About Gloria
For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord gives grace and glory; No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. - Psalms 84:11
Gloria Nihart is a powerhouse artist and songwriter for gospel music across the country! She travels across the country ministering at nursing homes, fairs, funerals, weddings, churches and Christian events. Her music is being played on radio in several countries, including Australia, Belgium, Japan and Spain, and through most of the continental US, including Alaska, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, the Carolinas, Tennessee and Texas!.
Gloria was born and raised in Minnesota by believing parents. Growing up, she sang with her family in churches and nursing homes, and in her early 20's, she met the Lord and was born again and baptized. She branched out on her own singing and writing music, and to date, has written over 800 songs.
Gloria was influenced by many Christian and secular music artists, including the late great Dottie Rambo, Annie Herring of Second Chapter of Acts, Cece Winans, Judy Jacobs, Joanne Cash Yates, Lulu Roman, Tricia Brock of Superchick, Stella Parton and others.
Gloria has an Associates Degree and served in the National Guard and Reserves. She believes in putting God first in her life and being obedient to Him. Gloria says, "This is what God will do for you if you're obedient to His wishes. Always put Him first in your life every day. Stay with God in His care...our hope for an eternal home in Heaven." She is married toTerry Nihart and has one son, Terrance Nihart. As Gloria says, "My best accomplishment is seeing souls being saved and folks having a change of heart while listening to my music. I thank the Lord for blessing me with the gift of music."
If you would like to have this dynamic minstry at your church or family event, contact her here.
Awards and Accolades
Gloria is a recognized award-winning artist by associations and Halls of Fame across the country. Her accolades include:
- Georgia Gospel Country & Bluegrass Association (GGCBA) - 2019 CD of the Year - A Long Time Ago
- Georgia Gospel Country & Bluegrass Association (GGCBA) - 2019 Songwriters Award - Walk Uprightly
- Georgia Gospel Country & Bluegrass Association (GGCBA) - 2019 Songwriters Award - The Master's Love
- Georgia Gospel Country & Bluegrass Association (GGCBA) - 2019 Video of the Year - God Bless Our Nation
- NACMI Gospel Music Association - 2019 Video of the Year - Walking In The Good Times
- NACMI Gospel Music Association - 2019 Adult Patriotic Video - America: The Land That I Love
- American Christian Music Association's (ACMA) - 2016 Soloist of the Year
- American Christian Music Association's (ACMA
- National Traditional Country Music Association (NTCMA) - 2012 Regional Rural Roots Music Award