for KING + COUNTRY Garners GRAMMY Nomination with Jordin Sparks
"Love Me Like I Am" featuring Jordin Sparks is nominated for "Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song"
Posted: November 19, 2023, 5:00 PM | Category:General Artist Tags: for KING & COUNTRY Source: Rogers & Cowan PMK
Multi-GRAMMY Award-winning and RIAA Platinum-selling Curb | Word Entertainment recording artist for KING + COUNTRY received a 2024 GRAMMY Award nomination with multi-Platinum recording artist Jordin Sparks for their recently released song, "LOVE ME LIKE I AM." The single is up for "Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song" and marks the eighth GRAMMY nomination of the duo's career (with four wins). Check out the song here.
Says for KING + COUNTRY, "The idea that God is loving us right where we are and as we are, and the importance of extending a hand and loving each other in the same way is profound and seems to be something we need in this moment in time. When we first connected with Jordin about this song, we could never have imagined the reception it received. It continues to show up in places we could never have imagined. Our deepest thanks to each of you for encouraging, supporting, and spreading these ideas wider, as well as to the Recording Academy. And to dear Jordin, for lending her voice to it!"
Adds Sparks, "I am extremely honored to share this GRAMMY nomination with the incredible for KING + COUNTRY. It's amazing what can happen when you are open and say yes. I can't wait to see everyone on music's biggest night!"
Written by Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Josh Kerr, and Michael Pollack (BMI Pop Writer of the Year; "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus; Justin Bieber, Beyonce); and produced by for KING + COUNTRY, Josh Kerr (GRAMMY-winning songwriter), and Jeff Sojka, "LOVE ME LIKE I AM (feat. Jordin Sparks)" was the duo's 13th #1 hit single on Billboard's Christian Airplay Chart, followed by their recent single "What Are We Waiting For?" which marks their 14th #1 track (and 9th consecutive #1 hit single) on Billboard airplay.
Additionally, the duo is gearing up to embark on their highly anticipated A DRUMMER BOY CHRISTMAS | THE 2023 TOUR EXPERIENCE, which kicks off on November 25 in Chicago, IL. Their annual holiday spectacle will feature an extraordinary production, blending festive visuals and stunning lighting and staging effects for a high-octane show that for KING + COUNTRY has become known for. With multiple sold-out dates and high demand for tickets, the duo will perform in 16 major markets at some of the largest venues across North America and Canada. For the fourth consecutive year for KING + COUNTRY will also bring its annual show to Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry House, marking this as the first-ever concert residency at the Opry House. The duo will close the holiday tour in their hometown with three consecutive performances in Nashville before wrapping up with a worldwide livestream concert event on December 22. Visit www.forkingandcountry.com to purchase tickets.
The 66th annual GRAMMY Awards will take place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena and will broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.
