{"id":497,"date":"2014-06-19T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2014-06-19T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/peanutsandpopcorn\/?p=497"},"modified":"2014-06-19T18:25:15","modified_gmt":"2014-06-19T18:25:15","slug":"amy-grant-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-newwith-the-old","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/peanutsandpopcorn\/2014\/06\/amy-grant-out-with-the-old-in-with-the-newwith-the-old.html","title":{"rendered":"Amy Grant: Out with the Old, in with the New\u2026with the Old"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Amy Grant was one of the first Christian music artists to create a \u201ccrossover\u201d album with \u201cUnguarded\u201d which came out in 1985. Some viewed the event as a way of reaching out to the \u201cunsaved\u201d with mainstream music. Others thought she \u201csold out\u201d her faith for fame. She got the same response in 1991 when she released her hit, \u201cBaby Baby,\u201d so, it will be interesting to see what happens with the news of Grant\u2019s next release \u2013 a dance remix album.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn Motion: The Remixes\u201d is set to release on August 19 of this year and will feature over 10 of her hit songs reinvented as dance mixes. “I never could have anticipated that these songs from an earlier chapter in my life could be filled with such renewed energy and fresh production,” remarked Grant in a recent press release. “I am humbled and honored that these amazingly talented producers have leant their gifts to my songs. They have given me reason to want to get up and dance again!” Producers on board for the project include Chris Cox, Tony Moran, Moto Blanco, 7th Heaven and Dave Aud\u00e9.<\/p>\n

This will be Grant\u2019s first remix album which features a new version of \u201cBaby Baby.\u201d When the original came out it topped the Billboard Hot 100 Chart for two consecutive weeks. The new version is remixed by GRAMMY\u00ae-nominated producer, DJ and remixer, Dave Aud\u00e9 , will be available on July 22 with album pre-order.<\/p>\n

“Remixing ‘Baby, Baby’ has definitely been one of the highlights of my career,” Aud\u00e9 said. “I loved this song when it was released in 1991, and I still love hearing it today; you can’t say that about many records 23 years later. ‘Baby, Baby’ has crossed genres, and I’m hoping my remix will add yet another genre to this timeless classic.” To hear a sample, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

And in case you are wondering, the new album doesn\u2019t only feature Grant\u2019s more popular \u201csecular-sounding\u201d hits, but also the decidedly more inclusive \u201cChristian\u201d songs as well. \u201cIn Motion: The Remixes\u201d will feature the following:<\/p>\n