The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performing artists for the 53nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. In addition to previously announced performers, the night will also include Anne Wilson, Blessing Offor, Brooke Ligertwood, DOE, Maverick City Music, Social Club Misfits, Steven Malcolm, Steven Curtis Chapman, TobyMac and a special Southern Gospel tribute featuring Karen Peck of Karen Peck & New River, High Road and Kim Hopper of The Hoppers. The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET and simulcasting on SiriusXM The Message.

Presenters for the night include Bart Millard, 2x Super Bowl champion Ben Roethlisberger, CeCe Winans, David & Tamela Mann, and more. See the full list of performers and presenters at DoveAwards.com.

Tickets have sold out for the in-person GMA Dove Awards Nashville event happening October 18th at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. Key partners for this year’s Dove Awards include Grace Notes, an on-demand TV show where the biggest names in Christian music share the inspiring stories behind their favorite songs, and Christian music’s largest radio networks K-LOVE and AIR-1, creating compelling media that inspires and encourages listeners toward a meaningful relationship with Christ.

For ways to watch TBN, please visit TBN’s Channel Finder here: http://bit.ly/FIND_TBN

Multi-chart toppers and award-winning superstars Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin were recently announced as co-hosts for this year’s awards.

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.

Nominations for this year’s Dove Awards are set to be announced on Wednesday, August 10th at 11am ET.

The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the collective impact of the genre. Over 1,500 professional members determine the Dove Award nominees with the winners voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. The awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association.

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place on Tuesday, October 18th at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena. The show will be broadcast on TBN on Friday, October 21st at 9pm ET. For more information, and to purchase tickets, please visit DoveAwards.com.

The Gospel Music Association is pleased to announce nominees for the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include Steven Furtick with ten (10) nominations, Chris Brown with nine (9), Wayne Haun with eight (8), seven (7) nominations each for Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake, six (6) to for KING & COUNTRY and five (5) nods to CeCe Winans, Ed Cash, Tiffany Hammer (Hudson) and Zach Williams. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 4,600 submitted entries and include a wide range of creativity and artistic integrity in both artist and non-artist categories.

Nominees were announced in a star-studded livestream event featuring Alex Campos, John Cooper, Bill & Gloria Gaither, Kari Jobe, Brian & Jenn Johnson, Jonathan McReynolds, Wande and Tauren Wells. The announcement premiered on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages with clips on the Dove Awards Instagram and TikTok.

“We are thrilled to welcome back an in-person Dove Awards this year and equally excited about our impressive list of nominees,” says GMA President Jackie Patillo. “As we continue to celebrate the immense creativity and diversity within our community, we’re looking forward to an awards program this year’s nominees deserve.”

Voting for the final winners will run August 19th through August 26th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 19th, 2021. A limited number of tickets and Fan Experiences are still available. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN, Friday, October 22nd, 2021 8:00p.m. ET and then again at 10:00p.m. ET.

For the complete list of nominees, visit: www.doveawards.com.

Song of the Year
“Another In The Fire” (Writers) Chris Davenport, Joel Houston
“Famous For (I Believe)” (Writers) Alexis Slifer, Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, Krissy Nordhoff, Tauren Wells
“Graves Into Gardens” (Writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hudson, Brandon Lake
“Speak To Me” (Writers) Donnie McClurkin, Jeremy Hicks, Johnta Austin, Troy Taylor
“Thank You For It All” (Writers) Aaron Lindsey, Christopher Thomas Leach, Jamone Davis, Marvin Sapp
“The Blessing” (Writers) Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Steven Furtick
“The Father’s House” (Writers) Benjamin Hastings, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse
“There Was Jesus” (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard, Zach Williams
“TOGETHER” (Writers) Joel Smallbone, Josh Kerr, Kirk Franklin, Luke Smallbone, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson
“Truth Be Told” (Writers) AJ Pruis, Matthew West

Artist of the Year
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham
Zach Williams

New Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
CAIN
Dante Bowe
Hope Darst
Maverick City Music

Gospel Artist of the Year
CeCe Winans
Jonathan McReynolds
Kirk Franklin
Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Travis Greene

Southern Gospel Artist of the Year
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band
Jason Crabb
Joseph Habedank
Triumphant Quartet

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Famous For (I Believe)” – Tauren Wells
“Good God Almighty” – Crowder
“Hold On To Me” – Lauren Daigle
“There Was Jesus” – Zach Williams, ft. Dolly Parton
“TOGETHER” – for KING & COUNTRY, ft. Kirk Franklin & Tori Kelly

