Musical artists Lecrae and for King & Country are the biggest winners in this year's 57th Grammy Awards' Christian gospel category.
Th Grammy winners of the Christian gospel songs include Smokie Norful, Lecrae Moore, For King & Country, Erica Campbell, and Mike Ferris.
Lecrae was even nominated for Best Rap Performance alongside Drake, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar, but he lost to Lamar in this category.
Smokie Norful won in the "Best Gospel Performance/Song" category, while the "Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song" win was nabbed by the song "Messengers" by Lecrae featuring For King & Country.
The "Best Gospel Album" winner was "Help" by Erica Campbell featuring Lecrae, "Best Contemporary Christian Music Album" winner was "Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong" by For King & Country, and "Best Roots Gospel Album" winner was "Shine For All the People" by Mike Ferris.
Lecrae was overwhelmed by the recognition, and thanked God for making it all possible. "Love and respect to everybody out here, because this is a celebration of gifts, and there are so many people out here who are gifted. Obviously, you can't celebrate the gifts without celebrating the giver of all gifts, so I want to celebrate Jesus for gifting us all," said Lecrae, upon receiving the award.
Lecrae and For King & Country thanked the "Original Messenger," referring to God, and called Him the "Creator of all Music."
Joel and Luke Smallbone, the brother duo who comprise For King & Country later said: "We're incredibly humbled by these two Grammys. Yes, they represent a song and an album, but more than that they recognise hope-filled music and the power of partnership. Partnership with our families, Lecrae, producers, our band, record label, and most importantly partnership with our supporters...Thanks to God for each of you. These awards belong to us all!"
