Capitol Christian Music Group Honored With 107 GMA Dove Award Nominations
Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 107 nominations for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in 34 different categories. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG’s entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Commercial Partnerships, & Capitol CMG Publishing.
“We are so proud of all our nominees,” said Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell. “For our artists and writers to be recognized for their work by the GMA in a year with so much great Christian and Gospel music is truly a high mark and we are grateful.”
“Congratulations to each of our artists, writers, labels and partners on their Dove Award nominations,” echoed O’Donnell’s Co-President, Hudson Plachy. We are honored to work with each of you and celebrate your well-deserved recognition.
Voting for the final winners will run August 18 through August 25. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. A limited number of tickets are still available. Music City Fan Experience tickets are also available – an unforgettable, multi-day Nashville get-a-way that includes tickets to the Dove Awards. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.
Capitol Christian Music Group GMA Dove Award nominations:
Song of the Year
- “Come What May” (Writers) Jeff Pardo – Publishing
- “Good God Almighty” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka – Publishing & Label Group
- “Hold On To Me” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan – Publishing
- “My Jesus” (Writers) Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson – Publishing & Label Group
- “Promises” (Writers) Joe L. Barnes, Phillip Carrington Gaines – Publishing
- “Be Alright” (Writers) Evan Craft – Publishing
Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Anne Wilson – Publishing & Label Group
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)
- Paul Duncan – Publishing
- Ben Glover – Publishing
New Artist of the Year
- Anne Wilson – Publishing & Label Group
- Blessing Offor – Publishing & Label Group
Artist of the Year
We The Kingdom – Publishing & Label Group
Producer of the Year
- Jeff Pardo – Publishing
- Dana T. Sorey – Publishing
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
- “Without You,” Social Club Misfits ft. Riley Clemmons (writers Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda, Colby Wedgeworth) – Publishing & Label Group
- “ABOVE ME,” Aaron Cole, ft. Parris Chariz (writer Aaron Cole)– Publishing
- “Ain’t Playin’,” Steven Malcom, Social Club Misfits (writers Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda) – Publishing
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- “Higher Power,” Crowder ft. Hulvey (Writers David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing & Label Group
- “i love You,” JUDAH. ft. Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses (writer Judah Lee Akers) – Publishing & Label Group
- “I Need You,” Gable Price & Friends (writer Gable Price) – Publishing & Label Group
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- “My Jesus,” Anne Wilson (writers Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson) – Publishing & Label Group
- “In Jesus Name (“God of Possible”,” Katy Nichole (writers Jeff Pardo, Katy Nichole) – Publishing
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Gotta Believe,” Tasha Cobbs Leonard (writer Tasha Cobbs Leonard) – Publishing & Label Group
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
- “A Woman-Live,” FAITHFUL, ft. Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb (writer Ellie Holcomb) – Publishing
- “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Arranged by Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kenneth Leonard) – Publishing & Label Group
- “You’re Gonna Be Ok,” Bethel Music ft. Jenn Johnson (writer Seth Mosley) – Publishing
- “God Is Good,” Francesca Battistelli (writers Ben Glover, Jeff Pardo) – Publishing
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “My Feet Are On The Rock,” Gaither Vocal Band – Commercial Partnerships
- “Not One Word,” Collingsworth Family – Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
- “Mamas,” Anne Wilson ft. Hillary Scott (writers Jeff Pardo, Anne Wilson) – Publishing & Label Group
- “All Is Well,” Carrie Underwood (writer Wayne Kirkpatrick) – Publishing & Label Group
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “All I Need,” Jason Nelson (writer Dana T. Sorey) – Publishing
- “All Of My Help (Live),” Ricky Dillard – Label Group
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
- “Breathe,” Maverick City Music (writer Pat Barrett) – Publishing
- “Goodness of God (Live)”, CeCe Winans (writers Ed Cash, Ben Fielding) – Publishing
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
- “Jubilo,” Maverick City Musica, Miel San Marcos (writer Sam Rivera) – Publishing
- “Mi Salvador,” Mosaic MSC (writers Andres Figueroa, Mariah Goss, Carlos Hernandez, Carlos Pimentel) – Publishing & Label Group
- “Danzando,” Gateway Worship Español, ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales (writer Christine D’Clario) – Publishing
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
- “God, Turn It Around,” Jon Reddick (writer Jess Cates) – Publishing
- “Hymn of Heaven,” Phil Wickham (writer Chris Davenport) – Publishing
- “Know You Will,” Hillsong United (writers Benjamin Hastings, Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas) – Publishing & Label Group
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Unstoppable (United We Can), Angie Rose (Producers Tommee Profitt, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing & Label Group
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
- Get Out of the Way of You Own Heart, Chris Renzema (Producer Hank Bentley)– Publishing
- Dominion, Skillet (Producer Seth Mosley) – Publishing
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
- Milk & Honey, Crowder (Producers Hank Bentley, Ben Glover, Tommee Profitt, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing & Label Group
- My Jesus, Anne Wilson (Producer Ben Glover, Jeff Pardo, Jeff Sojka, Colby Wedgeworth)– Publishing & Label Group
- Rise Up, CAIN (Producer Jeff Pardo) – Publishing
- What Are We Waiting For?, for KING & COUNTRY (Producers Seth Mosley, Jeff Sojka)– Publishing
- Healer, Casting Crowns (Producer Seth Mosley) – Publishing
Inspirational Album of the Year
Sing! In Christ Alone Live at Getty Music Worship Conference, Keith & Kristyn Getty – Commercial Partnerships
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Just Sing!, The Collingsworth Family – Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
- One On One, Gary LeVox – Label Group
- Confessio- Irish American Roots – Keith & Krystn Getty – Commercial Partnerships
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Breakthrough: The Exodus, Ricky Dillard – Label Group
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Sana Nuestra Nación, Generación 12 (Producer Bede Benjamin Korporaal) – Publishing
Worship Album of the Year
- Are We There Yet?, Hillsong United (Producers Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston, Dan McMurray) – Publishing & Label Group
- SEVEN (Live), Brook Ligertwood (Producer Brooke Ligertwood) – Publishing & Label Group
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
Close, Jason Nelson (Producer Dana T. Sorey) – Publishing
Children’s Album of the Year
Getty Kids Hymnal – Hymns from Home, Keith & Kristyn Getty ft. The Getty Girls – Commercial Partnerships
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
- A Family Christmas, We The Kingdom (Producer We The Kingdom) – Publishing & Label Group
- Emmanuel: Christmas Songs of Worship, Chris Tomlin (Producer Ed Cash) – Publishing & Label Group
Musical / Choral Collection
What Christmas Really Means: A Ready to Sing Christmas (Creators Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith) – Publishing
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
- Canyon, Ellie Holcomb – Publishing & Label Group
- Milk & Honey, CROWDER – Publishing & Label Group
- SEVEN (Live), Brooke Ligertwood – Publishing & Label Group
Short Form Video (Performance)
- “Fake It,” Tauren Wells ft. Aaron Cole – Publishing & Label Group
- “Magnetic,” Newsboys – Publishing & Label Group
- “i love You,” JUDAH ft. Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses – Publishing & Label Group
Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)
- “Promised Land,” TobyMac – Publishing & Label Group
- “Sure Thing,” Hillsong United – Publishing & Label Group
Long form Video of the Year
- Wild Heart Live at The Cascade Theater, Kim Walker-Smith – Publishing & Label Group
- Live In Denver, TobyMac – Publishing & Label Group