Past Internet Articles About Amy Grant

Christian singer Amy Grant (tickets | music) will head out later this summer for a US tour, during which she'll be backed by a full orchestra. Grant has booked a loose-knit itinerary that gets underway in late August and stretches into mid-November. Stops are planned in about 15 cities, where Grant will take each stage accompanied by a local symphony. Details are included below.

Grant's most recent album is last year's "Rock of Ages ... Hymns and Faith," which hit the No. 1 spot on the Top Christian Albums chart. The disc features Grant's renditions of several classic hymns, as well as "Rock of Ages," a duet that pairs Grant with her husband, singer Vince Gill.

Earlier this year, the disc picked up a Grammy Award in the Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album category.

Over the course of her career, Grant has sold more than 24 million albums, according to a press release. She has won a total of six Grammy Awards and 24 Dove Awards, which honor Christian music's top acts.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Grant hosts the NBC-TV reality series "Three Wishes."

[Note: The following tour itinerary has been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]

August 2006
26 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
27 - Saint Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
31 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival

September 2006
1 - South Bend, IN - Morris Auditorium
2 - Rochester Hills, MI - Meadow Brook
22 - Leawood, KS - Church of the Resurrection
23 - Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
24 - Loveland, CO - Budweiser Events Center

October 2006
19 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium
20 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Auditorium
21 - Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center

November 2006
7 - Avon Park, FL - South Florida Community College
14 - Evansville, IN - The Centre
15 - Indianapolis, IN - Hilbert Circle Theatre
17 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center

December 2006
10 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Center (figure-skating show)