The 68th Annual Grammy Awards nominations have once again reminded us that the sound of the Christian & Gospel is alive and growing. This year, both seasoned voices and emerging Christian creatives are being recognised for songs that inspire, uplift, and glorify Jesus across the world.

At a time when much of mainstream music seems to chase trends more than truth, it is refreshing to see faith-filled artists standing strong and being honoured for excellence, creativity, and consistency in their God-given callings.

Best Gospel Performance/Song

Kirk Franklin – Do It Again
Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend – Church
Jonathan McReynolds and Mali Music – Still (Live)
Pastor Mike Jr. – Amen
CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar – Come Jesus Come

Best Gospel Album

Yolanda Adams – Sunny Days
Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Tasha
Tamela Mann – Live Breathe Fight
Tye Tribbett – Only on the Road (Live)
Darrel Walls and PJ Morton – Heart of Mine

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

Elevation Worship featuring Chris Brown and Brandon Lake – I Know a Name
Forrest Frank – Your Way’s Better
Hillsong Worship and Brandon Lake – Hard Fought Hallelujah
Lecrae, T.I., and Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Headphones
Darrel Walls and PJ Morton – Amazing

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

Forrest Frank – Child of God II
Israel and New Breed – Coritos Vol. 1
Brandon Lake – King of Hearts
Lecrae – Reconstruction
Tauren Wells – Let the Church Sing

Best Roots Gospel Album

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir – I Will Not Be Moved (Live)
Gaither Vocal Band – Then Came the Morning
The Isaacs – Praise and Worship: More Than a Hollow Hallelujah
Karen Peck and New River – Good Answers
Candi Staton – Back to My Roots

A Blend of Icons and New Voices

This year’s nominations are not only a celebration of excellence but also a testimony that the Gospel sound keeps evolving. Well-loved names like Kirk Franklin, CeCe Winans, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Tamela Mann continue to lead with grace and impact, carrying the message of faith to generations around the world.

Alongside them, we see fresh names and younger creatives finding their voice. Forrest Frank’s ‘Child of God II’ and ‘Your Way’s Better’ introduce a refreshing, youthful sound that connects deeply with the next generation. Darrel Walls also stands tall with his solo nominations alongside PJ Morton, bridging Gospel, soul, and heartfelt worship.

It is beautiful to witness a blend of legends and new voices walking the same path of faith through music. These nominations remind us that the light of Christ shines in every generation, and that the power of the Gospel sound continues to reach hearts across cultures and nations.

More than recognition, this is a call to Christian creatives everywhere to keep creating, to keep writing, and to keep singing the Word until the world hears.