Robert Randolph has officially added a GRAMMY® to his storied career. The pedal steel virtuoso took home Best Contemporary Blues Album at the 68th Annual GRAMMY® Awards for his latest project, Preacher Kids, marking his first win after seven previous nominations and highlighting a historic moment for Sun Records.

Produced by Shooter Jennings, Preacher Kids is a gritty, gospel-infused blues-rock album that blends faith, family, rebellion, and redemption into a sound that feels both raw and electrifying. The project introduces a fresh band alongside Randolph, featuring collaborators like Judith Hill and Margo Price, and showcases the artist’s fearless approach to music-making.

“This one means everything,” Randolph said. “After years of being nominated, to finally win for Preacher Kids feels incredibly affirming. This album came from a real place. It’s about where we come from, what we carry, and how we find our way forward. I’m beyond grateful to Shooter Jennings, my band, and the entire Sun Records team for believing in this record and letting it be exactly what it needed to be.”

Recorded at Sunset Sound Studios in Los Angeles, Preacher Kids embraces an instinct-first approach, favoring feel and spirit over polish—a choice that mirrors Randolph’s reputation for redefining the Sacred Steel tradition and pushing the pedal steel into blues, rock, gospel, and soul.

Sun Records, already a legendary institution for shaping American music, is celebrating back-to-back GRAMMY® wins in the Best Contemporary Blues Album category, following Ruthie Foster’s win for Mileage last year. “Robert Randolph is an artist who refuses to play it safe,” said Paul Sizelove, President of Sun Label Group. “Preacher Kids is fearless, soulful, and deeply rooted in who he is. Watching Robert earn his first GRAMMY after years of recognition is incredibly rewarding, and it speaks to the kind of artists Sun Records is committed to supporting.”

Randolph’s career is marked by high-profile collaborations with Beyoncé, Eric Clapton, Santana, Norah Jones, Ozzy Osbourne, Dave Matthews Band, and more. Most recently, he contributed pedal steel to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter, which won Album of the Year, further cementing his influence across genres.

With Preacher Kids and this GRAMMY® win, Randolph continues to bridge musical traditions while expanding the sound of contemporary blues. For Sun Records, it signals a renewed era of celebrating artists who honor the past while pushing music forward.

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