It was an eventful Friday as several artists were announced as the 2015 Grammy awards nominees. Some of Gospel music and Contemporary Christian Music's best artists were acknowledged for their work as well such as Crowder, Lecrae, Erica Campbell, Mercy Me, Natalie Grant and more.
See the list below:
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Help- Erica Campbell Featuring Lecrae
Sunday A.M. [Live] - Karen Clark Sheard
I Believe - Mali Music
No Greater Love - Smokie Norful
Love On The Radio - The Walls Group
Best Gospel Album
Help - Erica Campbell
Amazing [Live] - Ricky Dillard & New G
Withholding Nothing [Live] - William McDowell
Vintage Worship - Anita Wilson
Best Roots Gospel Album
Forever Changed -T. Graham Brown
Shine For All The People -Mike Farris
Hymns - Gaither Vocal Band
A Cappella - The Martins
His Way Of Loving Me -Tim Menzies
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
If We're Honest - Francesca Battistelli
Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong - For King & Country
Hurricane - Natalie Grant
Welcome To The New - MercyMe
Royal Tailor - Royal Tailor
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Write Your Story - Francesca Battistelli, David Arthur Garcia & Ben Glover
Come As You Are - Crowder
Messengers - Lecrae Featuring For King & Country; Torrance Esmond, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny, Joel Smallbone & Luke Smallbone
Shake - MercyMe; Nathan Cochran, David Arthur Garcia, Ben Glover, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Soli Olds, Mike Scheuchzer & Robby Shaffer
Multiplied - Needtobreathe; Bear Rinehart & Bo Rinehart
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
If We're Honest - Francesca Battistelli
Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong - For King & Country
Hurricane - Natalie Grant
Welcome To The New - MercyMe
Royal Tailor - Royal Tailor
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Write Your Story - Francesca Battistelli, David Arthur Garcia & Ben Glover
Come As You Are - Crowder
Messengers - Lecrae Featuring For King & Country; Torrance Esmond, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny, Joel Smallbone & Luke Smallbone
Shake - MercyMe; Nathan Cochran, David Arthur Garcia, Ben Glover, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Soli Olds, Mike Scheuchzer & Robby Shaffer
Multiplied - Needtobreathe; Bear Rinehart & Bo Rinehart
The telecast will take place live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2015, and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. ET/PT.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture.
Congratulations to all the nominees this year.