Congratulations to all the 2026 GRAMMY winners in the Christian and Gospel categories at the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards, held Sunday, February 1st.

Best Gospel Performance/Song

This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best traditional Christian, roots gospel, or contemporary gospel single or track.

“Come Jesus Come” — CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

“Amen” — Pastor Mike Jr.; Adia Andrews, Michael McClure Jr., David Lamar Outing II & Terrell Anthony Pettus, songwriters

“Still (Live)” — Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts; Britney Delagraentiss, Jonathan McReynolds, David Lamar Outing II, Orlando Joel Palmer & Terrell Demetrius Wilson, songwriters

“Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend; Anthony S. Brown, Brunes Charles, Annatoria Chitapa, Kenneth Leonard Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Jonas Myrin, songwriters

“Do It Again” – Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter 

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s) (for new compositions) for the best contemporary Christian music single or track (including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin, or rock).

“Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll; Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings, Jason Bradley Deford & Brandon Lake, songwriters

“Amazing” – Darrel Walls, PJ Morton; PJ Morton & Darrel Walls, songwriters

“Headphones” – Lecrae, Killer Mike, T.I.; Tyshane Thompson, Bongo ByTheWay, Michael Render, Lecrae Moore & Clifford Harris, songwriters

“YOUR WAY’S BETTER” – Forrest Frank; Forrest Frank & PERA, songwriters

“I Know A Name” – Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake; Hank BEntet, Steven Furtick, BRandon Lake & Jacob Sooter, songwriters ‘

Best Gospel Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings.

Heart of Mine — Darrel Walls, PJ Morton

Only On The Road (Live) — Tye Tribbett

Live Breathe Fight — Tamela Mann

Tasha — Tasha Cobbs Leonard

Sunny Days — Yolanda Adams

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip-hop, Latin, or rock recordings.

Coritos Vol. 1 — Israel & New Breed

Let The Church Sing — Tauren Wells

Reconstruction — Lecrae

King of Hearts — Brandon Lake

CHILD OF GOD II — Forrest Frank

 

Best Roots Gospel Album

For albums containing greater than 75% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional/roots gospel music, including country, Southern gospel, bluegrass, and Americana recordings.

I Will Not Be Moved (Live) — The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Back To My Roots — Candi Staton

Good Answers — Karen Peck & New River

Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah — The Isaacs

Then Came The Morning — Gaither Vocal Band

The Christian and Gospel community is mourning the passing of Gospel legend, Ron Kenoly, a worship leader whose ministry shaped generations around the world.

During his career, Ron was nominated for nine GMA Dove Awards and won  Praise & Worship Album of the Year for Welcome Home in 1997.

Known for timeless anthems such as “Ancient of Days”, “Let There Be Praise”, “Whose Report Shall We Believe”, “Jesus Is Alive”, and “Lift Him Up”, his songs became staples of congregational worship at churches around the world.

Ron’s 1995 Dove Awards performance of “Sam’s Place Tribute: We Will Stand” with Gary Chapman, Vestal Goodman, Kathy Trocolli, Babbi Mason, John Schlitt, & Charlie Daniels 

Ron’s 2000 Dove Awards performance of “Shout To The Lord” with Darlene Zschech

There are songs that declare belief with certainty—and then there are songs that circle belief with reverence, acknowledging that faith often begins where understanding ends. “Boy,” the latest single from Baldy Crawlers, belongs firmly in the second category. It is not a hymn, nor a testimony in the traditional sense. It is something quieter and, perhaps because of that, deeply spiritual.

From its opening lines—“Your back is a road, boy / A road for your shadow”—the song establishes itself as a meditation on the human journey. Roads, bridges, light, and truth are images deeply rooted in Scripture, and here they are used not to preach, but to reflect. The road is not smooth; it is “paved with the mem’ries of the world’s heartbreak and loss.” This is the reality of a fallen world, one believers recognize all too well. Faith does not erase suffering—it walks through it.

The repeated refrain—“I’ve never seen his face / I’ve only seen what takes his place”—feels especially resonant from a Christian perspective. Scripture reminds us that “now we see through a glass, darkly,” and “Boy” lives in that space of partial vision. God is present, but unseen.

Known through creation, through love, through absence even—but not yet face to face. The song does not express doubt so much as humility, an acknowledgment that faith does not require full comprehension.

