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    Revive the Classic Christmas Carol  Dec 3, 2008
    First recorded by Amy Grant in 1992, it takes the platinum pipes of Jessica Simpson to deliver this poignant song that doesn't dwell on the miracle of the Christ Child's birth, but focuses on the bewilderment and fear that must have gone through the mind of a young girl saddled with such a responsibility. With the verse: "Do you wonder as you watch my face/if a wiser one should have had my place?" turns the extolled Virgin Mary into another teenager, who is to be admired for accepting a larger... (Suite101.com)

    Single at the holidays  Nov 29, 2008
    Throw in some Nat King Cole, some Harry Connick Jr., some Bing Crosby and even Amy Grant s ancient album. (My mother often played that record, so it has some nostalgia for Blanca. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

    Mr. Smith comes to Modesto  Nov 29, 2008
    Smith got his start as a keyboard player for Amy Grant, who brought her 20-year anniversary tour to Modesto on Oct. 24, along with many musicians who toured with her in the 1980s. "I was the first person she called" about reuniting for the anniversary tour, Smith said. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Pop music offerings for holiday entertainment  Nov 23, 2008
    VINCE GILL AND AMY GRANT The husband-and wife-team return for another merry blast of angelic harmonies courtesy of his flawless country croon and her smooth contemporary Christian and adult pop stylings. 7:30 p.m., Dec. 12, $45-$75, DCU Center, Worcester, 617-931-2000. (Boston Globe)

    Martina McBride to receive 2008 Harmony Award at Symphony Ball  Nov 23, 2008
    Previous recipients of the Harmony Award include Amy Grant, LeAnn Rimes, Michael W. Smith, Tony Brown, Mike and Linda Curb, Lyle Lovett, Trisha Yearwood, Dolly Parton, The Judds, Steve Winwood, Vince Gill, Wynonna and Naomi Judd, Chet Atkins and Rascal Flatts. Story created Nov 21, 2008 - 12:50:28 EST.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    SIRIUS XM Radio Announces Holiday Channel Lineup  Nov 19, 2008
    Holly on SIRIUS channel 81 and XM channel 35 will broadcast contemporary holiday hits mixed with selected traditional favorites and will include Bruce Springsteen, Amy Grant, The Carpenters, Mannheim Steamroller and more. Holly will air through New Year's Eve, December 31. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    A 'Blue Christmas' with Elvis and Martina McBride  Nov 17, 2008
    The posthumous collaboration also appears on Elvis Presley Christmas Duets, a new album that pairs Presley with singers such as Carrie Underwood, Amy Grant and Olivia Newton-John. In the original footage the only existing video of Elvis performing a Christmas song a leather-clad Presley appears with his band on a small stage at the center of a studio audience. (USA Today)

    Amway Global to Sponsor NBC Holiday Skating Special  Nov 9, 2008
    Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) November 9, 2008 -- today announced it will be the Presenting Sponsor for the NBC Holiday Celebration on Ice event featuring entertainers Amy Grant and Michael W. Smith. National, World and Olympic figure skaters will skate to the music of the season, provide by Grant and Smith. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)

    Amy Grant to perform at the Gallo Center  Oct 18, 2008
    WHAT: Amy Grant WHEN: 8 p.m. Oct. 24 WHERE: Mary Stuart Rogers Theater, Gallo Center for the Arts, 1000 I St., Modesto TICKETS: $35-$80 CALL: 338-2100 ONLINE ... Amy Grant is feeling a bit retrospective. (Modesto Bee, CA)

