AWARD-WINNING SINGER/SONGWRITER NATALIE GRANT AND INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER & AUTHOR CHARLOTTE GAMBILL 

ANNOUNCE GROUND-BREAKING NATIONWIDE DARE TO BE WOMEN’S EVENT

Revolutionary movement challenges women from all walks of life to be all that God has destined them to be.

Los Angeles, Calif. (February 17, 2012) – Dare To Be, a brand new live women’s event birthed from a realization of a dream from two close friends,  kicks off its 2012 spring tour in Oklahoma City, OK on April 12.

This revolutionary event features Nashville based four-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year and 2012 GRAMMY nominee Natalie Grant, alongside international speaker and author Charlotte Gambill.  Grant and Gambill are embarking on this nationwide tour to dare women from all walks of life to aim higher, to stretch further – to trust.

“We want to provide a place where women can rediscover their God- given dreams,” says Grant. “We want to encourage women to go further than they ever thought possible; that right in the middle of their routine, God wants to shake things up. And right in the middle of hardship, God is providing the fuel for us to do more than just survive; He’s calling us all to thrive. Dare To Be is an event that will equip women with courage; so that they can be all that God has destined them to be.”

No newcomer to the Christian arena, Grant’s work has gained international acclaim, including four consecutive Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the year. She is married to producer Bernie Herms and they have three children Grace Ana, Isabella Noelle and Sadie Rose. Gambill is an international speaker and author, best known for her practical and passionate application of God’s word. Her messages of life and purpose are rallying a generation to embrace the broken and become ambassadors of hope. Gambill helps lead Abundant Life Church in England. She and her husband Steve have two children, Hope Cherish and Noah Brave.

For the first years of their friendship, Grant and Gambill ministered together on several occasions in the UK and USA. Complete strangers at first, God instantly knit their lives together. Now six year later, they are the closest friends and are excited to be walking out a purpose that God united them for.

Presented by Hello Somebody and sponsored by Regent University, the Dare To Be nationwide events will highlight Grant and Gambill’s unique American, English combination. Each evening will feature Grant’s musical talent and Gambill’s powerful speaking, bringing to life a practical interpretation of God’s word that remains alive for our everyday challenges.

“This wasn’t an event we planned,” says Gambill. “We feel it’s a journey we are unfolding and inviting others to join. The earth needs its mothers, daughters, sisters to stand up and unite to care, to involve, to help,” she continues. “Sometimes you just need someone to come alongside you that understands your journey, to open their heart and share honestly their mistakes and victories. This event is to encourage women to ‘dare to be’ all God says they can be, to cheer them on and remove limitations, excuses and liberate dreams and destinies.”

“We want attendees to walk away with confidence, encouragement, excitement, purpose and a willingness to ‘dare to be,’” says Grant.

For more information about Dare to Be events and to purchase tickets, please visit http://daretoberevolution.com/.

Dare to Be dates & locations 

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(Nashville, TN) – Powerhouse vocalist, social activist & and four-time GMA Female Vocalist of the Year, Natalie Grant, was nominated for a 54th Annual Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance, for her stellar presentation of “Alive” (Mary Magdalene), from: Music Inspired By The Story [WOW Joint Venture/EMI CMG/Curb].

For the fourth year, nominations for the annual GRAMMY Awards were announced on primetime television as part of “The GRAMMY® Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night®,” a one-hour special broadcast live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. LIVE.

“What a dream to be nominated for a Grammy,” says Grant. “But the sweetest part is that it’s for the performance of the song “Alive,” which my husband co-wrote and co-produced, so this is extra special for me.”

Throughout the world, Natalie Grant is known for her breathtaking vocal abilities, her heart-gripping lyrics, stirring performances and her fearless work to help victims of human trafficking.

Over her career, Grant has gained prominence as a major contemporary Christian singer and songwriter, breaking out in an unprecedented way with chart-topping songs and hit records, headlining multiple nationwide tours, appearing at major women’s events and has been positioned continually as Christian music’s top female artist. She was awarded the Gospel Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year four times and remains one of the most loved and recognized and respected voices in the industry.

21st Anniversary Covenant House Vigil for Homeless Youth To Launch CEO Solidarity Sleepout and Feature Performance by Recording Star Natalie Grant

The 21st Anniversary Covenant House Candlelight Vigil in Times Square, sponsored by Aviva USA life and annuity company, also will feature the first-ever Covenant House CEO Solidarity Sleepout. Following the Nov. 17 vigil in Times Square, more than 40 influential leaders will be sleeping out in the shadow of the Covenant House New York Crisis Shelter in solidarity with homeless youth.

