Hope Darst is an American

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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

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in the United States. "Peace Be Still" was Darst's breakout hit single, having peaked at number six on ''Billboard'''s

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chart. In 2021, Darst garnered three nominations at the

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, 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", with

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announcing that they signed a record deal with her and subsequently added her to their roster. "Peace Be Still" became Darst's breakout single, debuting at number six on ''Billboard'''s

chart. Darst released her debut studio album, '' Peace Be Still'', on August 21, 2020. ''Peace Be Still'' debuted at number 23 on the

. On December 26, 2020, Darst released her second single, " Promise Keeper", to

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in the United States. "Promise Keeper" peaked at number 26 on the Hot Christian Songs chart. 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".

Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

As lead artist

As featured artist

Promotional singles

Other appearances

Awards and nominations

GMA Dove Awards

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Darst, Hope 1980 births Living people 20th-century Christians 21st-century Christians 21st-century American singers American women singer-songwriters American singer-songwriters American performers of Christian music Composers of Christian music Christian music songwriters Performers of contemporary worship music 21st-century American women