In The News: GRAMMY Nominees Announced
by EJ on Dec.03, 2009 at 7:48 am, under Music
The nominees for the 52nd annual GRAMMY Awards were announced last night during the GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live on CBS. The awards telecast takes place on January 31, 2010 at 8pm ET/PT on CBS.
Like last year, I’m going to wait to give my predictions until a bit closer to the actual awards telecast. Last time, I got 4 out of 7 of ‘em right, which wasn’t too bad. I’m gunning to get ‘em all right this time.
Until then, however, the nominees in the gospel-related categories are:
Best Gospel Performance
“Free To Be Me” by Francesca Battistelli
Track from: Free To Be Me
“Jesus Is Love” by Heather Headley feat. Smokie Norful
Track from: Audience Of One
“I Believe” by Jonny Lang w/ Fisk Jubilee Singers
Track from: Oh Happy Day
“Wait On The Lord” by Donnie McClurkin feat. Karen Clark Sheard
Track from: We All Are One
“Born Again” by Third Day
Track from: Revelation
Best Gospel Song
“Born Again” - Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee & Mac Powell, songwriters (Third Day)
“City On Our Knees” - Cary Barlowe, Toby McKeehan & Jaime Moore, songwriters (TobyMac)
“Every Prayer” - Dayna Caddell, Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey & Ricardo Sanchez, songwriters (Israel Houghton & Mary Mary)
“God In Me” - Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell, songwriters (Mary Mary)
“The Motions” - Jason Houser, Sam Mizell & Matthew West, songwriters (Matthew West)
Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album
The Big Picture - Da’ T.R.U.T.H.
Crash - Decyfer Down
Innocence & Instinct - Red
Live Revelations - Third Day
The Dash - John Wells-The Tonic
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Speaking Louder Than Before - Jeremy Camp
The Power Of One - Israel Houghton
The Long Fall Back To Earth - Jars Of Clay
Love Is On The Move - Leeland
Freedom - Mandisa
Best Southern, Country, Or Bluegrass Gospel Album
Jason Crabb - Jason Crabb
Dream On - Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
The Rock - Tracy Lawrence
In God’s Time - Barry Scott & Second Wind
Everyday - Triumphant Quest
Best Traditional Gospel Album
God Don’t Never Change - Ashley Cleveland
The Law Of Confession, Pt. 1 - Donald Lawrence & Co.
Oh Happy Day - Various Artists
The Journey Continues - The Williams Brothers
How I Got Over - Vickie Winans
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Audience Of One - Heather Headley
Renewed - Sheri Jones-Moffett
Just James - J Moss
Smokie Norful LIVE - Smokie Norful
Bold Right Life - Kierra Sheard
Gospel Artists Nominated In Non-Gospel Categories:
Best Urban/Alternative Performance – Tonex - “Blend” (Unspoken)
Best R&B Performance By Group/Duo w/ Vocals — Robert Randolph & The Clark Sisters - “Higher Ground” (Oh Happy Day)
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Like I said, predictions coming later. But in general, I’m SUPER DUPER pleased with these nominations. I think they’re a fair and accurate representation of the songs, performances, albums and artists that did well in 2009.
I’m proud of all the nominees, but I’m particularly thrilled that Donnie McClurkin & Karen Clark Sheard were acknowledged for “Wait On The Lord,” and that “Every Prayer” (recorded by Israel Houghton & Mary Mary) got a nod. Glad about J Moss and Da’ T.R.U.T.H. cuz they put out some really great music this year, and I LOVE that Sheri Jones-Moffett got her much-deserved nomination.
As an aside, I got a bunch of Twitter responses last night from people ready to boycott something cuz Mary Mary wasn’t nominated for best gospel album– it’s cuz they were nominated in that category last year. It’s all good! 
For a complete list of nominees in all categories, click here.
Okay, folks… do you think of the nominees?
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December 3rd, 2009 on 7:52 am
At least Mandisa gets love from NARAS. And these nominations, especially from the gospel portion does everyone justice.
December 3rd, 2009 on 8:11 am
I love the nominations this year. I am also very excited that “Every Prayer” was no
minated cause it is a powerful song. Im not feeling how Lecrae didnt get nominated but overall the Grammys did their thing on these nominations! Congrats to all.
December 3rd, 2009 on 8:52 am
Great mix of nominees!
December 3rd, 2009 on 9:02 am
Like you,EJ ..I think this is a fair representation.I am also
pleased that Donnie got his recognition.
Waiting for your predictions.
December 3rd, 2009 on 9:41 am
Very pleased with Israel’s ‘Power of One’. That album is amazing.
December 3rd, 2009 on 9:41 am
This is a good set. I am pleased to see some certain people i certain categories. I can make MY perdictions, but i will wait also.
December 3rd, 2009 on 9:50 am
Very pleased that Donnie and Karen got recognized for the song Wait on the Lord…that song has been on the top gospel chart almost all year, Well Deserved. I am also happy about all the other nominees.
December 3rd, 2009 on 9:59 am
VERY PLEASED THAT ‘EVERY PRAYER” IS NOMINATED. DAYNA CADDELL, ISRAEL HOUGHTON, AARON LINDSEY & RICARDO SANCHEZ WROTE AN AMAZING SONG! I TRULY HOPE THEY WIN BEST GOSPEL SONG:-)
December 3rd, 2009 on 10:17 am
I see that EMI swept the nomination ballot this year.
December 3rd, 2009 on 10:20 am
Wow…Im very pleased to see that Sheri Jones-Moffett received a nom on her 1st solo project!! Way ta go!… I must say that Im rootin for Donnie and Karen in the Best Gospel Performance category….ill wait to see about the others.. overall a good selection!
December 3rd, 2009 on 11:44 am
I agree, they are all very deserving and i can’t wait to see who wins.
Why is Mary Mary nominated this year? They were on the ballot last year and won. Just wondering I don’t know how it works so I thought i would ask.
December 3rd, 2009 on 12:24 pm
I’m really pleased with the nominations. I think it’s a fair representation of this year. I am personally happy the Clark sisters were recognized for their work. I’m also hoping that Karen and Donnie take home a statue, because that duet was simply amazing.
December 3rd, 2009 on 3:09 pm
In your interview w/him Ton3x said that he wanted his music to branch outside of Gospel. It looks like he’s starting to accomplish what he set out to do.
December 3rd, 2009 on 3:39 pm
I’m really stunned to see the Clark Sisters in the R&B category. LOL. My my. I’m glad that Sheri Jones-Moffett was recognized with a nomination. I’m with the others, I would like to see Donnie and Karen pick up the award for their Grammy-worthy duet.
December 3rd, 2009 on 3:58 pm
I’m a little shocked that sold out, back to eden, or God in me didn’t get a nod in the best gospel performance category, but I guess all dreams can’t come true. I guess I have to buy Vickie winans last album. If the stellars and grammys say it’s a good album, I have to check it out! Lol! Congrats to all of the nominees!
December 4th, 2009 on 1:10 pm
I’m pretty satisfied with the nominees. I’m hoping Israel gets it for his album.
December 5th, 2009 on 12:02 am
it’ll be interesting to c who wins..but not surprising…i can sorta predict the way it may go…congrats to all!! woo hoo!!
January 9th, 2010 on 1:28 pm
I’m surprised that BeBe & Cece weren’t nominated in Performance or Song. I know their cd was released after the deadline but “Closer To You” was out many months before. I know they submitted it in for nominations but it didn’t get any.