The Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary was handed out from 1978 to 1983. The title was changed to Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance Contemporary or Inspirational in 1978 and remained that till 1982. The Imperials won the award thrice, in 1978, 1980 and again in 1982.
Winners: Grammys Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary
Year
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Winner
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Performance
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1983
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Amy Grant
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Age to Age
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1982
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The Imperials
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Priority
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1981
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The Archers, Cynthia Clawson, Andrae Crouch, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Dony McGuire, Reba Rambo & B.J. Thomas
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The Lord's Prayer
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1980
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The Imperials
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Heed the Call
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1979
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Larry Hart
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"What a Friend"
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1978
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The Imperials
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Sail On
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