Hope Darst

Hope Darst (born December 3, 1980) is an American Christian musician and songwriter. Darst made her debut in 2020 with the release of her debut studio album, Peace Be Still, 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 her breakout hit single and it peaked at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. In 2021, Darst received 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 On February 7, 2020, Darst released her debut single "Peace Be Still", with Fair Trade Services announcing that they signed a record deal with her and had added her to their roster. "Peace Be Still" became her breakout single, debuting at number six on Billboard's Hot Christian Songs chart. Darst released her debut studio album, Peace Be Still, on August 21, 2020. Peace Be Still debuted at number 23 on the Top Christian Albums Chart.

She received three nominations at the 2021 GMA Dove Awards in the categories of 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".

Personal life Hope Darst lives in Nashville with her husband David Darst, and their two daughters. She is part of The Belonging Co(mpany) 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”.

Discography Albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positionsUSChrist Peace Be Still Released: August 21, 2020 Label: Fair Trade Format: CD, digital download, streaming 23 "—" denotes a recording that did not chart

Live albums + List of extended plays Title Details In the Mighty Name Released: April 18, 2025 Label: Fair Trade Format: CD, digital download, streaming

EPs + List of extended plays Title EP details If the Lord Builds the House Released: November 4, 2022 Label: Fair Trade Format: Digital download, streaming You Can Released: January 31, 2025 Label: Fair Trade Format: Digital download, streaming

Singles As lead artist + List of singles and peak chart positions Title Year Peak hart positionsCertifications Album USChrist USChristAir USChristAC USChristDigital "Peace Be Still" 2020 6 6 5 7 RIAA: Gold Peace Be Still "Promise Keeper" 26 22 21 — "If the Lord Builds the House" 2022 16 20 17 — If the Lord Builds the House (EP) "Burial" 2023 — — — — "Never Walk Alone" — — — — If the Lord Builds the House (EP) "Hands of the Healer" 2024 — — — — You Can (EP) "The Blood of Jesus" — — — — "What the Lord Has Done" — — — — "Mighty Name of Jesus" 2025 10 3 5 — In the Mighty Name "Be Born In Me" — 26 16 — "—" denotes a recording that did not chart

As featured artist + List of featured singles Song Year Album "I Won't Forget" 2022

Promotional singles + List of promotional singles Song Year Album "Set Free" 2020 Peace Be Still "Give You the Glory" 2022 If the Lord Builds the House (EP) "Give Me Jesus" 2025 In the Mighty Name

Other appearances Song Year Album Ref. "I Surrender All" 2016 Holy Ground Live with Daniel Kolenda "Here in Your Love" 2017 All the Earth "Better" 2019 Not the End (EP) "Breakthrough" Awe + Wonder "Love Like This" "Where Would I Be" 2021 See the Light "Come Alive (Resurrection Power)" 2022 Here "No Turning Back"

Awards and nominations GMA Dove Awards Ref.

Hope Darst New Artist of the Year

"Promise Keeper" Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year "Peace Be Still" Worship Recorded Song of the Year

Song of the Year

Worship Recorded Song of the Year K-Love Fan Awards Ref.

"Might Name of Jesus" Worship Song of the Year

Herself Female Artist of the Year We Love Awards Ref. 2025 "Mighty Name of Jesus" Worship Song of the Year