    Picnic is short of record but furthers goal  Oct 13, 2008
    The Family Y Miracle Concert featuring Amy Grant on Sunday at First Tee of Augusta didn't break the Guinness Book of World Records' mark for the largest family picnic, but it did help raise money and awareness for the Miracle League for disabled children. "It's a needed program," said Danny McConnell, the president and chief executive officer of the Family Y, which is celebrating its 150th anniversary in Augusta. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Fox's Lying, Slacker Jesus  Oct 11, 2008
    Jesus lies to Peter, trying to deny who he is, until Peter threatens to urinate on the albums of Christian artist Amy Grant. Jesus comes clear on his identity and explains he came to Earth "just to get away from the family ... my dad just quit smoking, and he's a little on edge." What follows is an entire story that chronicles, in rather amazing fashion, how this lying, slacker Jesus is even dumber than Peter, the greatest idiot on animated television today. (Human Events Online)

    The Clash's Topper Headon  Oct 8, 2008
    Few artists, if any, have had a more powerful impact on the Christian music industry than Amy Grant. Jennifer Hudson doesn't drink coffee. (Billboard.com)

    6 Questions With Amy Grant  Oct 3, 2008
    October 01, 2008 Deborah Evans Price Few artists, if any, have had a more powerful impact on the Christian music industry than Amy Grant ... Few artists, if any, have had a more powerful impact on the Christian music industry than Amy Grant. (Billboard.com)

    10 essential garage-rock albums  Sep 20, 2008
    There's Amy Grant, a funky singalong where Jesus schools the Christian pop star on giving the people what they want. Or Hank, Karen and Elvis, a country song about our culture's sick obsession with seeing celebrities fail (this is decades before the Britney breakdown). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Review: Amy Grant relaxes Orpheum audience  Sep 20, 2008
    The Orpheum Theatre became Amy Grant's living room Friday night. Drawing in the crowd with a laid-back approach to hits, misses and some that weren't even fully written, she seemed like an old friend, reminiscing about the past and hoping for the future. (Sioux City Journal)

    The great adventure  Sep 19, 2008
    Amy Grant has performed several times in Siouxland during her 25-plus-year career ... That's Amy Grant's philosophy ... " Who: Amy GrantWhen: 7:30 p.m. todayWhere: Orpheum TheatreTickets: Available at the Tyson Events Center box office and at the Orpheum Theatre box office.Details: As a benefit for Girls Inc., the Grammy-winning Grant sings a selection of songs from more than 25 years of performing. In 2006, she offered a free community concert in Le Mars, Iowa, as part of the "Three Wishes"... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Family Y to build a special park  Sep 11, 2008
    The Family Y is raising money through brick sales and an Amy Grant concert Oct. 12. The Oct. 12 events will begin at 2 p.m. at the First Tee. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Vince Gill to perform at NIACC on Sept. 20  Sep 4, 2008
    Becoming an in-demand duet partner, Gill sang with Amy Grant on House of Love, the title cut of her 1994 album which became a hit on adult contemporary radio stations, and with Dolly Parton on a duet version of her signature I Will Always Love You from her Something Special album that earned the duo the CMA Vocal Event of the Year Award 1996 ... Gill married singer Amy Grant in 2000, and released Let s Make Sure We Kiss Goodbye that same year. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)

    KIRO 7 Connects Fire Victim With Country Star  Aug 28, 2008
    Egert called Nashville, and Vince Gill's people came through with a new Taylor guitar signed by both Gill and his wife, singer Amy Grant. Miklosh was amazed when he received the new instrument from Egert. (KIRO TV, WA)

    A&E calendar for August 15 to 21  Aug 15, 2008
    UPCOMING music Des Moines Symphony Opening Night Gala with Amy Grant, 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Civic Center of Greater Des Moines, 221 Walnut St., Des Moines, $85, $55, available through the Civic Center ticket office and Ticketmaster. . (Ames Daily Tribune, IA)

