Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male

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The Grammy Award for Best Gospel Vocal Performance, Male was awarded from 1984 to 1990. From 1984 to 1989 it was titled the Grammy Award for Best Gospel Performance, Male.

Years reflect the year in which the Grammy Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.

Winners and nominees

YearWinner(s)TitleNomineesRef.
1984 Russ Taff Walls of Glass
[1]
1985 Michael W. Smith Michael W. Smith 2
[2]
1986 Larnelle Harris "How Excellent Is Thy Name"
[3]
1987 Philip Bailey Triumph
[4]
1988 Larnelle Harris The Father Hath Provided
[5]
1989 Larnelle Harris Christmas
[6]
1990 BeBe Winans "Meantime"
[7]

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