GRAMMY nominated, internationally renowned artist collective Bethel Music has garnered two GMA DOVE Award nominations. Their critically acclaimed 12th compilation album Homecoming (Live) is up for Worship Album of the Year and “You’re Gonna Be Ok” from Peace, Vol. II is up for Inspirational Recorded Song. The 53rd GMA Dove Awards will take place on October 18, 2022 and will air October 21, 2022 on TBN.
“I’m so proud of our whole team for all their hard work this past year,” shares Jenn Johnson, President of Bethel Music. “From our artists and writers to the label team, the level of excellence they model everyday makes me so honored to work with this incredible team. The fact that what we get to do for work is lead people to Jesus is a dream. Congratulations to our team and friends today!”
Bethel Music
In addition to the above, a number of Bethel Music artists have been nominated for their songwriting involvement and several publishing credits. These nominations include Song of the Year for “Jireh,” “Promises,” and “Rattle!,” Rock/Contemporary Song for “I Need You,” Contemporary Worship Song for “Goodness of God,” and Worship Recorded Song for “Hymn of Heaven” as well as “Jireh (Radio Version).”
The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown,Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.
Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages.
“Congratulations to this year’s impressive list of Dove Awards nominees,” says GMA President, Jackie Patillo. “For the past few years, we’ve chosen a theme for each show that represents our community and why we celebrate. Today we announced this year’s theme, Sound of Heaven. Although our musical styles may be different, our mission is the same. Together we lift one voice – the sound of heaven.”
Voting for the final winners will run August 18th through August 25th. 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.
Below is the list of nominations announced during today’s livestream. For the complete list of nominees, visit dovewards.com.
Song of the Year “Be Alright” (Writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft, Willy Gonzalez “Believe For It” (Writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong “Come What May” (Writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo “Good God Almighty” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka “Hold On To Me” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury “House Of The Lord” (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham “Jireh” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine “Look What You’ve Done” (Writers) Tasha Layton, AJ Pruis, Keith Everette Smith, Matthew West “My Jesus” (Writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson “Promises” (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses “Rattle!” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake
Artist of the Year CeCe Winans FOR KING + COUNTRY Maverick City Music We The Kingdom Zach Wiliams
New Artist of the Year – Presented by Cantinas Arts Anne Wilson Blessing Offor DOE Jordan St. Cyr Ryan Ellis
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year No Church In A While – Lecrae, 1K Phew The End. – Trip Lee TWO UP TWO DOWN – Aaron Cole Unstoppable (United We Can) – Angie Rose UPPERHAND – indie tribe
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year “House of the Lord” – Phil Wickham “In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” – Katy Nichole “My Jesus” – Anne Wilson “RELATE” – FOR KING + COUNTRY “Scars In Heaven” – Casting Crowns
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Healer – Casting Crowns Milk & Honey – Crowder My Jesus – Anne Wilson Rise Up – CAIN What Are We Waiting For? – FOR KING + COUNTRY
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year “All Is Well” – Carrie Underwood “God Is Real” – The Sound “Grace And Goodness” – Sunday Drive “In The Sweet By And By” – Dolly Parton, ft. Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Bradley Walker “Mamas” – Anne Wilson, ft. Hillary Scott
Southern Gospel Album of the Year 2:22 – Karen Peck & New River Just Sing! – The Collingsworth Family Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound More To The Story – The Kingsmen Something New – Legacy Five
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “Adulting – Live” – Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music “Believe For It” – CeCe Winans, ft. Lauren Daigle “Gotta Believe” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard “Sunday” – Koryn Hawthorne “When I Pray” – DOE
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year Clarity – DOE Jonny X Mail: Live in LA (Stereo) – Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition – Maverick City Music Oil + Water – Travis Greene One Touch – Jabari Johnson
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year “Breathe” – Maverick City Music, ft. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore “Goodness of God – Live” – CeCe Winans “Jesus “ – Phil Thompson “Lazarus” – Maranda Curtis “Love Song” – Travis Greene, ft. Madison Binion
Worship Recorded Song of the Year – Presented by CCLI “God, Turn It Around” – Jon Reddick “Hymn of Heaven” – Phil Wickham “I Speak Jesus” – Charity Gayle “Jireh (Radio Version)” – Maverick City Music ft. Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine “Know You Will” – Hillsong UNITED
Worship Album of the Year Are We There Yet? – Hillsong UNITED Homecoming (Live) – Bethel Music Hymn of Heaven – Phil Wickham LION – Elevation Worship SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year “A Ceigas” – Indieomar, Musiko “Color de Alegria” – Andy Alemany, TWICE, Samuel ASH “Danzando” – Gateway Worship Español, ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales “Júbilo” – Maverick City Música, Miel San Marcos “Mi Salvador” – Mosaic Msc
Inspirational Film/Series of the Year American Underdog Blue Miracle Redeeming Love The Chosen The Jesus Music
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
NBC The Voice Season 21 finalist Jeremy Rosado has officially signed a recording contract with Capitol Christian Music Group. Rosado is currently working on new music with plans to release songs later this year, and will hit the road with Newsboys this fall on their STAND Together Tour.
