The Gospel Music Association announced the 55th annual Dove Awards nominees on July 24th extending Daywind Music Groupwith the honor of 9 nominations. Daywind Music Group solidified its position as a leading force within the Christian/Gospel music industry as the exceptional talent of its artists and songwriters were highlighted.

Nominations were received for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Album of the Year, and Musical/Choral Collection of the Year. Additionally, Daywind Publishing received nominations for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Inspirational Song of the Year. 

The GMA Dove Awards ceremony will be held in Nashville, TN, on October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, on October 4, 2024 at 8pm and 10pm ET.

In response to the nominations, nominees expressed their gratitude for the recognition.

“Thank you so much to the GMA, Daywind records and my peers for these two nominations,” said Joseph Habedank. “autobiography is truly the most personal album I’ve ever written and released. To see it recognized in this way is so humbling”

Karen Peck stated, “We are extremely honored and grateful for our Dove nomination. A few days ago we sang “Sheaves” at our Mom’s Heaven Celebration. This song is dear to our hearts. We pray it will continue to encourage hurting hearts… ‘He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.’ – Psalms 126:6.”

Gary Casto of the Tribute Quartet said, “It’s been fun to watch the songs from our Quartet Tribute series (produced by Gerald Wolfe) gain breaths of fresh air. The fact that this latest volume (Vol. 3) has garnered a Dove Award nomination really is a testament to the intrinsic value these songs still hold today.”

Jerry Cole from Authentic Unlimited expressed, “We are humbled and honored to be recognized amongst the great talent in the Christian/Gospel genre. We are deeply grateful to our fans, our team at Daywind Music Group, and the Gospel Music Association for this incredible honor.”

Additionally, TrueSong member Jay Arview added, “To say we are humbled and honored would be an understatement. We are so incredibly grateful for every opportunity to share the good news with our music and give God all the glory!”

Joining in on congratulating the Daywind Music Group artists, Dusty Wells, director of A&R/label relations of Daywind Music Group, stated, “Congratulations to the incredible talents at Daywind Music Group along with all of the other nominees and companies on your well-deserved nominations for the 2024 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards! Your dedication, passion, and faith continue to inspire and uplift us all with the incredible music you are sharing with a world that desperately needs to hear the message of Jesus.  Here’s to celebrating the music that brings us closer to God and each other. Keep shining and sharing brightly!”

List of Daywind Music Group Nominations: 

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year 

“Sheaves” – Karen Peck & New River

“Unstoppable God” – Kingsmen (Daywind Publishing)

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year 

“tell the devil” – Joseph Habedank

Inspirational Album of the Year 

autobiography – Joseph Habedank

Tell Someone – TrueSong

Inspirational Song of the Year

Like Jesus Can – TaRanda Greene (Daywind Publishing)

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Quartet Tribute, Vol Three – Tribute Quartet

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

The Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 – Authentic Unlimited 

Musical/Choral Collection of the Year 

My King is Known By Love and Rejoice

Platinum-selling group Big Daddy Weave announces their Let It Begin Tour featuring Hannah Kerr and The Young Escape. The nationwide tour, sponsored by illumiNations 12 verse challenge, will feature the songs fans love to hear such as the RIAA Platinum-certified song “Redeemed,” “God Is In this Story” and their latest No. 1 song, “Heaven Changes Everything.”

Big Daddy Weave’s newest single, “Let It Begin” is climbing the radio charts and inspired the tour’s name. Like the song, the tour promises to overflow with hope and testify to the current of freedom and transformation radiating from the true remedy — Jesus.

The 18-city tour begins the day after Big Daddy Weave’s debut performance at the famed Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado. The first tour show launches on August 8th in Colorado, followed by shows in Nebraska and Montana before heading east for tour shows scheduled in September, October, and November, including two nights at the World Stage Theater at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. See the current tour schedule below. More shows are expected to be announced soon. Tickets are on sale and can be purchased at https://bigdaddyweave.com/pages/tour.

August 8 – Montrose, CO*
August 9 – Gering, NE*
August 10 – Billings, MT*
September 19 – Owensboro, KY
September 20 – Clear Lake, IA
September 21 – Bourbonnais, IL
September 22 – Paducah, KY
October 10 – Nixa, MO
October 12 – Covington, KY
October 13 – Lancaster, OH
October 24 – Myrtle Beach, SC
October 25 – North Augusta, SC
October 26 – Washington, DC
October 27 – Washington, DC
November 13 – Munhall, PA
November 15 – Souderton, PA
November 16 – Warsaw, IN
November 17 – Steelville, MO

*With Jordan St. Cyr (No Hannah Kerr or The Young Escape)

Capitol Christian Music Group (CCMG) is celebrating 109 nominations for the 55th annual GMA Dove Awards. The nods represent Capitol Christian Label Group and CCMG entities Motown Gospel, Capitol CMG Publishing and Commerical Partnerships.