Musically, the restraint of the arrangement mirrors the song’s theological posture. There is room to breathe, room to listen. Silence carries as much meaning as sound, much like prayer itself. Nothing is rushed. Nothing is forced. The music trusts that truth unfolds in God’s time, not ours.

The bridge offers a moment of quiet hope: “When all the clockwork in the world has run down… all the power that grew as the world wound you down is in your fingertips.” This feels like a reminder of God’s redemptive economy—how endurance produces character, and character produces hope. What the world uses to wear us down, God transforms into strength.

Seeing Through the Glass, Darkly: Finding Faith in the Mystery of Baldy Crawlers’ “Boy”

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By the final verses—“Your face is the truth boy / The truth of providence… Your eyes are the light boy / The light to find my way by”—the song gently affirms divine guidance. Even when God’s face feels hidden, His light remains. Even when answers are withheld, grace is sufficient.

“Boy” does not offer easy resolution, and that is its quiet gift. It honors the lived experience of faith—the waiting, the wondering, the trusting. In doing so, Baldy Crawlers deliver a song that feels honest, prayerful, and deeply human. It reminds us that belief is not always about seeing clearly, but about walking faithfully down the road we’ve been given.

–Chris Brock

Renowned comedian, award-winning songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tim Lovelace is proving that faith and fun go hand-in-hand with the release of his latest project, “On A Different Note.” Known for his unique ability to weave virtuosic musical talent with side-splitting storytelling, Lovelace delivers a collection that is as spiritually uplifting as it is entertaining.

On A Different Note – Tim Lovelace

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“On A Different Note” showcases Lovelace’s mastery of multiple instruments—from the piano to the banjo—while tackling the everyday relatable moments of life through the lens of grace. The project features soul-stirring songs that remind listeners that joy is a vital part of the Christian walk.

In a time when division often drowns out dialogue, Scott Argiro—known musically as Argyro—extends something quietly miraculous with his latest single, “Lifeline.” The song isn’t overtly religious, but for those who listen with a Christian heart, it resounds like a call from deep waters—a cry for light, truth, and unity in an age of noise and separation.

Where culture often builds walls, “Lifeline” builds bridges, echoing the Gospel’s reminder that we are all connected through one Creator and bound by one great commandment: to love one another.

Argyro’s strength lies in how deftly he crafts music that breathes both artistry and authenticity. “Lifeline,” originally part of his breakout album Glitterati, now stands on its own as one of his most profound musical meditations.

With lush instrumentation—drums, bass, keys, and guitars all played by Argyro himself—the track evokes the sweeping cinematic feel of artists like John Mayer or Chris Isaak, but with a distinctly spiritual resonance. Its sonic layers feel like waves: rhythmically driving yet contemplatively spacious, creating the sensation of drifting between earth and eternity.

From the first verse, Argyro’s lyrics anchor listeners in the spiritual tension between heaven and humanity—“Within, without, above, below, between / Someplace that’s just beyond a dream.” It’s language that could just as easily be found in the Psalms as in pop, capturing the longing for divine presence in the midst of human confusion.

The refrain—“Throw me a lifeline tonight, leave on a light for me and let it shine”—evokes the cry of Peter sinking in the storm, reaching toward Christ’s outstretched hand (Matthew 14:30). But the song’s “lifeline” isn’t only a plea for rescue; it’s a reminder that light still breaks through darkness, that hope is not a relic but a reality for those who keep faith.

Argyro’s ‘Lifeline’: A Modern Prayer for Connection and Grace

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In one of the song’s most poignant lines, Argyro laments, “Everyone’s tongue is shaped like a knife, everyone hates the other side.” It’s a sobering observation that mirrors the Apostle Paul’s warning in Galatians 5:15 about devouring one another in strife. Yet Argyro doesn’t settle in despair—he lifts the listener toward reconciliation: “We’re all just the same, blood and love in our veins, just millions of streams flowing to the same place.”

These words carry unmistakably Christian undertones of shared origin and destiny—the truth that, as Acts 17:26 reminds us, “from one man God made all nations.” In an era of polarization, “Lifeline” offers a countercultural sermon: that unity is sacred work and compassion a divine calling.

The accompanying music video mirrors that message visually—depicting faces, lights, and reaching hands—modern icons of connection amidst chaos. Its cinematic quality recalls the incarnation itself: light entering the world’s darkness with tangible tenderness.