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“First Church of Mercy” – The Sound
“I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen” – Gaither Vocal Band
“My King is Known By Love” – Crabb Family
“Religion Isn’t Working” – Joseph Habedank
“Wake Up” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“I Got It” – Pastor Mike Jr.
“joyful” – Dante Bowe
“Never Lost” – CeCe Winans
“Speak To Me” – Koryn Hawthorne
“Touch from You” – Tamela Mann

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Battle Belongs” – Phil Wickham
“God So Loved” – We The Kingdom
“Graves Into Gardens” – Elevation Worship, ft. Brandon Lake
“Jireh” – Elevation Worship / Maverick City Music, ft. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine
“Peace Be Still” – Hope Darst

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
3:34 – Zauntee
Feared By Hell – Social Club Misfits
His Glory Alone – KB
Restoration – Lecrae
The Divine Storm – Ty Brasel

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Chris Tomlin & Friends – Chris Tomlin
Holy Water – We The Kingdom
Inhale (exhale) – MercyMe
No Stranger – Natalie Grant
To Love A Fool – Cory Asbury

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
Alone With My Faith – Harry Connick, Jr.
Little More Love – Jordan Family Band
My Savior – Carrie Underwood
Peace At Last – Nelons
Songs of the Times – Isaacs

Spanish Language Album of the Year
Desesperado (Spanish) – Evan Craft
Mil Generaciones – Miel San Marcos, Essential Worship
Renovada – EP – Blanca
Todos Mis Mejores Amigos – Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong En Español
Uno – Alex Zurdo – Redimi2 – Funky

Worship Album of the Year
Graves Into Gardens – Elevation Worship
Old Church Basement – Elevation Worship / Maverick City Music
Revival’s In The Air – Bethel Music
The Blessing (Live) – Kari Jobe
The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden – Hillsong UNITED

Inspirational Film of the Year
A Week Away
Fatima
Mahalia
My Brother’s Keeper
QUEEN ESTHER

RCA Inspiration‘s diva Koryn Hawthorne, who at just 20 years of age continues smashing a 17 year record at the Billboard charts with her widely recognized hit “Won’t He Do It” topping five generic categories in the Christian/Gospel music category.

The breathtaking The Voice finalist has gotten quite the experience for someone her age and under the tutelage of one of Americas finest in the music industry Pharrell williams, Only released her debut studio album UNSTOPPABLE on the 13th of July and has already gained two Dove awards nominations with the likes of Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Walls group and other artist under RCA inspiration.

Here is the official video to her irrefutable Hit “Won’t He Do It”. Watch and Share

LYRICS

2018 DOVE AWARDS NOMINEES

Since 1970 the GMA Dove Awards have honored outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The show celebrates our rich musical diversity. Awards are presented to individuals representing Modern Rock, Rap/Hip Hop, Pop/Contemporary, Inspirational, Southern Gospel, Urban, Bluegrass, Country, Worship and more!

This is a comprehensive list of nominees and winners for the 2018 edition slated for Friday 16th October (4:30 PM GMT-7) at the ALLEN ARENA.

Song of the Year – Cat 1

“All My Hope” – (writers) David Crowder, Ed Cash, (publishers) Alletrop Music, Inot Music, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs “Blessings” – (writers) Allen Swoope, Asheton Hogan, Lecrae Moore, Maurice Simmonds, Tyrone Williams Griffin, Jr. (publishers) Asheton Hogan BMI Pub Designee, Eardrummers Entertainment LLC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp.

“Broken Things” – (writers) Andrew Jacob Pruis, Jason Houser, Matthew West (publisher) Housermania Music “Control (Somehow You Want Me)” – (writers) Jason Ingram, Matt Bronleewe, Mike Donehey (publishers) Fellow Ships Music, No Alibis Publishing, So Essential Tunes “Different” – (writers) Kyle Lee, Micah Tyler (publishers) Fair Trade Global Songs, Fair Trade Tunes, From The Void

“Hills and Valleys” – (writers) Chuck Butler, Jonathan Smith, Tauren Wells (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Crucial Music Entertainment, Jord A Lil Music, Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes “I just need U.” – (writers) Blake NeeSmith, Bryan Fowler, Kevin McKeehan (publishers) Achtober Songs, Blake Neesmith Publishing Designee, RELWOF, So Essential Tunes

“I’ll Find You” – (writers) Danny Majic, John Mitchell, Justin Franks, Lecrae Moore, Natalie Sims, Sasha Sloan, Victoria Kelly (publishers) Artist 101 Publishing Group, Artist Publishing Group West, Danny Majic Music Publishing, Eardrummers Entertainment LLC, J Franks Publishing, John Mitchell Pub Designee, Mod Junkie, Sasha Sloan Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., WB Music Corp.