    Amy Grant's Top Christmas Recordings Bundled With Four New Festive Songs for THE CHRISTMAS COLLECTION, to Be Released September 30  Aug 13, 2008
    If you are Amy Grant, you hand-pick your favorites, record four new songs, and put them all together in one special CD and digital release ... Amy Grant's 'The Christmas Collection ... Amy Grant's career spans over 25 years and stretches from her roots in gospel into an iconic pop star, songwriter, television personality, and philanthropist. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Who'll be singing with the King this Christmas?  Aug 8, 2008
    The new album will also feature Martina McBride, Gretchen Wilson, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and Anne Murray. Gospel quartet, The Jordanaires, who used to work with Presley have been brought back to re-record their parts. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Let’s ditch the duets  Aug 8, 2008
    It would be one thing if we were talking about classic duets Presley recorded while he was still alive that were being repackaged in time for the holiday season, but no. This is Carrie Underwood, Gretchen Wilson and Amy Grant slaughtering his classics. It inspires in me a 1980s horror film fantasy, where these artists stand over Elvis grave, gyrating their hips in a mocking fashion and taunting him to rise from the dead with their every utterance. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)

    Country Stars Duet With Elvis For Holiday Album  Aug 7, 2008
    The new album, due Oct. 14, will also feature Gretchen Wilson, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and Anne Murray. Sony BMG is releasing the disc in partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises Inc. They say it's the late icon's first duets album and the first Christmas compilation of its kind. (Billboard.com)

    Sarah Brightman, Lisa Marie Presley, Steven Tyler  Aug 7, 2008
    Thanks to technology, Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes will be among the country stars performing with the king of rock 'n' roll on "Elvis Presley Christmas Duets." The new album, due Oct. 14, will also feature Gretchen Wilson, Wynonna Judd, Sara Evans, Amy Grant and Anne Murray. Sony BMG is releasing the disc in partnership with Elvis Presley Enterprises. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)

    Sony BMG Music Entertainment Announces the Release of 'Elvis Presley Christmas Duets' CD Available October 14, 2008  Aug 5, 2008
    Partial track listing (not in sequence): "I'll Be Home For Christmas" with Carrie Underwood "Blue Christmas" with Martina McBride "Here Comes Santa Claus" with LeAnn Rimes "Silent Night" with Sara Evans "Merry Christmas Baby" with Gretchen Wilson "Silver Bells" with Anne Murray "White Christmas" with Amy Grant "O Little Town" with Karen Fairchild and Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" with Wynonna Judd. Sample tracks will be previewed August 14 during the 2008... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    King of Jordan visits the Valley  Jul 17, 2008
    Last weekend was a big one for the Salish Lodge, which welcomed high-profile guests including King Abdullah II of Jordan and singers Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Abdullah stayed in Snoqualmie the night of Saturday, July 12 while on a leisure trip that included an afternoon motorcycle ride to Carnation. (King County Journal Newspapers, WA)

    Amy Grant Revisits "Lead Me On"  Jul 15, 2008
    Amy Grant Revisits "Lead Me On": Landmark Album Celebrated With 20th Anniversary CD and Fall Tour ... Amy Grant Revisits "Lead Me On" ... Amy Grant Revisits "Lead Me On". (Suite101.com)

    Buzz Briefs: Uma Thurman, Bon Jovi  Jul 1, 2008
    The men were honored with a musical tribute including performances from Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, and Amy Grant. Hall and the Statler Brothers also performed during the induction ceremony. (CBS News)

    Washington Wines Festival ''Wine Weekend'' at Carnation Farm to Feature Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Lisa Loeb; Benefiting Camp Korey for Kids with Serious Illnesses  Jun 26, 2008
    With a steering committee that includes some of the biggest names in Washington wine, including Tom and Anne-Marie Hedges, Allen Shoup, Rick and Darcey Small, Ted Baseler, Chris Figgins, and Paul Gregutt, the 2008 Washington Wines Festival is celebrating its 17th year in style, complete with entertainment by Vince Gill, Amy Grant and Lisa Loeb ... After dinner and the auction, Vince Gill and Amy Grant, who collectively have won over 20 Grammy Awards, will perform under the trees and stars beside... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Dittberner retires from force after 34 years of service  May 24, 2008
    He was public information officer when Amy Grant came to Sonora to shoot the pilot in a realty show called "Three Wishes.". The Christian pop singer has always been a favorite of Dittberner's. (The Union Democrat)

