The 2025 Grammy Awards proved to be a monumental night for gospel music, with several artists taking home prestigious awards. CeCe Winans emerged as one of the biggest winners, taking home Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance Song for “That’s My King” and Best Gospel Album for “More Than This.” The wins added to her illustrious career with multiple accolades that highlighted her powerful vocals and inspirational messages. Her latest album, praised for its soul-stirring melodies and heartfelt lyrics, resonated with both fans and critics alike.
Other gospel artists also celebrated victories, showcasing the genre’s enduring impact on the music industry. The night reaffirmed the gospel’s ability to uplift, inspire, and connect audiences worldwide. Here are the gospel winners as well as the nominees in each category:
Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Church Doors” — Yolanda Adams; Sir William James Baptist & Donald Lawrence, songwriters
“Yesterday” — Melvin Crispell III
“Hold On (Live)” — Ricky Dillard
“Holy Hands” — DOE; Jesse Paul Barrera, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Dominique Jones, Timothy Ferguson, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Jr., Jonathan McReynolds, Rickey Slikk Muzik Offord & Juan Winans, songwriters
“One Hallelujah” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell & Israel Houghton Featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr; G. Morris Coleman, Israel Houghton, Kenneth Leonard, Jr., Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters – WINNER
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Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“Holy Forever (Live)” — Bethel Music, Jenn Johnson Featuring CeCe Winans
“Praise” — Elevation Worship Featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown & Chandler Moore; Pat Barrett, Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, songwriters
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” — Honor & Glory Featuring Disciple
“In The Name Of Jesus” — JWLKRS Worship & Maverick City Music Featuring Chandler Moore; Austin Armstrong, Ran Jackson, Chandler Moore, Sajan Nauriyal, Ella Schnacky, Noah Schnacky & Ilya Toshinskiy, songwriters
“In The Room” — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore Featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard; G. Morris Coleman, Tasha Cobbs Leonard & Naomi Raine, songwriters
“That’s My King” — CeCe Winans; Taylor Agan, Kellie Gamble, Llyod Nicks & Jess Russ, songwriters – WINNER
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Best Gospel Album
Covered Vol. 1 — Melvin Crispell III
Choirmaster II (Live) — Ricky Dillard
Father’s Day — Kirk Franklin
Still Karen — Karen Clark Sheard
More Than This — CeCe Winans – WINNER
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Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Heart Of A Human — DOE – WINNER
When Wind Meets Fire — Elevation Worship
Child Of God — Forrest Frank
Coat Of Many Colors — Brandon Lake
The Maverick Way Complete — Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore
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Best Roots Gospel Album
The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 — Authentic Unlimited
The Gospel According To Mark — Mark D. Conklin
Rhapsody — The Harlem Gospel Travelers
Church — Cory Henry – WINNER
Loving You — The Nelons
To see the full list of nominees, visit 2025 GRAMMYs: See The Full Winners & Nominees List | GRAMMY.com
