Furman University Notable Alumni
Matthew Elliott
Updated on January 17, 2026
Birthdate: November 25, 1960
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Singer, songwriter, and musician, Amy Grant, is best known for her contemporary Christian music (CCM). Dubbed "The Queen of Christian Pop", she is the first artist to have a Christian album to go platinum. After gaining fame with Christian music in the 1980s, she successfully transitioned to pop music in the 1990s. She is also a published author.