    Britney isn't everyone's role model  May 20, 2008
    "At first, my parents thought it was funny. In the beginning of her career, Britney was real, had morals and values. Then she started making bad choices and being more risque. I don't think my parents really listened to the lyrics."Isaak, who also admired singer Amy Grant, is compassionate toward the Britney of today: "She did a lot of things that everyone goes through. I still think she's talented."Elicia Russell, 44, found her role models on the ice. The Visalia resident loved champion Olympic... (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)

    Oregon teen pursues her musical dream thanks to Vince Gill  May 18, 2008
    "I cannot believe you're Amy Grant's husband!" ... Which is a short way of explaining how one of American music's biggest stars recently welcomed a central Oregon teen to Nashville, where he toured her around, introduced her to important people, invited her home for dinner -- with Amy Grant, his Christian/pop Grammy-winning wife, no less -- and presented her a gift she'll never forget. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)

    Friends Remember Gospel Singer  May 14, 2008
    Amy Grant credits Rambo with introducing her to first husband Gary Chapman. "Maybe it's not too far of a reach to say without Dottie, Gary and I would have never met and created our three beautiful children -- Matt, Millie and Sarah. Grant said. Grant says she last saw Rambo a few years ago holding court during a Fourth of July cookout. "I loved watching her and Vince `ooh' and `ahh' over each other, she said. (KWTX.com, TX)

    Amy Grant Makes Small Changes  Apr 22, 2008
    April 22, 2008 - 7:37 AM Sub-Navigation. Last Update: 4/21 12:14 pm. (WOKR13 Rochester)

    Malenda Trick: an artist since age 3  Apr 19, 2008
    Fred Thompson, Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams and country music performers Vince Gill and Amy Grant. Her private and corporate patrons have included Katharine Hepburn, Martina McBride, Word Records, Cone Oil, Dollar General Stores, Kirklands, Stein Mart, Target, Costco, Wal-Mart, Tennessee State University and the Tennessee State Museum. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)

    Schedule of Upcoming Luncheons at the National Press Club  Apr 17, 2008
    May 16, 2008 Robert Mueller, Director, FBI TOPIC: TBA May 20, 2008 Secretary James Peake, U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs TOPIC: TBA June 5, 2008 Sharon Rockefeller, President and Chief Executive Officer, WETA TOPIC: "The Role of Public Media in Our Democracy." *****June 13, 2008 Mary Tyler Moore, Actress and International Chairman, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation TOPIC: TBA *******June 16, 2008 Amy Grant and Vince Gill, Country Music Stars TOPIC: TBA June 17, 2008 Duncan L.... (PR Newswire)

    It's over for Overmyer  Mar 25, 2008
    It makes Amy Grant look like Courtney Love. LISA: Don't forget her involuntary Howard Dean-esque "Whoo!" It was all a little off for me. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    George Varga asks: Who made you God?  Mar 21, 2008
    In later years, the label became home to artists as varied as Joan Armatrading, Soul Asylum, Squeeze, UB40, John Hiatt, Al Green, Janet Jackson, Split Enz, Amy Grant, Les McCann and the recently reunited Police. A&M was sold for a reported $500 million in 1989. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Family Y plans celebrations  Mar 6, 2008
    The picnic will be combined with a concert by Amy Grant. "The record was set in Spain in 1999. There were 8,000 people there," Ms. Schumacher said. (The Augusta Chronicle)

    Murrell brings back a Grammy  Mar 5, 2008
    He said that Fergie, of the Black Eyed Peas, was seated eight feet away from him and Stevie Wonder, John Fogerty, Vince Gill and Amy Grant among others where all seated around the man from Louisiana. In a very humble way, Murrell said that his Grammy win is not about him. (New Iberia, LA)

    Lessons learned from Oprahs Big Give  Mar 4, 2008
    Oprah can take a failed idea by Amy Grant and really get some mileage out of it ... It was singer Amy Grants show where she helped people with problems. (MSNBC -- News)

