In July 2020, I had exactly the same accident as Amy. Riding my bike fast on the bike path. Hit a pothole. The bike stopped, I didn’t. Landed on my right side on the path. Without the helmet, I’d be dead. Almost passed out but didn’t. Had a tbi. My memory both long and short were gone, cognitions were messed up. Headaches. Etc. took almost 2 years to recover. Like Amy, I simplified my life, learned to live in the moment and be eternally grateful that I survived the accident, am upright and mobile. I was 72 at that time. The docs later told me I was lucky I survived. I guess I had angels watching over me!!!
Amy Grant makes me wish I could be a Christian like her, and live in Faith the way she does. It will never happen as I gave up on organized religion years ago, but she makes you wonder if maybe it's worth it after all. Her husband Vince Gill wrote the most beautiful song this very quandry that he apparently had, in "When My Amy Prays." Wonderful woman and wonderful song; great little interview here, too. Thanks for posting.
Wow is she really 61? I grew up listening to her music ( my junior year in H.S) and I’ll be 51 in a few weeks… time flys. I had no idea we were that close in age!!! She is so beautiful and talented!!!! I’ve always loved her songs ❤
Oh my god you are such an inspiration. Tennessee Christmas is one of my favourite songs for the life of me I can't remember the lyrics and I always stuff up. At the moment I can't remember the title to the song Oh How the years go by or something I can manage to remember the words one of my favourite songs. My mother calls herself a Christian whatever that is? And I'd love to record and sing Carry You for her. God willing it may eventuate.
I've had the honor of meeting and having a chat with her twice so far... each time, she was exactly the same...so genuinely kind, thoughtful, down to earth, looks you in the eye and listens, she lives very in the moment. What you see is what you get. Love her.
Good to hear about the details of your accident, Amy. Enjoyed your concert in Austin last week. You are still beautiful, and your voice is still strong. My first Christian concert was watching a film of your My Father’s Eyes concert in 1982. I was blown away by the wholesomeness that came through your songs and your chatter. Thanks for the music through all these years, and for continuing to live out your faith well to this day.
I understand what she is going through. 5 years ago I had my first stroke. Two TIAs later that same year, and last year, an AIS stroke. I struggled to remember names of friends, and sometimes still catch myself doubting if I am remembering a name correctly. I have trouble remembering words I WANT to say...they are RIGHT THERE...but I can't get them! I was listening to some of her songs earlier I used to listen to all the time as a kid, and had to listen several times because I was having difficulty with the lyrics I had once absolutely had committed to memory. It's difficult when music is your entire salvation and life.
GREAT show in Des Moines, Iowa at Hoyt Sherman on March 28th! It was so entertaining I felt I was watching a variety show. God bless you for giving money to families in need. You are an angel Amy Grant!!
Doubt it was said a lot or at all. We don't want to offend anyone. Sarcastic.... I agree Jesus is not out front I see Amy Grant. We are to decrease that He might increase. She is not what she sings about. Her passion is music not God. No surprise. Peace
What a great takeaway: WHAT IS MY VALUE - IF I HAVE NO PURPOSE? God has given you such talent, grace, and beauty my friend, that He continues to use Him, as you point people to GLORIFY CHRIST. Sure we all mess up along the way, no one is perfect, the church is a hospital for sinners who need the Great Physician and healing - may He heal each one of us, until the day He takes us home. You have survived so much and went through so much. None of it is wasted. Ever since I saw you decades ago (both young then) at Knott's Berry Farm, and later Disneyland - you still a teen, I've admired your voice, and enjoyed your songs, it goes without saying you were every single Christian boy's heartthrob. Thanks for all you do, God continue to bless you and yours. A big fan in Arizona.
