Maverick City calls inspiring historic wins at the 65th Grammys 'a testament' to following 'God's vision'
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TRIBL collective Maverick City Music won big at the 65th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, sweeping all four of the categories in which they were nominated: Best Gospel Performance/Song, Best Gospel Album, Best Contemporary Christian Music Album, and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song.
“This collaboration — not just with Kirk Franklin, but also with the 1,500 residents at Everglades Correctional Institution — is the heart of the Kingdom,” says Maverick City Music. “For the first time ever, a singular artist won every Christian and Gospel category. This truly is a testament to what following God’s vision can do.”
Additionally, the popular group performed for the second year in a row on the live television broadcast. Chandler David Moore and Naomi Raine offered lead vocals on a rendition of the Wiz Khalifa/Charlie Puth hit “See You Again” during the show’s in memoriam segment music industry notables that were lost over the past year.
“For the first time ever, a singular artist won every Christian and Gospel category. This truly is a testament to what following God’s vision can do.”
The Grammy-winning album, Kingdom Book One, is a collaboration with gospel legend Kirk Franklin with the aim of increasing awareness of mass incarceration. It has been a massively successful time for Maverick city. Just months ago, the collective wrapped their arena tour with sold-out shows across the country, including Barclays Center in New York City.
See their full list of wins below.
Best Gospel Performance/Song “Kingdom,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Jonathan Jay, Chandler Moore & Jacob Poole, songwriters
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song “Fear Is Not My Future,” Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin, Nicole Hannel, Jonathan Jay, Brandon Lake and Hannah Shackelford, songwriters
Best Gospel Album ‘Kingdom Book One Deluxe,’ Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album ‘Breathe,’ Maverick City Music
