Natalie Grant Signs with Capitol CMG and Announces New Holiday Album

Last night, nine-time GRAMMY nominee and five-time GMA Dove Awards Female Vocalist of the Year Natalie Grant announced her new album Christmas and signing to Capitol CMG, marking an exciting new chapter in her celebrated career. Nearly 20 years after her beloved Christmas debut Believe, the acclaimed artist, author, and philanthropist returns with a collection that intertwines timeless tradition, personal storytelling, and her unmistakable powerhouse vocals. 

 

Recorded alongside her husband and longtime collaborator, GRAMMY Award-winning composer and producer Bernie Herms, Christmas brings new light to beloved classics. From the gospel-soaked swell of “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” to the Ella Fitzgerald-inspired swing of “Jingle Bells,” Grant breathes fresh life into familiar favorites. The album also introduces two originals: the sweeping, six-minute ballad “God’s Gift” and the playful “Christmas Looks Good on You,” inspired by family traditions in the Grant-Herms household. 

 

At its core, Christmas celebrates the themes of faith, family, and togetherness that have defined Grant’s decades-long career.

Pre-order Christmas here

 

Natalie Grant about the release says, “It’s been 20 years since my last Christmas album, and making another one has been a dream in my heart for so long. Christmas is my favorite time of year, and I set out to create something timeless – full of nostalgia, warmth, and a few new songs that could stand beside the classics. I’m beyond excited to be partnering with Capitol CMG for the first time. Their passion and vision for this project made them the perfect home, and the timing couldn’t be better. This is a partnership that just makes sense on so many levels, and I’m truly excited about what the future holds together.”

Brad O’Donnell, Co-President at Capitol shares, “We are beyond thrilled to welcome Natalie to the Capitol Christian Music Group family. We’ve been fans for a long time, and it’s an honor to partner with her on this project–especially as she marks 20 years since her first holiday release. “‘Christmas'” is a classic and timeless collection of holiday songs that will resonate with fans of all genres and generations.”

 

To celebrate the release, Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey will embark on the 10th annual Celebrate Christmas Tour beginning December 4, spreading Christmas cheer to 11 cities across Tennessee, Florida, Virginia, D.C., and beyond. Find the list of dates here.

 

Grant’s most recent project, Seasons, debuted at #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 one billion streams and multiple number #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 non-profit organization that fights against human trafficking through programs in the United States and globally that help more than 150,000 adults and children each year. A Seattle native, Grant resides in Nashville, TN, with her husband, GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter, producer, and composer, Bernie Herms, and their three children, Gracie, Bella, and Sadie.