2016 Grammy Awards Gospel /Contemporary Christian Music category Winners

The 2016 Grammys Awards has come and gone and the memories will linger till this time next year, when we see another. Here at Gospotainment we concern our selves with the Gospel and Contemporary Christian Category . Though the Nominations included some new comers like Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds and Brain Courtney, the old folks still took most of the award home.

A very touching moment how ever was when Kirk Franklin called the attention of the world and the Academy to the Younger artistes, who he described as the future of Gospel music. He called on stage Anthony Brown, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds and Brain Courtney . Here are the list of winners.

BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG
WINNER : Wanna Be Happy?
Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, songwriter
Label: RCA Records/Fo Yo Soul Recordings; Publisher(s): Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing admin. by Universal Music-Brentwood Benson Songs and Irving Music, Inc. admin. by Universal Music Publishing
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE/SONG

WINNER : Holy Spirit
Francesca Battistelli
Track from: If We’re Honest (Deluxe Edition)
Label: Fervent/Curb/Word
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM

WINNER : Covered: Alive In Asia [Live]
Israel & NewBreed

Label: RGM NewBreed/RCA Inspiration
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM

WINNER : This Is Not A Test
Tobymac
Label: ForeFront Records
BEST ROOTS GOSPEL ALBUM

WINNER : Still Rockin’ My Soul
The Fairfield Four
Label: Fairfield Four Records