2015 Grammy Nominations Include Francesca Battistelli, MercyMe, Erica Campbell, Lecrae
The nominations for the 57th Annual GRAMMY Awards have been announced by The Recording Academy. In the Christian music categories there are two nominations each for Francesca Battistelli, Erica Campbell, MercyMe, Lecrae, Smokie Norful and For King & Country.
Francesca Battistelli receives nominations for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song and Album for her album 'If We're Honest', whilst MeryMe are also recognised in both categories for their album 'Welcome To The New'.
There are also nominations for Crowder, Needtobreathe, Natalie Grant and Royal Tailor amongst others (see full list below).
Nominated artists quickly took to Twitter to respond to the news. Mary Mary's Erica Campbell, nominated for her debut solo album 'Help', wrote "So honored to be nominated for Best Gospel Album!!". Gospel singer Smokie Norful tweeted, "Wow! Thank you @TheGRAMMYs!! Grateful for the nomination for Best Gospel Album!".
Responding to the news that their self-titled album had been nominated, Royal Tailor tweeted "Honored to have been nominated for a #Grammy for our album!!"
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
If We're Honest - Francesca Battistelli
Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. - For King & Country
Hurricane - Natalie Grant
Welcome To The New - MercyMe
Royal Tailor - Royal Tailor
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
Write Your Story - Francesca Battistelli
Come As You Are - Crowder
Messengers - Lecrae Featuring For King & Country
Shake - MercyMe
Multiplied - Needtobreathe
Best Gospel Album:
Erica Campbell - Help
Ricky Dillard & New G - Amazing
William McDowell - Withholding Nothing
Smokie Norful - Forever Yours
Anita Wilson - Vintage Worship
Best Gospel Performance/Song
Help - Erica Campbell Featuring Lecrae
Sunday A.M. [Live] - Karen Clark Sheard
I Believe - Mali Music
No Greater Love - Smokie Norful
Love On The Radio - The Walls Group; Kirk Franklin
