Brandon Lake leads with nine nominations
The Gospel Music Association has revealed the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees. Brandon Lake leads artist nominations with nine. Artist of the Year nominees include Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham. Nominee announcements will be shared on the GMA Dove Awards Instagram account by Dove Award-winning artists Cain, Jekalyn Carr, Katy Nichole, Karen Peck, and Pastor Mike Jr. via surprise FaceTime calls to select nominees. SiriusXM’s The Message with Ashley Till (Channel 65) also shared the nominees.
This year’s nominations highlight a diverse and exciting group of artists, all first-time nominees, who represent the evolving landscape of Christian and gospel music. These fresh voices are shaping the future of the genre.
Among the talented individuals and groups recognized are: Abbie Gamboa, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Annatoria, bodie, Caleb Gordon, Chelsea Plank, Chris Blue, Connor Price, Davies., Down East Boys, Eccos, Emerson Day, FK&M, Gabriel EMC, Gracie Binion, Hannah McClure, High Road, Jaelee Roberts, Jamie MacDonald, Jelly Roll, JWLKRS Worship, Karen Espinosa, Kenzie Walker, Lakewood Music Español, Leanna Crawford, Marcus Cole, Megan Woods, Miles Minnick, Nick Day, ONE HOUSE, Patrick Mayberry, Paul McClure, Red Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, SEU Worship, Skye Peterson, The Belonging Co, Transformation Worship, Waleska Morales, Yandel, and Zane & Donna King.
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 7th at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets and a limited number of Music City Fan Experiences are on sale. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, October 10th at 7:30 pm and 10 pm ET and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. A re-broadcast will air on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, October 17th, at 7:30 pm and 10 pm ET.
The theme for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards is Creation Sings.
Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,800 submitted entries. Final round voting will run August 7th through August 14th.
Song of the Year Presented by MultiTracks.com
- “Counting My Blessings” (Writers) Seph Schlueter, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble
- “Good Day” (Writer) Forrest Frank
- “Goodbye Yesterday” (Writers) Gracie Binion, Steven Furtick, Mitch Wong, Josh Holiday
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown & Benjamin William Hastings
- “Still Waters (Psalm 23)” (Writers) Leanna Crawford, Jonathan Gamble, Justin Mark Richards
- “That’s My King” (Writers) Kellie Gamble, Jess Russ, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan
- “That’s Who I Praise” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings, Zac Lawson & Micah Nichols
- “The Prodigal” (Writers) Josiah Queen, Jared Marc
- “The Truth” (Writers) Megan Woods, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo
- “Up!” (Writers) Forrest Frank, Connor Price
Artist of the Year
- Brandon Lake
- CeCe Winans
- Forrest Frank
- Josiah Queen
- Lauren Daigle
- Phil Wickham
New Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Arts Foundation
- Abbie Gamboa
- Caleb Gordon
- Leanna Crawford
- Patrick Mayberry
- Strings and Heart
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI
- “At The Altar” – Elevation Rhythm, Tiffany Hudson, Abbie Gamboa
- “I Know A Name” – Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake
- “Mighty Name Of Jesus (Live)” – Hope Darst, The Belonging Co.
- “The King Is In The Room” – Phil Wickham
- “What A God (Live)” – SEU Worship, One House, Kenzie Walker, Chelsea Plank & Roosevelt Stewart
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- “Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald
- “Goodbye Yesterday” – Elevation Rhythm, Grace Binion
- “Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Leanna Crawford
- “That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake
- “Your Way’s Better” – Forrest Frank
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
- “Come Jesus Come” – CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar
- “God Is In Control” – DOE
- “One Hallelujah” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan McReynolds & Jekalyn Carr
- “Rest On Us (Flow) [Live]” – Naomi Raine
- “Yahweh” – Jason Nelson featuring Melvin Crispell III
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
- “Al Estar Aquí” – Marcos Witt, TAYA
- “Algoritmo” – Gabriel EMC, Alex Zurdo
- “Coritos de Fuego” – Israel & New Breed, Unified Sound (ft. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Nate
- Diaz, Aaron Moses, Lucia Parker)
- “Sigue Caminando” – Sarai Rivera
- “Worthy” – Blanca featuring Yandel)
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
- Anike – Anike
- Christlike, California – Mile Minnick
- Cry – Hulvey
- Sorry, I Changed (Again) – Aaron Cole
- The People We Became – nobigdyl.
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “If Not For Christ” – The Whisnants
- “Love ‘Em Where They Are” – Gaither Vocal Band
- “Man On The Middle Cross” – Scotty Inman (ft. Jason Crabb, Charlotte Ritchie)
- “That’s What Faith Looks Like” – Karen Peck & New River
- “You’ll Find Him There (Live)” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
- “(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah” – The Isaacs
- “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
- “If It Was Up To Me” – Ben Fuller, Carrie Underwood
- “There’s a Hole in the Heart” – The Nelons
- “There’s a River” – High Road featuring Jaelee Roberts
Feature Film of the Year
- For the One
- Reagan
- The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
- The Forge
- The King of Kings
Television Series of the Year
- God. Family. Football.
- House of David
- Jesus: Refugee, Renegade, Redeemer with Bear Grylls
- The Chosen
- When Hope Calls
