Grammy Nominations: Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr lead nominations (Gospel List)
Congratulations to all the gospel artistes who have made it unto the list of GRAMMY Nominations this year in various categories.
In all, Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr and Torri Kelly lead nominations and all three were nominated for Best Performance/song and Best Gospel Album.
The Awards night is slated to come off on February 10.
Check out the list as far as gospel music is concerned below;
GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC
- Best Gospel Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel or contemporary gospel single or track.
YOU WILL WIN Jekalyn Carr; Allen Carr & Jekalyn Carr, songwriters
WON’T HE DO IT Koryn Hawthorne
NEVER ALONE Tori Kelly Featuring Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin & Victoria Kelly, songwriters
CYCLES Jonathan McReynolds Featuring DOE; Jonathan McReynolds, songwriter
A GREAT WORK Brian Courtney Wilson; Aaron W. Lindsey, Alvin Richardson & Brian Courtney Wilson, songwriters
2. Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, or rock recordings.
LOOK UP CHILD – Lauren Daigle
HALLELUJAH HERE BELOW – Elevation Worship
LIVING WITH A FIRE – Jesus Culture
SURROUNDED – Michael W. Smith
SURVIVOR: LIVE FROM HARDING PRISON – Zach Williams
3. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian pop, Christian rap/hip-hop, or Christian rock single or track.
RECKLESS LOVE – Cory Asbury; Cory Asbury, Caleb Culver & Ran Jackson, songwriters
YOU SAY – Lauren Daigle; Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram & Paul Mabury, songwriters
JOY for KING & COUNTRY; Ben Glover, Matt Hales, Stephen Blake Kanicka, Seth Moslely, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom, songwriters
GRACE GOT YOU – MercyMe Featuring John Reuben; David Garcia, Ben Glover, MercyMe, Solomon Olds & John Reuben, songwriters
KNOWN – Tauren Wells; Ethan Hulse, Jordan Sapp & Tauren Wells, songwriters
4. Best Gospel Album
For albums containing at least 51% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.
ONE NATION UNDER GOD Jekalyn Carr
HIDING PLACE – Tori Kelly
MAKE ROOM – Jonathan McReynolds
THE OTHER SIDE – The Walls Group
A GREAT WORK – Brian Courtney Wilson
Source: Grammys.com