Amy has had to endure the torture of going thru a public divorce and falling in love with a Country superstar, Vince Gill. She's had more Christians pointing fingers at her for selling out musically and not staying with her first husband. FHS -- remember the lesson in the Bible when the Jews wanted to stone the harlot and all Jesus said was "Whoever amongst you never sin, go ahead and cast the first stone". Let this woman be, she's made some great music, influenced hundreds of thousands of Christian teenagers. Whatever happened is between her and God
Saw you in concert in Lancaster last night. I completely forgot you had had this accident. Seeing that hospital photo and the realization that you did have a helmet on and were still knocked out is mind blowing to me. You're a teflon angel Amy. And I still adore you. Thank you for your music and your giving heart. Huge love to you.
God bless you Amy. May God grant you a full recovery. "For I will restore health to you, and your wounds I will heal, declares the Lord." - Jeremiah 30:17 ❤🙏
So grateful to see that Amy was able to host the Christmas show and sing. Hearing her say the phrase “if I have no purpose” brought the tears! When I was 6-12 I used to sing along with her CONVINCED I sounded like her and she was the first person that made me feel that sense of awe. She has always stayed consistent. I will always adore her!
I have been a huge fan of Amy since 1988. Don't ask how I missed her earlier recordings, but I was led to Amy's music by God, after my mom passed at a young age and I was searching for a meaning and comfort in my life, and I went into a record store which I always went there every week, but this time I truly believe that God led me to the amy Grant section and I was not familliar with her music very much at all and I picked up Amy grant in concert vol. 1, and i did not know any songs on the album but i knew in my heart that God wanted me to buy the album and check it out and I did and i Loved what I heard. I bought all the albums of hers that I did not have and the rest is history. Amy is such a huge inspiration to us all. I have seen her 3 times in concert and loved every minute. She does not let success change her, So very down to earth. Yes, Amy is loved!!!
That’s beautiful, I love when God leads me to music. It’s a blessing! His love shines through it. God Bless You, Richard! I’m sorry for the loss of your mom, you’ll get to give her and God a big hug someday ❤️
It was a great Amy Grant interview! I didn’t know she had been in an accident! I’m glad she is back on tour, she is one of my favorite singers! Have most of her albums!
She also had open-heart surgery in 2020. The woman has been through it the last few years! I just saw her a few nights ago in concert, though, and I can report she looks and sounds as good as she ever did. Such a beautiful soul - her music has gotten me through some dark times, and I feel blessed that she and I have been on the planet at the same time.
You didn't see the whole interview. and one doesn't have to say "god" every five minutes to be a believer in Him. And god forbid we give credit to the doctors and surgeon. And god could have stopped the accident but didn't.. so there's that.
This was a great interview. I remembered seeing a little bit of news regarding her bike crash, but either forgotten or didn't hear of her needing a teleprompter during her early recovery. Glory to God Almighty, for continuing to heal Amy and keep her on the right track.
I came up long side amy.. she was the prodigal daughter(loved by the world)..I loved her as well, because GOD kelp her in my life( to much to explain)..like hilsong in this hour(who could not give Glory to GOD)and I remember around that time GOD Said..remove your bike(we 2 servants parted ways with our bikes)that was the season of bike accidents all over the country...and we know the parable on pot/sinkholes...saying this ,Iam shock, that amy whom I aways called my sister..was knock off the bike by my FATHER..and believe me IT WAS GOD and I now know why..she has lost her way serving Not GOD but the world, to the point of not even mentioning GOD to these demons(the intire today show)..and satan promises a full house...none could speak GOD..no EL SHADAI here!..I have seen so many fall...so close, but Truth must be revealed before the end...I still love my sister and will keep her in thoughs even into judgment...2 servants...peacemakerservant1 .
Amy grant has been a light in my life for more than 40 years. When I need to simply things, I go back to 1984 or one of her other albums that will invariably bring us all closer to God.
Oh come on! You can get through it! I had severe head injury in 2017. Fell head first into bookcase. Hit front of my head. Affected my behavior. Im ok. I accepted the new me.
I"m pretty sure she did.. the interview was longer than what was shown. They edit it down to sound bytes for the time constraint. And didn't your jesus warn you about NOT judging others?? Guess not even YOU follow him.
I am not sure if that is true. I do feel that she uses the Christian label to boost her image and record sales. Many other so called Christians do the same thing.
