Grant Norsworthy

Through stories, words, pictures and songs, Grant Norsworthy possesses a rare ability to reshape sometimes-overwhelming concepts into deep-yet-simple thoughts that propel listeners to realization and action. Now based in Nashville, TN but originally from Australia, Grant's style is unconventional, immedate and energizing.

Grant is a qualified, experienced teacher and a much-sought-after speaker at festivals, conferences, colleges, church services, workshops and other events across the USA and many parts of the world.

As the bassist with top CCM bands such as PC3 (Paul Colman Trio) and SONICFLOOd, he is also a Grammy® nominated and Dove Award winning musician. Grant Norsworthy speaks and sings passionately about life, the true nature of worship, how true worship relates to the "least of these" (Matt 25:31-46) and, above all, following Jesus.

Grant comes equipped with a vast experience of cultural diversity and a healthy fascination with the human condition. He has traveled as a speak and musician to all 50 of the US states and numerous countries over five continents. Growing up on the edge of the globe in Australia has given Norsworthy a passionate desire to explore the world and authentically engage with life's joys and struggles wherever and however they occur. As an "alien" in the USA, Grant offers a fresh perspective - especially on the American Christian culture - that challenges audiences to re-examine accepted "truth"; encouraging us all to go straight to the source of truth - Jesus.

An avid spokesperson for the child advocacy organization Compassion International (www.compassion.com), Grant Norsworthy openly seeks opportunities to gather suport for their work. In his own words, "I have seen Compassion in action in Thailand and Rwanda. My life has been radically changed through connections with the children that my family and I sponsor and love. I am passionate about what Compassion does and how they do it, especially because it aligns so well with my understanding of how pure and perfect worship is expressed [James 1:27]. I'm excited about representing Compassion and supporting their efforts. Through word and song, I will be seeking to do just that whenever and wherever possible."

His debut solo album Resident Alien features live favorites "Jesus Loves Me (I Need More)", "Rwanda", "My Declaration", "The Healing", and Grant's arrangement of the well-loved hymn "Be Thou My Vision" which includes an original verse. (released January 1, 2012)