billboard AC, #2 R&R Christian AC, #2 R&R Christian Inspo, #18 R&R AC 2005 -2006 "What Are You Waiting For" -#7 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #7 Billboard Christian Airplay, #7 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, #1 R&R Christian CHR for 2 weeks, #7 R&R Christian AC 2006 "The Real Me" -#18 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #18 Billboard Christian Airplay, #16 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, #30 Billboard AC, #16 R&R Christian AC, #6 R&R Christian Inspo Previous release: Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004) Next release: Believe (2005) Watch the music video of "Held" here:
- Natalie Grant
Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971 in Seattle, Washington) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. She is a four-time Female Vocalist of the Year Dove Award winner and a nine-time Grammy nominee. In addition to garnering nearly 1 billion streams and multiple number #1 albums and singles on the Billboard Christian charts, she is also a respected author and philanthropist. She is the co-founder of Hope for Justice, a non-profit organization in the fight against human trafficking, which has 32 offices across 9 countries and 5 continents and has helped over 102,000 children in the last few years. Born and raised in Washington state, Grant enrolled at Northwest College (now Northwest University) in Kirkland, Washington, studying to be a schoolteacher. She reportedly figured that her musical gifts were merely for sharing with her local church until she learned how to find God's true calling for her life, and so switched directions and began a career in Christian music. Grant first started in contemporary Christian music when she auditioned for the travelling music group Truth. Later she moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her solo career. There she signed with Benson Records in 1997 and began working on her self-titled debut which was released in 1999. She left Benson for Pamplin Music soon after and released the album Stronger in 2001. She then ended up at Curb Records after Pamplin folded, where she remained starting with Deeper Life in 2003. Awaken was her breakthrough success, in 2005. It was RIAA gold certified. More albums would continue to follow. Grant has since reported being unhappy with the way she was imaged by her early record label which marketed her partly on her looks and says of her first record, "It wasn't me at all either." However, she credits her early albums with having been necessary to her progressing and growing into an artist that takes control of such decisions, starting with her first widely successful album, Awaken . Another factor that was essential to her later success was a life-altering trip to India in 2004. Not only did this trip inspire her charitable pursuits, but it brought a new passion and direction to her music. Instead of focusing only on what song might be a hit, Grant reports that she now focuses on songs that will inspire, give hope, and motivate others to make their lives matter. In 2005, Grant also authored her first book The Real Me: Being the Girl God Sees , about her struggle with bulimia and how she overcame it. On October 23, 2012, Grant received the 2012 Bishop Ketteler Award for Social Justice from the Sisters of Divine Providence, who honored her for her work against human trafficking. Grant currently lives in Nashville with her Canadian husband producer Bernie Herms and their three daughters; Grace, Isabella and Sadie. NOTE: Natalie Grant is not related to CCM singer - songwriter Amy Grant . More information on Natalie Grant at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natalie_Grant Discography Natalie Grant (1999) Stronger (2001) Deeper Life (2003) Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004) Awaken (2005) Believe (2005) Relentless (2008) Love Revolution (2010) Hurricane (2013) Be One (2015) No Stranger (2020) Seasons (2023)
- Believe (2005)
