Prepare to be captivated by the enchanting rhythms and soulful melodies as Clauds, the multi-award-winning Afropop sensation, unveils her second studio album titled “Tshanduko”. This masterful collection of 15 original songs promises to redefine the boundaries of modern Afropop, infusing the genre with a mesmerizing blend of house, Amapiano, and RnB flavors, while showcasing the unique beauty of the Tshivenda language.

“Tshanduko,” meaning “change,” aptly symbolizes the evolution of Clauds as an artist, pushing the boundaries and embracing innovation. Her ability to effortlessly weave the rich tones of the Venda language into contemporary rhythms sets this album apart as a true musical gem, poised to enchant audiences around the world.

The album takes listeners on an unforgettable journey through Clauds diverse musical influences, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern beats, creating an immersive and unforgettable sonic experience. From the infectious grooves of “Muthu Wanga” to the soul-stirring ballad “Ndia Dala,” Claud’s soulful voice and poignant lyrics breathe life into every track, leaving a lasting impact on the hearts of her listeners.

Clauds an accomplished artist and performer, has garnered critical acclaim and numerous accolades for her previous works. With her sophomore album, “Tshanduko,” she continues to build upon her musical legacy, solidifying her position as one of the leading voices in the contemporary Afropop scene.

“I am thrilled to present ‘Tshanduko’ to the world,” says Clauds. “This album is a testament to my growth as an artist and a celebration of my Venda heritage. I wanted to create a body of work that not only makes people dance but also touches their hearts. I hope that ‘Tshanduko’ brings joy and inspires positive change in the lives of those who listen.”

“Tshanduko” is now available for streaming and downloading on all major music platforms.

Fans and music enthusiasts alike can expect an immersive and emotional experience, as Claud’s music resonates with audiences from all walks of life.

About Clauds:

Clauds is a multi-award-winning female Afropop artist known for her soulful voice, captivating performances, and innovative approach to music. Hailing from Limpopo, Claud’s unique blend of modern rhythms and the Venda language has earned her a dedicated global fanbase and critical acclaim.

TRACKLIST

1. Bright Africa

2. All things

3. Mmawe

4. Khade

5. Muthu Wanga

6. Kha Nthembe

7. Ndia Dala

8. Zwa Khwine

9. Fire (feat. Vuyo Manyike)

10. Your body language

11. Moving on

12. The end

13. I won’t fear.

14. I won’t fear (Reprise)

15. Tshanduko

Fresh off its GMA Dove Award nominations for Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year (“Jesus, What A Lovely Name”) and Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (“There Is A Mountain”), GRAMMY-winning quintet Gaither Vocal Band today releases a new album, Shine: The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light, available everywhere now via Gaither Music Group.

Group members Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith beam brightly on the 13-track project, produced by Gordon Mote and Gaither, featuring seamless harmonies and passionate performances.

The Gaither Vocal Band (GVB) offers new renditions of “The Old Rugged Cross Made the Difference,” “Right Place, Right Time” and “Make Me an Instrument” and joins forces with CAIN to deliver a new twist to the worship hit “Rise Up (Lazarus).”

Gaither Vocal Band Debuts ‘Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light’

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Combining smooth blends and catchy melodies with messages of redemption and encouragement, the collection is accompanied by a full-length, performance DVD (available for purchase) and TV special, which premieres across multiple TV networks this week.

Of the album’s title track, Bill Gaither says, “This is a very important song with a powerful idea that I believe with all my heart. The world has never been stable, and according to God’s Word it is not going to be stable. We are called to be God’s light — to shine — in an unstable culture. Do we really believe and live out the power of love and grace? Every now and then we say about a song, ‘This is a special idea that can make a difference in the way we live.’ I think this is one of those songs.”

Songs from Shine: The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light will be featured on Gaither Radio on Pandora, Gaither Radio on Amazon and Gaither Radio on Spotify; and the audio will be streamed on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel (3 million subscribers).

Videos from the filming will be released on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel as well as on the Gaither Facebook page.  A special, worldwide YouTube Premiere will take place on August 16 at 10:00AM ET.

