Grammy winners in the Gospel fields

In ceremonies held before the live telecast, Grammys were given in the following Gospel categories:

Best Gospel Performance:

"Heaven Help Us All"
Ray Charles & Gladys Knight


Best Rock Gospel Album:

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Third Day

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album:

All Things New
Steven Curtis Chapman


Best Southern, Country, or Bluegrass Gospel Album:

Worship & Faith
Randy Travis


Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album:

There Will Be A Light
Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama


Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album

Nothing Without You
Smokie Norful


Best Gospel Choir Or Chorus Album

Live...This is Your House
Carol Cymbala, choir director; The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir


Additionally, Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" won Best Rap Song and U2 took home Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal for "Vertigo" and Best Rock Song, also for "Vertigo."