2025 Grammy: Winners of the biggest Gospel Music categories
The 2025 Grammy Awards honoured a wide range of gospel and contemporary Christian musicians whose faith-based songs have touched people all over the world. The event, which took place at the Crypto.com Arena, celebrated both well-known performers and up-and-coming artists who are influencing the direction of religious music. Here are some of the winners of the biggest gospel categories.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Winner: “One Hallelujah” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, and Israel Houghton, along with Jonathan McReynolds and Jekalyn Carr, won the Best Gospel Performance/Song Grammy for their collaboration “One Hallelujah.” The song’s powerful vocals, moving worship, and uplifting message resonated with voters, earning it the win in a very competitive field.
Other Nominees:
“Church Doors” – Yolanda Adams
“Yesterday”—Melvin” Crispell III
“Hold On (Live)” – Ricky Dillard
“Holy Hands“—Do“
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Winner: “That’s My King — CeCe Winans
Gospel music icon CeCe Winans won the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song Grammy for “That’s My King.” This powerful song, a testament to her faith, connected with audiences and critics alike.
Other Nominees:
“Holy Forever (Live)” – Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson featuring CeCe Winans
”Praise”—Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” – Honour & Glory featuring Disciple
“In the Name of” Jesus”—JWLKRS Worship and Maverick City Music featuring Chandler Moore
“In the” Room”—Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine, and Chandler Moore featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Best Gospel Album
Winner: More Than This—CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans further solidified her position as a leading figure in gospel music by winning the Best Gospel Album Grammy for “More Than This.” The album, a rich blend of traditional gospel and modern sounds, impressed voters with its depth and energy.
Other Nominees:
Covered Vol. 1—Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live) – Ricky Dillard
Father’s Day—Kirk Franklin
Still Karen—Karen Clark Sheard
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Winner: Heart of a Human—Doe
DOE took home the Grammy for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album with “Heart of a Human.” Her fresh and genuine approach to worship, combined with heartfelt lyrics and innovative production, clearly resonated with the voters.
Other Nominees:
When Wind Meets Fire—Elevation Worship
Child of God—Forrest Frank
Coat of Many Colours—Brandon Lake
The Maverick Way Complete—Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine, and Chandler Moore
Best Roots Gospel Album
Winner: Church—Cory Henry
Cory Henry won the Best Roots Gospel Album Grammy for “Church.” The album’s innovative blend of traditional gospel and modern music styles, highlighting Henry’s exceptional talent, earned it the top spot in the category.
Other Nominees:
The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2—Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According to Mark—Mark D. Conklin
Rhapsody: The Harlem Gospel Travellers
Loving You—The Nelons
See Also: Tanya Nolan Debuts Gospel Single Titled “Blessings”
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