“O’Lord” – (writers) Joe Williams, Paul Mabury (publishers) FLYCHILD Publishing, Joe Williams Publishing Designee, So Essential Tunes

“Old Church Choir” – (writers) Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse, Zach Williams (publishers) Anthems of Hope, Be Essential Songs, Colby Wedgeworth Music, EGH Music, Fair Trade Music Publishing, Wisteria Drive

“Reckless Love” –  (writers) Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing, Watershed Music Publishing

“So Will I (100 Billion X)” (writers) Benjamin Hastings, Joel Houston, Michael Fatkin, (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing “Unfinished” – (writers) Ben Glover, Colby Wedgeworth (publishers) 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Colby Wedgeworth Music, Fair Trade Music Publishing

Worship Song of the Year – Cat 2

“Do It Again” (writers) Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman, Steven Furtick, (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing

“Reckless Love” (writers) Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing, Watershed Music Publishing

“So Will I (100 Billion X)” (writers) Benjamin Hastings, Joel Houston, Michael Fatkin, (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing

“Spirit of the Living God” (writers) Jacob Sooter, Mia Fieldes, (publishers) Essential Music Publishing

“Tremble” (writers) Andres Figueroa, Hank Bentley, Mariah McManus, Mia Fieldes, (publishers) Essential Music Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Artist) – Cat 3

Lecrae

Matthew West

Tauren Wells

TobyMac

Zach Williams

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist) – Cat 4

Bryan Fowler

Colby Wedgeworth

Ethan Hulse

Jason Ingram

Jonathan Smith

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year – Cat 5

for KING & COUNTRY, Word Label Group

MercyMe, Fair Trade Services

Tauren Wells, Provident Music Group

TobyMac, Capitol CMG

Zach Williams, Essential Records

Southern Gospel Artist of the Year – Cat 6

Bradley Walker, Gaither Music Group

Gaither Vocal Band, Gaither Music Group

Joseph Habedank, Daywind Records

Karen Peck & New River, Daywind Records

Mark Lowry, Daywind Records

Gospel Artist of the Year – Cat 7

CeCe Winans, Puresprings Gospel / Thirty Tigers

Jekalyn Carr, Lunjeal Music Group

Kirk Franklin, RCA Inspiration

Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Motown Gospel

Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration

Artist of the Year – Cat 8

Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music Australia / Capital CMG

MercyMe, Fair Trade Services

NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Records

Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Motown Gospel

Zach Williams, Provident Label Group

New Artist of the Year – Cat 9

Cory Asbury, Bethel Music

Koryn Hawthorne, RCA Inspiration

Mosaic MSC, Essential Worship

Pat Barrett, Capitol CMG

Tauren Wells, Provident Label Group

Producer of the Year – Cat 10

Ed Cash

David Garcia

Tommee Profitt

Wayne Haun

(TEAM) Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury

(TEAM) Kenneth Leonard Jr. and Natasha Leonard

Rap / Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 11

“Not Today Satan (ft. Andy Mineo) ” – KB, (writers) Andrew Mineo, Chris Mackey, Jacob Cardec, Joseph Prielozny, Kevin Burgess

“War Cry (ft. Tauren Wells)” – Social Club Misfits, (writers) Andrew Wells, David Frank, Fernando Miranda, John Thomas Roach, Martin Santiago, Tommee Profitt

“SMILE” – Tedashii, (writers) Lasanna Harris, Marquis Rachad, Philip Green, Shama Joseph, Tedashii Anderson

“Forever” – Trip Lee, (writers) Jacob Cardec, William Barfield

“Praying Hands (ft. Trip Lee)” – Ty Brasel, (writers) Kenneth Christian Mackey, Ty Brasel

Rock / Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 12

“Walking On  Water”– NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart, Matt Maher

“Gone” – RED, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Jason McArthur, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Rob Graves

“Brave” – Skillet, (writers) John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper, Seth Mosley

Pop / Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 13

“All My Hope” – Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Ed Cash

“O’Lord” – Lauren Daigle, (writers) Joe Williams, Paul Mabury

“When We Pray” – Tauren Wells, (writers) Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse, Tauren Wells

“I just need U.” – TobyMac, (writers) Blake NeeSmith, Bryan Fowler, Toby McKeehan

“Old Church Choir” – Zach Williams, (writers) Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse, Zach Williams

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 14

“He Can Take It” – Brian Free & Assurance, (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Kenna Turner West, Sue C. Smith.

