Gospel Music Shines at 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards: CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard Win Big

The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held on February 1st, honored several artists in the Christian and Gospel categories, celebrating the best in faith-based music.

**GRAMMY Award Winners**

- **Best Gospel Performance/Song**: "Come Jesus Come" by CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar, and Kirk Franklin's "Do It Again" also won in this category.

- **Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song**: "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll, and "Headphones" by Lecrae, Killer Mike, and T.I.

- **Best Gospel Album**: Darrel Walls and PJ Morton's *Heart of Mine*, Tye Tribbett's *Only On The Road (Live)*, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard's *Tasha*.

- **Best Contemporary Christian Music Album**: Israel & New Breed's *Coritos Vol. 1*.

- **Best Roots Gospel Album**: *I Will Not Be Moved (Live)* by The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir and *Back To My Roots* by Candi Staton.

**We Love Christian Music Awards**

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards saw Jamie MacDonald as the most awarded artist with three wins, including a tie for Song of the Year with Zach Williams. Lauren Daigle secured two wins, including Worship Song of the Year for "Let It Be A Hallelujah."

**Bethel Music 2026 Tour**

Bethel Music announced a major U.S. Tour with legs in April and October, featuring performances in Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, New York City, and Nashville. The worship collective also plans to tour in Canada, Asia, and Europe.

**Chris Tomlin Returns**

Chris Tomlin is bringing back his "Worship Under the Stars" outdoor tour for Fall 2026, offering powerful nights of worship in natural settings across three cities.