Here are some of the highlights of the Grammy Salute to Gospel held at the Lincoln Theatre in Washington earlier this month.

Legendary artists Sandy Patti, The Winans and Edwin and Walter Hawkins received awards for their many years in the genre and were saluted by artists such as Patti LaBelle, Natalie Grant, Richard Smallwood and many others who sang the honorees chart topping hits from decades ago.

The honorees also sang some of their greatest hits as well. This was the fifth year of the event, put on by The Recording Academy and sponsored by The Gospel Music Channel and put on by the Recording Academy.