The new recording follows the quintet’s Let’s Just Praise the Lord (Gaither Music Group), produced by Bill Gaither and Gordon Mote, which received a 2023 GRAMMY nomination for Best Roots Gospel Album. Bill and Gloria Gaither and the GVB have collectively received eight GRAMMY Awards and more than two dozen nominations.

The group took home a 2022 GMA Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for “My Feet Are on the Rock” from the GRAMMY-nominated album That’s Gospel, Brother. The song, also produced by Bill Gaither and ACM Award winner Gordon Mote, was a Top 5 radio hit.

The group’s recent radio single, “How Beautiful Heaven Must Be,” also from That’s Gospel Brother is currently a Top 5 hit; and the debut single from the new Shine recording, ”Make the Morning Worth the Midnight,” is now going for adds.

All recordings by Gaither Vocal Band are distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music. For further information visit Gaither.com.

Shine: The Darker the Night the Brighter the Light Album Track Listing:
Shine (The Darker The Night, The Brighter The Light)
Grateful!
Make The Morning Worth The Midnight
Love ‘Em Where They Are
Right Place, Right Time
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
Revival Broke Out
Rise Up (Lazarus) – featuring CAIN
If The Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side
May The Words Of My Mouth
Make Me An Instrument
Fully Alive
Lion Of Judah

DVD Track Listing:
Shine (The Darker The Night, The Brighter The Light)
Grateful!
Make The Morning Worth The Midnight
Love ‘Em Where They Are
Right Place, Right Time
The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference
Revival Broke Out
Rise Up (Lazarus)
May The Words Of My Mouth
Make Me An Instrument
If The Lord Wasn’t Walking By My Side
Lion Of Judah
Fully Alive

Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 98 nominations for the 54TH Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in 32 different categories. Top nominees include Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Blessing Offor, Pastor Mike Jr., TobyMac, Kirk Franklin, Jeff Pardo, Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG’s entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships, & Capitol CMG Publishing.

“It’s truly an honor to partner with our talented artists and writers, and we are proud to see them recognized by the Gospel Music Association and their industry peers. Congratulations to each of them on their nominations,” said Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell.

“We’re thrilled to see our artists’ and writers’ creative efforts celebrated with these Dove nominations. We’re proud of their accomplishments, and join the rest of the industry in congratulating them,” echoed O’Donnell’s Co-President, Hudson Plachy.

The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 17th, 2023, and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 20th, 2023 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

Capitol Christian Music Group GMA Dove Award nominations:

Song of the Year

Fear Is Not My Future (writer: Kirk Franklin) – Publishing
Build A Boat  – Publishing
God Really Loves Us (writers: Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka) – Label Group & Publishing
Goodness Of God (writers: Ben Fielding, Ed Cash) – Publishing
Gratitude (writer: Ben Hastings) – Publishing
In Jesus Name (God Of Possible) (writers: Jeff Pardo, Katy Nichole) – Publishing
Same God (writer: Pat Barrett) – Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Artist)

Kirk Franklin – Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)

Ben Glover – Publishing
Jeff Pardo – Publishing

New Artist of the Year
Katy Nichole – Publishing
Artist of the Year

Lauren Daigle – Publishing
Producer of the Year

Jeff Pardo – Publishing
Kenneth Leonard – Publishing
Team: Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka – Publishing
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

“Brother Jack,” Gable Price and Friends – Label Group & Publishing
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

“Brighter Days,” Blessing Offor (writer: Blessing Offor) – Label Group & Publishing
“Thank God I Do,” Lauren Daigle – Publishing
“God Is In This Story,” Katy Nichole, ft. Big Daddy Weave (producer: Jeff Pardo) – Publishing

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

“Miracles,” Kierra Sheard, ft. Pastor Mike Jr. – Label Group
“Get Up,” Tye Tribbett – Label Group
“Bless Me,” Kirk Franklin – Publishing

Gospel Worship Recorded Song Of The Year 

“Impossible,” Pastor Mike Jr., ft. James Fortune – Label Group
“The Moment (Live),” Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Label Group & Publishing

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year

“It Is Well,” Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Label Group & Publishing
Children’s Recorded Song of the Year

“Sounding Joy,” Ellie Holcomb – Label Group & Publishing
“The Fruit of the Spirit,” Worship Together Kids, Terryl Padilla, John Roberts – Label Group & Publishing

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

“Jesus What A Lovely Name,” Gaither Vocal Band – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death,” Keith & Kristyn Getty, Michael W. Smith – Commercial Partnerships

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

“There Is a Mountain,” Gaither Vocal Band – Publishing & Commercial Partnerships
“One Name,” Jeff & Sheri Easter, ft. The Sound – Commercial Partnerships

Worship Recorded Song of the Year

“Honey In The Rock (Live),” Brooke Ligertwood, Brandon Lake – Label Group & Publishing
“Holy Forever,” Chris Tomlin – Label Group & Publishing
“Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version),”  Maverick City Music ft. Brandon Lake and Chandler Moore – Publishing
“Gratitude,” Brandon Lake – Publishing
“This Is Our God,” Phil Wickham – Publishing

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

“Everyone Loves A Comeback Story,” Social Club Misfits – Label Group & Publishing

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

“The Consequence of Being Alive,” Gable Price and Friends – Label Group & Publishing
“Dominion: Day of Destiny,” Skillet – Publishing

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

“My Tribe,” Blessing Offor – Label Group & Publishing
“Jesus Changed My Life,” Katy Nichole – Publishing
“Life After Death,”  TobyMac – Label Group & Publishing
“Always Only Jesus,”  MercyMe – Publishing
“A Hundred Highways,”  Zach Williams – Publishing

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year 

“Impossible,” Pastor Mike Jr. – Label Group
“All Things New,” Tye Tribbett – Label Group
“Kingdom Book One (Deluxe),” Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin – Publishing
Inspirational Album of the Year

“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death,”  Keith & Kristyn Getty – Commercial Partnerships

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

“Believe,” The Hoppers – Commercial Partnerships

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

“Treasure,” Jeff & Sheri Easter – Commercial Partnerships

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

“Transitions (Live),” Brian Courtney Wilson – Label Group & Publishing
“I Go To The Rock,” Whitney Houston – Commercial Partnerships

Worship Album of the Year

“God Is Good! (Live),” Cody Carnes – Label Group & Publishing
“Lion: Live From The Loft,” Elevation Worship – Publishing
“Lamb Of God,” Matt Redman – Publishing

Gospel Worship Album of the Year

“Closer Than You Think,” Jonathan Traylor – Label Group & Publishing
“Hymns (Live),” Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Label Group & Publishing

Children’s Album of the Year

“I Am Not My Own,” The Getty Girls – Commercial Partnerships

Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year

“The Manger,” Anne Wilson – Label Group & Publishing
“Milk & Cookies: A Merry Crowder Christmas,” Crowder – Label Group & Publishing
“Sing: Christmas Songs,” Ellie Holcomb – Label Group & Publishing

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

“TAYA,” TAYA – Label Group & Publishing

Short Form Video (Performance)

“The Goodness,” TobyMac, Blessing Offor – Label Group & Publishing
“Holy Forever,” Jenn Johnson – Publishing

Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)

“Cornerstone,” TobyMac, ft. Zach Williams – Label Group & Publishing
“Thank God I Do,” Lauren Daigle – Publishing

Long form Video of the Year

“God Is Good! (Live),” Cody Carnes – Label Group & Publishing
“I’ve Witnessed It (Live),” Passion – Label Group & Publishing
“The Way,” Kathie Lee Gifford – Commercial Partnerships
“Come Up Here,”  Bethel Music – Publishing

Feature Film of the Year

Jesus Revolution – Commercial Partnerships

Jeremy Parsons’ latest single, “Life Worth Dyin’ For,” is a beautiful and heartfelt fusion of country and electronic music, creating an uplifting and invigorating sonic experience. The song features Parsons’ signature gravelly country-style vocals, accompanied by a unique blend of acoustic and electronic elements that help to add texture and depth to the track.

Parsons’ vocal delivery is simply breathtaking, capturing an emotional vulnerability that resonates with listeners. The song’s production also deserves recognition as it seamlessly combines elements of both country and electronic music to create an immersive sonic journey.

At its core, “Life Worth Dyin’ For” carries a universal message of living life to its fullest without the fear of death. Lyrically and musically, the song is moving and inspiring. It serves as a gentle reminder to embrace the small moments and cherish the journey of life.

