Natalie Grant

Natalie Grant is an American contemporary Christian singer, songwriter, author, and philanthropist. Hailing from Seattle, Washington, and based in Nashville, Tennessee, she has established herself as one of the most powerful and enduring voices in modern gospel music.Renowned for her soaring vocal range, emotive delivery, and deeply transparent lyrics, she has earned numerous accolades, including multiple GRAMMY nominations and consecutive wins as the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year.

Emerging onto the national music scene in the late 1990s, Grant transitioned from regional choir and touring ensemble work to become a defining figure of contemporary Christian radio.Over a career spanning decades, she has accumulated over a billion global streams, landed multiple number one albums and singles on the Billboard Christian charts, and used her platform to advocate tirelessly against human trafficking on a global scale.

Quick Facts

Early Life and Background

Growing up in Seattle, Washington, Natalie Grant was immersed in faith and music from an early age, actively participating in her local church community and regional choir settings.Initially attending Northwest College in Kirkland, Washington, with the intent of pursuing a career in education, her trajectory shifted profoundly as her musical talents gained wider recognition.Choosing to pursue music full-time, she auditioned for and successfully joined “The Truth,” an Alabama-based touring contemporary Christian ensemble, which served as her launching pad into professional performance.

How Her Music Career Started

Following her time with touring ensembles, Grant relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of the Christian music industry.She secured her first solo recording contract with Benson Records, releasing her self-titled debut studio album in 1999. Although navigating early shifts in record labels—including stints with Pamplin Music before finding a long-term home with Curb Records—she steadily built a reputation for pairing polished pop production with authentic, worship-driven lyricism.

Career and Breakthrough

Grant’s mainstream Christian radio breakthrough arrived with her fourth studio album, Awaken (2005), which marked her initial entry onto the Billboard 200 and set the stage for a string of chart-topping successes. Her status as an elite vocal powerhouse was cemented when she won the GMA Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year in 2006—an honor she claimed four consecutive times. Subsequent records like Relentless, Hurricane, and No Stranger expanded her footprint, earning her multiple GRAMMY nominations and spawning enduring radio anthems.In late 2025, she marked a fresh chapter in her career by signing with Capitol CMG and releasing a celebrated holiday project.

Musical Style and Influences

Natalie Grant’s musical identity bridges contemporary Christian pop, soulful gospel, and soaring orchestral balladry. Her work is characterized by dynamic vocal arrangements that shift seamlessly from vulnerable, intimate verses to explosive, anthemic choruses. Lyrically, her songs focus heavily on themes of redemption, emotional healing, holding onto faith through personal trials, and identity in Christ.

Notable Songs and Albums

• “Held”
• “Hurricane”
• “Your Great Name”
• “More Than Anything”
• “Step By Step”(featuring Dolly Parton)
• Album:Awaken
• Album:Hurricane
• Album:Seasons

Major Collaborations

Throughout her career, Grant has collaborated with a vast array of celebrated artists across genres. Her acclaimed collaborative album Seasons featured joint performances with iconic voices such as Dolly Parton, CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds, and Tauren Wells.She also frequently records and performs alongside her husband, GRAMMY-winning producer and composer Bernie Herms.

Personal Life

Natalie Grant is married to Bernie Herms, with whom she has three daughters: Gracie, Bella, and Sadie.The family resides in Nashville, Tennessee.Beyond her music, Grant is a published author of eleven books—including the popular Glimmer Girls tween fiction series—and a dedicated philanthropist.She is the co-founder of Hope for Justice, an international non-profit organization that fights human trafficking globally.