Amy Grant goes symphonic

Christian singer Amy Grant will head out later this summer for a US tour, during which she'll be backed by a full orchestra.

Grant has booked a loose-knit itinerary that gets underway in late August and stretches into mid-November. Stops are planned in about 15 cities, where Grant will take each stage accompanied by a local symphony. Details are included below.

Grant's most recent album is last year's "Rock of Ages ... Hymns and Faith," which hit the No. 1 spot on the Top Christian Albums chart. The disc features Grant's renditions of several classic hymns, as well as "Rock of Ages," a duet that pairs Grant with her husband, singer Vince Gill.

Earlier this year, the disc picked up a Grammy Award in the Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album category.

Over the course of her career, Grant has sold more than 24 million albums, according to a press release. She has won a total of six Grammy Awards and 24 Dove Awards, which honor Christian music's top acts.

In addition to her musical pursuits, Grant hosts the NBC-TV reality series "Three Wishes."

TOUR DATES
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August 2006
26 - Atlanta, GA - Chastain Park Amphitheatre
27 - Saint Paul, MN - Minnesota State Fair
31 - Highland Park, IL - Ravinia Festival

September 2006
1 - South Bend, IN - Morris Auditorium
2 - Rochester Hills, MI - Meadow Brook
22 - Leawood, KS - Church of the Resurrection
23 - Omaha, NE - Holland Performing Arts Center
24 - Loveland, CO - Budweiser Events Center

October 2006
19 - Augusta, GA - Bell Auditorium
20 - Knoxville, TN - Knoxville Civic Auditorium
21 - Norfolk, VA - Constant Convocation Center

November 2006
7 - Avon Park, FL - South Florida Community College
14 - Evansville, IN - The Centre
15 - Indianapolis, IN - Hilbert Circle Theatre
17 - Wabash, IN - Honeywell Center

December 2006
10 - Columbia, SC - Colonial Center (figure-skating show)

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