According to tyhe bellereport.com
2011 Gospel Grammy Nominations:
Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin, Kim Burrell, LeAndria Johnson and More
Music awards shows may come and go, but the original Grammys remain The Oscars of the music industry representing the entire music spectrum from classical, country and gospel to rock, rap and reggae.
This year, a complete roster of 2011 nominees was officially announced on the Grammy Nominations Concert Live! presentation on CBS on November 30, 2011 featuring a host of all-star performances including Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Usher, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland and Jason Aldean. Overseeing the big night’s festivities was host LL Cool J.
The main event – the 54th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 12, 2012 – will be broadcast live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on CBS at 8 P.M ET/PT with live performances by a bevy of top pop, rock, and rap stars yet to be announced.
Below is a look at some of the Gospel Categories:
Here is the complete list of GRAMMY nominees in each Gospel/Christian category:
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Do Everything~ Steven Curtis Chapman
Alive (Mary Magdalene) ~ Natalie Grant
Your Love ~Brandon Heath
Jesus~ Le’Andria Johnson
I Lift My Hands ~ Chris Tomlin
Best Gospel Song
Hello Fear ~Kirk Franklin (Songwriter Kirk Franklin)
Sitting With Me ~Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Gerald Haddon & Tammi Haddon, songwriters (Mary Mary)
Spiritual ~ Donald Lawrence, songwriter (Donald Lawrence & Co. Featuring Blanche McAllister-Dykes)
Trust Me ~ Richard Smallwood, songwriter (Richard Smallwood & Vision)
Window ~Canton Jones, songwriter (Canton Jones)
Best Contemporary Christian Music Song
Blessings~Laura Story, songwriter (Laura Story)
Hold Me ~Jamie Grace Harper, Toby McKeehan & Christopher Stevens, songwriters (Jamie Grace Featuring Tobymac)
I Lift My Hands ~Louie Giglio, Matt Maher & Chris Tomlin, songwriters (Chris Tomlin)
Strong Enough ~Matthew West, songwriter (Matthew West)
Your Love ~Brandon Heath & Jason Ingram, songwriters (Brandon Heath)
Best Gospel Album
The Love Album ~Kim Burrell
The Journey ~ Andraé Crouch
Hello Fear ~Kirk Franklin
Something Big ~Mary Mary
Angel & Chanelle Deluxe Edition ~Trin-i-tee 5:7
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Ghosts Upon the Earth ~ Gungor
Leaving Eden ~ Brandon Heath
The Great Awakening ~Leeland
What If We Were Real ~Mandisa
Black & White ~Royal Tailor
And If Our God Is For Us… ~ Chris Tomlin
Winners will be announced February 12, 2012 in Los Angeles.
