Grammys 2026: Gospel and Contemporary Christian Nominees Revealed

Grammys 2026: Gospel and Contemporary Christian Nominees Revealed. The nominations for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards (2026) were announced on November 7, 2025, covering works released between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025. The ceremony is scheduled for February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Here are the nominees in the Gospel and Contemporary Christian Music categories:

Best Gospel Performance/Song

• “Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin (Kirk Franklin, songwriter)
• “Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
• “Still (Live)” — Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts
• “Amen” — Pastor Mike Jr.
• “Come Jesus Come” — CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

• “I Know A Name” — Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake
• “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” — Forrest Frank
• “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
• “Headphones” — Lecrae, Killer Mike, T.I.
• “Amazing” — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton.

Best Gospel Album

• Sunny Days — Yolanda Adams
• Tasha — Tasha Cobbs Leonard
• Live Breathe Fight — Tamela Mann
• Only On The Road Live — Tye Tribbett
• Heart Of Mine — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

• CHILD OF GOD II — Forrest Frank
• Coritos Vol. 1 — Israel & New Breed
• King Of Hearts — Brandon Lake
• Reconstruction — Lecrae
• Let The Church Sing — Tauren Wells

Best Roots Gospel Album

• I Will Not Be Moved (Live) — The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
• Then Came The Morning — Gaither Vocal Band
• Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah — The Isaacs
• Good Answers — Karen Peck & New River
• Back To My Roots — Candi Staton

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