The following list reflects Provident Label Group artist nominations. For a full nominee list, please visit www.grammy.com.

Category 51 - Best Gospel Performance

• "East To West"
Casting Crowns
Track from: The Altar And The Door
[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]

• "With Long Life"
Israel And New Breed Featuring T-Bone
Track from: A Deeper Level
[Integrity Music]

Category 52 - Best Gospel Song

• "East To West"
Mark Hall & Bernie Herms, songwriters (Casting Crowns)
Track from: The Altar And The Door

Category 53 - Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

• The Reckoning
Pillar
[Flicker Records]

Category 54 - Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

• The Altar And The Door
Casting Crowns
[Beach Street Records/Reunion Records]

• Stand
Michael W. Smith
[Reunion Records]

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