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

By Julie Brown Patton 12 Feb, 2017 22:50 EST

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

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.

Survey: Hong Kong teens generally identify with traditional Chinese cultural values

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Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues

2.1M Korean Christians estimated at joint worship service to affirm family, oppose gay marriage, pray for nation

Many American churchgoers expect their pastors’ sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues
American churchgoers are looking for more than biblical explanation from their pastor each week. Many expect the sermons to help them understand and address modern cultural issues.