Natalie Grant is an American Christian singer born on December 21, 1971, in Seattle. Nominated nine times for Grammy Awards and named Female Vocalist of the Year five times at the Dove Awards, she is one of the most decorated artists in contemporary Christian music since her first album in 1999.
Natalie Diane Grant was born on December 21, 1971, in Seattle, Washington. She got her start in Christian music by auditioning for the traveling group Truth, before releasing her self-titled debut solo album in 1999. Her powerful voice and sense of melody quickly caught the attention of the contemporary Christian music (CCM) scene.
Over a career spanning more than twenty-five years, she has released one successful album after another, such as Awaken (2005) and Relentless (2008), earned nine Grammy Award nominations, and was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards four years in a row, from 2006 to 2009, a record she would later extend even further. Alongside her music, she co-founded the organization Hope for Justice, dedicated to fighting human trafficking in several countries.
- Origin
- Seattle, Washington, USA
- Style
- Contemporary Christian music, worship, pop
- Active since
- 1999
- Good to know
- Nominated nine times for Grammy Awards; named Female Vocalist of the Year five times at the GMA Dove Awards; co-founder of the organization Hope for Justice
How did Natalie Grant get started?
Natalie Grant grew up in Washington State before launching into Christian music by auditioning for Truth, a traveling worship group. Her debut solo album, released in 1999, laid the foundation for a career built around a message of hope carried by an unmistakable voice.
The albums that followed, especially Awaken in 2005, firmly established Natalie Grant among the leading artists in American contemporary Christian music, with several number-one hits on the Christian charts and more than 500 million cumulative streams over the course of her career.
What makes Natalie Grant unique?
Her longevity and the consistency of her awards make her a benchmark artist: four consecutive years as Female Vocalist of the Year at the Dove Awards between 2006 and 2009, then a fifth win in 2012, plus nine Grammy Award nominations. Beyond the stage, she has been involved since 2011 in the fight against human trafficking through Hope for Justice, an organization active in about ten countries, which gives her songs a concrete resonance beyond the words themselves.
Where should you start with Natalie Grant?
The album Awaken (2005) remains a great reference point for discovering her voice and her songwriting. The classic His Eye Is On The Sparrow, which she covers with her own sensibility, and the more recent single Miracles show the range of her repertoire, spanning traditional hymns and original compositions.
songs
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
A cover of a classic Christian hymn from the early twentieth century, on the promise that God cares for every detail of his children's lives.
Miracles
An original song associated with the TV series Angel: Miracle, on the idea that God keeps acting in unexpected ways in even the most broken lives.
God's Gift To Us
A composition celebrating Jesus as God's ultimate gift to humanity, in a style close to contemporary worship.
Discography
- 2023Seasons
- 2020No Stranger
- 2015Be One
- 2013Hurricane
- 2010Love Revolution
- 2008Relentless
- 2005Awaken
- 2003Deeper Life
- 2001Stronger
- 1999Natalie Grant
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Natalie Grant?
Natalie Grant is an American contemporary Christian music singer, born in 1971 in Seattle. Active since 1999, she has nine Grammy Award nominations and five Female Vocalist of the Year titles at the GMA Dove Awards.
Is Natalie Grant a Christian?
Yes, Natalie Grant's entire career is rooted in contemporary Christian music and worship, with songs centered on faith, hope and the grace of God.
What is Natalie Grant's best known song?
Held, released in 2005, remains one of her most memorable songs, along with In Better Hands and her cover of the classic His Eye Is On The Sparrow.
What is Hope for Justice?
Hope for Justice is an organization co-founded by Natalie Grant that fights human trafficking through programs active in about ten countries, reaching more than 150,000 people each year.
Where can you listen to Natalie Grant?
Her albums are available on streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, as well as on her official YouTube channel and her website nataliegrant.com.