Miel San Marcos appeared onstage at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards pressroom to celebrate their Dove Award win for “Coritos (En Vivo)” as Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year. They reflected on what inspired their latest album and talked about a new generation for Christ that is rising up.

For more artist interviews as well as the winners list and event photos, visit. An encore performance of this year’s broadcast will air on TBN and The TBN App Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 8pm and 10pm ET.

Dove award winners Elevation Worship appeared onstage at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards pressroom to talk about seeing music meant for their local church being spread out to the nation and the momentum behind their collective. They also revealed that they have a full album worth of songs ready to release when the time is right.

For more artist interviews as well as the winners list and event photos, An encore performance of this year’s broadcast will air on TBN and The TBN App Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 8pm and 10pm ET.

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound + Take 6 appeared onstage at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards pressroom to talk about collaborating in an epic performance tonight. Ernie Haase & Signature Sound called working with Take 6 a career milestone for them. Take 6 discussed being welcomed back to the Dove Awards and teased some new music that is in the works.

For more artist interviews as well as the winners list and event photos, visit www.TheChristianBeat.org. An encore performance of this year’s broadcast will air on TBN and The TBN App Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 8pm and 10pm ET.

Artist of the Year winner Brandon Lake appeared onstage at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards pressroom to talk about his brand new album ‘Coat Of Many Colors’ and how that album showcases various shades of worship music. He also discussed what it’s like to bring songs from the studio to arena tours and he reflected on his intention in songwriting.

For more artist interviews as well as the winners list and event photos, visit www.TheChristianBeat.org. An encore performance of this year’s broadcast will air on TBN and The TBN App Friday, October 27th, 2023 at 8pm and 10pm ET.

Karen Peck & New River won Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for their single “The Keepers” at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Now a nine-time GMA Dove Award winning group, KPNR’s Karen Peck accepted the accolade as Christian artists and fans gathered on October 17th to celebrate Christian/Gospel music and the genre’s impact around the world.

“The Keepers,” pays homage to those who represent the hands and feet of Jesus without expectation of recognition.The song inspires all generations to be ‘keepers.’

Karen Peck celebrated the win by stating, ““The Keepers” is a testament to the power of faith, inspiration, and collaboration. We are humbled by this honor and grateful for the journey that brought us here. Special thanks to Pastor Calvin Ray Evans for preaching a powerful message about the ‘keepers’ in our lives.

He was the inspiration behind the song. I want to thank my amazing co-writers Tony Wood and Mitch Wong for getting the song to where it needed to be; producer Wayne Haun for his  incredible job conveying the message of “The Keepers”; and our incredible record company, Daywind Records, for believing in us. KPNR was formed 32 years ago. We are very thankful to the Lord for making the way and for keeping our music relevant and purposeful. We will keep persevering.”

Dusty Wells, director of artists and repertoire for Daywind Music Group, commented, “We here at Daywind are thrilled that Karen Peck & New River’s amazing song, “The Keepers,” from their GRAMMY and Dove nominated best-selling project 2:22, was named Southern Gospel Song of the Year at the 2023 GMA Dove Awards.

This song has touched countless lives, and we have all heard so many stories about the ‘keepers’ that we all have around us in our lives. We knew how special the song was the minute we heard it in our song selection meeting for the project. I love it when a song like this comes along and you see the impact of it night after night at the concerts. We are so excited and thankful for KPNR to receive this honor.”

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards turned into an unforgettable night for Red Street Records’ Jason Crabb and Curb Records’ Dylan Scott as they took home the esteemed GMA Dove Award in the Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year category for their captivating rendition of “Good Morning Mercy.” The ceremony was broadcast on TBN and SiriusXM The Message on Friday, October 20, 2023.

The win earned Crabb his 23rd GMA Dove Award, Scott his first, and Red Street Records its first-ever accolade in the Christian market.

The original release of “Good Morning Mercy” became a fast hit on the Christian radio charts and in concerts, as well as garnering millions of streams on multiple platforms.