Believe is the fifth studio and Christmas album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant , released on October 25, 2005 by Curb Records. Grant's husband Bernie Herms produced the album. Released about seven months after her successful album Awaken and with "Held" still on the radio, Grant puts out her first holiday album with a mixture of secular and sacred Christmas songs including two original tracks: the title song, "I Believe," written by Grant and "One Child" written by David Mullen. Believe climbed to number 29 on the Top Christian Albums, number 13 on the Heatseekers Albums and in early 2007 peaked at number 34 on the Top Holiday Albums charts in Billboard magazine. The album was nominated for a Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year. Track listing 1. O Come All Ye Faithful (John Francis Wade) -3:38 2. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (Jule Styne, Sammy Cahn) -2:28 3. Santa Claus is Coming to Town (John Frederick Coots, Haven Gillespie) -2:35 4. I Believe (Natalie Grant) -5:14 5. O Little Town of Bethlehem (Phillips Brooks, Lewis Redner) -4:39 6. Joy to the World (Isaac Watts) -4:31 7. What Christmas Means to Me (Anna Gordy Gaye, George Gordy, Allen Story) -3:41 8. Medley (arranged by Bernie Herms) -8:47 Silver Bells (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans) Savior Came for Me O Holy Night (Adolphe Adam, John Sullivan Dwight, Placide Cappeau) 9. One Child (David Mullen)/O Come All Ye Faithful (reprise) -6:08 10. Sweet Little Jesus Boy (Robert Mac Gimsey) -3:52 Radio singles 2005 -2006 "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" -#15 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #15 Billboard Christian Airplay, #12 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, #9 Billboard AC 2005 " What Christmas Means to Me" -#22 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #22 Billboard Christian Airplay, #19 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2005 -2006 "O Little Town of Bethlehem" -#25 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #25 Billboard Christian Airplay, #23 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2005 -2006 "I Believe" -#28 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #28 Billboard Christian Airplay, #24 Billboard Christian AC Airplay 2006 "Joy to the World" -#33 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #33 Billboard Christian Airplay, #34 Billboard Christian AC Airplay Previous release: Awaken (2005) Next release: Relentless (2008)
- Deeper Life (2003)
Deeper Life is the third studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant . It was released on February 11, 2003 by Curb Records. Grant worked with various producers including Grant's husband Bernie Herms, Tommy Sims, Bryan Lenox and Eric Foster White. Released a full year after Curb re-released Grant's second album Stronger , this is her first full-length album on the label, after her first two albums were on two different labels. Deeper Life continues the mixture of upbeat pop songs and ballads but production on this album features live musicians and less programmed keyboard and drum arrangements, with some acoustic rock like on the song "Live for Today." "Days Like These" is reminiscent of Point of Grace . A new recording of "I Am Not Alone" (from her 1999 self-titled debut ) is also included. "Always Be Your Baby" is a tribute to Grant's father. The bonus track "No Sign of It" was featured in the 2003 motion picture View from the Top starring Gwyneth Paltrow and was released as a mainstream AC single. Grant makes her first appearance on the Billboard charts as Deeper Life debuted and peaked at number 25 on the Top Christian Albums and at number 41 on the Heatseekers Albums charts. In 2005, Grant was nominated for two Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for "Live for Today." Track listing 1. Deeper Life ( Christine Denté, Jim Cooper) -4:23 2. Days Like These (Natalie Grant) -3:27 3. Love Without Limits (Bernie Herms, Lowell Alexander) -3:44 4. Within Me (Allan Rich, Paul Sillas) -4:10 5. I Will Be (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Paul Field) -4:11 6. Always Be Your Baby (Natalie Grant, George Teren) -4:20 7. That's When I'll Give Up (On Loving You) (George Teren) -4:12 8. Salvation (Natalie Grant) -3:07 9. I Desire (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Cindy Morgan) -4:13 10. Live for Today (Natalie Grant) -4:24 11. I Am Not Alone (Orrin Hatch, Madeline Stone) -4:53 BONUS TRACK 12. No Sign of It (Scott Cutler, Anne Previn) -4:03 Radio singles 2003 "I Will Be" -#20 R&R Christian CHR, #3 R&R Christian AC 2003 "No Sign of It" -#25 Billboard AC, #21 R&R AC 2003 "Always Be Your Baby" -#20 R&R Christian AC 2003 "I Desire" -#3 R&R Christian Inspo 2003 -2004 "Deeper Life" -#17 R&R Christian AC 2004 -2005 "Live for Today" -#13 Billboard Hot Christian Songs, #13 Billboard Christian Airplay, #9 Billboard Christian AC Airplay, #11 R&R Christian AC Previous release: Stronger (2001) Next release: Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004)
- Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004)
Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends is a praise and worship album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant . It was released on April 20, 2004 by Integrity Music and Epic/Sony Music. Released between studio albums, Grant teamed up with Integrity Music for an album of just worship songs of praise, especially released as part of the modern contemporary worship movement of the late 1990s, 2000s and beyond. Grant invited some special guests on this album including John Elefante, Israel and New Breed, Darwin Hobbs and others. The album was produced and arranged by Bernie Herms. Track listing 1. Holy, Holy, Holy (Natalie Grant) (Gary Oliver) -4:06 2. Let It Rise (Darwin Hobbs) (Holland Davis) -4:25 3. High and Exalted (Darwin Hobbs) (Kyle Rasmussen) -5:10 4. Crown You With Praise (Darwin Hobbs) (Natalie Grant) -4:09 5. Breathe On Me/I Need Thee Every Hour (Natalie Grant) (Natalie Grant/Robert Lowry, Annie Hawks; arranged by Natalie Grant) -6:48 6. You Are My All in All (Michelle Swift) (Dennis Jernigan) -3:50 7. Agnus Dei (John Elefante) (Michael W. Smith) -5:00 8. Come Into This House (The Praise Team) (Carman Licciardello, Gary Oliver) -4:28 9. Holy Spirit Rain Down (Angela Cruz) (Russell Fragar) -6:12 10. Awesome in This Place (David Billington) -4:41 11. Just a Glimpse (Israel and New Breed) (Curt Coffield) -4:26 12. More of Your Glory (Leanne Palmore and Terry White) (J.B. Haynes, Lindell Cooley) -3:58 13. Break Me Lord/Oh Draw Me Lord (Natalie Grant) (Bernie Herms, Dale Evrist, Jan Williamson, Kara Williamson/David Baroni) -6:19 14. Shout to the Lord (Natalie Grant) (Darlene Zschech) -5:40 Personnel The Praise Team: Angela Cruz, Darwin Hobbs, Gerald Woods, Leanne Palmore, Michelle Swift, Natalie Grant, Terry White and Tim Davis Previous release: Deeper Life (2003) Next release: Awaken (2005)
- Natalie Grant (1999)
Natalie Grant is the eponymous debut studio album by Christian singer - songwriter Natalie Grant . It was her first and only album on Benson Records released on April 14, 1999. The album was jointly produced by Brown Bannister and Brian Tankersley. The tracks "Heavenly" and "I Am Not Alone" were Grant's earliest hits at Christian radio. After spending the last couple of years as a member of the travelling Christian group Truth, Grant moved to Nashville to pursue a solo career in Christian music. Grant signed with Benson and began work on her debut album in 1997. Grant married Canadian musician and producer Bernie Herms the same year she released her first album. Track listing 1. Heavenly (Natalie Grant, Grant Cunningham, Mark Hammond) -3:34 2. We Are All the Same (Stephanie Lewis, Mark Hammond) -4:31 3. I Am Not Alone (Orrin Hatch, Madeline Stone) -4:44 4. The Way It Is With Love (Natalie Grant, David Mullen, Mark Hammond) -5:00 5. When You Walked Into My Life (Ty Lacy, Arnie Roman) -4:01 6. There is a God (Natalie Grant, Bruce Sudano, Nathan DiGesare) -3:49 7. Waiting for a Prayer (Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Wendy Will) -3:49 8. One Child (David Mullen, Michael Ochs) -5:08 9. Crosses and Crowns (Regie Hamm) -4:39 10 At Your Feet (Mary Tiller, Connie Harrington) -4:54 Radio singles 1999 "Heavenly" -#12 Christian AC 1999 "I Am Not Alone" -#9 Christian AC Next release: Stronger (2001)
- 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 10. To Find My Strength (John Mandeville, Sam Mizell) -4:11 11. Finally Home (Natalie Grant, Cindy Morgan, Mark Hammond) -6:10 Production credits Phil Sillas -producer (tracks 3, 7, 8 and 10) Bernie Herms -producer (tracks 3, 7 and 11) John and Dino Elefante -producers (tracks 5 and 6) Tedd T -producer (tracks 4 and 9) Reed Vertelney -producer (tracks 1 and 2) Radio singles 2001 "Keep On Shining" -#2 Christian AC 2001 -2002 "Whenever You Need Somebody" (featuring Plus One) -#6 Christian AC 2002 "What Other Man" -#18 R&R Christian AC Previous release: Natalie Grant (1999) Next release: Deeper Life (2003)
- Audio Adrenaline
Audio Adrenaline (known to fans as Audio A or AA) was an American Christian rock band that formed in 1986 at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson , Kentucky . The band gained recognition during the 1990s and received two Grammy Awards and multiple Dove Awards . Audio Adrenaline were regular performers at the annual Creation Festival , Spirit West Coast Festival, Agape Music Festival , and Alive Festival . In 2007, the group disbanded due to lead singer Mark Stuart 's spasmodic dysphonia . After a hiatus, the band reformed in 2012 with only bassist Will McGinniss returning from the original line-up. The new Audio Adrenaline was fronted by Kevin Max , formerly of DC Talk , as