    Lima Public Library Book Reviews  Mar 3, 2008
    Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far by Amy Grant (92 Grant). One of America s most popular music artists bares her heart and soul to reveal thoughts on everything from Tennessee childhood to marriage and motherhood to fame and forgiveness through a unique and deeply personal lens. (Lima News, OH)

    With the Grammys turning 50, were offer some highlights (and lowlights)  Feb 10, 2008
    In their place were offerings by Amy Grant and Natalie Cole. 18. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)

    Concert: 'Sonic equivalent of a chocolate sampler'  Feb 10, 2008
    For parents who hadn't been to a Christian concert since the heydays of Amy Grant, things were far removed from leopard-print jackets and mall bangs. The audience text-messaged for chances at prizes. (Florida Times-Union)

    Hallmark Strikes Gold Twice with Exclusive Barry Manilow and Reba McEntire Albums  Feb 9, 2008
    Hallmark has offered music since the mid-1980s with such recording artists as Martina McBride, The Beach Boys, Tony Bennett, Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Olivia Newton-John and Natalie Cole, among others. In addition to titles that celebrate special holidays, 32 everyday titles are available in Hallmark stores, including artists such as Elvis Presley, Nat King Cole, and Louis Armstrong. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Creative genius  Feb 4, 2008
    It lets users incorporate their own images into a video message from Christian pop singer Amy Grant, who also mentions Country Crock's campaign to fight hunger. Other clients include Army/Air Force Exchange Service, Nokia and Chrysler. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)

    Munchable ice sells like hot cakes  Jan 31, 2008
    A few years ago, the singer Amy Grant wanted to find the perfect Christmas gift for her husband, Mr. Gill, the country-music star. She had a Scotsman machine costing several thousand dollars installed in their garage in Nashville. (AZCentral -- Business)

    O'Brien looks at the team, moves  Jan 24, 2008
    (My favorite might have to be Amy Grant. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)

    Grammy Nominees Gather for Nashville Celebration  Jan 24, 2008
    Gill, with wife Amy Grant in tow, came to the party wearing a battered straw cowboy hat, which he kept firmly in place until he exited an hour or so later. He's in the running for both the album of the year and best new country album awards. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Anne Murray's New All-Star Collaborative Album, 'Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends,' Enjoys Strong Debut Across Several Billboard Charts: #8 Country; #3 Internet; #42 Top 200  Jan 24, 2008
    New Duets Album Pairs Music Legend Anne Murray with a Who's-Who of Top Female Recording Artists, Including Martina McBride, Amy Grant, Nelly Furtado, Carole King, k.d. lang, Shelby Lynne, Olivia Newton-John, Shania Twain and More ... Among the album's tracks and collaborating artists are "Snowbird" with Sarah Brightman, "You Needed Me" with Shania Twain, "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" with Anne's daughter Dawn Langstroth, "Danny's Song" with Martina McBride, "Another Pot O' Tea" with Emmylou... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Anne Murray's Friends & Legends Duets  Jan 4, 2008
    Her roster of duet partners is pretty impressive, with such singers as Emmylou Harris, Celine Dion, Carole King, k.d. lang, Martina McBride, Nelly Furtado, Shania Twain, Shelby Lynne, Amy Grant, Celtic Woman, Indigo Girls and the late Dusty Springfield ... Here, she duets the song with Amy Grant, in a graceful pairing that transcends the movie's association with the song, at least for me. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Hurtin' songs: Country's top 100  Dec 27, 2007
    Take Your Memory With You, Vince Gill -- Back before he got all gooey-hearted -- you know, before he married Amy Grant -- Gill churned out several terrific spitball fireballs, including this 1991 kiss-off. 62. (Edmonton Journal)

