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GRAMMYs At Home: Watch Lecrae Show Off The Home Theater Where He'll Watch The 2021 GRAMMY Awards Show

In the latest episode of GRAMMYs At Home, watch Lecrae, who is nominated for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song and Best Gospel Performance/Song, show off the swanky home theater where he’ll find out if he wins both awards

GRAMMYs/Mar 8, 2021 - 10:59 pm

When it comes to the 63rd GRAMMYs Awards show, Lecrae has just about everything a breakout Christian artist could want. He’s up for two nominations at the 2021 ceremony: Best Gospel Performance/Song for "Come Together" and Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for "Sunday Morning."

However, the COVID-19 pandemic means the show will feature a mix of pre-recorded and live performances, and there will be no live audience. So, for the debut episode of GRAMMY.com’s new series, GRAMMYs At Home, Lecrae shows off the space where he’ll watch the ceremony.

"I’m excited about catching the GRAMMYs this year at home. It’s going to be an eventful situation," Lecrae muses in a red hoodie, with his previous GRAMMY Awards and BET Awards behind him. Because there’s no furniture in his new living room, Lecrae will watch the show in his slick home theater with a bowl of popcorn at the ready.

Watch Lecrae take us on a tour of where he’ll watch the GRAMMY Awards above, and tune into the ceremony on March 14 to find out if he’ll win one or both categories!

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Aaron Cole Declare The Glory Of God With A Live Performance Of “SBTN”

Christian rapper Aaron Cole delivers a premiere performance of “SBTN,” a new track from his album, ‘SORRY, I CHANGED.’

GRAMMYs/Apr 29, 2024 - 04:56 pm

Aaron Cole may be uncertain about having enough money for the week, or if the people in his life will recover from their illnesses. But deep down, he believes that God will always have their backs, because "there's somethin' about the name Jesus."

In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, Cole delivers a live performance of the song "SBTN," which originally features Kirk Franklin and arrives on Cole's newest album, SORRY, I CHANGED, out April 26 via Provident Label Group. The project also sees appearances from fellow gospel singer DOE.

"I'ma give You Praise/ Your mercy follow me all of my days/ Always gon' love me, despite my ways," the Christian rapper sings. "And I know that/ That I'm blessed/ And I'm highly favored/ Why would I worry?"

"[This album] is not just music, but it's a movement of people that have been through it all, not perfect by any means," Cole said in an Instagram post. "Through it all, you're still standing and molding into the person God is calling you to be."

Press play on the video above to watch Aaron Cole's comforting performance of "SBTN," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Natalie Layne Recount Everything She’s “Grateful For” In A Moving Live Performance

Christian singer Natalie Layne performs “Grateful For,” the lead single from her latest EP, ‘Amen.’

GRAMMYs/Apr 22, 2024 - 06:30 pm

With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, most people forget to take a second to appreciate the small things. But in Natalie Layne’s latest single, “Grateful For,” the Christian singer is stepping back to count her blessings. In this episode of Positive Vibes Only, hear the Nashville-based singer/songwriter deliver a heartfelt rendition of a piece from her newest EP, Amen

“I just gotta take time/ Slow down/ Take a moment to see it now/ The little things are what it’s all about,” she sings on the track. “Something to be grateful for/ It’s waiting to be found/ Underneath the surface.”

In an interview with the JubileeCast, she revealed, “God started downloading the vision to write a bunch of ‘joy songs’ — melodies I hope will inspire and encourage listeners to lift their eyes to see the good.”

This May, Layne will perform at a string of festival appearances throughout the United States, including the Unity Festival in Muskegon, Michigan, and Riverfest in Columbus, Ohio.

Press play on the video above to hear Natalie Layne’s motivational performance of “Grateful For,” and remember to check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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Positive Vibes Only: Watch Selah Praise The “Higher Name” In Encouraging Performance Of New Single

Contemporary Christian trio Selah share the power of glorifying God in this live performance of their latest release, “Higher Name.”

