Amy Grant is hospitalized following a bicycle accident in Nashville. This, after a massive recognition of her talent and contribution to the American music industry and society.
According to various accounts, the singer was brought to Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment of wounds and abrasions after falling off her bicycle while cycling.
Grant, 61, was reportedly wearing a helmet and is in stable condition, according her publicist's statement to The Times.
The publicist stated that Grant stayed in the hospital for one night as a precaution and will remain there for one more night for observation and treatment.
Just last week, Grant was chosen as a Kennedy Center honoree, which recognizes artists who have influenced American society. In December, the Christian pop singer will be inducted alongside George Clooney, Gladys Night, U2, and composer Tania León. Deborah F. Rutter, president of the Kennedy Center, told the Associated Press that her organization had "worked extremely hard to consider including all performing arts."
"We've had gospel before. We've had plenty of R&B and soul. ... We've had country music, but we haven't necessarily had Amy Grant and Christian pop in the same way," she said, comparing Grant's inclusion to LL Cool J's in 2017. At the time, it was the very first time that among the honorees were a hip-hop artist.
"Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine ever receiving this prestigious Kennedy Center Honors," Grant said in a statement. "Through the years, I've watched so many of my heroes serenaded by colleagues and fellow artists, always moved by the ability of music and film to bring us together and to see the best in each other. I cannot wait to celebrate with my fellow honorees, friends, and family. Thank you for widening the circle to include all of us."
Over the course of more than four decades, Grant has amassed album sales in excess of 30 million and global streams in excess of one billion, resulting in three multiplatinum albums, six platinum albums, and four gold albums. She was the first contemporary Christian musician to achieve a No. 1 success on the pop charts with "Next Time I Fall," a 1986 duet with Peter Cetera of the band Chicago.
She was also the first contemporary Christian musician to play at the Grammy Awards, eventually winning six Grammys.
"Baby, Baby," a single from her 1991 platinum-certified album "Heart in Motion," contributed to her popularity. As she celebrated its 30th anniversary last year, she told Religion News Service that the event was both overwhelming and wonderful.
Back in November, the winner of six Grammy Awards, was inducted into The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame last night, along with the Classes of 2020 and 2021, during NaSHOF's massive 50th and 51st Anniversary Hall of Fame Gala.
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