    SIRIUS Satellite Radio Announces Its Top Ten Music Events of 2007  Dec 22, 2007
    In 2007, SIRIUS continued their tradition of providing listeners with exclusive album premieres and previews with track-by-track discussions from artists which included Bruce Springsteen, JAY-Z, Genesis, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Faith Hill, Smashing Pumpkins, Reba McEntire, LeAnn Rimes, Amy Grant, Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode, Chemical Brothers, R Kelly, Emmylou Harris, Mick Jagger, Radiohead, Annie Lennox, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Matchbox 20 and many others. SIRIUS will continue to... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Favourite time of year  Dec 20, 2007
    Michael does a great job multitasking, said fellow gospel singer Amy Grant, who helped him launch his solo career in the early 1980s. Hes really an initiator, and I think thats why hes involved in a lot of things. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    The Star Still Shines for Diamond Rio  Dec 19, 2007
    We would hope that our record in the CD changer would follow Nat King Cole or Amy Grant, and it wouldn't be this brick-wall change. And to be quite honest with you, it was fun to get a chance to sink our teeth in that kind of style of recording. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Exhibit recalls the heyday of holiday albums  Dec 16, 2007
    " But Golden's favorite artists aren't even represented in the display, he says, as Doo-Wop artists apparently didn't record much Christmas music.The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and is located on Lake Street, in the Arnolds Park Amusement Park. More information about the Hall of Fame Museum is available on the Internet at {M3www.iowarocknroll.com, or by calling (712) 332-6540. 'The Christmas Song' still most popular The American Society of Composers, Authors and... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    The Christmas Song  Dec 16, 2007
    Written by Robert Wells and singing great, Mel Torme on a hot summer day in 1945, the song became a seasonal classic with the release of Nat "King" Cole's 1946 recording and has more recently been covered by numerous artists, including Celine Dion, Luther Vandross, Amy Grant and James Taylor. But Cole's version remains the most played on radio, according to ASCAP reports. (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    An unusual flurry of rock books this winter offers fans a behind-the-music intimacy  Dec 16, 2007
    For the less squeamish reader, there's always "Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far" by Amy Grant, which includes the singer's lyrics, poetry and vignettes ---- all of a decidedly uplifting variety. And Sting has published a book of his lyrics, complete with his more highbrow observations. (North County Times)

    North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Adopt a family for the holidays  Dec 11, 2007
    He has performed alongside such artists as Amy Grant, Gregg Allman and Edgar Winter. . (North County Times)

    The jazz beat: Stock up on toe-tapping holiday jazz  Nov 30, 2007
    Oh sure, we have CDs by Barry Manilow, Amy Grant, James Taylor and the Boston Pops. We also have the obligatory recordings by Andy Williams, Burl Ives, Bing, Dean and Frank. (Kingston Mariner, MA)

    Unsung Heroes Honored at Musicians Hall of Fame Induction  Nov 29, 2007
    Rodney Crowell, Amy Grant, B.J. Thomas and Dobie Gray were among the other singers paying tribute to the musicians during the ceremony at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Noting that the studio musicians are the people who turn songs into hits for artists, Country Music Hall of Fame member Brenda Lee told the audience, "We couldn't have made them without these musicians sitting behind us tonight.". (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Stars honor bands that helped make hits  Nov 28, 2007
    But on Monday, artists including Garth Brooks, Vince Gill, Peter Frampton, Amy Grant and Roger McGuinn paid tribute to some of the musicians who played behind the big names, as the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum honored its first class of inductees. "These are the players who've been making music for America for many years," said Harold Bradley, a guitarist for The Nashville A-Team, an inductee that has played for Cline and Brenda Lee. (FOX 11, AZ)

    Today In History - November 25, 2007  Nov 25, 2007
    Singer Amy Grant is 47. Rock musician Eric Grossman (Ks Choice) is 43. (CBS2.com, CA)

    'Johnny Fable' regains fame on YouTube  Nov 24, 2007
    "Debby Gibson was popular back then," he said of another teen idol, noting that one of what became three articles in Superteen was featured next to an article on the singer-songwriter Amy Grant. "I was appealing to a younger crowd," said the Springfield, Mass. (New Milford Times, CT)

