The 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
Ahead of the ceremony, the Recording Academy announced this year's official list of nominees, honoring excellence across 95 categories.
Christian and Gospel artists once again made a strong showing, earning multiple nominations across five key categories.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
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"Do It Again" - Kirk Franklin
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"Church" - Tasha Cobbs Leonard & John Legend
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"Still Live" - Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts
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"Amen" - Pastor Mike Jr.
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"Come Jesus Come" - CeCe Winans feat. Shirley Caesar
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
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"I Know a Name" - Elevation Worship (feat. Chris Brown & Brandon Lake)
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"Your Way's Better" - Forrest Frank
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"Hard Fought Hallelujah" - Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll
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"Headphones" - Lecrae, Killer Mike & T.I.
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"Amazing" - Darrel Walls & PJ Morton
Best Gospel Album
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Sunny Days - Yolanda Adams
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Tasha - Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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Live Breathe Fight - Tamela Mann
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Only On The Road (Live) - Tye Tribbett
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Heart Of Mine - Darrel Walls & PJ Morton
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
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Child of God II - Forrest Frank
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Coritos Vol. 1 - Israel & New Breed
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King of Hearts - Brandon Lake
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Reconstruction - Lecrae
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Let The Church Sing - Tauren Wells
Best Roots Gospel Album
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I Will Not Be Moved (Live) - Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
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Then Came the Morning - Gaither Vocal Band
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Praise & Worship: More Than a Hollow Hallelujah - The Isaacs
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Good Answers - Karen Peck and New River
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Back to My Roots - Candi Staton
Notable Highlights
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Brandon Lake earned two nominations, including Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for King of Hearts and Best Contemporary Christian Song for "Hard Fought Hallelujah."
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Elevation Worship's "I Know a Name" continues the group's streak of GRAMMY recognition.
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Tye Tribbett, a multiple GRAMMY winner, returns with his live project Only On The Road (Live).
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Forrest Frank and Darrel Walls scored double nods, reflecting the growing reach of younger voices in Christian and Gospel music.
This year's nominees represent the diverse and evolving landscape of faith-based music, from contemporary worship to soulful traditional gospel. The winners will be announced live during the GRAMMY Awards broadcast on CBS and Paramount+ on February 1, 2026.
