The 2025 Grammy Awards shone a spotlight on the incredible talent within the gospel music community, honouring artists who have made significant contributions to the genre. The prestigious event, held on February 2, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, featured several categories dedicated to gospel and contemporary Christian music.

In the Best Gospel Performance/Song category, the nominees included:

• “Church Doors” by Yolanda Adams

• “Yesterday” by Melvin Crispell III

• “Hold On (Live)” by Ricky Dillard

• “Holy Hands” by DOE

• “One Hallelujah” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton, Jonathan McReynolds, and Jekalyn Carr

The Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category saw nominations for:

• “Holy Forever (Live)” by Bethel Music

• “Praise” by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake and Chandler Moore

• “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” by Honor & Glory featuring Disciple

• “In the Room” by Maverick City Music featuring Tasha Cobbs

• “That’s My King” by CeCe Winans

For the Best Gospel Album, the nominees were:

• “Covered Vol. 1” by Melvin Crispell III

• “Choirmaster II (Live)” by Ricky Dillard

• “Father’s Day” by Kirk Franklin

• “Still Karen” by Karen Clark Sheard

• “More Than This” by CeCe Winans

The Best Contemporary Christian Music Album category included:

• “Heart of a Human” by DOE

• “When Wind Meets Fire” by Elevation Worship

• “Child of God” by Frank Forest

• “Coat of Many Colors” by Brandon Lake

• “The Maverick Way Complete” by Maverick City Music

Lastly, the Best Roots Gospel Album nominees were:

• “The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2” by Authentic Unlimited

• “The Gospel According to Mark” by Mark D. Conklin

• “Rhapsody” by The Harlem Gospel Travelers

• “Church” by Cory Henry

• “Loving You” by The Nelons

The 2025 Grammy Awards celebrated the diversity and richness of gospel music, recognizing the artists who continue to inspire and uplift audiences with their powerful messages and exceptional talent.

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