    Pick out a box set for every musical taste  Nov 23, 2007
    Songs 4 Ever: The Ultimate Christian Music CollectionTime Life, 10 CDs, $150Foundation: This 150-track set samples four decades' worth of religious pop including multiple songs from Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman and Michael W. Smith and arranges them onto discs according to themes such as Worship, Heaven and Power Ballads. The Alive disc collects seminal early recordings such as 2nd Chapter of Acts' Easter Song and Larry Norman's I Wish We'd All Been Ready. (USA Today -- Life)

    Vince Gills 4-disc set may surprise at CMAs  Nov 8, 2007
    on Nov. 5 along with his wife, Amy Grant, center, and daughter Jenny. . (MSNBC -- Music)

    Songwriter Jimmy Webb to appear in Alva with concert series  Nov 5, 2007
    The other recipients are Kenny Chesney, George Strait, Garth Brooks, Amy Grant and Diane Warren. Webb has influenced and affected some of the finest musical talents of our time. (Alva Review Courier, OK)

    Grant's autobiography music to singer's ears  Oct 22, 2007
    "The first time I was asked to write a book, I was 17," says Amy Grant ... Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far' offers glimpses of an all-grown-up Amy Grant ... Amy Grant discusses her book, "Mosaic," and performs some of her music. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Irish Look To Strike The Right Chord In The Music City  Oct 20, 2007
    The facility has hosted several high-profile events, including the LPGA's Electrolux USA Championship (presented by Vince Gill and Amy Grant) and the 1997 USGA Girls' Junior Championship. Noting The Mason Rudolph Intercollegiate. (Und.com)

    Amy Grant to perform at SCSDB benefit  Oct 16, 2007
    SPARTANBURG -- The Walker Foundation will sponsor a concert by Grammy-award-winning singer and songwriter Amy Grant to benefit the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind, Friday, Nov. 9 ... One of the country's most celebrated vocal artists, Amy Grant recently hosted the primetime network television series, "Three Wishes," which granted wishes to those in need ... "Amy Grant was out first choice, and our prayers were answered when she said 'yes!'" Students from the school have been... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    B.J. THOMAS Releases First New CD in a Decade Titled 'LOVE TO BURN' and Launches His Own 'B.J. THOMAS MUSIC' Record Label  Oct 6, 2007
    They also picked up the e-commerce rights to SONGS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD: THE MUSIC OF MR. ROGERS, a 2006 Grammy-winning tribute album that features B.J. alongside Roberta Flack, Amy Grant, Crystal Gayle, Ce Ce Wynans, and Donna Summer, among others. In addition to the launch of the new label and CD, B.J. will also be making his acting debut in 2008, in which he will also contribute six songs to the film and soundtrack of the independent picture JAKE'S CORNER. Writer-director Jeff Santo had... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Southern Fried Fest offers diverse musical menu  Sep 28, 2007
    Moore has toured the world opening shows for Bruce Springsteen, Hank Williams Jr., Bon Jovi, Vince Gill and Amy Grant. His wreck-neck style of music fuses rockabilly, blue-eyed soul and delta blues. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)

    Karyn Roy Smith Inspired, Changed  Sep 26, 2007
    I went from Amy Grant to Sarah McLachlan and I went to Lilith Fair and all the lesbians were there. My friend got hit on by lesbians, (laughs) all of these crazy things, you know. (Suite101.com)

    9/29: Yamaguchi Friends and Family  Sep 21, 2007
    19, 2007 12:00 AM For last year's Kristi Yamaguchi Friends and Family show, the Olympic gold medalist brought in Amy Grant as a musical guest. And that worked well, especially for the figure skating's bread-and-butter demographic - women over 30. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)

