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Hope Darst
Birth nameHope Darst
Born (1980-12-03) December 3, 1980 (age 44)
OriginNashville, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2003–present
LabelsFair Trade Services
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

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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]

Personal life

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Hope Darst currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband David Darst, and their two daughters. She is also a part of The Belonging Company church where she is a worship leader. She has been featured on several of their albums “All The Earth”, “Awe & Wonder”, “See the Light” and “Here”.[8]

Discography

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Albums

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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

EPs

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List of extended plays
Title EP details
If the Lord Builds the House
  • Released: November 4, 2022
  • Label: Fair Trade
  • Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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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
[9]		 5
[10]		 7
[11] 		Peace Be Still
"Promise Keeper" 26
[6]		 22
[12]		 21
[13]		 —
"If the Lord Builds the House" 2022 16
[14]		 20
[15]		 17
[16]		 — If the Lord Builds the House (EP)
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart
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List of featured singles
Song Year Album
"I Won't Forget"
(Lifepoint Worship featuring Hope Darst) 		2022 TBD

Promotional singles

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List of promotional singles
Song Year Album
"Set Free" 2020 Peace Be Still
"Give You the Glory"
(featuring David Leonard) 		2022 If the Lord Builds the House (EP)

Other appearances

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Song Year Album Ref.
"I Surrender All"
(Daniel Kolenda and Hope Darst) 		2016 Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda [17]
"Here in Your Love"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst) 		2017 All the Earth [18]
"Better"
(Mateo Palmitier featuring Hope Darst) 		2019 Not the End (EP) [19]
"Breakthrough"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst) 		Awe + Wonder [20]
"Love Like This"
(The Belonging Co featuring Hope Darst)
"Where Would I Be"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst) 		2021 See the Light [21]
"Come Alive (Resurrection Power)"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst) 		2022 Here [22]
"No Turning Back"
(The Belonging Co and Hope Darst)

Awards and nominations

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GMA Dove Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2021 Hope Darst New Artist of the Year Nominated [23]
"Promise Keeper" Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year Nominated
"Peace Be Still" Worship Recorded Song of the Year Nominated

References

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  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. 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. 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. ^ "Hope Darst". Jeff Roberts Agency. Retrieved 2024-08-05.
  9. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. August 28, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  10. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. September 30, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  11. ^ "Christian Digital Song Sales Chart | Billboard". Billboard. July 21, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christian Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. April 13, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  13. ^ "Christian AC Airplay Chart | Billboard". Billboard. April 27, 2021. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  14. ^ "Hot Christian Songs - Billboard". Billboard. March 7, 2023. Retrieved March 9, 2023.
  15. ^ "Christian Airplay - Billboard". Billboard. March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 26, 2023.
  16. ^ "Christian AC Airplay – Billboard". Billboard. February 22, 2023. Retrieved February 22, 2023.
  17. ^ "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.
  18. ^ "All the Earth – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  19. ^ "Not the End - EP by Mateo Palmitier on Apple Music". Apple Music. United States. Apple Inc. February 15, 2019. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Awe + Wonder – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  21. ^ "See the Light [Live] – The Belonging Co | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 5, 2021.
  22. ^ "The Belonging Co - Here [Live] Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved October 21, 2022.
  23. ^ "2021 Nominees | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards". GMA Dove Awards. Archived from the original on April 7, 2023. Retrieved August 13, 2021.
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