Amy Grant, the Grammy-winning crossover Christian-pop artist, has spent nearly 50 years resisting labels. In a new interview with the Associated Press, Grant discusses her latest album, 'The Me That Remains,' released Friday, which was partly inspired by a serious bicycle accident in 2022 that caused a traumatic brain injury and a lengthy recovery.
Grant, now 65, says the accident changed her processing and balance, but she feels in great physical health. She got back on a bicycle two weeks ago in a safe environment, calling it very emotional. 'Everybody is in recovery of some kind,' she noted.
The album features songs that explore dark themes, which Grant embraces. 'To me, the superpower of music is that it connects you, first and foremost, to yourself, and then to others, to God. Why pretend?' she said. One track, 'The 6th of January (Yasgur’s Farm),' references John Lennon and was written by Sandy Lawrence about unrest, inspired by the January 6 Capitol events.
Grant has long resisted the 'Christian artist' label, preferring to let curiosity guide her. She has faced both embrace and rejection from evangelical Christians over her divorce, move into secular music, and hosting her niece’s same-sex wedding. 'Sometimes the way I’m introduced, I’m on the side of the stage waiting to go out,' she remarked.
