Fred Hammond

Frederick William Hammond (born December 27, 1960) is an American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most popular figures in contemporary gospel music. He is known for using a variety of different styles in his music such as R&B, hip-hop, and disco.

Musical career Hammond has been active both as a member of the gospel performing group Commissioned, and as a solo artist (currently for Verity Records). He is a multiple Grammy, Dove, and Stellar award winner and nominee as a performer, producer, and writer.

Hammond first gained recognition while playing bass guitar for the gospel group The Winans.

Discography Solo Albums TitleAlbum detailsChart positions US USGospel USR&B/HHI Am PersuadedReleased: 1991 Label: Verity Records, Benson Records — 11 —DeliveranceReleased: 1993 Label: A&M Records — 26 —In Case You Missed It....And Then SomeReleased: March 6, 2001 Label: Verity Records — — —Christmas...Just RememberReleased: September 11, 2001 Label: Verity Records — 2 —Speak Those Things: POL Chapter 3Released: September 10, 2002 Label: Verity Records 38 1 13Hooked on the HitsReleased: September 9, 2003 Label: Verity Records — — —Somethin' 'Bout LoveReleased: June 8, 2004 Label: Verity Records 35 1 4Free to WorshipReleased: October 3, 2006 Label: Verity Records 29 1 —Love UnstoppableReleased: September 29, 2009 Label: Verity Gospel Music Group 26 1 —God, Love & RomanceReleased: January 31, 2012 Label: Verity Gospel Music Group 8 1 —United TenorsReleased: March 26, 2013 Label: RCA Records 39 1 —I Will TrustReleased: November 17, 2014 Label: RCA Records 41 1 —Worship Journal LiveReleased: September 30, 2016 Label: Provident Label Group, RCA Records 113 1 —Uncle Fred - Texture of a ManReleased: May 11, 2018 Label: Provident Label Group, Face To Face Productions — 6 —Sunday Morning FredReleased: November 14, 2021 Label: Face To Face Productions — — —

with Commissioned TitleAlbum detailsChart positions US USGospel USR&B/HHI'm Going OnReleased: 1985 Label: Light Records — — —Go Tell SomebodyReleased: 1986 Label: Light Records — — —On The Winning SideReleased: 1987 Label: Light Records — — —Will You Be Ready?Released: 1988 Label: Light Records — — —Ordinary Just Won't DoReleased: 1989 Label: Light Records — — —State of MindReleased: Label: Verity Records — — —Number 7Released: 1991 Label: A&M Records — — —Matters of the HeartReleased: 1994 Label: A&M Records — — 65Gospel GreatsReleased: December 1, 1995 Label: Benson Records — — —Praise & WorshipReleased: June 13, 2006 Label: Verity Records, Legacy Records — — —

with Radical for Christ TitleAlbum detailsChart positions US USGospel USR&B/HHThe Inner CourtReleased: 1995 Label: Benson Records — 10 —The Spirit of DavidReleased: August 20, 1996 Label: Benson Records — 2 —Pages of Life - Chapters I & IIReleased: April 28, 1998 Label: Verity Records 51 1 —Purpose By DesignReleased: March 21, 2000 Label: Verity Records 46 1 18The Commissioned Reunion LiveReleased: April 23, 2002 Label: Verity Records — 3 —

with FK&M TitleAlbum detailsChart positions US USGospel USR&B/HHTime Capsule - The TriolgyReleased: August 30, 2024 Label: 3Brothers/Dare Records — — —

Awards and nominations BET Awards

The BET Awards are awarded annually by the Black Entertainment Television network. Hammond has received 8 nominations.

Year Award Nominated work Result 2002 Best Gospel Artist Himself 2005 2007 2012 2015 2019 Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award "Tell Me Where It Hurts" 2020 "Alright" 2022 "Hallelujah"

Dove Awards

The Dove Awards are awarded annually by the Gospel Music Association. Hammond has received 9 awards from 34 nominations and has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Year Award Nominated work Result 1990 Contemporary Black Gospel Album of the Year Will You Be Ready? (with Commissioned) 1991 State of Mind (with Commissioned) 1993 Inspiration Album of the Year Generation 2 Generation Contemporary Black Gospel Album of the Year Handel's Messiah: A Soulful Celebration Contemporary Black Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Kings of Glory" (with Commissioned) 1995 Contemporary Black Gospel Album of the Year Matters of the Year (with Commissioned) 1996 Urban Album of the Year Give Your Love (as producer) Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Glory To Glory To Glory" 1997 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Irreplaceable Love (with Commissioned) The Spirit of David Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "No Weapon" 1999 "Let The Praise Begin" "Your Steps Are Ordered" "Jesus Is All" Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Pages of Life: Chapters 1 & 2 2000 Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Power" Male Vocalist of the Year Himself 2001 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Purpose by Design Long Form Video of the Year Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "When You Praise" Urban Recorded Song of the Year "I Want My Destiny" 2002 Urban Album of the Year Christmas... Just Remember Special Event Album of the Year In Case You Missed It ... and Then Some 2003 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Speak Those Things: POL Chapter 3 2005 Somethin' 'Bout Love Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Celebrate (He Lives)" 2006 "I Will Find A Way" 2007 Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Free to Worship 2010 Love Unstoppable Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Awesome God" 2015 Gospel Artist of the Year Himself Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year I Will Trust 2017 Worship Journal - Live Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year "Father Jesus Spirit" 2026 Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year "Love Never Fails"

Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are awarded annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Hammond has received 1 award from 15 nominations.

Year Award Nominated workResult 1990 Best Soup Gospel Vocal Performance By a Duo, Group, Choir, or Chorus Will You Be Ready? (with Commissioned) 1992 Best Pop Gospel Album' Shakin' The House...Live 1995 Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album Matters of the Heart 1997 Shakin' The House...Live In L.A. 1999 Pages Of Life - Chapters I And II Best Engineered Album - Non-Classical The Nu Nation Project 2001 Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album Purpose By Design 2002 In Case You Missed It...And Then Some 2003 Speak Those Things: POL Chapter 3 The Commissioned Reunion "Live" 2005 Somethin' 'Bout Love Best Gospel Performance "Celebrate (He Lives)" 2008 Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album Free To Worship 2011 Love Unstoppable 2013 Best Gospel Song "I Feel Good"

NAACP Image Awards

The NAACP Image Awards are awarded annually by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). Hammond has received 7 nominations.

Year Award Nominated workResult 1999 Outstanding Gospel Artist Himself 2003 2005 2007 2010 Outstanding Gospel Album Love Unstoppable 2013 God, Love & Romance 2017 Worship Journal Live

Soul Train Awards The Soul Train Music Awards are awarded annually. Hammond has received 5 nominations.

Year Award Nominated workResult 1999 Best Gospel Album Pages of Life - Chapters I & II 2009 Best Gospel Performance "They That Wait" (with John P Kee) 2010 Himself 2015 Best Gospel/Inspirational Song "I Will Trust" (with BreeAnn Hammond) 2022 Best Gospel/Inspiration Award Himself

Stellar Awards The Stellar Awards are awarded annually by SAGMA. Hammond has received 9 awards from 58 nominations.

Year Award Nominated workResult 2003 Song of the Year "King of Glory" Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Christmas... Just Remember Contemporary CD of the Year The Commissioned Reunion Live (with Commissioned) Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year Group Duo of the Year Producer of the Year Special Event CD of the Year 2005 Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Speak Those Things: POL Chapter 3 2005 Producer of the Year Somethin' 'Bout Love Artist of the Year CD of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Song of the Year "Celebrate (He Lives)" 2007 Producer of the Year Better Than That 2008 Contemporary Male of the Year Free To Worship Artist of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year Producer of the Year 2011 Artist of the Year Love Unstoppable CD of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year Producer of the Year Song of the Year "They That Wait" 2013 Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year God, Love & Romance CD of the Year Contemporary CD of the Year Male Vocalist of the Year Producer of the Year Urban/Inspirational Single or Performance of the Year "I Feel Good" 2014 Producer of the Year United Tenors Contemporary CD of the Year Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year Group/Duo of the Year Urban/Inspiration Single or Performance of the Year "Here In Our Praise" 2016 Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year I Will Trust Male Vocalist of the Year 2017 Traditional CD of the Year Worship Journal Live Traditional Male Vocalist of the Year 2019 Special Event CD of the Year The Best of Fred Hammond 2021 Urban/Inspiration Single or Performance of the Year "Alright" Producer of the Year 2025 Duo/Chorus Group of the Year Time Capsule - The Trilogy (with Keith Staten and Marcus Cole) Producer of the Year

Personal life Hammond has two children who have appeared on his 2009 album, Love Unstoppable. Hammond divorced his wife of 18 years, Kim, in 2004, and he currently resides in Cedar Hill, Texas.

Hammond revealed on the Donnie McClurkin Show that his mother confessed to him three months before she died that she tried to get an abortion when she was pregnant with him, and the procedure, done in 1960, before abortions were legal, failed. Hammond's mother returned for a second attempt but decided against the procedure; Hammond was later born in December 1960.

According to Fred Hammond in an interview with Tim Ross, his father is Bishop Charles Watkins (now deceased), a former gospel artist and a former full bishop in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana)

Hammond is an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity