Amy Grant Was Rushed To The Hospital After She Got Into A Bike Accident
Amy Grant, an American singer-songwriter, was killed in a bicycling accident at a Nashville park on July 27. Grant was riding her bike with a buddy around the Harpeth Hills Golf Course when she crashed. Because she was wearing a helmet, the singer suffered no serious injuries. She was taken to Vanderbilt Medical Center’s emergency department after the accident to have her injuries and abrasions evaluated. According to WKRN in Nashville, the singer is presently stable but will most likely be hospitalized as a precaution.
“Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine ever receiving this prestigious Kennedy Center Honor. I cannot wait to celebrate with my fellow honorees, friends and family. Thank you for widening the circle to include all of us.” – Amy https://t.co/rtJ3azJecS #KCHonors pic.twitter.com/E4pqFiaTYz
— Amy Grant (@amygrant) July 21, 2022
Amy Grant was just awarded the coveted Kennedy Center Honor
Amy Grant’s tragedy occurred only days after she was awarded the Kennedy Center Honor by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In addition to Grant, the awardees include the Irish band U2, actor George Clooney, and singer Gladys Knight.
Amy Grant took to Twitter and wrote:
“Over the years, I’ve seen so many of my idols serenaded by colleagues and other artists, and I’ve always been affected by music and film’s capacity to bring people together and see the best in one other.” I’m looking forward to celebrating with my fellow awardees, friends, and family. Thank you for broadening the circle to include everyone.”
The singer recently marked the 25th anniversary of her album Behind The Eyes, released in 1997. She issued a two-CD set of the album’s 25th anniversary enhanced version. The two CDs include 30 tracks as well as an eight-page booklet with photos and tales about the making of Behind The Eyes.
What exactly is Amy Grant? More information about the American vocalist
Amy Grant, dubbed “The Queen of Christian Mainstream,” started her career in contemporary Christian music before transitioning to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. Grant has received several honors during her career, including six Grammy Awards. Grant made her debut as a youngster and rose to prominence in Christian music in the 1980s with singles such as Father’s Eyes, El Shaddai, and Angels. Her transition to pop tunes resulted in hit albums such as Unguarded and Lead Me On.
She earned her first Grammy in 1982 for Age to Age, then another in 1983 for Ageless Medley, and two more in 1984 for Angels and Unguarded, all in the Best Gospel Performance category. Lead Me On earned her sixth Grammy in 1988, followed by Rock of Ages…Hymns of Faith in 2005. She has also received 22 Dove Awards from the Gospel Music Association. Grant’s record Age to Age was the first Christian album to be certified platinum. Amy Grant was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2006.
Grant’s duet with Peter Cetera, The Next Time I Fall, landed at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list in 1986. Heart in Motion, her best-selling album, was published in 1991. The album sold five million copies in the United States and spawned her second No. 1 pop song, Baby Baby, as well as additional successful singles such as That’s What Love Is For, Every Heartbeat, and Good for Me.
Grant has also written many books, including Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far. She also collaborated on a book based on the classic Christmas tune “Breath of Heaven (Mary’s Song).”
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