The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 1, 2024 at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, October 4, 2024 at 8pm and 10pm ET. A re-broadcast will air on TBN and TBN+ Friday, October 11th, at 8p and 10p ET.

“We are thrilled to see so many of our artists and writers nominated and proud to see them recognized by the Gospel Music Association and their peers,” remarked Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell. “Big congratulations to each of them on this well-deserved achievement.”

“We want to congratulate our artists and writers on their Dove Award nominations,” agreed O’Donnell’s Co-President, Hudson Plachy. “They are well-deserved, and we are grateful to be able to partner with them. It’s great to see them honored for their art by the Gospel Music Association.”

Capitol Christian Music Group 2024 GMA Dove Award nominees:
Song of the Year
“All Things”– Writer: Kirk Franklin – Publishing
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” – Writers: Cody Carnes, Austin Davis – Publishing & Label Group
“Holy Forever” – Writer: Chris Tomlin – Publishing & Label Group
“I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)” – Writers: Daniel Carson, Jess Cates – Publishing
“More Than Able” – Writer: Ben Fielding – Publishing
“Praise” – Writers: Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes – Publishing
“Praise You Anywhere”- Writers: Ben Fielding, Hank Bentley – Publishing
“Thank God I Do” – Writer: Lauren Daigle – Publishing
“This Is Our God” – Writer: Pat Barrett – Publishing
Songwriter of the Year – Artist
Cody Carnes – Publishing & Label Group
Songwriter of the Year – Non Artist
Ben Fielding – Publishing
Hank Bentley – Publishing
Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Artist Of The Year
Anne Wilson – Publishing & Label Group
Producer of the Year
Hank Bentley – Publishing
Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year
“COUNT ‘EM” Brandon Lake (writer: Hank Bentley) – Publishing
“Faith!?” Chris Renzema (writer: Hank Bentley) – Publishing
“Grave Robber” Crowder (writers: Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka) – Publishing & Label Group
“Whatever It Takes” Stephen Stanley (writer: Stephen Stanley, Paul Duncan) – Publishing & Label Group
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year
“Strong” Anne Wilson (writers: Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo) – Publishing & Label Group
“Any More” CAIN (writer: Jeff Pardo) – Publishing
“Counting My Blessings” Seph Schlueter (writers: Jonathan Gamble, Jordan Sapp) – Publishing
Inspirational Recorded Song Of The Year
“Center Of My Joy” Cece Winans, Gaither (writers: Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“In Christ Alone (Live From Sydney)” CityAlight, Keith & Kristyn Getty (writer: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“My Tribute (To God Be The Glory)” Natalie Grant (ft. CeCe Winans) (writer: Andrae Crouch) – Publishing
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Until We Fly Away” Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (writer: Joel Lindsey) – Publishing
“Make The Morning Worth The Midnight” Gaither Vocal Band (writer: Bill Gaither) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“Here Come Jesus” Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney) – Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Praying Woman” Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson) (writers Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo) – Publishing & Label Group
“If I Got Jesus” Ben Fuller (writer: Jeff Pardo) – Publishing
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“All Things” Kirk Franklin (writer: Kirk Franklin) – Publishing
“God Problems” Maverick City Music (ft. Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore) (writer: Chris Davenport) – Publishing
“Only One Night Tho (Radio Edit) [Live]” Tye Tribbett – Label Group
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year
“When I Think (Live)” Ricky Dillard – Label Group
“Burdens Down (Live)” Tasha Cobbs Leonard (writer: Tasha Cobbs Leonard) – Publishing & Label Group
Gospel Worship Recorded Song Of The Year
“Fill The Room” Michael Bethany (writers: Michael Bethany, Zac Rowe) – Publishing & Re:Think
“Lead Us Again” DOE (writer: Tommy Iceland) – Publishing
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
“Tantas Historias” Christine D’Clario (writers: Christine D’Clario, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble) – Publishing & Label Group
Spanish Language Worship Song of the Year
“Holy Forever (Espanol)” Chris Tomlin, Miel San Marcos (writer: Chris Tomlin) – Publishing & Label Group
“Alaba” Elevation Worship (writers: Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes) – Publishing
“Tu Amor No Tiene Fin (Correr A Tus Brazos)” Generacion 12, Gateway Worship Espanol (writer: Christine D’Clario) – Publishing
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Praise You Anywhere” Brandon Lake (writers: Ben Fielding, Hank Bentley) – Publishing
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]” Cody Carnes (writers: Cody Carnes, Austin Davis) – Publishing & Label Group
“Praise” Elevation Worship (writers: Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes) – Publishing
“I Believe” Phil Wickham (writer: Chris Davenport) – Publishing
Children’s Recorded Song of the Year
“Jesus Calms the Storm (Hymn for Anxious Little Hearts)” The Getty Girls, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken (ft. Joni Eareckson Tada) (writer: Matt Boswell, Kristyn Getty, Matt Papa) – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“Holy Forever” Yancy (writer: Chris Tomlin) – Publishing
Christmas Recorded Song of the Year
“Christmas Hits Different” TobyMac, Tasha Layton (writer: TobyMac) – Publishing & Label Group
Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year
EVERYONE LOVES A COMEBACK STORY: PLATINUM EDITION, Social Club Misfits – Label Group
Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year
Manna, Chris Renzema – Publishing
Divided, Frame of Mind, Stephen Stanley – Publishing & Label Group
Pop/Contemporary Album Of The Year
COAT OF MANY COLORS, Brandon Lake – Publishing
Jesus Music, CAIN – Publishing
Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition), Tauren Wells – Publishing & Label Group
Inspirational Album Of The Year
Our God Will Go Before Us – The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, Vol 3 Matt Boswell, Matt Papa – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Amazing Grace: Hymns and Gospel Classics (Live), Wintley Phipps – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Shine (Darker The Night, Brighter The Light), Gaither Vocal Band – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album Of The Year
REBEL, Anne Wilson – Publishing & Label Group
Gaither Tribute: Award Winning Artists Honor The Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither,Gaither – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
Country Chapel, Travis Tritt – Commercial Partnerships
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Father’s Day, Kirk Franklin – Publishing
Note To Self, DOE – Publishing
Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year
Choirmaster II (Live), Ricky Dillard – Label Group
Gospel Worship Album Of The Year
Overflow, Michael Bethany – Publishing & Re:Think
Worship Album Of The Year
EIGHT, Brooke Ligertwood – Publishing & Label Group
Firm Foundation (Live), Cody Carnes – Publishing & Label Group
Christmas/Special Event Album
The Birth Of A King (Live), Tommee Profitt – Publishing & Re:Think
Packaging
Shelter, Pat Barrett – Label Group
Short Form Video (Concept)
“Faithfully” TobyMac – Publishing & Label Group
Long Form Video
Firm Foundation (Live) Cody Carnes – Publishing & Label Group
Celebrare Gateway Worship Español –Publishing & Re:Think
Feature Film of the Year
Unsung Hero – Commercial Partnerships
Sound of Freedom – Commercial Partnerships
Ordinary Angels – Commercial Partnerships

