Belmont Songwriting Chair James Elliott and Songwriting Instructor Drew Ramsey (BMG/BMI) both have songs on recordings nominated for Grammy Awards in 2020.
Steven Curtis Chapman’s album “Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows” is nominated for Best Roots Gospel Album and includes the song, “My Redeemer is Faithful and True,” co-written by Elliott and Chapman.
Gloria Gaynor’s album “Testimony” is nominated for Best Roots Gospel Album and includes the songs “He Won’t Let Go” and “Joy Comes In The Morning,” co-written by Gaynor, Ramsey and Shannon Sanders.
The Robert Randolph & The Family Band album “Brighter Days” (produced by Dave Cobb) is nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album and includes the song “Strange Train,” co-written by Randolph, Ramsey, Aaron Raitiere and Shannon Sanders.
