Amy Grant

Conventional wisdom has it that Amy Grant put Contemporary Christian Music on the map, becoming the first CCM artist to have a platinum record, the first to hit No. 1 on the Pop charts, and the first to perform at the GRAMMY Awards. Since then, Grant has been strumming her way through a thirty-plus year adventure as a singer-songwriter, author, television host, and speaker.

Early on, Grant’s iconic voice became instantly recognizable in both the Christian and pop worlds. Over the years, she has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, including three multi-platinum, six platinum, and four gold. Her chart performance has also been consistent throughout her career, boasting six No. 1 hits, 10 “Top 40” Pop singles, 17 “Top 40” Adult Contemporary tracks and multiple Contemporary Christian chart-toppers. In recognition of such success, Grant has received 6 GRAMMY Awards and 26 Dove Awards, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame. Additionally, she was most recently inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Nashville.

Stepping out from behind her guitar, Grant found herself hosting the NBC prime time series “Three Wishes” in 2005, bringing her into millions of living rooms across America every Friday night. The people she met and stories she collected proved to be great inspiration for creating new music and even writing a book. Two years later, Grant’s first book, Mosaic: Pieces of My Life So Far, was published. She continues to share her stories with audiences all over the country as a keynote and inspirational speaker.

In April 2016, Grant celebrated the 25th anniversary of her first pop hit, “Baby Baby”, with a worldwide release of a new version of the song featuring pop sensation and fellow Capitol Music Group recording artist Tori Kelly. Growing her wildly popular Christmas brand, Grant then released “Tennessee Christmas” in October 2016, her first all-new Christmas album in nearly twenty years. She looks forward to national arena symphony Christmas tours each November and December with long-time friend Michael W. Smith, as well as an annual Christmas residency at the world-famous Ryman Auditorium in Nashville with country superstar husband Vince Gill.

Grant resides with her family in Nashville, Tennessee, and is widely known for her philanthropy and tireless involvement in local causes and charitable organizations. Her own organization, The Helping Hands Foundation, has afforded her the opportunity to identify needs around her and the resources to help meet them, which has proven to be the sweetest reward of all.

  • Posted on: February 20, 2024

Song for Humanity

Grand in scale yet intimate in its message, Brahms’ “Human Requiem” (his preferred title) offers consolation for the living rather than judgment for the dead. In keeping with the composer’s intention that this work would be “for all people,” this performance will be presented in English. Former bassoon intern and MASO competition winner Julien Rollins makes his solo debut.

  • Posted on: January 23, 2024

Johnny Gandelsman: This is America

After opening with a reimagined Bach Cello Suite, the Grammy award-winning violinist presents selections from This Is America, an anthology born out of the social justice reckoning of 2020 and 2021. Each work is an intimate reflection on the current state of American society, looking through an unflinching lens at universal topics like separation, loneliness, hope, and love.

  • Posted on: January 23, 2024

ARKINS, BIGLEY & COULTER: A CELTIC EVENING

Eimear Arkins’ pristine vocals and dexterous fiddle playing complement Brian Bigley’s ethereal and evocative piping, all supported by the solid, rhythmic foundation of William Coulter’s Grammy-winning guitar playing. Eimear and Brian will also delight with their world-class dancing.

  • Posted on: January 23, 2024

Cirque

Come, one! Come, all! Be ready to be dazzled by a jaw-dropping fusion of acrobats, aerial flyers, balancers, and contortionists as they bring the music of the symphony to life in unique and delightful ways. One act runs seamlessly into the next in an over-the-top collage of moods and genres that will leave you breathless.

  • Posted on: January 23, 2024

Free Family Series: A Puppet’s Plight

Benny is going into the 6th grade, but he has one problem: he can’t decide which instrument he wants to play. Violin? Clarinet? Tuba? There are too many to choose from! Join Benny on his journey as he meets different musicians, learns about instruments in the orchestra, and discovers all the opportunities music can provide. This show is geared towards K-6 students and their parents.

  • Posted on: November 28, 2023

Strings Attached

The Juilliard-trained Ahn Trio collaborates with the Billings Symphony on one of Beethoven’s most unusual works: his radiantly joyful Triple Concerto. The program concludes with Stravinsky’s Pulcinella Suite, an elegant neoclassical confection filled with quirky humor and catchy tunes.

  • Posted on: November 28, 2023

Feeling that July Heat: Last minute venue change for Downtown Summer Sounds concert

The Downtown Billings Alliance, in partnership with the Pub Station, is excited to welcome Lyle Lovett and His Large Band to Billings this Sunday, July 23.

With the weekend temperatures soaring to above 100 degrees, the DBA and Pub Station have partnered with the Alberta Bair Theater to offer this wonderful show in the comfort of the beautiful theater.

Providing a safe and comfortable experience is the first priority of our team, and fans of Lyle Lovett and his Americana vibe will be guaranteed the best possible show in the iconic, downtown theater.

The Downtown Summer Sounds concert is a vital downtown fundraiser that benefits the programs that are important to our community, including downtown safety, public art, beautification projects, and the many signature, downtown events.

Tickets are still available

The Test of Time: A Chorale Concert

This concert features works by some of the world’s most renowned composers, from the Renaissance to the present day. Tomás Luis de Victoria represents the height of the Spanish Renaissance with his setting of O magnum mysterium. The range of expressive depth by contemporary American composer Z. Randall Stroope is found in both the charm of The Pasture and the power of The Lamentations of Jeremiah. “How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place” from Johannes Brahms’ German Requiem is beloved by choirs all over the world. The Chorale and Symphony string and woodwind players present these and other masterworks that speak to the modern soul through enduring meaning and transcendent beauty.

  • Posted on: June 14, 2022