“I am so honored to be joining the Capitol Christian Music Group family,” Rosado remarked. “I’ve been pursing this dream of mine for 10 years and those years have been filled with ups and downs. This season has been so redeeming for me and my story… the path that I’ve walked to get here has not been easy, but everything I’ve faced in my life so far has led me to this point. I’m finding myself living in a state of gratitude at what God has done and how He has brought my dream back to life! I’m beyond excited for what the future holds, and thrilled to be walking into this next chapter with the Capitol team alongside me.”
Rosado, 29, quickly became a fan favorite as a part of Team Kelly, winning viewers over with his incredible vocal talent and his heartwarming story of adopting his niece when he was just 21.
Rosado with The Voice Coach Kelly Clarkson; Credit: NBC
Growing up in a large Puerto Rican family in the middle of Queens, New York, Rosado got his start singing at neighborhood block parties. At 10 years old, his family moved to Tampa, FL. where he began participating in choir at church and school, later becoming a worship leader and gaining traction in the local music scene. At 21, he was given the opportunity to open for Andrea Bocelli, and finally felt his career taking off, including making it to round 13 and semi-finals on Season 11 of American Idol. It was later that year, however, when he made the biggest decision of his life and decided to take over guardianship of his niece. Rosado spent the next seven years solely focused on being a dad. Once his daughter turned 18 he was ready to get back to music and auditioned for The Voice.
“We could not be more excited to welcome Jeremy Rosado to our roster,” share Brad O’Donnell and Hudson Plachy, Co-Presidents, Capitol CMG. “He’s an incredible vocalist with a rare talent and powerful story. We can’t wait to start putting his music out into the world and believe big things are ahead for him.”
Rosado is excited to hit the road with Newboys this fall and connect with fans live and in person. He has set up a text line at (813) 592-6396 where they can bethe first to know about his new music, tours, and more, and tickets for the tour can be purchased by visiting https://www.iamjeremyrosado.com/live.
BEC Recordings is pleased to announce that artist and songwriter Jordan St. Cyr has received two nominations for the upcoming 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards – New Artist And Short Form Video Of The Year (Concept) for his No. 1 single “Weary Traveler.” This is St. Cyr’s first time being nominated.
All of the nominees were virtually announced earlier today for the show, which will be held Tuesday, October 18 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and air Friday, Oct. 21 at 8pm ET and 10pm ET exclusively on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) and the TBN app. The theme for this year’s awards is Sound Of Heaven.
Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,000 submitted entries and include a wide range of creativity and artistic integrity in both artist and non-artist categories.
“It’s amazing to work with an artist like Jordan whose songs and stories connect with others so deeply,” shares Tyson Paoletti, Sr. Director of Marketing for BEC Recordings. “On behalf of all of us at BEC, congratulations on this very well-deserved nomination.”
Currently, St. Cyr is performing at various festivals around the U.S. before he begins touring with We Are Messengers on the Wholehearted Tour at the end of September. Throughout the holiday season, he will embark on the annual K-LOVE Christmas Tour to share the stage with Crowder, Matt Maher, and Katy Nichole. Be sure to visit his tour page for the latest tour dates.
