Hillsong Church

The acting head of the church, Pastor Phil Dooley, made the announcement at an emergency all-staff meeting today and said Hillsong will launch an "independent review" of its governance structure.

Pastor Dooley read a statement by the Hillsong global and Australian boards which said: "We would like to advise you that Pastor Brian Houston has resigned as global senior pastor of Hillsong Church and the board has accepted his resignation."

He said it was time for a "humble reflection" for the church and thanked Mr Houston and his wife Bobbie for their service.

The award was granted for the song 'What A Beautiful Name,' which she wrote for Hillsong Church.

She has performed with her husband as part of the church's Los Angeles core leadership team under the name Brooke Ligertwood since 2008.

Fraser is best known in New Zealand for her hits 'Something In The Water' and 'Deciphering Me'.

This is Fraser's first Grammy Award.

'What A Beautiful Name' has had 112 million views on YouTube.

The song won out over competing tracks from Casting Crowns, Natalie Grant, and MercyMe.