2025 NAACP Image Awards Announces Gospel Category Nominees
Maverick City Music and TRIBL Records dominate this year's gospel nominations, with winners to be announced during the February broadcast from Pasadena.
By EEW Magazine Online Editors
(Credit: Yolanda Adams Instagram)
The 56th NAACP Image Awards has released its nominations for gospel and Christian music categories, with winners to be announced during the ceremony on February 22, 2025, at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.
This year’s theme is “Our Stories, Our Culture, Our Excellence.”
“We look forward to celebrating the brilliance of Black talent and creativity whose stories shape culture, ignite change, and inspire generations,” said Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP. “Through film, music, literature, and more, their voices weave a rich tapestry that honors our heritage, celebrates our identity, and proves that storytelling is a powerful force for driving true progress.”
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Album:
“Heart of a Human” — DOE (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration)
“Live Breathe Fight” — Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group)
“Still Karen” — Karen Clark Sheard (Karew Records/Motown Gospel)
“Sunny Days” — Yolanda Adams (Epic Records)
“The Maverick Way Reimagined” — Maverick City Music (Tribl Records)
Outstanding Gospel/Christian Song:
“Church Doors” — Yolanda Adams (Epic Records)
“Do It Anyway” — Tasha Cobbs (TeeLee Records/Motown Gospel)
“God Problems (Not By Power)” — Maverick City Music feat. Miles Minnick (Tribl Records)
“I Prayed for You (Said a Prayer)” MAJOR. — (NowThatsMAJOR/MNRK Music Group)
“Working for Me” — Tamela Mann (Tillymann Music Group)
TRIBL Records leads the Christian and Gospel labels in total nominations. The label's Maverick City Music project received recognition for "The Maverick Way Reimagined."
The ceremony will broadcast on both BET and CBS networks at 8 PM EST. Winners in multiple categories will be announced at the Creative Honors Ceremonies on February 21, with the results streaming on the awards' website.
The NAACP Image Awards, now in its 56th year, recognizes achievements across multiple entertainment categories, including film, television, literature, and music. The gospel and Christian music categories were established to acknowledge contributions in religious music.
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