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The 59th Annual Grammy Awards took place Sunday night in Los Angeles, with many gospel and contemporary Christian artists nominated. This year's nominees and winners follow.

Harry Connick Jr. spoke to The Gospel Herald about his faith and how it influences every aspect of his professional and personal life.

While performing at the NFL Sanctioned Super Bowl Gospel Celebration held at Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, CCM artist Natalie Grant encouraged attendees to put their trust in God - not in any government ruler.

Country star Reba McEntire has said she released her first-ever Gospel album to encourage her fans to give it all back to God - particularly at a time when the country is so divided.

"Banning all Madonna songs at HITS 105 is not a matter of politics, it's a matter of patriotism," Terry told Billboard, "It just feels wrong to us to be playing Madonna songs and paying her royalties when the artist has shown un-American sentiments. If all stations playing Madonna took their lead from us, that would send a powerful economic message to Madonna."

The Afters lead singer Josh Haven recently spoke with The Gospel Herald about the upcoming tour, the story behind the band's latest album, and how The Afters have grown and changed since entering the Christian music industry over a decade ago.

Speaking ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony, country star Garth Brooks urged Americans to pray that God will hold the hand of the President-elect as he prepares to lead the United States.

Country star Toby Keith has hit back at those criticizing him for performing at the inauguration ceremony of President-elect Donald Trump, saying he "won't apologize" for performing for the country and its military.

A film based on the story behind the famous MercyMe hit single ‘I Can Only Imagine’ is presently shooting in Oklahoma and is expected to be released in the spring of 2018.

The musical addition of Carrie Underwood at the Passion 2017 religious conference angered some attendees due to her open acceptance of gay rights. Rev. Louie Giglio, pastor and organizer of the gathering, received a letter from an angry Christian who was upset about Underwood leading congregation into worship on Jan. 2 in Atlanta, Ga.

CCM artist Kirk Franklin has said he's concerned for the future of Gospel music, as he fears it may soon become antiquated - just like disco and rock 'n' roll.

Requests are circulating on social media platforms for people to pray for gospel-recording artist James Fortune, who was hit by a drunk driver in four-car accident Wednesday night. Fortune was headed to church at the time of the crash.

Justin Bieber and his Purpose tour have made the headlines for the past weeks not only when it comes to his performances but his Christian faith as well.

Kanye West was spotted in a furniture exhibit at Los Angeles with a newly dyed blond hair. He was then spotted riding bicycles with friends after that along with some bodyguards. The rapper proclaimed that he wanted to perform on stage at Grammys and introduce new music.

Christian actress Candace Cameron Bure has announced she is leaving The View after spending over a year as the talk show's "conservative Christian" personality.

Actor, Christian and athlete Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson paid tribute to America's fallen heroes at Pearl Harbor as part of the upcoming "Rock the Troops" special that will air on Spike Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. EST. During the show's production, Johnson saluted two American soldiers who survived the Pearl Harbor attack 75 years ago: Alfred Rodrigues, SKC U.S. NAVY (retired), age 96, and Herb Weatherwax, SSG U.S. ARMY (retired), age 99.

The 2017 Grammy Awards nominations are officially out after being announced Tuesday morning, and many of the music industry’s biggest and brightest artists are set to go head-to-head once more to take these honors.

Something good happened in one of the concerts of "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino. Fans of the R&B singer and songwriter expected the usual concert but it quickly turned into something more when Fantasia passionately sang a worship song and the concert felt like a worship service.

Dolly Parton is helping her fellow Tennessee natives who are affected by the wildfires.

Singer Michael Bublé and his wife, Luisana Lopilato, have added a special room to their house to help three-year-old son Noah's recovery from liver cancer.

Veteran artist Amy Grant has explained why she prefers not to be labelled a “Christian singer” - despite enjoying nearly 30 years of success in Contemporary Christian Music industry. The 55-year-old “El Shaddai” singer told Fox News: "I don't put labels on anybody. Am I a person of faith? Absolutely. But I think all creativity comes from God, so whether somebody is in a place in their spiritual journey to acknowledge that or not, I just say everybody is artistic in someway and all that comes from God. She added, "So I always steer clear of labels and it's not from an embarrassment standpoint, it's just because every good thing comes from one place." While she doesn’t want to be identified as a “Christian artist”, the six-time Grammy winner said faith and prayer are the most important things in her life. "I pray a simple prayer every day and I have for almost 30 years. And it's just this, 'Lord, lead me today to those I need and to those that need me and let something I do matter eternally."To me, faith, that's the adventure part of life. So it has nothing to do with how I plan my career and it just has to do with my day in and day out how I live." Grant summed up her faith in this way: "I think my faith, the way I understand God's love is only two rules. Love God and love everybody no matter who they are no matter what they say and to me that's the most freeing way to live life." The singer’s latest album, "Tennessee Christmas," is available now at Cracker Barrel, and highlights both the joy and the sadness that often accompanies the Christmas season. The album was released Oct. 21 and its 13 tracks are a mix of Christmas hymns, Christmas mainstays and original songs. As earlier reported, retailer LifeWay Christian Resources decided not to sell her latest album, deeming it not Christian enough. At the time, Grant said she accepted LifeWay’s decision, but encouraged her followers to continue discussing what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. "We respectfully accept Lifeway's decision that my new Christmas album didn't meet their criteria. Let's all move on from that decision without arguing about it. But let's not stop asking the questions about what it means to live in faith and reflect love to the world around us," said Grant, in a post on her official Facebook account. "Asking questions opens all of us up to the possibility of being willing to consider how we might live differently," the Nashville-based singer continued. "We are all loved by God...all of us...How we communicate that experience is unique to each of us...Unity is not about everybody being the same...it's about all of us coming together...with our differences." LifeWay's competitor, Family Christian Stores, is selling "Tennessee Christmas," according to the retailer's website.

Not only did Sundance Head revive a cherished and soulful country song called "Me and Jesus" on Tuesday evening's singing competition of NBC's The Voice, he created an ambiance like being at a religious revival. The Texas singer also made it to the No. 2 spot on iTunes at the time of this writing. Americans are voting for their favorite singers on the show, with eliminations happening each week toward The Top 10.

Chris Tomlin joins Justin Timberlake, Garth Brooks and Pitbull as the recipients of the Digital Radio Award.

Despite feeling broken during her parents' divorce, Britt Nicole has found strength in God and was even able to write a song about her pain.

Mary J. Blige has always relied on God to get her through difficult times, which now includes her ongoing divorce from her husband of 12 years Kendu Isaacs.