Marcos Witt: A Grammy for Legado
Marcos Witt, pastor and Christian artist, won the 2025 Latin Grammy for Best Christian Album in Spanish for his album Legado. This distinction, obtained on November 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, marks his seventh trophy in this category.
Artistic Journey
Born in 1962 in San Antonio, Texas, Marcos Witt grew up in Mexico and trained at the University of Juarez in classical music. In 1986, he founded CanZion Producciones and recorded his first album, Song to God. He also launched CanZion Institute in 1994, training more than 3,000 worship leaders on 28 campuses in Latin America, the United States and Europe.
From 2002 to 2012, Marcos Witt was pastor of Lakewood Church (Houston, Texas), the largest evangelical church in the United States, before devoting himself full-time to evangelism and music. He occasionally intervenes in various churches for special events.
His career spans 40 years, with more than 27 million albums sold in Latin America and the United States. A pastor and author of 10 books, Witt spreads Christian music through conventions like Adoradores. Originally from Mexico, he operates mainly in the United States and Colombia for his projects.
Main Discography
Marcos Witt has more than 30 albums. Among the most notable, Recordando Otra Vez (2004) and Viviré (2021), both winners at the Latin Grammys. On Spotify and Apple Music, his tracks like “Tu Fidelidad” and “Renuévame” have millions of plays.
Legado (2025), his recent album, compiles 11 impactful songs with collaborations. Listen to “Temprano Yo Te Buscaré / Yo Te Buscaré” feat. Krystal Guerra Witt and Elena Witt-Guerra, released May 23, 2025. Or “Enciende Una Luz” feat. Kike Pavón, Factor de Cambio and Miel San Marcos, available on YouTube.
Other popular singles include “Gracias” (1996) and “Dios Ha Sido Bueno” feat. Indiomar and Dariana (2025). Check on Apple Music for Sobrenatural (2008), recorded live in Bogotá.
Concerts and Tour
Witt performs regularly in Latin America and the United States. His Legado 2025 tour includes specific dates: October 31 in Naperville (Illinois, USA) at Calvary Church, and November 1 in Nashville (Tennessee, USA) at Casa De Dios.
On November 7, he sang in Washington (DC, USA) at the DAR Constitution Hall, with lead role in solo worship. November 9 in Newark (New Jersey, USA) at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center, and November 15 in Miami (Florida, USA) at the James L. Knight Center. No collaboration confirmed for these shows, but focus on Legado.
Notable past: concert in Bogotá in 2008 for Sobrenaturalin front of thousands. In 2025, he performed with the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir in New York (USA).
Recent Collaborations
Witt often collaborates with Latino Christian artists. For Legadohe invites TAYA on “Al Estar Aquí”, and Montesanto on “Mas El Dios De Toda Gracia”. Sarai Rivera appears on “Cuán Bello Es El Señor.”
As a preparatory single, “Gracias / Tu Fidelidad” feat. Un Corazón (2025), brings together generations of Mexican worshipers. Others: “Surrounded/Rodeado” with UPPERROOM (2019), and “Escucharte Hablar” feat. Indiomar. These partnerships boost Christian music in Colombia and Mexico.
Impact of the 2025 Grammy
This seventh Latin Grammy for Legado highlights the rise of Latin American Christian music. Witt thanks Jesus in his speech, honoring his spiritual inspiration. The album, with 11 live tracks, celebrates 40 years of ministry through CanZion.
Nominees like Marco Barrientos (Exalted) and Christine D’Clario (La Novia) underline the strong competition. This award inspires churches and young artists in Mexico, USA and Colombia. Listen Legado on Spotify for its message of adoring legacy.
