Kirk Franklin, Israel & Newbreed, TobyMac pick up Grammys

THE 58TH Grammy awards were held on 15th February at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California. Among the winners were Best Gospel Performance/Song: Kirk Franklin, "Wanna Be Happy?" (from 'Losing My Religion'); Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song: Francesca Battistelli, "Holy Spirit" (from 'If We're Honest (Deluxe Edition)'); Best Gospel Album: Israel & Newbreed, 'Covered: Alive In Asia (Live)'; Best Contemporary Christian Music Album: TobyMac, 'This Is Not A Test'; Best Roots Gospel Album: The Fairfield Four, 'Still Rockin' My Soul'. CR

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