Powerhouse vocalist Natalie Grant will make her football debut at the 13th Annual National Football League’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. The show will tape before a live audience at 7:30pm EST on Friday, February 3, 2012 at the Clowes Memorial Hall on Butler University in Indianapolis, IN.  

Sponsored by American Family Insurance and Verizon Wireless, the celebration is hosted by Wayne Brady, current host of the iconic CBS game show “Let’s Make A Deal,” and gospel’s sweetheart CeCe Winans. Grant will be performing alongside American Idol winner Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Hezekiah Walker and “Players Choice” Wess Morgan, and Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound 2011 Overall Winning Choir, Salvation and Deliverance Church Choir.

In 2010, Grant released her chart-topping album Love Revolution, which gave her the highest-selling debut of her career. This heart-gripping songwriter and charismatic performer has an unshakable determination to remind listeners of the simple significance of love, and the revolutionary power that it carries.  As a recent Grammy Nominee, GMA Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years (2006-2009) and the top-selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist in 2005, 2006 and 2008, Grant is among a select number of artists to have achieved a formidable foothold at mainstream media and radio. Despite these accomplishments, it is the message of the Gospel, and the revolutionary power of love it carries, that she waves as her banner and her hope.

The Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has become legendary for its hand clappin’, soul-stirrin’ and foot stompin’ performances from artists including Patti LaBelle, BeBe Winans, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton & New Breed, Yolanda Adams, Jaci Velasquez, Fred Hammond and many more. NFL Players that have made appearances include Cris Carter, John Elway, Donovan McNabb, Kurt Warner, Tim Brown and Darrell Green, Raheem Morris and many more.

Tickets for the 2012 Super Bowl Gospel Celebration are on sale at www.ticketmaster.com <http://www.ticketmaster.com> , www.superbowlgospel.com <http://www.superbowlgospel.com> . Prices are $99, $79, $59, and $39 (additional service fees and taxes apply).

Since its inception in 1999, the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration has partnered with a charity in each Super Bowl host city. This year, Gary Brackett’s IMPACT Foundation has been selected as the event’s charitable partner. For each ticket purchased for the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, $3.00 will go to the Foundation.

 

For more information on Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, please visit www.superbowlgospel.com <http://www.superbowlgospel.com>  and for the latest news and information on Natalie Grant, please log on to www.nataliegrant.com <http://www.nataliegrant.com> .

Tomorrow, GRAMMY ® nominated female vocalist Natalie Grant will perform timeless classics from the 18th and 19th centuries on PBS’ television special “PA’S FIDDLE.” Taped at music city’s historic venue, The Loveless Barn in Nashville, Tenn., Grant will sing alongside Americana’s finest including Randy Travis, Ashton Shepherd, Ronnie Milsap, The Roys and Rodney Atkins. The unique event is slated to debut nationwide on June 2, 2012.
 
Based on the enduring American music played by the father of American author Laura Ingalls Wilder and written about in the beloved “Little House on the Prairie” books, the extraordinary concert also features a team of passionate producers including: former “Little House of the Prairie” cast member Dean Butler, executive producers Richard Okie, Tony Tiano and Tisha Fein, Randy Scruggs as Musical Director and directed by Ryan Polito. Additionally, Fletcher Foster is also serving as the Creative Consultant and Bonnie Garner as Talent Executive.

Furthermore, a DVD and CD of “PA’S FIDDLE” will be offered as fund-raising premium gifts to PBS contributors.
 
A powerhouse vocalist, heart-gripping songwriter and charismatic performer, Natalie Grant has an unshakable determination to remind us of the simple
significance of love, and the revolutionary power that it carries, as expressed on her latest project, Love Revolution.  Released in August 2010, Love Revolution is the highest-selling debut of her career. As a Grammy Nominee, GMA Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years (2006-2009) and the top-selling Adult Contemporary female solo artist in 2005, 2006 and 2008, Grant is among a select number of artists to have achieved a formidable foothold at mainstream media and radio. Despite these accomplishments, it is the message of the Gospel, and the revolutionary power of love it carries, that she waves as her banner and her hope. Beyond her artistry, Grant remains an outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking through Abolition International, which she created in 2005.  She balances all of these endeavors with her greatest calling-as a wife, and mother of three.

