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Mar 15, 202613 views1 min read

2026 GRAMMY Awards Celebrate Gospel and Christian Music Excellence

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards recognized outstanding achievements in Christian and Gospel music on February 1, 2026. Winners included CeCe Winans, Brandon Lake, Darrel Walls, and Israel & New Breed.

2026 GRAMMY Awards Celebrate Gospel and Christian Music Excellence
Source:Gospel Music Association

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards celebrated Christian and Gospel music excellence. Best Gospel Performance winners included CeCe Winans, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and Kirk Franklin. Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance recognized Brandon Lake, Darrel Walls, Lecrae, Forrest Frank, and Elevation Worship. Darrel Walls won Best Gospel Album for Heart of Mine, while Israel & New Breed won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for Coritos Vol. 1.

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