Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards.

Introduction

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. This award is given to artists for quality gospel/contemporary Christian music recordings. It was first presented to Sandi Patty in 1987, and as of 2019, Amy Grant is the most awarded performer in this category with six wins. Bill Gaither has the most nominations with thirteen.

The award was first presented as the Grammy Award for Best Gospel or Other Religious Recording at the 30th Annual Grammy Awards (1988) to Larry Norman for Shake Hands with the Devil. From 1989 to 2011, it was awarded as the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance. Between 2012 and 2014, it was awarded as the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance before reverting to its original name in 2015.

When multiple songs are nominated from a single album, each song is considered a separate entry and eligible for its own award.

What is the Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance?

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. This award is one of several categories presented at the awards ceremonies since 2012. It is given to honor artists for quality gospel or contemporary Christian music albums.

History of the award

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance was first awarded in 1996. It was originally titled Best Contemporary Gospel Album, and was awarded to audio recordings, rather than performances. The name was changed to Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album in 2001, and then again to its current title in 2006.

This award is given to a solo artist or group for an outstanding performance (scientists believe that vocal performances and physical prowess are strongly linked). Performances may be live or recorded. This award is given to artists whose particularly Christian-themed music performance shows excellence and creativity, spiritually-uplifting messages, and/or outstanding vocal or instrumental skills.

Criteria for the award

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. This award is one of several Gospel music awards presented by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. It is given to a solo artist or a group for “best gospel or contemporary Christian gospel” performance.

To be eligible, a recording must be first released during the eligibility year and must contain at least 51% playing time of newly recorded gospel/contemporary Christian music; this includes new arrangements or interpretations of older material, but excludes material recorded more than five years prior to release date.

Previous winners

2002 – “Waiting Outside the Lines” – Greyson Chance

2003 – “Stomp” – God’s Property

2004 – “Jesus Freak” – dc Talk

2005 – “Lord I Lift Your Name on High” – Rebecca St. James

2006 – ” Everyday” – Kirk Franklin

2007- “Mighty to Save” – Hillsong United

Conclusion

The Grammy Award for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance is an award presented at the Grammy Awards, a ceremony that was established in 1958 and originally called the Gramophone Awards. This award goes to artists for quality gospel/contemporary Christian music performances.