Powerhouse vocalist, social activist & and four-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, was nominated for a 54th Annual Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance, for her stellar presentation of “Alive” (Mary Magdalene), from: Music Inspired By The Story [WOW Joint Venture/EMI CMG/Curb].
 
For the fourth year, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of "The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night®," a one-hour special broadcast live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE.


“What a dream to be nominated for a Grammy,” says Grant. “But the sweetest part is that it's for the performance of the song “Alive,” which my husband co-wrote and co-produced, so this is extra special for me.”
 
Throughout the world, Natalie Grant is known for her breathtaking vocal abilities, her heart-gripping lyrics, stirring performances and her fearless work to help victims of human trafficking.  
Over her career, Grant has gained prominence as a major contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, breaking out in an unprecedented way with chart-topping songs and hit records, headlining multiple nationwide tours, appearing at major women’s events and has been positioned continually as Christian music’s top female artist.  She was awarded the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year four times and remains one of the most loved and recognized and respected  voices in the industry.   
 
Grant recently released her eighth album, Love Revolution, on Curb Records and will release new music in 2012. Please visit http://www.nataliegrant.com for more information.
 
(Music Inspired By) THE STORY is an unparalleled project from the best-known artists in Christian music.  The CD is produced by Brown Bannister & Bernie Herms and includes a stellar line-up of artists across all major labels, as collaboration between EMI CMG, Provident, & Word.  Grant embarks this week on the nationwide THE STORY Tour, with Max Lucado, Randy Frazee, an all-star musical cast and stunning multimedia visuals.  Grant will perform “Alive” every night on the tour to packed-out crowds across the country.
The 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards will be held on "GRAMMY Sunday," Feb. 12, 2012, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and once again will be broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS from 8 – 11:30 p.m. (ET/PT). For updates and breaking news, please visit The Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook: www.twitter.com/thegrammys <http://www.twitter.com/thegrammys> , www.facebook.com/thegrammys <http://www.facebook.com/thegrammys> . For a complete nominations list, please visit www.grammy.com.    
 

The 21st Anniversary Covenant House Candlelight Vigil in Times Square, sponsored by Aviva USA life and annuity company, also will feature the first-ever Covenant House CEO Solidarity Sleepout. Following the Nov. 17 vigil in Times Square, more than 40 influential leaders will be sleeping out in the shadow of the Covenant House New York Crisis Shelter in solidarity with homeless youth.

“On Nov. 17 and 18, we are going to transform Times Square and our crisis shelter into centers of hope and solidarity for homeless youth,” said Covenant House President Kevin Ryan. “Natalie Grant will light up Times Square with an inspirational performance. After the vigil, we will march back to our crisis shelter with 300 of our homeless kids and a generous group of CEOs and business leaders will sleep in cardboard boxes outside our crisis shelter.

“These leaders have selflessly decided they want to walk in our kids’ shoes and experience, if only for one night, some of what our kids go through,” said Ryan. “We will sleep out to show our support and to raise awareness that thousands of young people are struggling to survive every night on our streets.”

The vigil in Times Square begins at 6 p.m. and will feature Grant, Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years (2006-2009) and the top-selling adult contemporary female solo artist in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Grant is also an outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking. Abolition International, which Grant created in 2005, has raised a significant amount of funds and awareness to fight the trafficking of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

“We are honored to have Natalie share her incredible talent with us in Times Square,” said Ryan. “Her songs are inspirational, and she has dedicated her life to raising money and awareness for child victims of trafficking around the world.” The vigil also will feature homeless youth from Covenant House, who will share stories of their journey through homelessness to independence.

