NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 6, 2016) – Award-winning Natalie Grant received two GRAMMY® nominations for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album” for Be One and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song” for “King Of The World.” Grant’s husband, producer and songwriter Bernie Herms, earned a nod for producing Grant's album, as well as two nominations for his work on Hillary Scott’s album Love Remains and song “Thy Will," which spent 14 consecutive weeks at #1.
"I'm blown away! Such an exciting day for me personally, but honestly what a moment for our family!" says Grant. "Such a thrill to be equally nominated with my husband Bernie Herms, whose songwriting and production have been inspiring my artistry for years. We are a team in every way and this is just amazing!"
"We're celebrating big in our house today!" says Herms. "I'm excited and humbled by my GRAMMY® nominations but also cheering wildly for my wife Natalie Grant on her two nominations! I'm her biggest fan!"
Six-time GRAMMY® nominated Natalie Grant is known for her powerful and soaring vocals, heart-gripping lyrics and passionate performances, and has remained one of the top-selling Christian & Gospel artists since her 2005 breakout RIAA Gold certified album, “Awaken.” She has since gone on to have over 3 million in career sales. The Gospel Music Association has named her Female Vocalist of the Year five times and she has had multiple number 1’s on the Billboard singles and albums charts, including her most recent record titled, “Be One.”
Bernie Herms is a Nashville based producer and songwriter who has worked with artists such as Josh Groban, Barbra Streisand, Selena Gomez, Andrea Bocelli, Kelly Clarkson, Hillary Scott (of Lady Antebellum), David Foster, Brad Paisley, Jackie Evancho, Ruben Studdard, The Tenors, Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, Amy Grant, Steven Curtis Chapman, and many more. His stratospheric production and songwriting career includes highlights such as 30 #1s in the US and many multinational #1 hits, 9 GMA Dove Awards, including Producer of the Year (2009 & 2016) and Song of the Year, and 5 GRAMMY nominations.
Herms and Grant worked with friends and husband and wife duo Sam and Becca Mizell, who co-wrote "King Of The World" with Grant. "Not only is it an amazing privilege to be nominated for a GRAMMY®,but to be nominated with your spouse is the ultimate dream come true," says Becca. "We are truly thankful and amazed! Thanks to Natalie for a stellar performance! To God be the glory as He truly is the King Of The World!"
The winners will be announced on February 12, 2017, at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards.
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