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CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar Win 2026 Grammy for ''Come Jesus Come'' as Gospel Music Celebrates Historic Night

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards honored gospel and Christian music with CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar winning Best Gospel Performance/Song for ''Come Jesus Come.'' Darrel Walls and PJ Morton took Best Gospel Album for ''Heart of Mine,'' while Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance for ''Hard Fought Hallelujah.''

CeCe Winans and Shirley Caesar Win 2026 Grammy for ''Come Jesus Come'' as Gospel Music Celebrates Historic Night
Source:Gospel Music Association

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held on February 1, 2026, delivered a historic night for gospel and Christian music, with legendary artists and rising stars sharing the spotlight at music''s biggest celebration.

**Best Gospel Performance/Song** was awarded to "Come Jesus Come" by CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar, a powerful collaboration between two of gospel music''s most iconic voices spanning generations. Other nominated songs included "Amen," "Still (Live)" by Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts, "Church" by Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend, and "Do It Again" by Kirk Franklin.

**Best Gospel Album** went to *Heart of Mine* by Darrel Walls and PJ Morton, a critically acclaimed project that blends traditional gospel with contemporary soul. Other nominated albums included *Only On The Road (Live)* by Tye Tribbett, *Live Breathe Fight* by Tamela Mann, *Tasha* by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, and *Sunny Days* by Yolanda Adams.

**Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song** was awarded to "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll, a crossover collaboration that brought gospel themes to mainstream audiences. The song''s success reflects the growing intersection of country, rock, and gospel music.

**Best Contemporary Christian Music Album** went to *Coritos Vol. 1* by Israel & New Breed, celebrating the rich tradition of Spanish-language worship music.

**Best Roots Gospel Album** recognized *I Will Not Be Moved (Live)* by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, honoring the enduring power of traditional choir-led worship.

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards, held on March 23, 2026, also celebrated the genre, with Jamie MacDonald leading with three wins and Lauren Daigle taking two awards.

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