Following the vigil, Covenant House will host the CEO Solidarity Sleepout on the concrete near the shelter at 460 West 41st St. with high-ranking executives hoping to improve this corner of the world. Among those planning to sleep out are: Philip Andryc of Berens Capital Management; Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees; Bill Donahoe of Allegiance Retail Services/Foodtown; Gary Dubois of Crum & Forster/Seneca; Dave Eklund of Aeolus Reinsurance; Tom Glocer of Thomson Reuters; Jeff Kaplan of Deerfield Management; Geraldine Laybourne, co-founder of the Oxygen Network and chairman of Alloy Entertainment; Julio Alfonso Portalatin of Chartis Growth Economies; George P. Reeth of Companion Property and Casualty; Adam Silver of the NBA; and Strauss Zelnick of Zelnick Media.

“No one can do this work alone, so we appreciate Aviva USA sponsoring this vigil, which will help thousands of kids in the years to come,” said Ryan. “Our friends at ABC, NASDAQ, Reuters, and Toshiba are donating their screens for the evening in Times Square to shine a light on the problems our kids face. And, of course, the business leaders who are leaving their homes to sleep in solidarity with our kids are showing a commitment and love for our kids that will make a tremendous impact. It is all of us working together that will save more lives and give a voice to the thousands of homeless kids who are alone on the streets.”

Covenant House provides 24/7 crisis care and on-going support for homeless young people in need of a safe haven.  Assistance can be found by simply calling the Covenant House NINELINE (1-800-999-9999) or visiting www.nineline.org. More information about Covenant House and resources for homeless youth can be found at www.covenanthouse.org. ?

Powerhouse singer/songwriter Natalie Grant has stepped into the new year with the passion and purpose that has made her one of the most respected and sought-after female vocalists in Christian music.

Having given birth to a healthy baby girl (Sadie Rose) on December 17th, Natalie jumped right back into juggling her duties as “mommy,” “wife,” and “nationally acclaimed recording artist.”

Grant started the new year with the release of a new single, “Your Great Name,” from her most recent album, Love Revolution (Curb Records). Within weeks, the song that has been sweeping through churches nationwide has begun soaring up the radio charts, gaining airplay in major markets across the country.  “Your Great Name” is currently at #23 on Christian AC radio, and is the #4 Most Added song in the format.

Natalie Grant is also excited for the premiere of her first motion picture role, in a film titled Decision.  After first hearing that Natalie would be unable to take the role because she was pregnant, LA-based production Nasser Entertainment made script changes to accommodate her pregnancy.

Filmed during her ninth month of pregnancy, Natalie plays Ilene Connors, a recent widow who must cope with financial straits and an unruly son after her husband dies in an at-fault auto accident.  The film offers a picture of spiritual and emotional healing for the young boy, who is sent to live with the estranged father of Natalie’s character, where he learns major life lessons.

Of Natalie’s compelling performance, director Tom Makowski (What Would Jesus Do?, Discovery Channel, MTV) noted that she “is one of the rare artists who has an innate ability to immediately grasp the inner voice of a character and convey that emotion on screen.”  Film producer Kevan Otto adds “the Lord has given her the unique ability to reach people—in her music and, now, on film.”  Decision is set for an exclusive screening this Spring, followed by a national release by the end of the year.

Finally, Natalie Grant is preparing for her first major tour of the new year—the Lovewell Live Tour with MercyMe and Brandon Heath.  Beginning in early April, the tour with will visit over 20 cities before wrapping in mid-May.

Natalie experienced the highest-selling debut of her career when her newest album, Love Revolution, hit stores in August of 2010.
 
Lovewell Live In Concert TourMarkets*:
 
April 07 | Beaumont, TX
April 08 | College Station, TX
April 09 | Dallas, TX
April 10 | Sedalia, MO
April 14 | Little Rock, AR
April 15 | Jackson, MS
April 16 | St. Louis, MO
April 17 | Tulsa, OK
 
April 21 | Edna, TX
April 22 | Tyler, TX
April 28 | Somerset, KY
May 01 | Grand Rapids, MI
May 06 | Duluth, MN
May 07 | Peoria, IL
May 08 | Brookfield, WI
May 14 | Valdosta, GA

*more dates being added