Amy Grant Returns with Third Hymns Album & Announces Ryman Residency

By Timothy Yap Feb 13, 2015 02:26 AM EST

Following two successful hymns albums that sold 800,000 copies collectively, Amy Grant will release her third collection. "Be Still And Know... Hymns & Faith" will be released on April 14. The new album from Amy Grant features a blend of new hymns and bestselling worship songs all in one collection. Her previous hymns albums Legacy...Hymns & Faith and Rock of Ages...Hymns & Faith have combined to sell nearly 800,000 albums.

Further, Amy Grant and Vince Gill have signed up to return to the Ryman Auditorium for an eight-night Christmas residency in December.

The duo sold out six holiday shows at the Ryman in 2014, so they added on two extra dates this time around. Performances are set for Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 22 and 23. The concept is similar to a Las Vegas residency: The couple won't perform their Christmas show together outside of the iconic auditorium.

"Christmas audiences are special," Grant says. "They tend to involve the whole family, and their emotions are a wonderful mix of anticipation and reverence. It's a thrilling experience for both of us."

Gill agrees, adding, "These holiday tours have become our favorites."