Louder Than The Music

The nominations for next year's Grammy Music Awards were announced at a special concert in Nashville's Bridgestone Arena last night, 5th December 2012. In the Christian and Gospel categories, Casting Crowns and Marvin Sapp both received three nominations each.

Casting Crowns were nominated for Best Christian Performance, Best Christian Song and Best Christian Album, all for their latest studio album 'Come To The Well'. Gospel singer Marvin Sapp received nominations for Best Gospel Performance, Best Gospel Song and Best Gospel Album.

British worship leader Matt Redman was nominated for both Best Christian Performance and Best Christian Song for his song '10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)', and also shares the nomination of Best Christian Song as co-songwriter for 'White Flag' from the Passion album.

Gospel duo Mary Mary also received two nominations, for Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song, whilst Israel Houghton & New Breed are nominated for Best Christian Song and Best Gospel Album for their recent live album 'Jesus At The Center'.

Other artists receiving nominations include Rhett Walker Band (Best Christian Song) and Lecrae (Best Gospel Album), whilst lining up alongside Casting Crowns in the Best Christian Album category are Kari Jobe, Britt Nicole, TobyMac and Matthew West.

The winners of the 2013 Grammy Awards will be announced in a televised ceremony on 10th February from Los Angeles.

Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance
Jesus, Friend Of Sinners - Casting Crowns
Take Me To The King - Tamela Mann
Go Get It - Mary Mary
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - Matt Redman
My Testimony - Marvin Sapp

Best Gospel Song
Go Get It - Mary Mary
Hold On - James Fortune & FIYA
I Feel Good - Fred Hammond
My Testimony - Marvin Sapp
Released - Donald Lawrence

Best Contemporary Christian Music Song
Jesus, Friend Of Sinners - Casting Crowns
10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord) - Matt Redman
When Mercy Found Me - Rhett Walker Band
White Flag - Passion & Chris Tomlin
Your Presence Is Heaven - Israel & New Breed

Best Gospel Album
Identity - James Fortune & FIYA
Jesus At The Center Live - Israel & New Breed
Gravity - Lecrae
I Win - Marvin Sapp
Worship Soul - Anita Wilson

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Come To The Well - Casting Crowns
Where I Find You - Kari Jobe
Gold - Britt Nicole
Eye On It - TobyMac
Into The Light - Matthew West