“Clear Skies” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (writers) Ernie Haase, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun

“Hallelujah Band” – Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) Becca Mizell, Sam Mizell

“Washed By The Water” – Jason Crabb, (writers) Dave Barnes, Jason Crabb, Jordan Reynolds

“Just When You Thought” – Joseph Habedank, (writers) Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren, Wayne Haun

Bluegrass / Country / Roots Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 15

“I Will Someday (ft. The Isaacs)” – Bradley Walker, (writers) Chris Stapleton, Garnet Bowman, Morgane Hayes, Ronnie Bowman

“Chain Breaker”– Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams

“Jailbreak” – Joseph Habedank, (writers) Gerald Crabb, Joseph Habedank

“Dinner on the Ground (ft. the Oak Ridge Boys)” – Little Roy & Lizzy Show, (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun

“Daddy And Son” – The Nelons, (writers) Dony McGuire, Jason Clark, Reba Rambo-McGuire

Contemporary Gospel / Urban Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 16

“I Got That” – Anthony Brown & group therapy, (writer) Anthony Brown

“A Great Work” – Brian Courtney Wilson, (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey, Alvin Richardson, Brian Courtney Wilson,

“Not Lucky, I’m Loved” – Jonathan McReynolds, (writers) Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson

“Won’t He Do It” – Koryn Hawthorne and Roshon Fegan, (writers) Loren Hill, Makeba Riddick, Rich Shelton

“You (ft. Tye Tribbett)” – Snoop Dogg, (writers) Jovan J. Dawkins, Jevon Hill, Stanley Green Jr, Timothy Tyrone Bush Jr, Tye Tribbett

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 17

“Stay With Me” – Jekalyn Carr, (writer) Jekalyn Carr “Close”- Marvin Sapp, (writers) Aaron Lindsey, Marvin Sapp, Solomon Edwards Jr

“I Survived It” – Ricky Dillard & New G, (writers) Jason Clayborn, Ricky Dillard

“And You Don’t Stop”– The Walls Group, (writers) Affion Crockett, Ahjah Walls, Alic Walls, Eric Dawkins, Warryn Campbell

“He Got Up (ft. Dorinda Clark-Cole)” – Vashawn Mitchell, (writer) VaShawn Mitchell

Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 18

“The Name Of Our God” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, (writers) Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Natasha Leonard

“Your Great Name” – Todd Dulaney, (writers) Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough, Todd Dulaney

“You Waited” – Travis Greene, (writer) Travis Greene

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 19

“Sin Ti” – Alex Zurdo, (writer) Alexis Velez “Dame Más” – Genessis & Nikki, (writers) Andy Delos Santo, Genessis Holguin, Nikki Holguin, Phil Sillas

“Lléname (ft. Evan Craft)” – Harold y Elena, (writers) Elena Witt-Guerra, Harold Guerra

“Danzo en el Río” – Miel San Marcos, (writers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr

“Agradecido (ft. Alex Campos)” – Ray Alonso, (writers) Ray Alonso, Yafet González, Emmanuel Espinosa

Worship Recorded Song of the Year – Cat 20

“Resurrection Power” – Chris Tomlin, (writers) Ed Cash, Ryan Ellis, Tony Brown

“Reckless Love” – Cory Asbury (writers) Cory Asbury, Caleb Culver, Ran Jackson

“So Will I (100 Billion X)” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Benjamin Hastings, Joel Houston, Michael Fatkin

“Who You Say I Am” – Hillsong Worship, (writers) Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan

“Tremble” – Mosaic MSC, (writers) Andres Figueroa, Hank Bentley, Mariah McManus, Mia Fieldes

Rap / Hip Hop Album of the Year – Cat 21

Today We Rebel – KB, (producers) Benjamin Backus, Chris “Dirty Rice” Mackey, Clinton Lightfoot, David L. Baker, Dominique Hubbard, G Roc, Howard Reeves, Jacob Cardec, Joseph Prielozny, Mykallife, William Josiah

Crooked – Propaganda, (producers) Courtland Urbano, Daniel Steele, JR

INTO THE NIGHT – Social Club Misfits, (producers) 42 North, Andrew Wells, Beam, Ben Lopez, Daniel Steele, Elvin Wit Shahbazian, Jaime Zeluck Hindlin, Rey King

Rock / Contemporary Album of the Year – Cat 22

Everything Or Nothing – Carrollton, (producers) Carrollton, John Mays, Scott Cash

