The 68th Annual Grammy Awards — held on February 1, 2026, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles — was a landmark night for gospel and Christian music. From gospel royalty to unexpected crossover collaborations, the night delivered moments that will be talked about for years. Here is your complete Gospelbuzz breakdown of every gospel and Christian music winner from the 2026 Grammys.
Best Gospel Performance/Song — CeCe Winans ft. Shirley Caesar: “Come Jesus Come”
The most emotionally resonant win of the night came when CeCe Winans, alongside the iconic Shirley Caesar, claimed Best Gospel Performance/Song for their deeply moving collaboration “Come Jesus Come.” The pairing of these two gospel queens — spanning generations of ministry — brought the audience to its feet. The song’s prayerful cry and theological clarity resonated far beyond the gospel world, standing as a modern hymn of longing and hope. With this win, CeCe Winans received her 18th Grammy Award — a staggering milestone that cements her legacy as one of the greatest gospel artists in history.
“Honoured to sing about Jesus all over the world,” Winans wrote on social media. “Thank you Grammys for helping Pastor Caesar and I spread the truths of this song even further.”
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song — Brandon Lake ft. Jelly Roll: “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Perhaps the most talked-about collaboration in Christian music in years, Brandon Lake‘s duet with country-rap crossover star Jelly Roll on “Hard Fought Hallelujah” claimed the Best CCM Performance/Song Grammy. The song captured the emotional language of modern faith — wounded, honest, resilient — and Jelly Roll’s contribution felt testimonial rather than transactional.
“I’ve gotten countless messages of how this song has literally saved people’s lives and pointed them to Jesus,” Lake said in his acceptance speech. “He’s overcome, so that means we can too through Christ.”
Best Gospel Album — Darrel Walls & PJ Morton: “Heart of Mine”
The collaboration between Darrel Walls and PJ Morton was recognised as the year’s Best Gospel Album for their project Heart of Mine — a soulful, vulnerable exploration of faith, love, and trust in God that blended Morton’s R&B sensibility with Walls’ gospel depth to stunning effect.
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album — Israel & New Breed: “Coritos Vol. 1”
Israel & New Breed claimed Best CCM Album for Coritos Vol. 1 — a vibrant, congregational worship album drawing from familiar expressions of Latino praise, presented with fresh global energy. The album reflects the heart of collective worship across cultural boundaries.
Best Roots Gospel Album — Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir: “I Will Not Be Moved (Live)”
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir rounded out the gospel wins with Best Roots Gospel Album for their powerful live recording I Will Not Be Moved, underscoring the enduring power of choir-driven gospel music to convey faith, strength, and hope.
The Full 2026 Gospel Grammy Nominees
Best Gospel Performance/Song nominees: “Do It Again” — Kirk Franklin; “Church” — Tasha Cobbs Leonard ft. John Legend; “Still (Live)” — Jonathan McReynolds & Jamal Roberts; “Amen” — Pastor Mike Jr.; WINNER: “Come Jesus Come” — CeCe Winans ft. Shirley Caesar
For more on the artists who won and were nominated, read our features on Mercy Chinwo at the Gospel Garden Festival and the latest Gospel Music news on Gospelbuzz. You can also read the full official Grammy list at GospelMusic.org.
