Hope Darst

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Hope Darst
Born
Hope Darst

(1980-12-03) December 3, 1980 (age 45)
Origin Nashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003–present
Labels Fair Trade Services
Website Official website OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg

Hope Darst is an American Christian musician and songwriter. Darst made her debut in 2020 with the release of her debut studio album, Peace Be Still (2020), containing the singles "Peace Be Still" and "Promise Keeper", which debuted at number 23 on the Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States. "Peace Be Still" was her breakout hit single and it peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In 2021, Darst received three nominations at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards, being nominated for New Artist of the Year, Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Promise Keeper", and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Peace Be Still".

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Career

On February 7, 2020, Darst released her debut single "Peace Be Still", [1] with Fair Trade Services announcing that they signed a record deal with her and had added her to their roster. [2] "Peace Be Still" became her breakout single, debuting at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. [3] Darst released her debut studio album, Peace Be Still , on August 21, 2020. [4] Peace Be Still debuted at number 23 on the Top Christian Albums Chart. [5] On December 26, 2020, Darst released her second single, "Promise Keeper", to Christian radio in the United States. "Promise Keeper" reached number 26 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. [6]

She received three nominations at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards in the categories of New Artist of the Year, Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Peace Be Still", and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Promise Keeper". [7]

Personal life

Hope Darst lives in Nashville with her husband David Darst, and their two daughters. She is part of The Belonging Co(mpany) church where she is a worship leader. She has been featured on several of their albums “All The Earth”, “Awe & Wonder”, “See the Light”, and “Here”. [8]

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
TitleAlbum detailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ
[5]
Peace Be Still 23
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Live albums

List of extended plays
TitleDetails
In the Mighty Name
  • Released: April 18, 2025
  • Label: Fair Trade
  • Format: CD, digital download, streaming

EPs

List of extended plays
TitleEP details
If the Lord Builds the House
  • Released: November 4, 2022
  • Label: Fair Trade
  • Format: Digital download, streaming
You Can
  • Released: January 31, 2025
  • Label: Fair Trade
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles and peak chart positions
TitleYearPeak hart positions Certifications Album
US
Christ
[9] 		US
Christ
Air
[10] 		US
Christ
AC
[11] 		US
Christ
Digital
[12]
"Peace Be Still"20206657Peace Be Still
"Promise Keeper"262221—
"If the Lord Builds the House"2022162017—If the Lord Builds the House (EP)
"Burial"
(with Mitch Wong)		2023————Non-album single
"Never Walk Alone"————If the Lord Builds the House (EP)
"Hands of the Healer"2024————You Can (EP)
"The Blood of Jesus"————
"What the Lord Has Done"————
"Mighty Name of Jesus"
(original or with Josh Baldwin)		20251035—In the Mighty Name
"Be Born In Me"—2616—Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
List of featured singles
SongYearAlbum
"I Won't Forget"
(Lifepoint Worship featuring Hope Darst)		2022Non-album single

Promotional singles

List of promotional singles
SongYearAlbum
"Set Free"2020Peace Be Still
"Give You the Glory"
(featuring David Leonard)		2022If the Lord Builds the House (EP)
"Give Me Jesus"2025In the Mighty Name

Other appearances

SongYearAlbumRef.
"I Surrender All"
(Daniel Kolenda and Hope Darst)		2016Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda [14]
"Here in Your Love"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst)		2017 All the Earth [15]
"Better"
(Mateo Palmitier featuring Hope Darst)		2019Not the End (EP) [16]
"Breakthrough"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst)		 Awe + Wonder [17]
"Love Like This"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst)
"Where Would I Be"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst)		2021See the Light [18]
"Come Alive (Resurrection Power)"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst)		2022Here [19]
"No Turning Back"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst)

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2021 Hope DarstNew Artist of the YearNominated [20]
"Promise Keeper"Inspirational Recorded Song of the YearNominated
"Peace Be Still"Worship Recorded Song of the YearNominated

We Love Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2025"Mighty Name of JesusWorship Song of the YearPending [21]

References

  1. ↑ Clarks, Jessie (February 7, 2020). "Fair Trade Records Welcomes Hope Darst To Their Family - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  2. ↑ "Hope Darst Drops Debut Single 'Peace Be Still' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine . February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard . August 25, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  4. ↑ Cluver, Ross (August 21, 2020). "Hope Darst Releases Debut Album 'Peace Be Still' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine . Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard . Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 1, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  6. ↑ "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard . March 23, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  7. ↑ Yap, Timothy (August 16, 2021). "Hope Darst Releases New Live Video Amidst Three GMA Dove Award Nominations : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Hope Darst". Jeff Roberts Agency. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  9. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs:
  10. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Christian Airplay:
  11. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Christian AC Airplay:
  12. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Christian Digital Song Sales:
  13. ↑ "American certifications – Hope Darst". Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved April 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda by Daniel Kolenda on Apple Music". Apple Music . United States. Apple Inc. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  15. ↑ "All the Earth – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  16. ↑ "Not the End - EP by Mateo Palmitier on Apple Music". Apple Music . United States. Apple Inc. February 15, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  17. ↑ "Awe + Wonder – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  18. ↑ "See the Light [Live] – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. ↑ "The Belonging Co - Here [Live] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic . Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  20. ↑ "2021 Nominees | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards . Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
  21. ↑ "We Love Christian Music Awards - Nominees". We Love Awards. New Release Today. 2026-01-05. Archived from the original on 2026-01-05. Retrieved 2026-01-05.
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