GRAMMYs/Apr 15, 2024 - 03:39 pm

Contemporary Christian trio Selah has found liberation from their anxieties thanks to the power of their newest song, "Higher Name" released on March 22.

Despite grappling with sorrow, pain, and doubt, they have found a path that consistently offers them freedom and security. In this installment of Positive Vibes Only, Selah delivers a stripped-down performance of "Higher Name," with Allan Hall playing the keyboard while Amy Perry and Todd Smith sing on the track. 

"No higher name/ That's worthy of praise/ That can free us from our chains," Selah declares in the chorus. "Author of faith/ Your kingdom reigns/ Jesus, The Name above all names/ You're the one that we proclaim/ The eternal God who saves."

Beginning April 19, Selah will perform a string of live shows, including the Singing in the Sun Festival in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and appearances at the 40 Days and Nights of Gospel Music at the Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky.

According to their artist biography, Hall says, "From the beginning, our words have been comfort and encouragement, and I don't think that has ever changed as a part of our mission... God has let us take the gift of music and share it and do something that could help someone.

Press play on the video above to hear Selah's motivational performance of "Higher Name," and check back to GRAMMY.com every Monday for more new episodes of Positive Vibes Only.

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GRAMMY Rewind: Kendrick Lamar Honors Hip-Hop's Greats While Accepting Best Rap Album GRAMMY For 'To Pimp a Butterfly' In 2016

Upon winning the GRAMMY for Best Rap Album for 'To Pimp a Butterfly,' Kendrick Lamar thanked those that helped him get to the stage, and the artists that blazed the trail for him.

GRAMMYs/Oct 13, 2023 - 06:01 pm

Updated Friday Oct. 13, 2023 to include info about Kendrick Lamar's most recent GRAMMY wins, as of the 2023 GRAMMYs.

A GRAMMY veteran these days, Kendrick Lamar has won 17 GRAMMYs and has received 47 GRAMMY nominations overall. A sizable chunk of his trophies came from the 58th annual GRAMMY Awards in 2016, when he walked away with five — including his first-ever win in the Best Rap Album category.

This installment of GRAMMY Rewind turns back the clock to 2016, revisiting Lamar's acceptance speech upon winning Best Rap Album for To Pimp A Butterfly. Though Lamar was alone on stage, he made it clear that he wouldn't be at the top of his game without the help of a broad support system. 

"First off, all glory to God, that's for sure," he said, kicking off a speech that went on to thank his parents, who he described as his "those who gave me the responsibility of knowing, of accepting the good with the bad."

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He also extended his love and gratitude to his fiancée, Whitney Alford, and shouted out his Top Dawg Entertainment labelmates. Lamar specifically praised Top Dawg's CEO, Anthony Tiffith, for finding and developing raw talent that might not otherwise get the chance to pursue their musical dreams.

"We'd never forget that: Taking these kids out of the projects, out of Compton, and putting them right here on this stage, to be the best that they can be," Lamar — a Compton native himself — continued, leading into an impassioned conclusion spotlighting some of the cornerstone rap albums that came before To Pimp a Butterfly.

"Hip-hop. Ice Cube. This is for hip-hop," he said. "This is for Snoop Dogg, Doggystyle. This is for Illmatic, this is for Nas. We will live forever. Believe that."

To Pimp a Butterfly singles "Alright" and "These Walls" earned Lamar three more GRAMMYs that night, the former winning Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song and the latter taking Best Rap/Sung Collaboration (the song features Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat). He also won Best Music Video for the remix of Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood." 

Lamar has since won Best Rap Album two more times, taking home the golden gramophone in 2018 for his blockbuster LP DAMN., and in 2023 for his bold fifth album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers.

Watch Lamar's full acceptance speech above, and check back at GRAMMY.com every Friday for more GRAMMY Rewind episodes. 

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