Christian Grammy 2017 Winners Span Many Artists, Including Beloved Joey+Rory

By Julie Brown Patton
Hillary Schott Grammy 2017
At the 59th Grammy awards held Feb. 12, 2017, in Los Angeles, the Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song was won by Hillary Scott & The Scott Family; Bernie Herms, Hillary Scott & Emily Weisband, songwriters. They also won Best Contemporary Christian Music Album. Grammys / JustJared

The 59th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday night in Los Angeles, with many gospel and contemporary Christian artists nominated. This year's nominees and winners follow.

Best Gospel Performance/Song:

"It's Alright, It's OK" - Shirley Caesar featuring Anthony Hamilton; Stanley Brown & Courtney Rumble, songwriters
"You're Bigger [Live]" - Jekalyn Carr; Allundria Carr, songwriter
"Made a Way [Live]" - Travis Greene; Travis Greene, songwriter
"God Provides" - Tamela Mann; Kirk Franklin, songwriter **WINNER**
"Better" - Hezekiah Walker; Jason Clayborn, Gabriel Hatcher & Hezekiah Walker, songwriters

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song:

"Trust in You" - Lauren Daigle; Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren & Paul Mabury, songwriters
"Priceless" - For King & Country; Benjamin Backus, Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom, songwriters
"King of the World" - Natalie Grant; Natalie Grant, Becca Mizell & Samuel Mizell, songwriters
"Thy Will" - Hillary Scott & The Scott Family; Bernie Herms, Hillary Scott & Emily Weisband, songwriters **WINNER**
"Chain Breaker" - Zach Williams; Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams, songwriters

Best Gospel Album:

"Listen" - Tim Bowman Jr.
"Fill This House" - Shirley Caesar
"A Worshipper's Heart [Live]" - Todd Dulaney
"Losing My Religion" - Kirk Franklin **WINNER**
"Demonstrate [Live]" -William Murphy

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album:

"Poets & Saints" - All Sons & Daughters
"American Prodigal" - Crowder
"Be One" - Natalie Grant
"Youth Revival [Live]" - Hillsong Young & Free
"Love Remains" - Hillary Scott & The Scott Family **WINNER**

Best Roots Gospel Album:

"Better Together" - Gaither Vocal Band
"Nature's Symphony in 432" - The Isaacs
"Hymns" - Joey+Rory **WINNER**
"Hymns and Songs of Inspiration" - Gordon Mote
"God Don't Ever Change: The Songs of Blind Willie Johnson" - (Various Artists)

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