It would’ve been easy for Natalie Grant, GMA’s reigning Female Vocalist of the Year for two consecutive years, to rest on the success of her last album. Her 2005 breakthrough recording, Awaken, helped Natalie become Christian music’s top selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist in 2005 and 2006, gave her a formidable foothold at mainstream radio and media, and made her a household name in Christian music. With expectations running high after the overwhelming success of Awaken, Natalie was dedicated to her continued passion to create music with a purpose.
With her husband, Grammy nominee and Dove Award winner Bernie Herms, as well as longtime collaborator and Dove Award winner Shaun Shankel, Natalie wrote tirelessly for Relentless (Curb, 2008). She wrote or co-wrote seven of the album’s 12 cuts. The collaborations include songs with singer/songwriter Matthew West as well as GMA’s 2006 Songwriter of the Year Christa Wells (writer of Natalie’s multi-format hit and signature song, “Held"), among others. Natalie’s album “Relentless” was released to critical acclaim in the first quarter of 2008.
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March 4, 2007