BEC Recordings was honored with seven GMA Dove Award nominations for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards, which will be held on October 1st in Nashville, TN airing exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, October 4, 2024, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET.

Among those BEC artists nominated were multi-platinum-selling singer/songwriter Cory Asbury, powerhouse vocalist Tasha Layton, and motivational creative Zauntee with two nods each. GRAMMY-nominated artist and songwriter Rhett Walker also received a nomination.

See below for the complete list of BEC Recordings’ nominations.

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Man On The Middle Cross”
Rhett Walker 
(Writers) Rhett Walker, AJ Pruis, Matthew West, Matt Jenkins

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
Pioneer
Cory Asbury 
(Producer) Paul Mabury

Christmas Recorded Song of the Year
“Christmas Hits Different”
TobyMac, Tasha Layton

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“Hard Work God First”
Zauntee
(Writer) Zauntee

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
We Already Won 
Zauntee 
(Producers) Zauntee, Goose, Waylo

Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
This is Christmas (Live From Fisher Center) 
Tasha Layton
(Producer) Keith Smith

Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept)
“Kind”
Cory Asbury 
(Directors/ Producers) Kaiser Cunningham, Taylor Kelly

Gaither Music Group is proud to announce that they have received seven nominations this year for the prestigious GMA DOVE Awards. The nominations honor a diverse array of artists and recordings, showcasing the depth and breadth of talent within the Gaither Music family.

“Gaither Music Group is thrilled to see these artists and recordings honored,” stated label president Paul Sizelove. “We are grateful to support and partner with talented individuals who put their heart and soul into what they do. We are thankful for this encouragement from the Gospel Music Association and for the opportunity to share messages of joy and eternal hope throughout the world through the gift of music.”