the new lead vocalist. This new line-up released Kings & Queens on March 12, 2013. In June 2014, Max stepped down as lead singer of the band. He was replaced by Josh Engler, a former member of the band Abandon until February 2015 when Adam Agee of Stellar Kart was offered and accepted the role. In 2015, McGinniss departed from the band, leaving no original members left in the lineup. The first single of the new Audio Adrenaline, "Love Was Stronger," was released in 2015 and was included on Sound of the Saints , their tenth and final studio album. Read more about Audio Adrenaline at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audio_Adrenaline Discography as A-180: You Turn (1989) (cassette only independent release) Reaper's Train (1990) (cassette only independent release) as Audio Adrenaline (the original band era): Audio Adrenaline (1992) Don't Censor Me (1993) Don't Censor Me: Extended Play Remixes (EP) (1994) Live Bootleg (1995) Bloom (1996) Some Kind of Zombie (1997) Underdog (1999) Hit Parade (2001) (compilation album) Lift (2001) Worldwide (2003) Until My Heart Caves In (2005) Adios: The Greatest Hits (2006) (compilation album) Live from Hawaii: The Farewell Concert (2007) The Ultimate Collection (2009) (Sparrow Records 2-CD compilation album) Big House to Ocean Floor (2013) (ForeFront Records compilation album) as Audio Adrenaline (the reboot band era): Kings & Queens (2013) Sound of the Saints (2015)
- Worthy Is the Lamb EP (2024)
Worthy Is the Lamb is an audio/visual extended play by Christian singer - songwriter Michael W. Smith , released digitally on March 15, 2024 by Rocketown Records/The Fuel Music. Smith produced the EP himself. Worthy Is the Lamb 's first four tracks were captured live with the Nashville Recording Orchestra and a choir at the Fisher Center at Belmont University. The recording took place in 2023 as part of an Easter special in partnership with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. It features worship songs that Smith has previously recorded on his past worship albums but with new arrangements and one new track called "Crimson Dust." On "Crimson Dust," Smith co-wrote the song with songwriter Tony Wood, which sets the scene of the day of Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross. Released in time for the Easter season. Track listing 1. Were You There (arranged by Michael W. Smith) -2:47 2. Above All (Paul Baloche, Lenny LeBlanc) -3:17 3. In Christ Alone (Keith Getty, Stuart Townend) -4:35 4. Agnus Dei (Michael W. Smith) -3:58 5. Crimson Dust (Michael W. Smith, Tony Wood) -4:12 Previous release: Every Christmas (2023) Next release: TBA, releasing in the fall (2025) Watch the visual EP Worthy Is the Lamb here:
- Michael W. Smith
Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Over the course of his career, he has sold more than 18 million albums. Smith is a three-time Grammy Award winner, an American Music Awards recipient and has earned 45 Dove Awards. In 1999, ASCAP awarded him with the "Golden Note" Award for lifetime achievement in songwriting, and in 2014 they honored him as the "cornerstone of Christian music" for his significant influence on the genre. He also has recorded 31 No. 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums, and five platinum albums. He has also starred in two films and published 14 books including This Is Your Time , which he worked with Christian author Gary Thomas to write. More information on Michael W. Smith at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_W._Smith Discography Michael W. Smith Project (1983) MIchael W. Smith 2 (1984) The Big Picture (1986) The Live Set (1987) i 2 (EYE) (1988) Christmas (1989) Go West Young Man (1990) Change Your World (1992) The First Decade (1983-1993) (1993) (compilation album) The Wonder Years (2 CD box set) (1993) (compilation album) I'll Lead You Home (1995) Live the Life (1998) Christmastime (1998) This Is Your Time (1999) Freedom (instrumental) (2000) Worship (2001) Worship Again (2002) The Second Decade (1993-2003) (2003) (compilation album) Healing Rain (2004) Stand (2006) It's a Wonderful Christmas (2007) A New Hallelujah (2008) Wonder (2010) Glory (instrumental) (2011) Decades of Worship (2012) (compilation album) Hymns (2014) Sovereign (2014) The Spirit of Christmas (2014) Hymns II - Shine on Us (2016) A Million Lights (2018) Surrounded (2018) Lullabye (2018) Awaken: The Surrounded Experience (2019) Still, Vol. 1 (2020) Worship Forever (2021) Christmas at Home (EP) (2022) Every Christmas (2023) Worthy Is the Lamb (EP) (2024) TBA, releasing in the fall (2025)
- She Colors My Day (EP) (2009)
