A couple of wins – and several losses – for Atlanta Grammy contenders…so far
Atlanta’s Laura Story won her first-ever Grammy. Photos: Matt Sayles (AP) It was hit and miss for Atlanta artists early in the pre-show festivities for the 54th annual Grammy Awards. First, the good news: Atlanta’s Laura Story, a worship leader at Perimeter Church, scored Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for “Blessings.” Story was up against fellow Atlantans, newcomer Jamie Grace Harper (”Hold Me”) and Chris Tomlin and Louis Giglio (”I Lift My Hands”). First-time winner Story accepted her award in a pretty green cap-sleeved dress and after expressing an incredulous, “Wow!”, thanked the Lord, her husband… >>
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