The Recording Academy has announced the nominees for the 68th Annual Grammy Awards, and this year's Gospel and Christian Music categories highlight an impressive collection of artists who continue to inspire through faith, creativity, and excellence. From traditional Gospel powerhouses to contemporary worship innovators, the 2026 nominations reflect the strength and diversity of today's faith-based music landscape.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
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"Do It Again" - Kirk Franklin
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"Church" - Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
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"Still (Live)" - Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts
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"Amen" - Pastor Mike Jr.
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"Come Jesus Come" - CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar
Best Gospel Album
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Sunny Days - Yolanda Adams
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Tasha - Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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Live Breathe Fight - Tamela Mann
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Only On The Road (Live) - Tye Tribbett
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Heart Of Mine - Darrel Walls & PJ Morton
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
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"I Know a Name" - Elevation Worship, Chris Brown & Brandon Lake
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"Your Way's Better" - Forrest Frank
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"Hard Fought Hallelujah" - Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
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"Headphones" - Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
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"Amazing" - Darrel Walls & PJ Morton
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
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Child of God II - Forrest Frank
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Coritos Vol. 1 - Israel & New Breed
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King Of Hearts - Brandon Lake
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Reconstruction - Lecrae
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Let the Church Sing - Tauren Wells
Best Roots Gospel Album
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I Will Not Be Moved (Live) - The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
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Back To My Roots - Candi Staton
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Then Came the Morning - Gaither Vocal Band
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Praise & Worship: More Than a Hollow Hallelujah - The Isaacs
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Good Answers - Karen Peck & New River
This year's nominations highlight a compelling mix of artistry and devotion. The categories showcase legends and newcomers alike, blending the traditional soul of Gospel with the evolving sound of contemporary Christian and worship music. Artists such as Brandon Lake, Lecrae, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard continue to bridge the gap between genres, while veterans like CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and The Gaither Vocal Band reaffirm their lasting influence.
From heartfelt worship anthems to powerful testimonies of perseverance and hope, the 2026 nominees embody the heart of the Gospel message: faith that uplifts, unites, and transforms.
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, airing live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The ceremony will celebrate the full spectrum of musical artistry - and for Gospel and Christian artists, it marks another milestone in bringing faith-based music to the global stage.