Gaither’s nominated works span various categories, reflecting the company’s commitment to excellence in inspirational and gospel music. The nominations include:

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

“Center of My Joy” – CeCe Winans, Gaither

Writers: Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither, Richard Smallwood

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

“Make the Morning Worth the Midnight” – Gaither Vocal Band

Writers: Bill Gaither, Larry Gatlin

“Here Comes Jesus” – Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney)

Writers: Mo Pitney, Bobby Tomberlin, Wil Nance

Inspirational Album of the Year

Amazing Grace: Hymns and Gospel Classics (Live) – Wintley Phipps

Producer: Wintley Phipps

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Shine (Darker the Night, Brighter the Light) – Gaither Vocal Band

Producers: Bill Gaither, Gordon Mote, Nick Schwarz

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

Gaither Tribute: Award Winning Artists Honor the Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither – Gaither Music Group

Producers: Tony Brown, Michael Sykes, Charles English, Alabama, Rob Galbraith, Ronnie Milsap, Thomas Hardin, Jr., Tyrone Jackson

Country Chapel – Travis Tritt

Producer: Dave Cobb

The GMA Dove Awards, established in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association, celebrate excellence in Christian and gospel music. Recognized as one of the most significant awards in the genre, the Dove Awards bring together artists, songwriters, and industry professionals to honor outstanding achievements in various categories, including recorded music, live performances, and songwriting. The 55th GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 1, 2024 at 6:30 PM CDT.

Singer/songwriter and worship leader Cody Carnes received eight GMA Dove Award nominations, which were announced yesterday exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Message. In these nominations, Carnes received two “Song of the Year” nods as well as “Songwriter of the Year – Artist.”

Carnes was also nominated for his widely acclaimed album Firm Foundation (Live) for “Worship Album of the Year” and “Long Form Video of the Year.” The title track, which was also nominated for a GRAMMY Award this past year received the coveted “Song of the Year” nomination as well as “Worship Recorded Song of the Year.” The nominated song took the worship genre by storm as it impacted listeners on a massive global scale with more than 100M global streams to date, became a No. 1 song on Christian radio, and is currently No. 4 on the latest CCLI chart.

The Awards will be held October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, October 4, 2024, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET.

Elevation Worship Records was honored with 13 GMA Dove Award nominations announced yesterday for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Among the nominations, Elevation Worship received three “Song of the Year” nominations for “Trust In God,” “More Than Able” and their hit song “Praise.” ELEVATION RHYTHM received a nod for the Christmas song “JOY!”

Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown also received a nomination for “Songwriter of the Year (Artist)” with 10 nominations as a songwriter and producer. Pastor Steven Furtick received eight nominations as a songwriter, including four “Song of the Year” nods.

See below for the complete list of Elevation’s nominations. The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. They will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, on October 4, 2024, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET.

Song of the Year

“More Than Able” 

(Writers) Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Chandler Moore Publishing Designee, Naomi Raine Publishing Designee, SHOUT! MP Brio, Be Essential Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon

“Praise”
(Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Bethel Music Publishing, Heritage Worship Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, Writers Roof Publishing

“Trust In God”
(Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Bethel Music Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, Integrity’s Praise! Music, A Wong Made Right Publishing

“This Is Our God”
(Writers) Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, (Publishers) Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Be Essential Songs, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, All Essential Music, Brandon Lake Music, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Capitol CMG Genesis, Housefires Sounds

Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Chris Brown

Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Alaba”
Elevation Worship, Elevation Espanol, Unified Sound
(Writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Praise”
Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)
(Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes

“Trust In God”
Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown)
(Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

“Miracles”
KB, Lecrae
(Writers) KB, Lecrae, Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer

Christmas Recorded Song of the Year 
“JOY!”
ELEVATION RHYTHM
(Writers) Joshua Holiday, Davide Mutendji, Isaac Watts

Worship Album of the Year 
CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Elevation Worship
(Producers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Jacob Sooter, Chandler Moore

Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
“Echo The Angels”
Elevation Worship
(Producers) Aaron Robertson, Chris Brown, Joshua Holiday, Scott Gardner

Long Form Video of the Year
CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Elevation Worship
(Director) Chris Dobson, (Producers) Chris Brown, Jacob Boyles, Kathleen Jurado

Motown Gospel made a remarkable impact at the 2024 Stellar Awards, celebrating a night of outstanding achievements in the gospel music industry. The label, renowned for its dedication to uplifting and inspirational music, garnered multiple accolades, reflecting its artists’ exceptional talent and hard work.

