Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Joy to the World
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Let earth receive her King
Let every heart prepare Him room
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven and nature sing
And Heaven, and Heaven, and nature sing
He comes to me
Far as the curse is found
Far as the curse is found
Far as, far as, the curse is found
He rules the world with truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
The glories of His righteousness
And wonders of His love
And wonders of His love
And wonders, wonders, of His love
Wonders, wonders, of His, His love
The song “Joy to the world” by Amy Grant is a powerful and inspiring rendition of the classic Christmas carol. The song begins with the proclamation that the Lord has come to earth and that every heart must receive its King. The message is clear: the birth of Jesus is a momentous occasion and everyone must prepare themselves for this event. It is a call to action, urging people to open up their hearts to the Lord and to make room for Him.
In the second verse of the song, we hear that the Lord comes to bless us with His love and grace. The curse of sin that once weighed us down is now lifted, and His blessings flow far and wide. This verse reminds us of the transformative power of God’s love and how it can change our lives for the better. We are called to rejoice in this wonderful gift and share it with others.
The third and final verse of the song is a celebration of the Lord’s rule over the world. He rules with truth and grace, and the nations are called to prove the glory of His righteousness. This verse is a reminder that we are all part of a bigger picture and that we must work together to spread God’s love and message of hope. It is a call for all of us to unite and work towards a better future, one where love, mercy, and grace reign supreme.
Line by Line Meaning
Joy to the world , the Lord is come
Let us be filled with joy and gladness as the Lord has arrived
Let earth receive her King
May the whole earth welcome their King with open arms
Let every heart prepare Him room
Let each and every heart make space for His presence
And Heaven and nature sing
Let even the heavenly angels and all of nature rejoice and sing
He comes to me
The Lord has personally come to us, to our own hearts and lives
He comes to make His blessings flow
He has arrived to shower us with His abundant blessings
Far as the curse is found
His blessings will cover every corner of the world and every aspect of our lives, breaking the curse of sin
He rules the world with truth and grace
He is the sovereign ruler of the entire world, leading with both truth and grace
And makes the nations prove
His reign will be evident in all nations, providing evidence of His power
The glories of His righteousness
He will display His righteous glory and power for all to witness
And wonders of His love
In addition to His righteousness, His love will bring forth wonders and miracles
And wonders, wonders, of His love
His love will continuously bring forth miraculous wonders beyond comprehension
Lyrics © HAL LEONARD LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music
Written by: Isaac Watts, G Handel, Roger Wagner
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