2026 GRAMMY Award Winners for Gospel/Christian Categories - See the full list and highlights here

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards took place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, in Los Angeles, bringing together artists from around the world to celebrate excellence in music across all genres. Alongside mainstream categories, Gospel and Christian music once again took center stage, honoring outstanding songs and albums that uplift, inspire, and resonate with listeners everywhere.

Here’s a complete look at the winners in the Gospel and Christian categories, along with highlights from the night.

2026 GRAMMY Award Winners for Gospel/Christian Categories

Gospel & Contemporary Christian Music

Best Gospel Performance/Song

This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track.

• Do It Again — Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter

• Church — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend; Anthony S. Brown, Brunes Charles, Annatoria Chitapa, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Jonas Myrin, songwriters

• Still Live — Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts; Britney Delagraentiss, Jonathan McReynolds, David Lamar Outing III, Orlando Joel Palmer & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters

• Amen — Pastor Mike Jr.; Adia Andrews, Michael McClure Jr., David Lamar Outing II & Terrell Anthony Pettus, songwriters

• WINNER: Come Jesus Come — Cece Winans Featuring Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian music single or track, (including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin, or rock.)

• I Know A Name — Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake; Hank Bentley, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Jacob Sooter, songwriters

• YOUR WAY'S BETTER — Forrest Frank; Forrest Frank & Pera, songwriters

• WINNER: Hard Fought Hallelujah — Brandon Lake With Jelly Roll; Chris Brown, Jason Bradley Deford, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings & Brandon Lake, songwriters

• Headphones — Lecrae, Killer Mike, T.I.; Bongo ByTheWay, Clifford Harris, William Roderick Miller, Lecrae Moore, Michael Render & Tyshane Thompson, songwriters

• Amazing — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton; PJ Morton & Darrel Walls,songwriters

  
  

Best Gospel Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.

• Sunny Days — Yolanda Adams

• Tasha — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

• Live Breathe Fight — Tamela Mann

• Only On The Road Live — Tye Tribbett

• WINNER: Heart Of Mine — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, Latin, or rock recordings.

• CHILD OF GOD II — Forrest Frank

• WINNER: Coritos Vol. 1 — Israel & New Breed

• King Of Hearts — Brandon Lake

• Reconstruction — Gaither Vocal Band

• Let The Church Sing — Tauren Wells

Best Roots Gospel Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings.

• WINNER: 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

Night Highlights from the Ceremony

The 2026 GRAMMYs were hosted by Trevor Noah and celebrated not just mainstream music achievements but the power of songs that carry deep spiritual significance. Gospel and Christian music artists stood tall among the big winners of the night. Figures like CeCe Winans, Brandon Lake, Darrel Walls, and Israel & New Breed brought both artistry and worship to the global stage.

Across the ceremony, performances, tributes, and speeches underscored not only musical excellence but the enduring impact of faith-rooted music in the broader cultural conversation.

Stay tuned for more in-depth coverage of the 2026 GRAMMY Awards and reflections on this year’s most inspiring moments in gospel and Christian music.

Congratulations again to all the winners and nominees for their exceptional contributions to Christian and Gospel music!