One of the night’s most significant highlights was the recognition of Tye Tribbett, who swept the awards with six wins, including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for his hit Only One Night Tho (Live). Adding to the awards, Tribbett also received the prestigious James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Icon Award, solidifying his legacy in the gospel music community.

Ricky Dillard also had a memorable evening, taking home two awards for Traditional Choir of the Year and Choir of the Year. Dillard’s exceptional leadership and musical direction have made his choir performances a staple in gospel music, earning him well-deserved recognition.

Additionally, Tasha Cobbs Leonard was honored with the Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year award for “Your Power,” her collaboration track with American rapper and artist Lecrae that won a Grammy earlier this year.

Motown Gospel’s success at the Stellar Awards underscores the label’s influential role in shaping the present and future of gospel music. With artists like Tye Tribbett, Ricky Dillard, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard leading the charge, the label continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences worldwide.

RCA Inspiration celebrated 4 wins and capped a weekend of empowering performances at the 39th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards, which were taped at the Orleans Arena on Saturday, July 20th. Gathered in Las Vegas to give glory to Gospel, acclaimed projects released over the past year by Melvin Crispell, III, Kierra Sheard (RCA Inspiration/Karew Entertainment), and Donald Lawrence were all honored with Stellar Awards.

The Stellar Awards show also featured unforgettable live performances by Melvin Crispell, III, Koryn Hawthorne, Kierra Sheard, and a special appearance by Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA), who presented to Tye Tribbett, this year’s James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award honoree.

Melvin Crispell, III won his first ever Stellar Awards, taking home two awards for Male Artist of the Year and Traditional Male Artist of the Year, in honor of his sophomore album No Failure. Kierra Sheard won Contemporary Female Artist of the Year, for her latest album All Yours. Donald Lawrence won Special Event Album of the Year, for his project Donald Lawrence Presents Power: A Tribute to Twinkie Clark.

The weekend also featured performances by DOE (Life Room Label/RCA Inspiration) and Aaron Cole. Kierra Sheard hosted the 39th Annual Stellar Awards Nominees Dinner Awards Ceremony & Gala, where DOE also performed. Held on Friday, July 19th, the dinner awards ceremony announced many of the early winners in multiple Stellar Awards categories. Aaron Cole performed on the Stellar Plus Afro Beats Day Party on Friday, July 19th.

The 39th Stellar Gospel Music Awards will premiere on the Stellar Network on Saturday, August 3 at 8 pm and 11 pm EST. BET will air the Stellar Awards on Sunday, August 4 at 8 pm EST/PST. The Stellar Awards will air in broadcast syndication from August 10, 2024 to September 8, 2024, check local listings.

Integrity Music celebrates 10 GMA Dove Award nominations, which were announced today ahead of the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Both David Leonard and Mitch Wong respectively received a nomination for their contribution to the Song of the Year. Selah was nominated for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year (cowritten with Derek Winkley), Jonathan McReynolds for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (cowritten with Dee Wilson), Elevation Worship for Worship Recorded Song of the Year (cowritten with Mitch Wong), and Shout Praises Kids for Children’s Recorded Song Of the Year.

Citizens saw their deluxe album “i can’t find the edges of you” nominated for Rock/Contemporary Album Of the Year, while David & Nicole Binion got a nomination for Inspirational Album of the Year. Lastly, Christ For The Nations Worship were recognized for Spanish LanguageWorship Recorded Album of the Year and The Choir Room for Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance).

The association also announced that this year’s theme will be “Unite The Song,” reflecting a central desire for God’s people to come together in unity.

The winners for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be announced during the Nashville event held on October 1, 2024. The event will also air exclusively on TBN and TBN+, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message on Friday, October 4, 2024.

Song of the Year
I Believe It (The Life of Jesus) – David Leonard
Trust In God – Mitch Wong

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Higher Name – Selah (Writer: Derek Winkley)

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Able – Jonathan McReynolds (ft. Marvin Winans) [Writer: Dee Wilson]

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Trust In God – Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown) [Writer: Mitch Wong]

Children’s Recorded Song Of the Year
Every Move I Make (2023 Version) – Shout Praises Kids

Rock/Contemporary Album Of the Year
i can’t find the edges of you (deluxe) – Citizens

Inspirational Album of the Year
REVELATION – David & Nicole Binion

Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)
Joy (The Choir Room Version) – The Choir Room, Ben Rector

Spanish Language Worship Recorded Album of the Year
A Las Naciones – Christ For The Nations Worship