Music News: Pastor Mike Jr. Earns GRAMMY Nomination for #1 Single ‘Amen’
PASTOR MIKE JR. CELEBRATES EVER FIRST
GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR 2025 ANTHEM SINGLE “AMEN”
“AMEN” EARNS NOMINATION FOR BEST GOSPEL PERFORMANCE/SONG
(Atlanta, GA) – Multi-Stellar Award–winning gospel artist Pastor Mike Jr. is celebrating a major career milestone as his hit single, “Amen,” receives a 2026 GRAMMY nomination for Best Gospel Performance/Song.
“Amen,” released in January 2025, is a raw and uplifting anthem of faith, breakthrough, and perseverance. The themes resonate deeply with Pastor Mike Jr.’s signature style. The song has achieved significant chart success, topping the Billboard Gospel Airplay chart and peaking at No. 1 on Billboard’s National Gospel Airplay chart.
“We’re incredibly grateful,” said Pastor Mike Jr. “This nomination is a testament to everyone who’s walked through this journey; from my church family to the fans who let this song live in their hearts. God is moving, and he’s the reason for this moment.”
Pastor Mike Jr., also a respected pastor and speaker, has built a reputation as a trailblazer in contemporary gospel. Known for blending streetwise authenticity with spiritual conviction, he has consistently delivered chart-topping hits and powerful messages of hope. With “Amen,” he once again bridges generational and cultural divides, offering a song that feels both deeply personal and universally hopeful.
The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The ceremony will broadcast live on CBS and stream on Paramount+. Follow Pastor Mike Jr. on social media via @PastorMikeJr.
Mike is a seasoned media professional and passionate advocate for faith-based entertainment, serving as a key member of the leadership team at Today’s Christian Entertainment and Kingdom Builder, and as the Founder & CEO of Kingdom Impact Group., LLC—a creative services collective specializing in PR, media, radio promotion, and artist development for faith-driven creatives. Through KIG, Mike leads strategic campaigns, develops press and media initiatives, oversees publishing admin services, and equips artists with tools to expand their reach and impact within both Christian and mainstream spaces.
He brings a wealth of experience to his reviews of Christian music, films, TV, streaming media, and books, alongside exclusive artist interviews and event coverage. Mike previously served as Managing Editor for Jam The Hype, a premier platform for Christian hip hop and culture, and as Executive Producer of Rawk 'N Review, a radio show that spotlighted Christian rock and independent artists.
Through these roles, he has built connections with Grammy-winning talent and collaborated with influential industry leaders like the late Chris Chicago. His dedication to expanding the influence of faith-centered media fuels his mission to create engaging, spiritually enriching content and to help artists thrive through innovative PR, publishing, and media strategies.
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