Amy Grant

Amy Grant, born on November 25, 1960, was the youngest of four children to a prominent Nashville cancer specialist and his wife. From a young age, she aspired to have a family, live on a farm, and pursue her passion for playing guitar and singing. Demonstrating natural musical talent, she secured her first record contract at the age of 15. Grant dedicated the initial decade of her career to releasing gospel albums, establishing herself within the Christian music genre before achieving significant popular success with her 1991 platinum-selling album, "Heart in Motion." Her gospel work often featured themes of joy, exemplified by albums like "House of Love," released in August 1994. In 1982, Amy Grant married Gary Chapman, a fellow figure in Christian music, and they had three children: Matthew, Millie, and Sarah. Their relationship began after meeting at a party in 1979, with Grant having previously recorded Chapman's song "Father's Eyes." Their marriage coincided with the chart success of Grant's breakthrough Christian album, "Age to Age," and Chapman frequently joined her on tours. After 16 years, their marriage concluded with an announced separation on December 30, 1998. In October 1999, Grant began a relationship with award-winning country singer Vince Gill, whom she married on March 10, 2000. Together, they welcomed a daughter on March 12, 2001, adding to their blended family which included Grant's three children and Gill's daughter from his previous marriage. In a health event, Grant underwent eye surgery on June 15, 1995, to repair a detached retina in her right eye, leading to the cancellation of 17 concerts. Beyond music, she hosted the NBC reality series "Three Wishes" in 2005, a show that granted wishes, though it was canceled after its first season due to high production costs. Following this, Grant earned her sixth Grammy Award for "Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith," and in 2006, she expressed her belief that her "best music is still ahead."