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
Multi-talented singer songwriter and Top 5 Billboard artist Blessing Offor has garnered a 2022 Dove Award nomination for “New Artist of the Year.” The 53rd GMA Dove Awards will take place on October 18, 2022 and will air October 21, 2022 on TBN.
“This is an honor that I never dared to even imagine getting,” exclaims Blessing. “I am beyond grateful to be nominated for New Artist of the Year! Look at God!”
2022 has proven to be a breakout year for the Nigerian-born, Nashville-based singer/songwriter. Earlier this year, Blessing released his debut EP Brighter Days to critical acclaim, with the self-titled track peaking at #2 on Billboard’s Christian Airplay chart. “Brighter Days” remains a popular track, currently at #8 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart. Blessing made his national television debut on NBC’s The Kelly Clarkson Show, and subsequently released the Brighter Days (Live Sessions) EP, featuring intimate live versions of tracks from his debut EP. Recently, Blessing collaborated with GRAMMY® winner TobyMac on his new single “The Goodness.” The track is currently at #6 on the Christian Airplay chart and climbing on all Christian radio charts.
The youngest of six siblings, Blessing Offor was born in Nigeria, and immigrated to the United States with his uncle at the age of six. Born blind in one eye, Blessing’s parents sent him to the United States in an effort to restore his vision, though unfortunately he lost his complete eyesight by age 10. Gravitating towards the piano before losing his vision, Blessing’s school teachers helped nurture his talent, and he soon found himself at Belmont University honing his craft in Music City. Hints of pop, Motown, and soul flourish across Blessing’s music as he sings of optimism, hope, and finding silver linings in dark clouds. Blessing’s seven song EP Brighter Days is out now via Chris Tomlin’s Bowyer & Bow imprint in partnership with Universal/Capitol Christian Music Group. Listen to Brighter Days HERE.
See Blessing on tour this Fall with Brandon Lake and Lauren Daigle at the dates below:
Sept. 24th – Resorts World Theatre – Las Vegas, NV # Oct. 7th – Bayside Church Granite Bay – Roseville, CA * Oct. 8th – Rock Church – San Diego, CA * Oct. 9th – SeaCoast Grace Church – Cypress, CA * Oct. 14th – Gateway Community Church – Webster, TX * Oct. 15th – Oak Hills Church – Crownridge Campus – San Antonio, TX * Oct. 16th – College Park Center – Arlington, TX * Oct. 21st – The Orion Amphitheater – Huntsville, AL # Nov. 2nd – The St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St Augustine, FL # Nov. 3rd– The St. Augustine Amphitheatre – St Augustine, FL # Nov. 4th– Reardon Auditorium – Anderson, IN # Nov. 5th – The Naz Church – Grove City, OH * Nov. 6th – Calvary Church of Naperville – Naperville, TL * Nov. 18th – Bell Shoals Church – Brandon, FL * Nov. 20th– Seacoast Church Mount Pleasant – Mount Pleasant, SC * Nov. 22nd – Seacoast Church Mount Pleasant – Mount Pleasant, SC * * – w/ Brandon Lake # – w/ Lauren Daigle
Gotee Records announces the signing of the husband and wife duo, AGUILAR, which is Gotee’s Courtnie Ramirez and her husband Edgar Aguilar. They have released their first single on Gotee, “Jireh,” a Spanish version of the Elevation Worship and Maverick City Music hit. Edgar, who is one of the worship directors at Elevation Church translated this award-winning song into Spanish for their debut release. Click here to listen to AGUILAR’s “Jireh.” The official music video will be released later this week.
“Edgar and Courtnie have such a great heart to sing the worship songs being expressed in the Church in America and around the world, and then crossing those songs between the cultures,” shares Joey Elwood, President of Gotee Records. “I love how these two young worship leaders are blurring the lines of what it means to be a Global Body and for the Body to respond to one another’s expression of Worship. Here’s to the future of songs from the Church being the sound of all of humanity!”
AGUILAR is currently working on new music that will include six songs being released this fall on their debut EP. They also will be touring internationally in September with dates in Colombia and Peru.
