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
Winner
Performance
1983
 Amy Grant
 Age to Age
1982
 The Imperials
 Priority
1981
 The Archers, Cynthia Clawson, Andrae Crouch, Tramaine Hawkins, Walter Hawkins, Dony McGuire, Reba Rambo & B.J. Thomas
 The Lord's Prayer
1980
 The Imperials
 Heed the Call
1979
 Larry Hart
 "What a Friend"
1978
 The Imperials
 Sail On