In conclusion, Jeremy Parsons’ “Life Worth Dyin’ For” is a captivating and uplifting single. It is a great example of how country and electronic music can be blended together to create unique musical
experiences. Anyone looking for an inspiring anthem to help them embrace life should give this single a listen. www.jeremyparsonsmusic.com

Ghanaian contemporary gospel music artist Queendalyn Yurglee shows up with her latest project for the year 2023, this brand new Ep by the worship leader is titled The Birth EP.

A five-track project birthed from a place of intimacy with the word of God. The songs on the Birth Ep include:

● WOTIM HO DAA (You remain the same)

● HONHOM KRONKRON (Holy Ghost) Ft Diana Hopeson, Abaawa Connie

● HOLD MY HANDS (Extended Version)

● IZURU (You deserve the praise) FT Mike Aremu

● COME AND SEE FT Akesse Brempong

To ensure top-notch production quality, Queendalyn enlisted the expertise of renowned music-inclined individuals. Track 1- 4 recorded by Mordecai. Mixed and mastered by popular music producer Francis Osei, Track 5 was produced by the famous LaxioBeats.  

The Birth EP also features some top music leaders like Akesse Brempong, Mike Aremu, Abaawa Connie, and Diana Hopeson. Queendalyn is excited to share the heart and sound of The Birth Ep with listeners worldwide.

The EP kicks off with an amazing song of reverence and love for God in “You Remain the Same” WOTIM HO DAA

WOTIM HO DAA: Translated as “You Remain The Same”, eulogizes the greatness of God in one major phrase, His ability to remain the same hence His never changing nature from generation to generation, A beautiful contemporary worship piece. 

This song is an experience that will leave you saturated in the awareness of the Unshakable, Immovable, and Unchangeable Mightiness of God. My prayer is that this song will bring you a Godly encounter and an inner chamber worship experience. Queendalyn added 

It moves on next to “HONHOM KRONKRON (Holy Ghost) Featuring Diana Hopeson, Abaawa Connie

HONHOM KRONKRON (Holy Ghost): “Holy Spirit ” emphasizes the greatness of God and the gift of the holy spirit as our helper. 

I have been a rounded beneficiary of the great assistance and empowerment the Holy Spirit gives to us, this song depicts the need to depend on the Holy Spirit in all spheres. Diana Hopeson and Abaawa Connie, who have walked longer in this call, were the perfect people to bring their experience lyrically and depth to interpreting this song into reality. There are three generations of Musi,c and I am super privileged to have done this with them, She shares.

Depicting a journey with God is track three, titled “Hold My Hands”.

“Hold My Hands”: In this song, Queendalyn shares her testimony! Through it all God has never left my side, He has held my hands through the storm, the fires, and the turbulence. Hold my hands was inspired by Deuteronomy 31:8. A song many can relate to. 

Hold my hands brings back the lovable Queendalyn’s sound and vocals, and so does the fourth track, “IZURU (You deserve the praise) FT Mike Aremu”.

IZURU (You deserve the praise): Featuring world-renowned Gospel Saxophone Minister Mike Aremu. Izuru Is a Soul ballad that means “you are worthy. The inspiration is born from spotlighting the majestic nature of God and Declaring him worthy of every praise.

The Birth Ep rounds up with “Come and See”, a praise upbeat anthem.

Come and See: Tapping into the Amapiano wave creating a fine blend with Afro Gospel and Praise-worship music while inspiring and entertaining believers, Come and See is an Amapiano song of testimony and praise featuring Akesse Brempong.

The song draws its inspiration from the powerful Bible verse Psalm 66: 4-5, which reminds listeners of God’s good deeds to mankind. “All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing the praises of your name.” Come and see what God has done, his awesome deeds for mankind!”

A great vibe on this track is Akesse Brempong, who is known for his unique blend of traditional and contemporary styles of music. I felt he would be the right person to compliment my vocal tone and deliver. Queendalyn added.

Overall, the BIRTH EP is an intentional music offering with a unified theme that seeks to uplift and stirs you to praise and worship.