The epic and powerful collaboration of Crabb and Scott further propelled the song’s popularity, with the song being featured by People.com with an exclusive video premiere, CMT, Country Now, along with a host of other media outlets.

The song was written by Crabb, label-mates and Red Street Publishing roster members Jordan and Caleb Ward, and GRAMMY-award winning producer and Red Street Records CEO Jay DeMarcus.

“I’m continually amazed at how God has used “Good Morning Mercy” to encourage and inspire people,” says Crabb. “It’s a blessing to hear story after story on how the message in this song has impacted so many. Winning this with Dylan Scott, who has become a dear friend, is special. Who’d have ever thought a chance meeting getting our hair cut would turn into this – only God! I want to thank Dylan, Jay and my Red Street Family, Chris Hauser, Grant Hubbard, the GMA and all the members. We are thankful To God be the glory!”

“What a night! So grateful to be a Dove Award winner with my friend Jason Crabb,” said Dylan Scott.

DeMarcus, who also produced the song, shares, “I’m so incredibly proud of this win for Jason and Dylan and the entire Red Street team behind its fruition. It’s an honor to have produced such a massive song with such exceptionally talented artists and even more special that it earned Red Street our first award! The first of many to come!!”

After winning the award, Crabb and Scott united on stage in an exuberant, power-packed performance of the song, bringing the sold-out crowd to its feet.

The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, films,  songwriters, and publishers was recognized in nine categories at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards including the coveted Artist Of The Year as well as Songwriter Of The Year going to Brandon Lake and Song Of The Year for “Goodness Of God.” Lake won the most GMA Dove Awards of the evening totaling four. Provident went into the awards with multiple nominations in 28 categories.

All of the winners were announced this evening during the exclusive airing of the show on TBN. The awards were interspersed with numerous performances, including Elevation Worship opening the show, a medley from Brandon Lake (joined by Phil Wickham), Zach Williams along with country music star Walker Hayes, and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with Take 6.

The winners and nominations are across all Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, Films, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominations included Brandon Lake with eleven while Kirk Franklin and Jason Ingram both received six.

Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment, shares, “It is overwhelming to see so many Provident Entertainment artists, writers, and producers recognized for their incredible talent and hard at this year’s Dove Awards. After a year of such incredible impact, I can’t think of a better recipient for Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year than Brandon Lake, while the well-deserved ‘Goodness of God’ is one of those special songs that deeply connects to the heart of the listener and is impacting the global church in a significant way.”

SONG OF THE YEAR

“Goodness Of God” – (Writers) Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson; (Publishers) Alletrop Music, Capitol CMG Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Fellow Ships Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Brandon Lake

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)

Brandon Lake

INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“He’s Been Faithful” – Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, ft. TaRanda Greene; (Writer) Carol Cymbala

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“Graves” – KB and Brandon Lake; (Writers) Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hudson, Wesley Smith

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Life After Death – TobyMac; (Producers) Micah Kuiper, Bryan Fowler

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin; (Producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, Norman Gyamfi, Maxwell Stark, Harold Brown, Demetrius Smith, Ron Hill

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

LION: Live From The Loft – Elevation Worship; (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Scott Gardner

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

The Stories I Tell Myself – Matt Maher; (Art Directors/Graphic Designers) Tony Matula, Laura Matula, Tim Parker; (Photographers) Tony Matula, Laura Matula

[All bolded titles/names are affiliated with Provident Entertainment and its entities]

Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 29 Dove Award wins for the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in 21 different categories. Winners represent all of Capitol CMG’s entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Commercial Partnerships, Motown Gospel & Capitol CMG Publishing.

“Congratulations to our songwriters, artists and partners on their Dove Award wins,” said Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell. “We are so proud and grateful to work with each of them and love seeing them recognized by the GMA for their outstanding work.”

“We are so proud to see our artists and writers be recognized from the GMA voters,” echoed O’Donnell’s Co-President, Hudson Plachy. “Congratulations to all of the nominees and winners. We are honored to be your partner.”

