Hope Darst

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Hope Darst
Birth nameHope Darst
Born (1980-12-03) December 3, 1980 (age 41)
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentsVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsFair Trade Services
Associated actsThe Belonging Co
WebsiteOfficial website Edit this at Wikidata

Hope Darst is an American Christian musician and songwriter. Darst made her debut in 2020 with the release of her debut studio album, Peace Be Still (2020), containing the singles "Peace Be Still" and "Promise Keeper", which debuted at number 23 on the Top Christian Albums Chart in the United States. "Peace Be Still" was Darst's breakout hit single, having peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In 2021, Darst garnered three nominations at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards, being nominated for New Artist of the Year, Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Promise Keeper", and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Peace Be Still".

Career[]

On February 7, 2020, Hope Darst released her debut single "Peace Be Still",[1] with Fair Trade Services announcing that they signed a record deal with her and subsequently added her to their roster.[2] "Peace Be Still" became Darst's breakout single, debuting at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart.[3] Darst released her debut studio album, Peace Be Still, on August 21, 2020.[4] Peace Be Still debuted at number 23 on the Top Christian Albums Chart.[5] On December 26, 2020, Darst released her second single, "Promise Keeper", to Christian radio in the United States. "Promise Keeper" peaked at number 26 on the Hot Christian Songs chart.[6] Darst received three nominations at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards, being nominated for New Artist of the Year, Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Peace Be Still", and Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for "Promise Keeper".[7]

Discography[]

Albums[]

List of studio albums, with selected chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart positions
US
Christ.
Peace Be Still 23
[5]
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Singles[]

List of singles and peak chart positions
Title Year Chart positions Album
US
Christ
 Christ
Air.
 Christ.
AC 		Christ
Digital
"Peace Be Still" 2020 6
[3]		 6
[8]		 5
[9]		 7
[10] 		Peace Be Still
"Promise Keeper" 26
[6]		 22
[11]		 21
[12]		 —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Promotional singles[]

Year Song Album
2020 "Set Free" Peace Be Still

Other appearances[]

Song Year Album Ref.
"I Surrender All"
(Daniel Kolenda and Hope Darst) 		2016 Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda [13]
"Here in Your Love"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst) 		2017 All the Earth [14]
"Better"
(Mateo Palmitier featuring Hope Darst) 		2019 Not the End (EP) [15]
"Breakthrough"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst) 		Awe + Wonder [16]
"Love Like This"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst)
"Where Would I Be"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst) 		2021 See the Light [17]

Awards and nominations[]

GMA Dove Awards[]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Hope Darst New Artist of the Year Nominated [18]
"Promise Keeper" Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
"Peace Be Still" Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

References[]

  1. ^ Clarks, Jessie (February 7, 2020). "Fair Trade Records Welcomes Hope Darst To Their Family - TCB". The Christian Beat. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Hope Darst Drops Debut Single 'Peace Be Still' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. February 12, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 25, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  4. ^ Cluver, Ross (August 21, 2020). "Hope Darst Releases Debut Album 'Peace Be Still' | CCM Magazine". CCM Magazine. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  5. ^ a b "Top Christian Albums Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 1, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Hot Christian Songs Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. March 23, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  7. ^ Yap, Timothy (August 16, 2021). "Hope Darst Releases New Live Video Amidst Three GMA Dove Award Nominations : News : JubileeCast". JubileeCast. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  8. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. August 28, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  9. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. July 21, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. April 13, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. Billboard-Hollywood Reporter Media Group. April 27, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda by Daniel Kolenda on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. October 26, 2016. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  14. ^ "All the Earth – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  15. ^ "Not the End - EP by Mateo Palmitier on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 15, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  16. ^ "Awe + Wonder – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  17. ^ "See the Light [Live] – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  18. ^ "2021 Nominees | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. Retrieved August 13, 2021.

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