Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary Lead Early 09' Grammy Winners

Gospel/Inspirational artist Kirk Franklin led an early list of Grammy Award winning artists Sunday.

In a pre-telecast ceremony, co-hosted by Wayne Brady, Franklin won awards for his latest album "The Fight Of My Life" and inspirational song "Help Me Believe".

Stellar Award-winning Gospel star Yolanda Adams accepted Franklin's awards just after giving Mary Mary an award for Best Gospel Performance. (see full list of Gospel Winners below)

Mary Mary thanked long-time collaborator Warren Campbell for assisting with the Grammy-winning hit "Get Up".

Gospel recording artists The Blind Boys of Alabama, Toby Mac, and Cece Winans also picked up awards.

In addition to Gospel winners, electronic artist Daft Punk picked up two awards, including Best Dance Recording and Best Electronic/Dance Album, beating out fellow nominees Madonna and Rihanna.

Stay clicked to Singersroom for the soon to be announced R&B/Soul and Pop Awards including Best Male and Female R&B Vocal Performance !


Gospel/Inspirational Grammy Award Winners:

Best Gospel Performance - "Get Up"
Mary Mary

Best Gospel Song - "Help Me Believe"
Kirk Franklin

Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album
Alive And Transported
TobyMac

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Thy Kingdom Come
CeCe Winans

Best Traditional Gospel Album
Down In New Orleans
The Blind Boys Of Alabama [Time Life]

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
The Fight Of My Life
Kirk Franklin [Fo Yo Soul Entertainment/ Zomba Gospel]

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