Who is Natalie Grant? Everything to know about Indy 500 national anthem singer for 2025

The Indianapolis 500 is the biggest event on the IndyCar Series schedule. It is always held over Memorial Day weekend and is often the only IndyCar race that casual fans tune in for. 

This leads to IndyCar pulling out all the stops for the event. There is usually plenty of pomp and circumstance with driver introductions, the honorary starters and the national anthem singer. IndyCar usually goes with someone who is either a household name or has an established track record, and this year is no different. 

Natalie Grant will be the national anthem singer at the 2025 Indy 500. Here is more on Grant and her esteemed career. 

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Who is singing the national anthem at the Indy 500? 

Natalie Grant will sing the national anthem at the Indy 500. She is known for her contemporary Christian music. Grant has 12 studio albums and has had six biographies written about her. 

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Who is Natalie Grant?

Grant was born in Seattle, Washington, in 1971. She began her singing career in her local church growing up. Grant auditioned for the travelling group "Truth." She was in the group for a bit, but then moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Grant signed with Benson Records in 1997 and released her first album — "Natalie Grant" — in 1999. She then switched to Pamplin Music and released her next album in 2021. 

When Pamplin folded, she signed with Curb Records and released five more studio albums. As of 2025, Grant has released 12 studio albums, with her most recent being 'Seasons' in 2023. 

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Natalie Grant discography

• Natalie Grant (1999)
• Stronger (2001)
• Deeper Life (2003)
• Worship with Natalie Grant and Friends (2004)
• Awaken (2005)
• Believe (2005)
• Relentless (2008)
• Love Revolution (2010)
• Hurricane (2013)
• Be One (2015)
• No Stranger (2020)
• Seasons (2023)

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Natalie Grant Grammy nominations

Grant has been nominated for nine Grammys, but is still looking for her first win. 

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