Amy Grant

Date of Birth: November 25, 1960

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Biography

Amy Grant, born Amy Lee Grant on November 25, 1960, in Augusta, Georgia, is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Often referred to as “The Queen of Christian Pop,” Grant has made significant contributions to Christian music as well as mainstream pop music. She began her career in the late 1970s and quickly became one of the most influential figures in contemporary Christian music. Grant released her self-titled debut album in 1977, which was well-received within the Christian music community. Her breakthrough came with the album “Age to Age” in 1982, which included the hit single “El Shaddai.” This album established her as a leading artist in Christian music and earned her several Grammy Awards. In the early 1980s, Grant made a successful crossover into mainstream pop music. Her 1991 album “Heart in Motion” featured the hit single “Baby Baby,” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Throughout her career, Grant has released numerous albums, won multiple Grammy and Dove Awards, and sold more than 30 million albums worldwide. Amy Grant is also known for her philanthropic efforts and has been involved in various charitable causes. She has been married twice, first to musician Gary Chapman, with whom she has three children, and then to country singer Vince Gill, with whom she has one daughter.

5 Interesting Facts about Amy Grant

1. Amy Grant was the first contemporary Christian music artist to have a platinum album.

2. She has won six Grammy Awards and 22 Dove Awards throughout her career.

3. Grant was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.

4. She authored several books, including a memoir titled “Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far.”

5. In 2020, she underwent open-heart surgery to correct a congenital heart defect.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Amy Grant

1. “Music took me everywhere I wanted to go.”

2. “The sweetest part of being a couple is sharing your life with someone else.”

3. “Faith is a choice like any other. If you’re picking a career or a husband—or deciding whether to have a baby—you are making a choice.”

4. “I think that if my kids are happy, then I’m happy. If they’re not, then I’m not.”

5. “I think that the more you know yourself, the more clarity there is.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Amy Grant’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $55 million.

Children

Amy Grant has four children: 1. Matthew Garrison Chapman (born 1987) – with Gary Chapman 2. Gloria Mills “Millie” Chapman (born 1989) – with Gary Chapman 3. Sarah Cannon Chapman (born 1992) – with Gary Chapman 4. Corrina Grant Gill (born 2001) – with Vince Gill