She Colors My Day is a four-song digital extended play by Christian singer - songwriter Amy Grant . It was released in time for Mother's Day on May 5, 2009 by Amy Grant Productions, under exclusive licence to Sparrow Records. Grant recorded the title song in 2008. That same year, the track was available as a download through Grant's website with proceeds from the single going towards the Entertainment Industry Foundation's Women's Cancer Research Fund. The title song was released a year later in 2009 through iTunes for Mother's Day. The music video was released a week later on May 12, 2009 and was filmed at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama. The EP also includes an unreleased track "Unafraid," which Grant co-wrote about her mother and two previously released tracks: "Baby Baby" and "Oh How the Years Goes By." "Unafraid" later appeared on her 2010 release Somewhere Down the Road . Track listing 1. She Colors My Day (Stuart Mathis, Cristina Carlino) -3:37 2. Unafraid (Amy Grant, Wayne Kirkpatrick) (previously unreleased) -3:32 3. Baby Baby (Amy Grant, Keith Thomas) (from Heart in Motion ) -3:58 4. Oh How the Years Go By (Simon Climie, Will Jennings) (from House of Love ) -5:15 Production credits Stuart Mathis -producer (track 1) Amy Grant and Mike Brignardello -producers (track 2) Keith Thomas -producer (track 3) Michael Omartian -producer (track 4) Previous release: The Christmas Collection ( 2008) (compilation album) Next release: Somewhere Down The Road (2010) Watch the music video of "She Colors My Day" here:
- Amy Grant
Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop". As of 2009 she had sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, won six Grammy Awards, 22 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and her album Age to Age was the first Christian album to go Platinum. She was honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006 for her contributions to the entertainment industry and in 2022, she was a recipient of the Kennedy Center Honors. Grant made her debut as a teenager gaining fame in Christian music during the 1980s with such hits as "Father's Eyes," "El Shaddai" and "Angels." In the mid-1980s, she began broadening her audience and soon became one of the first CCM artists to cross over into mainstream pop on the heels of her successful albums Unguarded and Lead Me On . In 1986, she scored her first Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 song in a duet with Peter Cetera, "The Next Time I Fall." In 1991, she released the blockbuster album Heart in Motion which became her best-selling album to date, topping the Billboard Christian album chart for 32 weeks, selling five million copies in the U.S. and producing her second No. 1 pop single "Baby Baby" and produced another three top 10 on Billboard Hot 100; “That's What Love Is For," "Every Heartbeat" and "Good For Me." She is the author of several books, including a memoir, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far , and a book based on the popular Christmas song "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)" that she co-wrote. In the spring of 2023, Grant released two stand-alone singles "Trees We'll Never See" and "What You Heard." Both songs were her first new recordings since her bicycle accident and after she was inducted into the Kennedy Center Honors in 2022. More information on Amy Grant at Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Grant Discography Amy Grant (1977 ) My Father's Eyes (1979) Never Alone (1980) In Concert (1981) In Concert Volume 2 (1981) Age to Age (1982) Ageless Medley EP (1983) A Christmas Album (1983) Straight Ahead (1984) Unguarded (1985) The Collection (1986) (compilation album) Lead Me On (1988) Heart in Motion (1991) Home for Christmas (1992) House of Love (1994) Behind the Eyes (1997) A Christmas to Remember (1999) Legacy...Hymns and Faith (2002) Simple Things (2003) Greatest Hits 1986-2004 (2004) (compilation album) Rock of Ages...Hymns and Faith (2005) TIme Again...Amy Grant Live (2006) Greatest Hits (2007) (compilation album) The Christmas Collection ( 2008) (compilation album) She Colors My Day EP (2009) Somewhere Down The Road (2010) How Mercy Looks from Here ( 2013) In Motion: The Remixes (2014) Be Still and Know...Hymns & Faith (2015) (compilation album) Tennessee Christmas (2016) Christmas (limited edition 3-LP boxed set) (2019) (compilation album) Lead Me On Live 1989 (2023) When I Think of Christmas (2024) (compilation Christmas album with Vince Gill) The Journey (2025) (digital compilation playlist) The Hits (2025) (digital compilation playlist)