“On Nov. 17 and 18, we are going to transform Times Square and our crisis shelter into centers of hope and solidarity for homeless youth,” said Covenant House President Kevin Ryan. “Natalie Grant will light up Times Square with an inspirational performance. After the vigil, we will march back to our crisis shelter with 300 of our homeless kids and a generous group of CEOs and business leaders will sleep in cardboard boxes outside our crisis shelter.

“These leaders have selflessly decided they want to walk in our kids’ shoes and experience, if only for one night, some of what our kids go through,” said Ryan. “We will sleep out to show our support and to raise awareness that thousands of young people are struggling to survive every night on our streets.”

The vigil in Times Square begins at 6 p.m. and will feature Grant, Gospel Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years (2006-2009) and the top-selling adult contemporary female solo artist in 2005, 2006 and 2008. Grant is also an outspoken advocate for victims of human trafficking. Abolition International, which Grant created in 2005, has raised a significant amount of funds and awareness to fight the trafficking of women and children for the purpose of sexual exploitation.

“We are honored to have Natalie share her incredible talent with us in Times Square,” said Ryan. “Her songs are inspirational, and she has dedicated her life to raising money and awareness for child victims of trafficking around the world.” The vigil also will feature homeless youth from Covenant House, who will share stories of their journey through homelessness to independence.

Following the vigil, Covenant House will host the CEO Solidarity Sleepout on the concrete near the shelter at 460 West 41st St. with high-ranking executives hoping to improve this corner of the world. Among those planning to sleep out are: Philip Andryc of Berens Capital Management; Brian Cashman of the New York Yankees; Bill Donahoe of Allegiance Retail Services/Foodtown; Gary Dubois of Crum & Forster/Seneca; Dave Eklund of Aeolus Reinsurance; Tom Glocer of Thomson Reuters; Jeff Kaplan of Deerfield Management; Geraldine Laybourne, co-founder of the Oxygen Network and chairman of Alloy Entertainment; Julio Alfonso Portalatin of Chartis Growth Economies; George P. Reeth of Companion Property and Casualty; Adam Silver of the NBA; and Strauss Zelnick of Zelnick Media.

“No one can do this work alone, so we appreciate Aviva USA sponsoring this vigil, which will help thousands of kids in the years to come,” said Ryan. “Our friends at ABC, NASDAQ, Reuters, and Toshiba are donating their screens for the evening in Times Square to shine a light on the problems our kids face. And, of course, the business leaders who are leaving their homes to sleep in solidarity with our kids are showing a commitment and love for our kids that will make a tremendous impact. It is all of us working together that will save more lives and give a voice to the thousands of homeless kids who are alone on the streets.”

Covenant House provides 24/7 crisis care and on-going support for homeless young people in need of a safe haven.  Assistance can be found by simply calling the Covenant House NINELINE (1-800-999-9999) or visiting www.nineline.org. More information about Covenant House and resources for homeless youth can be found at www.covenanthouse.org.

COVENANT HOUSE CONTACT:

Tom Manning
(212) 727-4920 (office)
(845) 365-0676 (cell)
tmanning@covenanthouse.org
www.ceosleep.org

WATCH: Join Natalie this Sunday, October 16th at 7pm and 9pm EST via Twitter to watch her acting debut on @gmcTV in the original film “Decision.” Natalie will be tweeting fun behind the scenes facts and taking fan questions via twitter. gmc can be seen on DIRECTV ch 338, DISH TV ch 188 and on Verizon FiOS ch 224.

ENTER: Watch “Decision” on gmc with Natalie and re-tweet about the movie debut on October 16th using the hashtag #gmcDecision to be entered for a chance to win

WIN: One winner who has used the hashtag #gmcDecision will be randomly selected to win Natalie’s complete discography plus 2 tickets and a meet and greet for one concert on “The Story” tour in December. (Winner will be responsible for travel, lodging, and other expenses – tickets and meet and greet will be provided for the winner’s choice city on “The Story” tour.)

** Example tweets:
Watch & Win with @nataliegrant: 2 Tix to “The Story” tour & her complete CD collection by Tweeting about Decision; must include #gmcDecision to enter

Watch & Win with @nataliegrant on #gmcDecision tonight on @gmctv at 7 pm and 9 pm EST – RT for a chance to win.