Christian singer earns Grammy nod
Posted: 02/07/2012
ATLANTA - When Jamie Grace performs music, all of the uncontrollable facial twitches and involuntary body movements called tics become an afterthought.
Tourette's syndrome has plagued the 20-year-old Christian singer for nearly half of her life. But she hasn't allowed the incurable neurological condition to destroy her faith, and now she's been nominated for a Grammy award.
Grace's song "Hold Me," featuring TobyMac, is nominated for best contemporary Christian music song.
When she learned of the nomination in a text from fellow Grammy nominee Mandisa, Grace says she couldn't believe it.
The homeschooled daughter of Atlanta-area pastors says that along with continuing her musical career, she wants to help families with children who have Tourette's and ADHD.
The 54th annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held Sunday in Los Angeles.
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