The Grammy Award for Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional was handed out from 1978 to 1983. In 1991 the Academy introduced a similar award the Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album. American gospel and soul music singer Al Green and the gospel quartet Mighty Clouds of Joy have both won the award twice.

Winners: Best Soul Gospel Performance, Traditional

Year
Winner/s
Song
1983
Al Green
Precious Lord
1982
Al Green
The Lord Will Make a Way
1981
James Cleveland & the Charles Fold Singers
Lord, Let Me Be an Instrument
1980
Mighty Clouds of Joy
Changing Times
1979
Mighty Clouds of Joy
Live and Direct
1978
James Cleveland
James Cleveland Live at Carnegie Hall