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:
Wire
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
dditionally, Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" won Best Rap Song and U2