Grammys 2013 Winners Matt Redman, Le Crae, Toby Mac, Mary Mary Win in Christian Gospel Categories

By Mstarz Staff Reporter | Feb 11, 2013 11:21 AM EST

The Grammys 2013 celebrated many wonderful artists across every genre from country music to religious themed music. This year's Christian music category winners went to the veteran worship leader Matt Redman who took home two awards for his song 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord). Redman won Best Gospel/Christian Contemporary Christian Music Performance as well as the Best Contemporary Christian Music Song for the song.

Redan expressed on his Twitter, "We wrote this song for the glory of God, so He gets all the glory today too :)"

Fellow writer of the award winning song Jonas Myrin also added, "Truly got 10,000 reasons and more to celebrate and be thankful for tonight. Thank You for all your love from around the world tonight. So encouraged and touched. Still in shock. Think I'll realize what really happened today in a couple of days."

Israel Houghton and Micah Massey, writers of Your Presence is Heaven, tied with Redman in the category for Best Contemporary Christian Music Song.

Lecrae, a Christian rapper who has been gaining attention mainstream, took home the Best Gospel Album award for his album Gravity.

"Just won a Grammy. I dedicate it all to the Unashamed fam all over the planet. 1.1.Six-To God be the Glory," he tweeted.

Mary Mary who has been a strong sister duo in Gospel music for years nabbed the Best Gospel Song award for "Go Get It."

See below for the video of Redman's Grammy-winning song:

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