Ultimately, “Lifeline” is not just another pop release. For believers, it’s a modern psalm—a musical prayer that dares to hope for renewal in a fractured world. In Argyro’s voice, trembling between yearning and resolve, we hear echoes of the Spirit’s gentle whisper: “You are not alone. The Light still shines.”

“Throw me a lifeline,” he sings—and for a few luminous minutes, it feels like Heaven answers.

–Jason Roberts

Eddy Mann has never been a man in a hurry. His songs breathe with patience, humility, and devotion—virtues born of a heart that listens before it speaks. With The Unveiling, Mann offers perhaps his most mature and prayerful work to date: ten songs inspired by the Book of Revelation, written and recorded over a three-year spiritual journey that transformed both the music and the man behind it.

Scripture warns us that Revelation is not a book to be taken lightly. It’s a vision of endings and awakenings, a cosmic unveiling of truth that tests our faith and rekindles our hope. Mann approaches that daunting text not as a theologian, but as a servant, translating apocalyptic imagery into the language of love, perseverance, and promise. The result is not fear or fire—but faith.

The album opens with the first single, “I’m Coming (Remix),” a humble cry from the believer to the Savior. Its melody is folksy yet reverent, echoing the Psalms in tone and the red letters of Revelation 2 in theme. When Mann sings, “You cry hold on, hold on tightly / I’m coming,” it’s as if Christ Himself is calling us to endure, to cling to hope amid the noise of a fading world.

“Where the Gates Never Close (Remix)” follows as one of the album’s most uplifting moments—a vision of eternal peace drawn straight from Revelation 21. Mann’s warm acoustic tones and gentle harmonies conjure an image of heaven not as distant fantasy, but as imminent reality: “Home is a place where I’ve never been / A place where the gates never close.” It’s the sound of rest after the storm.

Other tracks like “The Fall” and “I Heard, I Saw, and I Watched” reverberate with prophetic gravity, while “I Will Never Know the Desert Again” provides soothing reassurance that the Lamb still shepherds His flock through every wilderness.

In an age riven by distraction, The Unveiling feels countercultural. It’s not crafted for playlists or algorithms but for quiet time with God. This is music for believers who understand that Revelation was never meant to frighten—it was meant to reveal. For those willing to meditate on its message, Mann’s latest work will refresh the weary heart and renew the eternal hope that Christ is coming soon.

–Brian Flores

Music often becomes most powerful when it reflects the truth of shared burdens, mutual care, and gratitude for those God places in our lives. “Song for My Friends,” the latest single from The Perfect Storm, does exactly that—offering not just an anthemic celebration, but a heartfelt reminder that we are not meant to walk through life alone.

At its core, “Song for My Friends” is about presence. The lyrics speak plainly about moments of being lost, discouraged, and stuck inside dreams that feel unreachable. Yet instead of surrendering to despair, the song points toward rescue through relationship: friends who notice the silence, who lift you up when you’re down, who refuse to leave you where they found you.

From a faith-based lens, this echoes a deeply biblical principle—that God often works through people. Scripture reminds us to “carry each other’s burdens,” and this song feels like a musical reflection of that calling.

Musically, the track is bright and inviting, built on ringing guitars and a rhythm that moves with confidence rather than urgency. There’s joy here, but it’s a joy that’s been earned. The chorus doesn’t sound triumphant in a shallow way; it sounds thankful. Lines about being “picked up off the ground” resonate as testimony, not metaphor. They feel like the kind of words spoken by someone who has known weakness and experienced grace through others.

Grace in the Noise: The Perfect Storm’s “Song for My Friends” as a Testament to Community

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What makes “Song for My Friends” particularly meaningful is its lack of cynicism. In a culture where vulnerability is often masked by irony, The Perfect Storm choose sincerity instead. That choice aligns closely with Christian values—humility, gratitude, and acknowledgment of dependence. The song doesn’t glorify self-reliance; it honors interdependence. It recognizes that strength is often found not in standing alone, but in being supported.

There’s also a communal spirit woven throughout the arrangement. This is not a song meant for isolation. It’s designed for voices joining together, for shared moments, for celebration that includes everyone in the room. In that sense, it mirrors worship itself—not necessarily in sound, but in purpose. It draws people together and reminds them of what they share.

“Song for My Friends” doesn’t preach, and it doesn’t need to. Its message is lived rather than declared. By celebrating friendship, loyalty, and gratitude, The Perfect Storm deliver a song that aligns naturally with Christian values of love and fellowship.

It’s a reminder that God’s grace is often revealed through the simple, powerful act of showing up for one another—and that sometimes, the most meaningful praise comes in the form of a thank-you sung out loud.

–Chris Blackwell

Multi-faceted entertainment company Insignia Assets has earned seven nominations at the upcoming NAACP Image Awards, marking a strong showing across both its recorded music and film/television divisions. The recognition caps a banner year for the Black-owned media company and sets the stage for continued momentum in 2026.

Tribl Records continues to affirm its position as a leading force in faith-based music, earning four nominations. Recently named the #1 Gospel Label of 2025 by Billboard, the label celebrates two nominations for its flagship collective Maverick City Music: Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album (Live at Maverick City) and Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song (“Constant – Live”).

Gospel icon Kirk Franklin, with whom Insignia announced a multi-level partnership last year, received a nomination for Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song for “Do It Again.” Travis Greene also earned recognition in the mainstream Outstanding Duo, Group, or Collaboration category for “Let Freedom Ring,” his collaboration with Andra Day.

Insignia’s film and television division, 3 Diamonds Entertainment, led by Phil Thornton and Trell Woodberry, secured three nominations for its holiday feature Unexpected Christmas, an impressive milestone for the company’s first release. The film received strong critical response following its nationwide theatrical debut in November, and later reached the #1 spot on STARZ after its streaming release.

“The NAACP Image Awards are all about the power and excellence of Black creativity, so this recognition is deeply meaningful to us,” says EJ Gaines, Chief Strategy Officer of Insignia Assets. “We’re honored to partner with artists, writers, and storytellers whose work reflects both cultural impact and a lasting legacy.”

“Being recognized by the NAACP for our first film release is deeply meaningful, shares Phil Thornton, CEO of 3 Diamonds Entertainment. “It reinforces our commitment to telling stories that resonate, inspire, and reflect the culture with authenticity.”

The 57th Annual NAACP Image Awards will air live on February 28, 2026. Select categories will be announced during the two-hour televised special at 8 p.m. ET/PT on BET, with a simulcast on the CBS Television Network.

About Insignia Assets

Insignia Assets is a multi-faceted entertainment collective with divisions in recorded music, music publishing, touring and live events, film/television and more.

About Tribl

In the short time since its 2020 founding, TRIBL Music Group has revolutionized the Christian, Gospel, and Worship music marketplaces, disrupting the status quo and creating a diverse home for creatives everywhere.

The ground-breaking company is home to the breakout collective Maverick City Music, as well as popular artists Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, Maverick City Música, Travis Greene, Todd Galberth, and more. Boasting billions of global streams and chart- topping radio successes, TRIBL has garnered a seemingly endless array of peer, industry, and consumer-based accolades, including multiple GRAMMY® Awards, BMI and ASCAP Awards, and a Billboard Music Award, an American Music Award, numerous Stellar Awards, and several Dove Award wins TRIBL Record is a division of Insignia Assets, LLC. Learn more at tribl.com.

About 3 Diamonds Entertainment

3 Diamonds Entertainment is a film and television production company focused on developing, producing, and launching culturally resonant stories for global audiences. Operating as a boutique studio, the company creates premium scripted and unscripted content across theatrical, streaming, and broadcast platforms, with an emphasis on commercial impact and authentic storytelling.

With a growing slate of original projects and strategic partnerships, 3 Diamonds collaborates closely with top-tier creatives, talent, and distributors to bring bold, character-driven stories to market. Known for its hands on approach and disciplined execution, the company is committed to building enduring IP and delivering work that connects culture, audience, and opportunity.

Reach Records artist, pastor, author, and Christian Hip Hop pioneer Trip Lee is entering a new creative season with the launch of BRAG Worship, a worship collective born from his long-standing BRAG movement, alongside the announcement of his first-ever worship EP, For Your Glory, arriving February 13.

BRAG Worship is the newest expansion of BRAG, a vision that has shaped Trip Lee’s life and ministry for more than a decade. Rooted in Jeremiah 9:23–24, BRAG Worship calls Believers back to the kind of boasting Scripture celebrates, not in human wisdom, strength, or success, but in truly knowing the Lord who delights in kindness, justice, and righteousness.

