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Indianapolis Star
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indianapolis Star
Who is Natalie Grant, the 2025 Indy 500 national anthem performer?
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway announced on May 21 that Natalie Grant will sing the national anthem ahead of the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500. Here's what to know about the singer. Grant is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in Christian and gospel music. She has won five GMA Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her most recent album "Seasons," which debuted at the top of the Christian Billboard charts, includes collaborations with Mary Mary, CeCe Winans and more. Her cover of Whitney Houston's "Step By Step" with Dolly Parton made the mainstream adult contemporary chart. Outside of her singing career, Grant co-founded Hope for Justice, a nonprofit that fights human trafficking. She's an author who's written 11 books, including the Glimmer Girls tween series about the adventures of twins and their little sister who travel the world with their vocalist mom. Grant is married to Bernie Herms, a Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and composer, and the pair's three children inspired the book series.
USA Today
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indy 500
Nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indy 500 Show Caption Hide Caption Indiana Fever visit Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Stephanie White waves green flag for practice Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White waves the green flag at Indianapolis 500 practice. Nine-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant will sing the national anthem at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, per the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Grant is one of the premiere voices in Christian and gospel music, having earned five GMA Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her most recent album, titled "Seasons", debuted atop the Christian Billboard charts. In a May 21 press release, IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles stated, "Natalie's emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem in front of the grandstand sellout crowd will be an unforgettable moment during pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500." When did Grant begin singing? Grant began her career with the traveling group Truth until she signed with Benson Records in 1997 before debuting her first album, titled Natalie Grant, in 1999. She has released 13 albums in total throughout her career. Is Grant involved in anything other than singing? Grant is a major advocate against human trafficking, starting the nonprofit Hope for Justice in an effort to fight against it. She has also authored 11 books, including the Faithgirlz/Glimmer Girls tween series. What other celebrities will be involved in Sunday's race? IMS has already announced that former New England Patriots' and Tampa Bay Buccaneers' tight end Rob Gronkowski will serve as grand marshal of the Snake Pit. Meanwhile, Bret Michaels and the All-American Rejects will co-headline Carb Day on Friday, May 23, while country group Midland will headline the Firestone Legends Concert on Saturday.
Fox Sports
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Fox Sports
Natalie Grant To Perform National Anthem at Indianapolis 500
INDYCAR Natalie Grant, a nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, will perform the national anthem before the start of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 'Natalie's emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem in front of the grandstand sellout crowd will be an unforgettable moment during pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,' INDYCAR and IMS president J. Douglas Boles said. 'The national anthem pays honor to the country we love and gets us one step closer to the final, dramatic and electric moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500.' Grant's most recent project, 'Seasons,' debuted at No. 1 on the Christian Billboard charts and featured a long list of cross-genre collaborations, including Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds and more. The latest single, 'Step By Step,' (a Whitney Houston cover) featuring Dolly Parton, went Top 10 at Mainstream AC Radio. In addition to garnering nearly 1 billion streams and multiple number No. 1 albums and singles on the Billboard charts, Grant is also a respected author of 11 books, including the Glimmer Girls series for tween girls. As an active philanthropist, she is the co-founder of Hope for Justice, a nonprofit organization that fights against human trafficking through programs in the United States and globally that reach more than 150,000 adults and children each year. A Seattle native, Grant resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband, Grammy Award-winning songwriter, producer and composer Bernie Herms and their three children, Gracie, Bella and Sadie. Coverage of the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge begins at 10 a.m. ET on FOX, FOX Deportes and the FOX Sports app. Visit for more information on the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, May 25 and the complete Month of May schedule at IMS. recommended
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
9-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS -- Natalie Grant, a nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, will perform the national anthem Sunday before the Indianapolis 500. 'Natalie's emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem in front of the grandstand sellout crowd will be an unforgettable moment during pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,' IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said Wednesday. 'The national anthem pays honor to the country we love and gets us one step closer to the final, dramatic and electric moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500.' Grant's most recent project 'Seasons' debuted at #1 on the Christian Billboard charts and featured cross-genre collaborations that included Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds and others. Her single 'Step By Step' — a Whitney Houston cover featuring Dolly Parton — went Top 10 at Mainstream AC Radio.
San Francisco Chronicle
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
9-time Grammy nominee Natalie Grant to sing national anthem at Indianapolis 500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Natalie Grant, a nine-time Grammy nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year, will perform the national anthem Sunday before the Indianapolis 500. 'Natalie's emotional and stirring rendition of the national anthem in front of the grandstand sellout crowd will be an unforgettable moment during pre-race ceremonies for the Indy 500,' IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway president Doug Boles said Wednesday. 'The national anthem pays honor to the country we love and gets us one step closer to the final, dramatic and electric moments leading up to the start of the Indianapolis 500.' Grant's most recent project 'Seasons' debuted at #1 on the Christian Billboard charts and featured cross-genre collaborations that included Mary Mary, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jonathan McReynolds and others. Her single 'Step By Step' — a Whitney Houston cover featuring Dolly Parton — went Top 10 at Mainstream AC Radio. ___
