Amy Grant
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Summary
Amy Grant was born on November 25, 1960[1], in Augusta[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], voice actor[5], and singer-songwriter[6]. She ranks in the top 0.13% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17,510 views/month, #1,298 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Burton Paine Grant[8]
- Spouse: Vince Gill[9]
- Country of citizenship: United States[10]
- Educated at: Furman University[11], Vanderbilt University[12], The Ensworth School[13]
- Award received: Gospel Music Hall of Fame[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], Covenant Awards[16], Kennedy Center Honors[17]
- Sex or gender: female[18]
- Genre: contemporary Christian music[19], pop music[20]
- Record label: Myrrh Records[21], A&M Records[22]
- Discography: Amy Grant discography[23]
- Commons category: Amy Grant[24]
- Voice type: mezzo-soprano[25]
- Family name: Grant[26]
- Given name: Amy[27]
- Official website: http://www.amygrant.com/[28]
- Web feed URL: https://amygrant.com/feed/[29]
- Instrument: voice[30]
- Described by source: The Westminster Handbook to Women in American Religious History[31]
- Number of children: 4[32]
- Start of work period: 1976[33]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Christian Hymns[34]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[35]
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Country: US[36]
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Began / founded: 1960-11-25[37]
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Genre(s): contemporary christian, pop[38]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, ccm, christian pop, classic pop and rock, contemporary christian, pop[39]
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MusicBrainz ID: 3cd18a93-1797-4bbb-9b8a-c096d5e7864c[40]
Why It Matters
Amy Grant has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] She is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
She has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[43], a singer[44], b. 1967[45], of United States[46], awarded the American Music Award for Favorite Country Female Artist[47].
FAQs
Where was Amy Grant born?
Amy Grant was born in Augusta[2].
Who were Amy Grant's parents?
Amy Grant's father was Burton Paine Grant[8].
Who was Amy Grant married to?
Amy Grant's spouses include Vince Gill[9].
What did Amy Grant do for work?
Amy Grant worked as a singer[3], songwriter[4], voice actor[5], and singer-songwriter[6].
Where did Amy Grant go to school?
Amy Grant was educated at Furman University[11], Vanderbilt University[12], and The Ensworth School[13].
What awards did Amy Grant receive?
Honors received include Gospel Music Hall of Fame[14], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[15], Covenant Awards[16], and Kennedy Center Honors[17].
Who did Amy Grant influence?
Amy Grant has been cited as an influence by Faith Hill[43].