Introduction
“House of Love,” written by Wally Wilson, Kenny Greenberg and Greg Barnhill, was released on November 16, 1994, as the title track and second U.S. single from Amy Grant’s album House of Love . Produced by Keith Thomas, the duet features a duet version exclusively with country singer Vince Gill, though an alternate version by Michael Omartian appeared in the album’s 30th-anniversary edition in 2024 .
With its blend of warm retro‑soul grooves, radiant pop sensibility, and inspirationally tender lyrics, the single climbed to number 5 on Billboard’s Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, also making waves in Canada and the UK . Billboard praised its “friendly and inspirational lyrics and a delicious retro‑soul musical demeanor,” highlighting Gill’s heartfelt harmony and funk‑infused guitar solo.
Yet beyond its commercial success, “House of Love” holds a deeper legacy: it served as the pivotal moment when Grant and Gill truly connected. Though they had performed together since December 1993, it was during the recording and filming of this song in 1994 that their friendship took on lasting meaning . At the time, both were still married to other people, and the song’s emotional resonance foreshadowed their evolving relationship .
Their bond strengthened in the years that followed. Both experienced divorces—Gill in 1997, Grant in 1999—yet their friendship remained a constant anchor. They began dating in late 1999 and married on March 10, 2000. Their musical and personal partnership continues to flourish, strengthened further by their shared experiences in recording, touring, and family life, from raising their daughter Corrina to weathering health challenges together .
In short, “House of Love” stands not only as a compelling pop‑country duet but also as the first authentic echo of a love that would grow well beyond the studio—into a marriage that has now endured more than a quarter‑century.