Amy Grant Inducted Into Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame
Nashville, TN - Six-time Grammy-winner Amy Grant was officially inducted into The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last night as the Classes of 2020 and 2021 were formally honored during NaSHOF's supersized 50th and 51st Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala. Grant's husband Vince Gill took the stage to perform her song "Breath of Heaven (Mary's Song)," and NaSHOF member Gretchen Peters presented Grant to honor her induction.
Also announced yesterday, Grant will join a star-studded line-up of fellow Icons Billy Ray Cyrus, Clay Walker, Pam Tillis, Sara & Olivia Evans, Steve Wariner, Tracy Lawrence, and Wynonna for "CMT's A TENNESSEE KIND OF CHRISTMAS." Premiering Wednesday, December 8th at 9p/8c, the artists will share holiday traditions, personal memories, and unforgettable performances of all-time favorite Christmas songs from numerous iconic venues and outdoor locations in and around Nashville. The CMT original special will re-air during CMT's Christmas Week, running December 20-25; exact encore timing will be announced later. For updates and more information, visit CMT.com.
Earlier this summer, Grant released the double-disc, 30th-anniversary edition of her iconic, 5x platinum album, Heart In Motion. She is currently on the last few weeks of a 42 city fall tour, performing songs that span her four-decade-long career, including hits from Heart In Motion, to celebrate its milestone anniversary. Grant will do several Christmas shows with Michael W. Smith in early December, followed by her and Gill's annual Christmas at the Ryman Residency. For all tour details and information, please visit AmyGrant.com.