Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) Celebrates 96 Nominations For 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards
Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is celebrating 96 nominations in 32 categories for the 56th annual GMA Dove Awards. The nods represent CCMG Label Group and CCMG entities Capitol CMG Publishing, Motown Gospel, re:Think and Commerical Partnerships.
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 7th, 2025 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, October 10th, 2025 at 7:30pm and 10pm ET and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. A re-broadcast will air on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, October 17th, at 7:30p and 10p ET.
“Congratulations to all of our Dove-nominated artists, writers, labels, and partners. It’s a true honor to be a part of your journey and we are so happy to see your talent and dedication recognized by the GMA,” remarked Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell. ”
2025 GMA Dove Award Nominees – Capitol Christian Music Group
Song of the Year
· “Counting My Blessings” – Writers: Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble – Publishing
· “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Writer: Benjamin William Hastings – Publishing
· “Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Writer: Jonathan Gamble – Publishing
· “That’s Who I Praise” – Writer: Benjamin William Hastings – Publishing
· “The Truth” – Writer: Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Songwriter of the Year – Artist
· Benjamin William Hastings – Publishing & Label Group
Songwriter of the Year – Non-Artist
· Jonathan Gamble – Publishing
· Jordan Sapp – Publishing
· Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Artist of the Year
· Josiah Queen – Publishing & Label Group
Producer of the Year
· Hank Bentley – Publishing
· Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
· “Grave Robber” – Crowder, Zach Williams (Writers: Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing & Label Group
· “Take It All Back” – Tauren Wells featuring Skillet, Davies (Writers: Tauren Wells, Colby Wedgeworth) – Publishing & Label Group
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
· “Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald (Writers: Jamie MacDonald, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble) – Publishing & Label Group
· “Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Leanna Crawford (Writer: Jonathan Gamble) – Publishing
· “That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake (Writer: Benjamin William Hastings) – Publishing
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
· “Christus Victor” – Keith & Kristyn Getty, Cochren & Co. (Writers: Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Matt Papa) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
· “Love ‘Em Where They Are” – Gaither Vocal Band (Writer: Benjamin Gaither) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
· “(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah” – The Isaacs – Commercial Partnerships
· “You’ll Find Him There (Live)” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
· “Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll (Writer: Benjamin William Hastings) – Publishing
· “If It Was Up To Me” – Ben Fuller, Carrie Underwood (Writers: Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing
· “There’s a Hole in the Heart” – The Nelons (Writer: Bill Gaither) – Publishing
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
· “Amen” – Pastor Mike Jr (Writers: Pastor Mike Jr, Adia Andrews, Andrae Crouch) – Publishing & Motown Gospel/re:Think
· “Holy Hands” – DOE (Writer: Jonathan McReynolds) – Publishing
· “In The Room (Afro Beat Version)” – Maverick City Music featuring Annatoria (Writer: Tasha Cobbs Leonard) – Publishing & Label Group
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
· “Church Medley (Live)” – John P. Kee (Writer: John P. Kee) – Publishing
· “When I Think (Radio Edit/Live)” – Ricky Dillard – Label Group
· “Yes” – Karen Clark-Sheard (Writer: Sandra Crouch) – Publishing & Label Group
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
· “Come Jesus Come” – Cece Winans, Shirley Caesar (Writer: Hank Bentley) – Publishing
· “God Is In Control” – DOE (Writer: Tommy Iceland) – Publishing
· “One Hallelujah” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr (Writers: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kenneth Leonard Jr.) – Publishing & Label Group
· “Rest On Us (Flow) [Live]” – Naomi Raine (Writer: Elyssa Smith) – Publishing
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
· “Al Estar Aqui” – Marcos Witt, TAYA – Label Group
Spanish Language Worship Song of the Year
· “Quien Mas (Live)” – Gateway Worship Español, Miel San Marcos featuring Waleska Morales (Writers: Josiah Funderbunk, Zac Rowe) – Publishing & re:Think
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
· “I Know A Name” – Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake (Writer: Hank Bentley) – Publishing
· “Mighty Name of Jesus (Live)” – Hope Darst, The Belonging Co. (Writer: Hope Darst) – Publishing & re:Think
· “The King Is In The Room” – Phil Wickham (Writer: Tommy Iceland) – Publishing
· “What A God (Live)” – SEU Worship, ONE HOUSE, Kenzie Walker, Chelsea Plank, Roosevelt Stewart (Writers: Roosevelt Stewart, Brunes Charles) – Publishing
Children’s Recorded Song of the Year
· “Everything” – The Getty Girls, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson (Writer: Kristyn Getty) – Publishing
· “Spring Sings” – Ellie Holcomb (Writer: Ellie Holcomb) – Publishing & Label Group
Christmas Recorded Song of the Year
· “Holy Forever (Christmas) [Apple Music Sessions]” – Chris Tomlin (Writers: Chris Tomlin, Chris Davenport) – Publishing & Label Group
· “lowest of lows” – Josiah Queen (Writer: Josiah Queen) – Publishing & Label Group
Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
· SORRY, I CHANGED (AGAIN) – Aaron Cole (Producer: Joel Setien) – Publishing
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
· Jungle In The City – Gable Price and Friends (Producer: Gable Price) – Publishing & Label Group
· trustfall – Stephen Stanley (Producer: Stephen Stanley) – Publishing & Label Group
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
· Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac (Producers: Tobymac, Jordan Mohilowski, Kyle Williams, Jeff Pardo) – Publishing & Label Group
· The EXILE – Crowder (Producers: Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, Hank Bentley) – Publishing & Label Group
Inspirational Album of the Year
· Sing! Songs of the Bible – Live At The Getty Music Worship Conference – Keith & Kristyn Getty (Producers: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
· Foundations: The Hymns Of My Heart – Chris Blue – Commercial Partnerships
· I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story – Joseph Habedank – Commercial Partnerships
· Live In Memphis – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
· Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah – The Isaacs – Commercial Partnerships
· There Is Hope – Mark Lowry – Commercial Partnerships
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
· Dominion – Transformation Worship (Producers: Mike Todd, Javier Ordenes, Matthew Lee Marin) – Publishing & re:Think
· Still Karen – Karen Clark-Sheard – Label Group
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
· Chandler Moore: Live In Los Angeles – Chandler Moore (Producer: Jeff Pardo) – Publishing
· The Maverick Way Reimagined – Maverick City Music (Producer: Evan Ford) – Publishing
· You Belong (Live) – Jason Nelson (Producer: Dana T. Sorey) – Publishing
Spanish Language Albums of the Year
· Habita (Live) – Lakewood Music Español (Producer: Abel Orta Jr) – Publishing & re:Think
Worship Album of the Year
· Sold out, sincerely – Benjamin William Hastings (Producers: Benjamin William Hastings, Hank Bentley) – Publishing & Label Group
Christmas/Special Event Album
· House Of David (Music Inspired By The Prime Video Original Series) [Season One] – Various Artists (Producers: Kenneth Leonard Jr, Jonas Myrin, Hank Bentley) – Publishing & Label Group
· Sweet Hymns Of Fellowship (Live) – Gaither – Commercial Partnerships
Packaging
· Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac – Label Group
· Sold out, sincerely – Benjamin William Hastings – Label Group
Short Form Video (Concept)
· “Can’t stop Me” – TobyMac – Label Group
· “Somebody Prayed” – Crowder – Label Group
Long Form Video
· Infinity – Brooke Ligertwood – Label Group
· REBEL (Live from Lexington) – Anne Wilson – Label Group