The GMA Dove Awards were taped live and in person in Nashville, TN, on October 17th, 2023 and aired exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, tonight.

Capitol Christian Music Group GMA Dove Awards:

Song of the Year
Goodness of God (writers: Ben Fielding, Ed Cash) – Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)
Jeff Pardo – Publishing

New Artist of the Year
Katy Nichole – Publishing 

Producer of the Year
Jeff Pardo – 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

Gospel Worship Recorded Song Of The Year 
“Impossible,” Pastor Mike Jr.,ft. James Fortune – Label Group

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

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Gratitude,” Brandon Lake – Publishing (Ben Hastings)

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
“Dominion: Day of Destiny,” Skillet – Publishing (Seth Mosley)

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
“Life After Death,”  TobyMac – Label Group & Publishing

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year 
“Kingdom Book One (Deluxe),” Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin – Publishing (Kirk Franklin)

Southern Gospel Album of the Year
“Believe,” The Hoppers – Commercial Partnerships

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
“Transitions (Live),” Brian Courtney Wilson – Label Group & Publishing

 Worship Album of the Year
“Lion: Live From The Loft,” Elevation Worship – Publishing (Pat Barrett)

Gospel Worship Album of the Year
“Hymns (Live),” Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Label Group & Publishing

Short Form Video (Performance)
“The Goodness,” TobyMac, Blessing Offor – Label Group & Publishing

Short Form Video of the Year (Concept) 
“Thank God I Do,” Lauren Daigle – Publishing

Long form Video of the Year
“Come Up Here,”  Bethel Music – Publishing

Feature Film of the Year 
Jesus Revolution – Commercial Partnerships

With its acclaimed roster honored with more New Artist of the Year GMA Dove Awards than any other label since 2013, Centricity Music is intentional about signing, developing and launching the best new talent the Christian music industry has to offer. The label’s latest success story is RIAA Certified Gold-selling, Recording Academy-featured Chartbreaker Katy Nichole, who became Centricity Music’s third New Artist of the Year during the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards.

Nichole’s award follows RIAA Platinum-selling pop recording artist /songwriter Jordan Feliz receiving that trophy in 2016 and multi-Platinum-selling, two time GRAMMY Award-winning Lauren Daigle garnering the award in 2015. Daigle also picked up her 12th Dove Award for Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept) for “Thank God I Do” during the awards show.

“Everyone is so excited for Katy and Lauren to be recognized with these GMA awards,” says Centricity Music CEO Caren Seidle. “Lauren’s video is such a special piece of artwork, and it is an honor that others see it that way as well. The New Artist of the Year award recognizes the creativity and the commitment of the entire Centricity staff as well as Katy’s undeniable talent. Winning three awards over the last decade confirms the foundational aspects engraved in the culture at Centricity Music.”

Along with Centricity Music, Centricity Publishing songwriter Kyle Williams gathers a Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Dove as a producer for TobyMac’s Life After Death.

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards were taped live in Nashville, TN Oct. 17 and aired exclusively on TBN and the TBN app tonight (Oct. 20).

For further information on all the Dove Awards recipients, visit https://doveawards.com.

Broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and The TBN App, Friday, October 20th, 2023 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET

WHO:

Host: Tauren Wells

Performers: Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, FOR KING + COUNTRY & Jordin Sparks, Lauren Daigle, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Zach Williams & Walker Hayes and more.

Presenters: Chris Tomlin, Christine D’Clario, Dennis Quaid, Julie Chen Moonves, Naomi Raine, Pastor Michael Todd and more.

See the full list of performers and presenters at www.DoveAwards.com

WHAT:

The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the collective impact of the genre. 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.

WHEN:

The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and The TBN App, Friday, October 20th at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET and the audio simulcast will air on SiriusXM’s The Message (ch. 63) and on the SiriusXM App. An encore presentation of the broadcast will air on TBN October 27th, 2023 at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET.