Genre
Gospel/ Contemporary Christian
Wins*
807
Nominations*
4071
2006 - 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards Winners
Best Gospel Performance
Victory
Yolanda Adams
Best Gospel Song
Imagine Me
Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album
Turn Around
Jonny Lang
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Wherever You Are
Third Day
Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album
Glory Train
Randy Travis
Best Traditional Gospel Album
Alive In South Africa
Israel & New Breed
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Hero
Kirk Franklin
All Nominations From This Genre
*Through the 65th GRAMMY Awards
Music Facts: Gospel/Contemporary Christian
The origins of gospel music can be traced to the early 1600s.
There are many variations of gospel, but Black gospel is by far the most well-known.
Legendary gospel group the Fisk Jubilee Singers are the oldest organized group of Black musicians in America. Founded in 1871, they won their first GRAMMY, for Best Roots Gospel Album, at the 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards in 2021.