(RNS) — At the 68th Grammy Awards on Sunday (Feb. 1), amid glittering performances and celebrity looks, religion and spirituality made several appearances on music’s biggest night. From references to God and personal faith in winning speeches, to religion movers and shakers taking home trophies, here are the top faith moments at the Grammys.
Upon winning album of the year with “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” the first Spanish-language release in the award’s history, Bad Bunny thanked God before dedicating his award “to all the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.”
The former altar server has often had an irreverent relationship with the Catholic faith of his youth — even saying in June 2024 that he doesn’t pray but that his relatives do it for him. But months later, at the beginning of hurricane season, Bad Bunny released a single containing prayer for Puerto Rico ahead of the approaching storm.
The prominence of Spanish-language music was also notable in the award for best contemporary Christian music album, which went to the tropical rhythms of “Coritos Vol. 1,” a live album by Israel & New Breed. The group, fronted by Israel Houghton, focuses on breaking down cultural barriers in cont …