The Birth – Queendalyn Yurglee

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Emmy Award winner and two-time Golden Globe nominee Dennis Quaid’s Fallen: A Gospel Record for Sinners from Gaither Music Group debuts at No. 1 on the Top Christian/Gospel Albums chart and lands in the Top 15 on Billboard’s Top 200 Christian/Gospel chart. The album also ranked No. 1 on Amazon’s Best Sellers in CDs & Vinyl, Hot New Releases in Christian & Gospel, and Best Sellers in Country charts. Fallen is distributed by Capitol Christian Music Group and Universal Music.

Quaid is currently gracing the cover of PEOPLE, where he takes readers inside The Clement House recording studio and his Nashville home, opening up about faith, love, and second chances. The multi-hyphenate entertainer celebrated release week with national media appearances on Fox News’ “America’s Newsroom”, and “Jesse Watters Primetime,” “Extra”, and more.

“Dennis Quaid’s Christianity is at the forefront of his new album, an homage to the faith he says got him out of addiction,” writes USA Today. Garden & Gun adds, “Dennis Quaid’s nearly fifty-year career is marked by both its prolificacy and its high quality. Silver screen, small screen, even your music stream—the Houston native has them covered.”

During a recent TalkShopLive appearance at RFD-TV, Quaid chatted with host Bill Cody about each of the tracks. Quaid performed songs from Fallen last week at the Grand Ole Opry and joined Kathie Lee Gifford, who also introduced him onstage, for a conversation backstage about the album and his faith.

Combining soul-stirring renditions of seven hymns and classics with five original songs, Quaid delivers honest, inspiring lyrics sung with unmistakable tones that reflect heartfelt gratitude and eternal hope.

He previewed Fallen through the early release of “Why Me Lord” and “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.” American Songwriter notes Quaid “shows off his rugged vocals” on “Why Me Lord” and “honors the humble nature of the song with his soft delivery” on “What a Friend We Have in Jesus.”

Fallen was executive produced by Quaid with producers David R. “Fergie” Ferguson, Ben Isaacs, and Chris Lindsey. The Isaacs and Jackson Brumley supply background vocals on “I’ll Fly Away,” while The Oak Ridge Boys join Quaid on “Life’s Railway to Heaven.”

Originally released on the soundtrack for Quaid’s faith-based film I CAN ONLY IMAGINE, “On My Way to Heaven” was inspired by the global superstar’s public grappling with addiction. Quaid also vulnerably acknowledges these personal struggles and his subsequent return to Christianity on songs like the title track.

The 12-song collection follows Quaid’s 2018 album, Out of the Box, described by Quaid as a junkyard of American music. Though he loves writing, recording, and making movies, music holds a special place in the Texas native’s heart, and for the last four decades, he has toured extensively, displaying equal ease on the piano and acoustic guitar.

Quaid enchants audiences with a set list that ranges from songs such as those included on Fallen to rock ‘n’ roll standards like “Great Balls of Fire!,” an homage to “The Killer,” whom he portrayed in the 1989 box office smash.

Also known for his roles in THE ROOKIE, THE DAY AFTER TOMORROW, TRAFFIC, VANTAGE POINT, FREQUENCY, THE PARENT TRAP, SOUL SURFER, THE RIGHT STUFF, BREAKING AWAY, and MIDWAY,

Quaid’s recent big-screen credits include starring roles in Netflix uplifting movie, BLUE MIRACLE, Sony’s thriller THE INTRUDER, Universal’s A DOG’S JOURNEY and A DOG’S PURPOSE and Disney’s animated adventure film STRANGE WORLD. He also recently completed production, portraying the 40th president of the United States in the biopic, REAGAN, slated for release in early 2024.

Today, GRAMMY Nominated, internationally renowned artist collective Bethel Music has garnered four GMA DOVE Award nominations. The nominations, across three categories, include Worship Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year for Come Up Here, Short Form Music Video of the Year for Josh Baldwin’s “Where The Glory Is” and Jenn Johnson’s “Holy Forever.” 

The 54^th GMA Dove Awards will take place on October 17, 2023 and will air October 20, 2023 on TBN

“It is such an honor to be recognized by the GMA community with these nominations,” says Jenn Johnson, Bethel Music President. “We are so grateful and excited to be able to celebrate with all of our friends and fellow nominees at the Dove Awards this year!”