Gone – RED, (producer) Rob Graves

Unleashed Beyond – Skillet, (producers) Brian Howes, Death Tiger, Jerricho Scroggins, Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, Mike X O’Connor, Seth Mosley, Solomon Olds

Pop / Contemporary Album of the Year – Cat 23

Wonder – Hillsong UNITED, (producers) Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett,

Out Of The Dark – Mandisa, (producers) Ben Glover, Bryan Fowler, Christopher Stevens, Colby Wedgeworth, David Garcia, Mike X O’Connor, Seth Mosley All In – Matthew West, (producers) AJ Pruis, David Garcia, Pete Kipley

Different – Micah Tyler, (producers) Colby Wedgeworth, Hank Bentley, Kyle Lee

Hills and Valleys – Tauren Wells, (producers) Bernie Herms, Brent Milligan, Casey Brown, Chuck Butler, Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Sapp

Southern Gospel Album of the Year – Cat 24

Clear Skies – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (producers) Kris Crunk, Michael English, Trey Ivey, Virgil Stratford, Wayne Haun

We Have This Moment – Gaither Vocal Band, (producers) Bill Gaither, Gordon Mote

Still Happy – Goodman Revival, (producers) Johnny Minick, Michael Sykes, Tanya Goodman Sykes

Hope For All Nations – Karen Peck & New River, (producer) Wayne Haun

What’s Not To Love?– Mark Lowry, (producer) Dony McGuire

Bluegrass / Country / Roots Album of the Year – Cat 25

Blessed, Hymns and Songs of Faith – Bradley Walker, (producer) Ben Isaacs

Unexpected – Jason Crabb, (producer) Jay DeMarcus Sing It Again,

A Collection of Favorites – Jeff & Sheri Easter, (producers) Greg Cole, Jeff Easter, Sheri Easter

Going Home– Little Roy & Lizzy Show, (producers) Jeff Easter, Trey Ivey, Wayne Haun

Contemporary Gospel / Urban Album of the Year – Cat 26

A Long Way From Sunday – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (producers) Adam Blackstone, Anthony Brown, Dana Sorey, Darryl Woodson Jr., Justin Savage, Warryn Campbell, Wow Jones

A Great Work – Brian Courtney Wilson, (producers) Aaron Lindsey, Luther “Mano” Hanes, Shuan Martin, Warryn Campbell

Make Room – Jonathan McReynolds, (producers) Darryl “Lil’ Man” Howell, Jonathan McReynolds

Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love – Snoop Dogg, (producer) B. Slade, Chris Johnson, Demetrius Sims, Derrick John, DJ Battlecat, Elvis “Blac Elvis” Williams, J Drew Sheard II, Jeremy Eudovique, Jevon Hill, John P Kee, Jovan Dawkins, KJ Conteh, Koshine, Lt Hutton, Lue, Scrapdolla, Soopafly, Stanley Green Jr, The B Wagon, Tony Russel, Tyrell Urquhart, Uncle Chucc, Warryn Campbell

The Bloody Win – Tye Tribbett, (producers) Jevon Hill, Tye Tribbett

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year – Cat 27

One Nation Under God – Jekalyn Carr, (producer) Allen Carr

10 – Ricky Dillard & New G, (producers) Ricky Dillard, Michael Taylor, Will Bogle

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir – I Am Reminded, (producers) Carol Cymbala, Bradley Knight

Urban Worship Album of the Year – Cat 28

Heart. Passion. Pursuit.– Tasha Cobbs Leonard, (producers) Kenneth Leonard Jr., Natasha Leonard

Your Great Name – Todd Dulaney, (producers) Todd Dulaney, Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough

Crossover: Live From Music City – Travis Greene, (producers) Jevon Hill, Travis Greene

Spanish Language Album of the Year – Cat 29

Impulso – Evan Craft, (producer) Sean Cook

Revive (Spanish Version) – Lucia Parker, (producers) Israel Houhgton, Jake Salomon

Cerca Estás – Marcela Gandara, (producers) Leslie Johnson, Marcela Gandara

Jesús Salva – Marcos Witt, (producers) Coalo Zamorano, Marcos Witt, Sergio Gonzalez, Pauly García

Pentecostés – Miel San Marcos, (producers) Josue Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha

Worship Album of the Year – Cat 30

Reckless Love – Cory Asbury, (producers) Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury

There Is More – Hillsong Worship, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Brooke Ligertwood

Love Has A Name – Jesus Culture, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson

Good News – Rend Collective, (producers) Gareth Gilkeson, Bryan Fowler, