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Pre 1986

  1.  Amy Grant wants to put God on the charts
    June 6, 1985 - Rolling Stone, by Michael Goldberg

  2.  Straight Ahead
    CCM Magazine, By Caroline Amedea
    Although Amy touched on it with the Christmas LP, on Straight Ahead she’s taken a studied step toward the rockier side of the tracks, more vocally than musically – a move many of her MOR-inclined fans may not appreciate.

  3.  Success Doesn't Always Bring Recognition
    Interview - April 1, 1984 - The Sacramento Bee
    "I'd like to be in the pop mainstream with the music I'm singing, but that may be impossible. But I'm still going to keep trying."

  4.  She May Sing Like An Angel, But Don't Pin That Label On Her
    Interview - June 2, 1984 - Atlanta Journal/Constitution
    Amy reveals why she talked about sex at a Florida concert; plus her teenage years.

  5.  Her Music Mixes Pop and Gospel
    Interview - October 12, 1984 - Philadelphia Inquirer
    "I feel a great responsibility toward the audience that has helped to establish me; at the same time, it would be nice if I could reach others as well. . . . "

  6.  Gospel Singer Amy Grant Crosses Over
    Interview - June 27, 1985 - Orlando Sentinel
    The Rolling Stone article and beach frolic are discussed.

  7.  Amy Grant solid as a rock Christian singer breaks the mold
    Interview - July 5, 1985 - The San Diego Union Tribune
    "I want to successfully communicate Jesus in a way that's accessible to people. Music has unbelievable potential, and we're just missing the boat."

  8.  Amy Grant is not pleased about being labeled Christian music's answer to Madonna
    Interview - July 24, 1985 - Houston Chronicle
    "It's like saying I exist because there's a Madonna. Instead, whether there's a Madonna or not, I'm going to do what I'm going to do."

  9.  Amy Grant puts Christian music on the charts
    Interview - August 14, 1985 - Houston Chronicle
    "That's part of being a smart music person - getting people onstage who are better than you are. Like playing tennis with better players."

  10.  Amy Grant: "I'm Not A Prude."
    Interview - December, 1985 - Ladies Home Journal
    "All Christians have doubt; sometimes I do. It's therapeutic for me to explore in music what I don't understand. Believe me, there's endless material for that in the spiritual world."

  11.  The First Ladies of Good Music
    Interview - March 1, 1986 - Atlanta Journal/Constitution
    An excerpt about Amy's style of music in contrast to Sandi Patti.

  12.  Leader of the Christian Pop Pack
    Interview - March 19, 1986 - Dallas Morning News
    Amy remarks on Jerry Falwell's comments, and warning labels on records.

  13.  Amy Grant strikes chord with crowd
    Review - March 19, 1986 - Houston Chronicle
    A review of a concert held at The Summit in Houston, TX.

  14.  Moving from Gospel to Mainstream
    Interview - April 3, 1986 - Boston Globe
    Performing barefoot at the Grammy's, more artistic leeway, and Gary are discussed.

  15.  Amy Grant at Radio City
    Review - April 10, 1986 - New York Newsday
    An evening spent attending the show at Radio City Music Hall.

  16.  Grant is top artist in Doves
    Announcement - April 12, 1986 - Houston Chronicle
    Amy wins 1986 Dove for Artist of the Year!

  17.  Amy Grant: Music From The Heart
    Interview - May/June 1986 - Saturday Evening Post
    "I struggle with all the normal, everyday things. But I also live life with a really deeply embedded sense of hope - probably because I truly believe that God is who He said He was and that He's acted in my life."

  18.  Grant assumes supporting role for husband
    Interview - December 18, 1986 - Houston Chronicle
    "I've laid down the microphone and I'm pickin' up the pompons to cheer him on."

  19.  Crossing over/Amy Grant's popularity causes some concern
    Review - December 20, 1986 - Houston Chronicle
    Don't let the title fool you - an excellent review of Amy's 1986 Christmas special, "Headin' Home for the Holidays"!

  20.  Amy Grant -- Where's She Headed?
    CCM Magazine
    Can Amy become the first Christian artist to cross over successfully from the gospel side and enter the musical mainstream?

  21.  A Collection of Memories
    CCM Magazine
    Myrrh Records recently released Amy Grant: The Collection...