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Danny Gokey and wife Leyicet at the Grammys.

Kelly Clarkson and Danny Gokey were nominated for awards, but neither took home the Grammy.

Kelly was nominated for best solo pop vocal performance for “Love So Soft,” the lead single from her new album.

The Grammy instead went to Ed Sheeran for “Shape of You.”

Danny received his first-ever Grammy nomination for his album “Rise” in the best contemporary Christian album category.

The Grammy went to Zach Williams for “Chain Breaker.”

Kelly, Alicia Keys and Miley Cyrus were all presenting at Sunday’s ceremony.

Kelly Clarkson at the Grammys Sunday night.

2006

Kelly Clarkson, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for “Since U Been Gone.”
Kelly Clarkson, Best Pop Vocal Album, for “Breakaway,” produced by Clive Davis.

2007

Carrie Underwood, Best New Artist.
Carrie Underwood, Best Female Country Vocal Performance for “Jesus Take the Wheel.”

2008

Carrie Underwood, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, for “Before He Cheats.”

2009

Jennifer Hudson, Best R&B Album, for her self-titled debut.
Carrie Underwood, Best Female Country Vocal Performance, for “Last Name.”

2010

Carrie Underwood, Best Country Collaboration, with Randy Travis for “I Told You So.”

2011

Fantasia, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, “Bittersweet.”

2013

Carrie Underwood, Best Country Vocal Performance, “Blown Away.”
Kelly Clarkson, Best Pop Album, “Stronger.”

2014

Mandisa, Best Contemporary Christian album, “Overcomer.”

2015

Carrie Underwood, Best Country Vocal Performance, “Something in the Water.”

2017

The Color Purple (featuring Jennifer Hudson) as best musical theater album