Each year the Recording Academy gives out the Grammy Awards in a ceremony that is often a mixed bag of serious talent and pop culture pablum. Do not despair. There are lots of great artists receiving recognition, though they might not all make the stage. The following links will bring you to previous Banner reviews of this year’s nominated albums. Use the comment section to let us know if you agree with our reviewers or to share any albums you think are worthy of nomination.
1989 by Taylor Swift
Didn’t He Ramble by Glen Hansard
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful by Florence & the Machine
How Can It Be by Lauren Daigle
Love Ran Red by Chris Tomlin
Monterey by The Milk Carton Kids
Neon Steeple by Crowder
Rachmaninoff: All-Night Vigil by Phoenix Chorale and Kansas City Chorale
Render by Roomful of Teeth
Saints and Sinners by Matt Maher
Servant of Love by Patty Griffin
Something More Than Free by Jason Isbell
Sound & Color by Alabama Shakes
This Is Not a Test by Tobymac
About the Author
Kristy Quist is Tuned In editor for The Banner and a member of Neland Ave. CRC in Grand Rapids, Mich.