In addition to the four nominations, Bethel Music also celebrates publishing and writing nods for Song of the Year with “God Really Loves Us,” “Goodness Of God,” “Same God,” and “Gratitude” as well as Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “Holy Forever,” “Gratitude,” and “Honey In The Rock.”

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Top male nominees include Brandon Lake with eleven (11) nominations, songwriter Jeff Pardo with eight (8) nominations, and Jason Ingram and Kirk Franklin receiving six (6) nominations each. Top female nominees include Katy Nichole, who picked up four (4) nominations with Lauren Daigle, Naomi Raine, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard each receiving three (3) nominations. Country stars Dylan Scott, Tyler Childers andWalker Hayes each earned a first-time nomination.

Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,046 submitted entries.The GMA Dove Awards Nashville event will be held October 17th, 2023, and will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 20th, 2023 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jason Crabb, Jordan Feliz, Danny Gokey, Natalie Grant and JJ Hairston. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube.

“I want to congratulate this year’s wonderful list of Dove Awards nominees,” says GMA President, Jackie Patillo. “Each year, we choose a theme to represent our community and why we celebrate. Today we announced this year’s theme, Joyful Echo. Like it says in Isaiah 42:12 from The Message, ‘Make God’s glory resound, echo His praises from coast to coast.’ We expect and believe this year’s show will be a joyful echo of the love of Jesus.”

Final round voting will run August 17th through August 24th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 17th, 2023. 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.

Below is the list of nominations announced during today’s livestream. For the complete list of nominees, visit doveawards.com.

Song of the Year

“Build A Boat” (Writers) Colton Dixon, Seth Mosley, Johan Lindbrandt, Sandro Cavazza, Mikey Gormley

“Fear Is Not My Future” (Writers) Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Jonathan Jay, Hannah Shackleford, Nicole Hannel

“God Really Loves Us” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, Dante Bowe

“Goodness Of God” (Writers) Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson

“Gratitude” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Hastings, Dante Bowe

“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” (Writers) Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole, David Andrew Spencer, Jeff Pardo

“Love Me Like I Am” (Writers) Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Michael Pollack, Josh Kerr

“Perfectly Loved” (Writers) Rachael Lampa, Andrew Ripp, Ethan Hulse

“Same God” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Pat Barrett

“Then Christ Came” (Writers) Bart Millard, Phil Wickham, Jason Ingram, David Leonard

Artist of the Year

Brandon Lake

CeCe Winans

for KING + COUNTRY

Lauren Daigle

Phil Wickham

New Artist of the Year

Ben Fuller

Hulvey

Jon Reddick

Katy Nichole

Naomi Raine

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

“Brighter Days” – Blessing Offor

“I’m So Blessed (Best Day Remix)” – CAIN

“Love Me Like I Am” – for KING + COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks

“God Is In This Story” – Katy Nichole ft. Big Daddy Weave

“Thank God I Do” – Lauren Daigle

Worship Recorded Song of the Year

“Gratitude (Radio Version)” – Brandon Lake

“Honey In The Rock” – Brooke Ligertwood, Brandon Lake

“Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin

“Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)” – Maverick CIty Music ft. Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore

“This Is Our God” – Phil Wickham

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

“Jordan” – Darin & Brooke Aldridge, ft. Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney, Mark Fain

“Good Morning Mercy” – Jason Crabb, Dylan Scott

“Matchless” – Tiffany Coburn, ft. Point of Grace

“Way of the Triune God (Hallelujah Version)” – Tyler Childers

“Jesus’ Fault” – Zach Williams, ft. Walker Hayes

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

“Guarda Tu Corazón” – Alex Zurdo

“So Good (Cuán Bueno)” – DOE, ft. Lilly Goodman

“Nubes” – Indiomar, ft. Blanca

“Coritos (En Vivo)” – Miel San Marcos, Daniel Calveti, Marcos Witt, Ingrid Rosario

“Suelto” – Sarai Rivera

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

“One Name (Jesus) [Live]” – Naomi Raine

“Impossible” – Pastor Mike Jr., ft. Jame Fortune

“I Still Have You” – Smokie Norful

“The Moment (Live)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard

“You’ve Been Good To Me” – Zacardi Cortez

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

“New Day” – Blanca, ft. Jekalyn Carr

“Your World” – Jonathan McReynolds

“Miracles” – Kierra Sheard, ft. Pastor Mike Jr.

“Bless Me” – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin

“Get Up” – Tye Tribbett

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

My Tribe – Blessing Offor

Jesus Changed My Life – Katy Nichole

Always Only Jesus – MercyMe

Life After Death – TobyMac

A Hundred Highways – Zach Williams

Worship Album of the Year

Come Up Here – Bethel Music

Honest Offering (Live) – CAIN

God Is Good! (Live) – Cody Carnes

LION: Live From The Loft – Elevation Worship

Lamb Of God – Matt Redman

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Think About There – Greater Vision

Come On In – Guardians Quartet

John 3:16 – Perrys

Believe – The Hoppers

Hymns & Worship – Triumphant Quartet

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds

Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin

Impossible – Pastor Mike Jr.

Overcomer (Deluxe) – Tamela Mann

All Things New – Tye Tribbett

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

Church Clothes 4 – Lecrae

Sunday in Lagos – Limoblaze

Everyone Loves A Comeback Story – Social Club Misfits

Tree – Steven Malcolm

NEW HOLLYWOOD – WHATUPRG

Feature Film of the Year

Big George Foreman

Family Camp

I Heard The Bells

Jesus Revolution

Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

The 54th 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.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) will unveil nominations for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards this week. Nominations will be announced on Wednesday, August 9th at 11 am ET with special guests Natalie Grant, Danny Gokey, JJ Hairston, Jason Crabb, and Jordan Feliz. You can watch the announcement as it premieres below.

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards are scheduled to take place live and in person on October 17th at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. Tune in to the Dove Awards, airing October 20, 2023 only on TBN.

The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,600 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500.

Today, Tuesday, August 8^th, two-time GRAMMY Award winner and multi-platinum-selling artist Lauren Daigle will take the stage at Nashville’s legendary Bluebird Café for a night of new music and intimate conversation hosted by BMI’s Clay Bradley. 

BMI at the Bluebird Presents Lauren Daigle will feature Daigle and several of her creative partners from her self-titled album including Executive Producer Mike Elizondo and songwriters Natalie Hemby, Jason Ingram, Jon Green, Tofer Brown, Ellie Holcomb, and Grant Pittman.

The event, presented by BMI, will include two special performances at 6 pm/9 pm CST of not yet released music and live commentary on 16 of the 23 songs that comprise Daigle’s full self-titled album which will be released on September 8^th. Tune into BMI at the Bluebird Presents Lauren Daigle at 6 pm CST HERE.

Daigle held an exclusive fan event Monday, August 7^th for 80 members of her Krewe Pass in Nashville. Daigle performed several songs from the upcoming complete ’self-titled’ album and gave a sneak-peak to the entire album via playback. 

Krewe Pass fans came from as far away as California and Florida to attend the event and were treated to the debut of Daigle’s upcoming new music video for “These Are The Days”. Krewe Pass is a tight-knit community of Daigle fans that also participate in local Nashville community service projects with Thistle Farms and Second Harvest Food Bank. Learn more about “Krewe Pass” HERE

Since the release of her Grammy-Award-winning, platinum-certified 2018 album Look Up Child – which includes the breakthrough, newly-6x platinum-certified hit single “You Say” – Daigle has been a mainstay on the Billboard charts. When Look Up Child debuted at No. 3 on the Top 200 Albums chart, Daigle became the first female artist in history to simultaneously hit the Top 10 on both Billboard’s Pop and Christian Album charts.

She went on to break another record when the LP reached 100 weeks at No. 1 on the Top Christian Albums chart, which is the greatest number of weeks that any artist has spent at the top of any individual album chart. Similarly, “You Say” is the longest-running No. 1 to appear on any weekly Billboard chart. Born in Lake Charles, Louisiana,

Daigle is a two-time Grammy, seven-time Billboard Music Award, four-time American Music Award, and ten-time GMA Dove Music Award winner.