Diverse figures Ray Charles, Third Day, Randy Travis win Grammies.

THE 47TH Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles on 13th February, gave out several awards to Christian music artists. The winners were Best Gospel Performance: Ray Charles & Gladys Knight, "Heaven Help Us All" from the album 'Genius Loves Company' (Concord/Hear Music) Best Rock Gospel Album: Third Day, 'Wire' (Essential) Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Steven Curtis Chapman, 'All Things New' (Sparrow) Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Randy Travis, 'Worship & Faith' (Word) Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album: Ben Harper & The Blind Boys Of Alabama, 'There Will Be A Light' (Virgin) Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album: Smokie Norful, 'Nothing Without You' (EMI Gospel) Best Gospel Choir or Chorus Album: The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, 'Live.This Is Your House' (INO). CR

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