List of awards and nominations received by Amy Grant

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Amy Grant awards and nominations
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Amy Grant performing during the Lead Me On anniversary tour
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American Music Awards
01
GMA Dove Awards
2222
Grammy Awards
619
MTV Video Music Awards
01
Total
Awards2836
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Amy Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop". As of 2009, Grant remains the best-selling contemporary Christian music singer ever, having sold over 30 million units worldwide.

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Grant made her debut as a teenager, and gained fame in Christian music during the 1980s with such hits as "Father's Eyes," "El Shaddai", and "Angels". In 1986, she scored her first number one charting Billboard Hot 100 hit song in a duet with Peter Cetera "The Next Time I Fall". During the 1980s and 1990s, she became one of the first gospel artists to cross over into mainstream pop on the heels of her successful albums Unguarded and Heart in Motion , the latter of which included the number-one single "Baby Baby."

Grant has won six Grammy Awards, 22 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards, and had the first Christian album ever to go Platinum. [1] Heart in Motion is her highest selling album, with over five million copies sold in the United States alone. She was honored with a star on Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005 for her contributions to the entertainment industry.

Academy of Achievement

The American Academy of Achievement is a nonprofit organization that seeks to educate and inspire youth. Amy Grant has received an award in 1996. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1996 Amy Grant Golden Plate AwardWon

American Music Awards

The American Music Awards are awarded annually for outstanding achievements in the record industry in the United States. Amy Grant has received only one nomination. [3]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1993 Amy Grant Favorite Pop/Rock Female Artist Nominated

American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers

The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is an American not-for-profit performance-rights organization (PRO) that protects its members' musical copyrights by monitoring public performances of their music, whether via a broadcast or live performance, and compensating them accordingly. Grant has received an award in 1996. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1996 Amy Grant Voice of AmericaWon

Saint John's University

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are partnered liberal arts colleges respectively located in St. Joseph and Collegeville, Minnesota, USA. Grant has received one award. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994Amy GrantPax Christi AwardWon

GMA Dove Awards

The GMA Dove Awards are presented annually by the Gospel Music Association for outstanding achievements in the Christian music industry. According to the awards' official site, Grant has received twenty-two awards, [4] though her official site claims twenty-six awards. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1983 Amy Grant Artist of the YearWon
Age to Age Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearWon
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearWon
1984 A Christmas Album Won
1985 Straight Ahead Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearWon
1986 Amy GrantArtist of the YearWon
Unguarded Recorded Music Packaging of the YearWon
1988 "Stay for Awhile"Short Form Music Video of the YearWon
1989 Amy GrantArtist of the YearWon
Lead Me On Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearWon
"Lead Me On"Short Form Music Video of the YearWon
1990 "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"Country Recorded Song of the YearWon
1992 "Place in this World"Song of the YearWon
Amy GrantArtist of the YearWon
1994 Songs from the LoftPraise and Worship Album of the YearWon
1996 My Utmost for His Highest Special Event Album of the YearWon
1998 Behind the Eyes Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearWon
2000 StreamsSpecial Event Album of the YearWon
2003 Legacy... Hymns and Faith Inspirational Album of the YearWon
"The River's Gonna Keep on Rolling"Country Recorded Song of the YearWon
2004 Simple Things Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearNominated
2006 Rock of Ages... Hymns and Faith Inspirational Album of the YearWon
2007 Time Again… LiveLong Form Music Video of the YearWon
2011 "Better Than A Hallelujah"Short Form Music Video of the YearNominated

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States for outstanding achievements in the music industry. Often considered the highest music honor, the awards were established in 1958. [5] Amy Grant has won six awards of nineteen nominations. [2] [6] [7] As composer of Better Than a Hallelujah, a gospel song Grant previously wrote and recorded, she was not eligible for an award if Sarah Hart & Chapin Hartford's nominated cover had won in 2011. A performance of a song Amy Grant wrote was nominated but it was not her nomination. [8]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1979 My Father's Eyes Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational Nominated
1980 Never Alone Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational Nominated
1981 Amy Grant in Concert Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational Nominated
1982 Age to Age Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary Won
1983 Ageless Medley Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Female Won
1984 "Angels"Won
1985 Unguarded Won
"I Could Never Say Goodbye" Best Gospel Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus Nominated
1987 "The Next Time I Fall" Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal Nominated
1988 Lead Me On Best Gospel Vocal Performance, FemaleWon
1989 "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"Best Gospel Vocal Performance, FemaleNominated
1992 Heart in Motion Album of the Year Nominated
"Baby Baby" Song of the Year Nominated
Record of the Year Nominated
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Nominated
1994 The Creation Best Spoken Word Album for Children Nominated
2000 "When I Look Into Your Heart" Best Country Collaboration with Vocals Nominated
2005 Rock of Ages... Hymns and Faith Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album Won
2011 "Better Than a Hallelujah" Best Gospel Song Nominated
2012 "Threaten Me with Heaven" Best Country Song Nominated

MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are awarded annually by MTV. Grant has received one nomination. [9]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1991 "Baby Baby" Best Female Video Nominated

Nashville Symphony

The Nashville Symphony awarded Grant with Harmony Award in 1994. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1994Amy GrantHarmony AwardWon

United States Junior Chamber

The United States Junior Chamber is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 41. Areas of emphasis are business development, management skills, individual training, community service, and international connections. Grant has received one award. [2]

YearNominee / workAwardResult
1992Amy GrantYoung Tennessean of the YearWon

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