The main live broadcast never shows the entire show and sadly, each year, the Christian artists are never included. This year, however, the pre-broadcast was streamed live so fans can find out who the winners are long before the sun goes down.
Tye Tribbett and Mandisa were the top nominees with in the Christian / Gospel categories with three nods each. They tied again with two wins each, nearly sweeping the night.
Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance:
"Break Every Chain"
Tasha Cobb
Track from: Grace [Live]
Label: EMI Gospel/ Motown Gospel
Newcomer Tasha Cobbs gave an emotional speech, dedicating the award to her father, Bishop Fritz Cobbs, who passed away six days ago, a mere two days after traveling with his wife to Nashville to see their daughter win Stellar Awards for Best New Artist, Contemporary Female Vocalist of the Year and Contemporary CD of the Year.
Best Gospel Song:
"If He Did It Before... Same God"
Tye Tribbett, songwriter (Performed by: Tye Tribbett)
Track from: Greater Than [Live]
Label: Motown Gospel
Publisher: Everything Fresh Entertainment LLC
Tye, who was also a presenter who had just come off of the stage, has been singing so much that his voice was noticeably hoarse.
Best Contemporary Christian Music Song
"Overcomer"
David Garcia, Ben Glover & Christopher Stevens, songwriters (Performed by: Mandisa)
Track from: Overcomer
Label: Sparrow Records
Publishers: Ariose Music/9T One Songs/Meaux Mercy/LarryDavid Music/Capitol CMG Publishing/Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing/D Soul Music
David Garcia, Ben Glover and Christopher Stevens accepted, saying that Mandisa took the song well beyond where they started it.
Best Gospel Album
Greater Than [Live]
Tye Tribbett
Label: Motown Gospel
Tye was so overwhelmed that he stuttered through his thank you speech!
(Photo : Motown Gospel)
Tye Tribbett - Greater Than
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
Overcomer - Mandisa
Label: Sparrow Records
Mandisa was watching from home, and tweeted her surprise and happiness!
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