    Lonestar Unveils New Singer, Holiday Album...  Sep 14, 2007
    Cracker Barrel, which has previously released albums from Josh Turner, Merle Haggard, Alison Krauss & Union Station and Amy Grant, among others, will also sponsor Lonestar's Christmas tour. Soulja Boy's breakout single "Crank That (Soulja Boy)" begins a second week atop the Billboard Hot 100, and the three subsequent tracks hold their same positions from last week. (Billboard.com)

    '80s bands to rock Pocatello  Sep 8, 2007
    He had 12 top 10 hits in the 1980s, including ''Hard Habit to Break,'' ''Along Comes a Woman,'' and ''Next Time I Fall,'' a duet with Christian artist Amy Grant. Great White hit the mainstream in 1987 with their album ''Once Bitten. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Bottom 10: (Big) House party  Sep 5, 2007
    "House of Love": Maybe Amy Grant's vocal stylings will ease the pain of 21 straight losses. Or maybe the fear of being paired with Amy Grant again will inspire Duke to a win. (ESPN -- College Football News)

    Your ticket to sights, sounds and more  Aug 16, 2007
    May 3-4 Amy Grant, 8 p.m. and 4 p.m.. May 17 Cornell Gunters Coasters, Elsbeary Hobbs Drifters, The Platters and The Marvelettes, 8 p.m.. (The Clarion-Ledger)

    Gill, Tillis, Emery chosen for Country Music Hall of Fame  Aug 8, 2007
    Gill, who was joined by his wife Amy Grant, said he was overwhelmed. "Out of all the things you've ever done it just matters, it matters so much," he said in an emotional speech. (International Herald Tribune)

    Vince Gill, Mel Tillis, Ralph Emery Humbled by Hall of Fame Induction  Aug 8, 2007
    Gill thanked his wife, Amy Grant, who sat in the audience, for providing him "the kindest, most gracious years I've spent on this earth." He noted he made his first record in 1974 while he was still in high school in Oklahoma City and that the song had become a hit on local radio. "I'd take that today," he joked, referring to the fact that his songs get little airplay now. (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)

    Country hall inductees named  Aug 8, 2007
    "Out of all the things you've ever done - it just matters, it matters so much," said the 50-year-old singer, who was accompanied by his wife, Amy Grant, whom he thanked for being a "beautiful friend.". "It's been an amazing journey since I learned to play `Wildwood Flower' on t 00001B8B he guitar," he said. (The Palm Beach Post)

    CMA Announces Ralph Emery, Vince Gill and Mel Tillis as Newest Members of Country Music Hall of Fame  Aug 8, 2007
    This album also sold more than 4 million copies and featured six hits including the title cut, "What the Cowgirls Do," "Whenever You Come Around," "Which Bridge to Cross (Which Bridge to Burn)," "You Better Think Twice" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain." Becoming an in-demand duet partner, Gill sang with Amy Grant on "House of Love," the title cut of her 1994 album, which became a hit on adult contemporary radio stations ... Gill married singer Amy Grant in 2000, and released Let's Make Sure... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Amy and Vince: Touring a family affair  Aug 6, 2007
    Hes just finished a two-week tour with his wife, Amy Grant, and is headed back on the road for another three weeks ... They include Sheryl Crow, Bonnie Raitt, Diana Krall, Rodney Crowell, Phil Everly, the Del McCoury Band, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, John Anderson, Lee Ann Womack, Jenny Gill, Amy Grant, LeAnn Rimes, Gretchen Wilson, Guy Clark, Trisha Yearwood, Bekka Bramlett and Michael McDonald. (MSNBC -- Music)

    American Idol Alum Mandisa's Debut True Beauty Hits Today Amid Rave Reviews and Appearances  Aug 1, 2007
    Showcasing Mandisa's stylistic range was the task set before the five sets of producers who lined up to work with her on the album-top-notch names like Shaun Shankel (Beyonce, Natalie Grant); Brown Bannister (Amy Grant); Christopher Stevens (TobyMac); Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders (India. Arie, Johnny Lang); and Double Dutch, the team of Robert Marvin and Josiah Bell (Matt Kearney, Matt Redman). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

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