BRAG has been a recurring theme in the rapper’s music for many years; it’s a declaration rooted in the belief that every believer is “built to brag” on God. The concept grew into a movement and ministry space designed to help people anchor their confidence, identity, and celebration firmly in Jesus, standing in contrast to a culture shaped by self-exaltation.

The launch of BRAG Worship marks the natural evolution of that vision. Created as a space for cultural expression to meet congregational worship, BRAG Worship exists to broaden what worship can sound like while remaining centered on the greatness of God. It is not intended to stand apart from modern worship, but to stand alongside it, inviting the Church into something distinctive, diverse, and communal.

“I’m not a worship leader, but I am a worshipper,” Trip says. “This music, this collective, it’s for us. This is my expression of it.”

For Your Glory blends Trip’s pastoral heart, deep connection to the Church, and lyrical conviction with a worship-forward sound created for both corporate and personal worship. Offering an early glimpse into the project, Trip and Reach Records hosted an intimate BRAG Worship listening event on December 9, welcoming fans and local worship leaders to experience the music for the first time alongside special guests Madison Ryann Ward and Jonathan Traylor. Watch a clip of the experience here.

With nearly two decades of impact across Christian music, including eight acclaimed albums, bestselling books, and years of pastoral ministry, Trip Lee views worship as a vital discipleship tool.

“Singing truth together does something sermons can’t,” he shares. “Worship puts truth and hope into people’s hearts.”

Despite navigating chronic illness since college, Trip has remained steadfast in his calling to serve the Church. With the launch of BRAG Worship and the release of For Your Glory, he invites believers everywhere to sing, rejoice, and boldly boast in the greatness of God, together.

Trip is a Dove Award and Stellar Award–winning artist whose career has shaped Christian Hip Hop for nearly two decades. After many assumed he had stepped away from music, he reignited his momentum in 2023 with a monthly series of singles leading to his surprise album The Epilogue. With over 489k monthly Spotify listeners and media coverage from outlets such as BET, Vibe, XXL Magazine, and Apple Music 1 with Ebro, Trip’s music has also earned placements in major projects, including Peacock’s Shooting Stars, Tyler Perry’s Bruh, and Netflix’s Rhythm and Flow. His chart-topping album Rise debuted at #2 on the Billboard Rap Chart and #16 on the Billboard 200. In early 2026, Trip will expand his creative reach with BRAG Worship, his first expansion under the BRAG umbrella, and the debut of a new worship EP, a cultural expression through worship.

Beyond music, Trip is known for his pastoral leadership and theological depth, having faithfully served congregations at Cornerstone Church in Atlanta and Concord Church in Dallas. Trip is also the author of two books, The Good Life and Rise, both designed to point readers toward the abundant life found in Christ and to equip a new generation to boldly step into their God-given purpose.

Central City Productions and the Stellar Network are proud to present “Living the Dream: A Gospel Music Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.”, a one-hour television special honoring the life, legacy, and enduring impact of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The special will air nationwide from January 17 through February 1, 2026 with an airing on Bounce TV, January 18th at 1:00PM EST.

Hosted by Pastor Mike Jr., Living the Dream is a powerful musical and performative celebration reflecting Dr. King’s message of hope, unity, and justice. The program features rare and historic performances by some of gospel and music’s most revered artists, including Aretha Franklin, Tramaine Hawkins, Andraé Crouch, and Commissioned.

Through inspiring music and moving moments, Living the Dream invites audiences to reflect on Dr. King’s timeless vision and its continued relevance today.

About Central City Productions

Founded in 1970 by Don Jackson, Chicago-based Central City Productions, Inc. is a national broadcast television producer, programmer, and syndicator of its exclusively owned African- American programming. Celebrating 55 years of broadcasting Black excellence with uplifting and entertaining original television content, CCP’s award-winning television programs include the Stellar Gospel Music Awards (www.stellarawards.com) and several entertainment specials.

About Stellar Network

Launched in April of 2023 under the management of Central City Productions, Inc. The Stellar Network fills the void for a family-friendly, entertainment, lifestyle network targeting Black audiences. The Stellar Network is the first in uplifting content with positive, inspirational, and entertainment programming. Stellar’s goal is to be the most preferred network to Black audiences in the country. The Stellar Network can be found on Charter Spectrum, Verizon Fios, Vizio WatchFree+ (app), and Xumo Play. For more information visit www.stellartv.com.