BeBe & CeCe Winans, Mavis Staples, Switchfoot pick up Grammy awards

THE 53rd Grammy Awards took place at the Staples Center, Los Angeles on 13th February. The Christian winners were: Best Gospel Performance: BeBe & CeCe Winans, "Grace" (from 'Still'); Best Gospel Song: Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum, "It's What I Do" (from 'The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III'); Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album: Switchfoot, 'Hello Hurricane'; Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Israel Houghton, 'Love God. Love People'; Best Southern, Country Or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Diamond Rio, 'The Reason'; Best Traditional Gospel Album: Patty Griffin, 'Downtown Church'; Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: BeBe & CeCe Winans, 'Still'; Best Americana Album: Mavis Staples, 'You Are Not Alone'. CR

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