Amy Grant is stepping into a powerful new season with the release of her highly anticipated 20th studio album, The Me That Remains, arriving this Friday, May 8, 2026. The project marks her first full album of original material since 2013 and signals a deeply personal and artistic return for the pioneering voice in Christian and crossover music.
Rooted in reflection and resilience, the album draws heavily from Grant's recent life experiences, including open-heart surgery and a serious bicycle accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. These defining moments shape a body of work centered on healing, endurance, faith, and rediscovery, with Grant leaning more into lyrical depth and storytelling than ever before.
Musically, The Me That Remains embraces a warm, stripped-back folk-pop sound, produced by Mac McAnally, allowing Grant's signature soprano and introspective writing to take the forefront. The album rollout has already introduced audiences to standout tracks including "The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)," a contemplative reflection on cultural unrest, the title track "The Me That Remains," and "How Do We Get There From Here," a poignant exploration of grief and collective healing.
The record also features collaborations with Vince Gill and Ruby Amanfu, alongside additional guest appearances that enrich the album's emotional and sonic landscape. Tracks such as "Friend Like You" and "The Other Side of Goodbye" further highlight the album's themes of connection and perseverance.
In a notable shift, the album will be released through Thirty Tigers, marking Grant's first project without co-distribution from a Christian label, a move aimed at expanding her reach to a broader global audience.
To celebrate the release, Grant is set to headline a special album launch performance at the Ryman Auditorium on May 8, with the album available across digital, CD, and vinyl formats, including exclusive editions for collectors.
After years of personal trials and creative quiet, The Me That Remains emerges as a defining statement - not just a return, but a testament to what endures.
Here is the full tracklist for The Me That Remains by Amy Grant:
- The 6th of January (Yasgur's Farm)
- How Do We Get There From Here (feat. Ruby Amanfu)
- Please Don't Make Me Beg
- The Saint
- Beautiful Lone Companion
- The Me That Remains
- 'Til We Get It Right
- (Nothing Like A) Sunny Day
- Friend Like You (feat. Vince Gill)
- The Other Side of Goodbye (feat. Sarah Cannon & Corrina Gill)
