Grammy Awards Decryption 2025: Gospel triumph and Christian flights
THE Grammy Awards 2025 have crowned the most inspiring talents of the Gospel music And contemporary Christianwith performances marked by spirituality and unpublished collaborations. Focus on flagship moments and artists who marked this edition.
Gospel tracks: between tradition and modernity
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard And Cece Winans dominate the categories with “One hallelujah” (Best Gospel performance) and “That's My King” (Best contemporary Christian performance). These two icons, engaged in Christian communitiesreaffirm their influence through spiritual texts and powerful melodies.
- Kirk Franklinlegend of gospel, wins “Father's Day” (Best Gospel album), a poignant tribute to family and faith.
Key biographies ::
- Cece Winans : Major figure in Christian music since the 80s, 15 Grammy Awards to his credit. His album “More than this” explores themes of spiritual resilience.
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard : Pastor and singer, known for “Break Every Chain”. Its style merges traditional gospel and urban sounds.
Contemporary Christian music: innovation at the service of faith
The price of Best Christian song comes back to “That's My King”a hymn written by Cece Winans And his team. The title is distinguished by its catchy refrain and its direct biblical references.
- Maverick City Music And Worship elevationessential collectives, multiply the appointments thanks to epic live collaborations such as “In the room”.
Here is a complete list for the Gospel community at the Grammys Awards 2025
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Church Doors,” Yolanda Adams; Donald Lawrence & Sir William James Baptist, Songwriters
“Yesterday,” Melvin Crispell III
“Hold on (Live),” Ricky Dillard
“Holy Hands,” doe; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan Mcreynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, Songwriters
Winner: “One Hallelujah,” Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan Mcreynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, Songwriters
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“Holy Forever (Live),” Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring Cece Winans
“Praise,” elevation Worship Feat. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, Songwriters
“Firm Foundation (He Won't),” Honor & Glory Feat. Disciple
“In the name of Jesus,” Jwlkrs Worship & Maverick City Music Feat. Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, Songwriters
“In the room,” Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, Songwriters
Winner: “That's My King,” Cece Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Lloyd Nicks & Jess Russ, Songwriters
Best Gospel Album
Covered Vol. 1Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live)Ricky Dillard
Father's DayKirk Franklin
Still KarenKaren Clark Sheard
More than thisCece Winans
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Heart of a HumanDoe
When Wind Meets FireWorship elevation
Child of GodForrest Frank
Coat of Many ColorsBrandon Lake
The Maverick Way CompleteMaverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
Best roots gospel album
The Gospel Sessions, Flight 2Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According to MarkMark D. Conklin
RhapsodyThe Harlem Gospel Travelers
ChurchCory Henry
Loving YouThe nons
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