Both artists have had success in their own right, but together they blend harmonies combining intimacy and energy into every lyric and melody. Edgar is a part of the team that leads worship at Elevation Church where he shares his many talents including singing, playing, songwriting, and translating music. His music has reached thousands of people all across the U.S. and Latin America on Instagram and YouTube. You can check him out on Instagram or Youtube @3dgaraguilar. Courtnie is a vibrant and talented singer and recording artist also signed to Gotee Records. She has garnered three Hot AC No. 1 singles. She initially burst onto the scene appearing in Season 11 of NBC’s “The Voice.” She has her own original music that you can check out on any streaming platform. Follow her on Instagram @courtnieramirez.
The clouds are gathering, Benin city is about to experience something monumental and Encounter with the person of Yeshua. Certainly, it’s going to rain heavily and divinity will tabernacle with humanity.
Get ready for life-changing encounters as God has prepared his mercenaries to be of blessing to you amongst whom are;
Rev Sam Ogbebor (Benin) Apostle Joel Ogebe (Abuja), Apostle. Frank Okparume (Benin), and of course your yearly host Joel Igein in partnership with the Holy Ghost.
Date; 20th to 23th of September 2022.
Time: 4 pm daily.
Venue: KM 4, Benin/Auchi Road, Ogueka community, Benin city.
For more Enquiries please kindly reach out to Peter @ 07060943444, Daniel @ 08077952630, Prayer line @ 09155259020
Renowned country artist Matt Westin paid tribute to police officers with his new single ‘Thin Blue Line’. He recently performed the song at the Texas Crime Prevention Association Conference.
Hailing from Pittsburgh, PA, coveted country artist Matt Westin recently released his hit single titled ‘Thin Blue Line’. Paying tribute to police officers and their bravery, the song is emotionally charged and aims to raise awareness about the sacrifices police officers make to keep the world a safe place. Matt was invited to perform the single at the Texas Crime Prevention Association Conference in Austin, Texas on July 17th, 2022. Matt was honored to share his song and deliver his message of ‘thanks’ for the important work being done by the Texas Crime Prevention Association and their officers.
Matt said, “I came up with the idea for this song based on my long-time friendships with some of the men and women in blue. They are some of the most loyal, selfless, brave, and inspiring people I’ve ever met. I’ve heard their horror stories. I’ve seen the heartbreak in their eyes. I’ve watched them deal with the darkest of what the world has to offer, and yet come home each day to be fathers and mothers, husbands and wives.”
He further added “The sacrifices they make and the bravery it takes to wonder if you’ll come home from work each day is something that I can’t begin to comprehend, because I haven’t had to. They chose to, for us. This song is to honor them. This is an anthem in tribute to everything that the ‘thin blue line’ stands for.”
“Thin Blue Line” currently has over 215K Spotify streams.
ABOUT MATT WESTIN:
Country artist Matt Westin first hit the national radar in 2018 with the release of his debut album, “Legacy.” Produced by music veteran Bryan Cole, the album introduced country fans to the humble baritone voice of the engineer-turned-artist. Westin recorded the album after the death of his father, who had been so supportive of Matt’s music. Singles like “Our Redneck of the Woods,” “Farm Town” and “You Leave Me No Choice” racked up the streams on Spotify and Youtube, with the latter single amassing over 65K plays. In the meantime, Westin appeared in Billboard Magazine, won 2 International Music and Entertainment Association Awards, and secured his first film role in “116 MacDougal,” as Johnny Cash, with former Baywatch star, Donna D’Errico. 2019 saw the release of two more Matt Westin singles, the Top 40 Canadian iTunes hit, “Stomp On” and his biggest streaming hit to date, “Hey Bro,” which has over 350K Spotify plays.
Celebrated worship artist Phil Wickham is launching into new territory with the upcoming release of his first book. ON OUR KNEES – 40 Days To Living Boldly In Prayer is slated to arrive on September 27 but is available now for pre-order.
“This is a 40 day devotional that journeys through the Bible to discover the power, joy, and true relationship with God that is always just one prayer away,” Wickham says of the upcoming release.
He adds, “Praying this book ignites new fires and increases faith in people’s hearts to come boldly to God with all that is in their hearts. The joys and the sorrows. The praise and the petitions. The hurt and happiness. God welcomes and wants your all, and it’s truly our joy and privilege to share it with Him.”
An accompanying audiobook narrated by Wickham will also be available. On Our Knees was inspired by Wickham’s hit song “Battle Belongs.”
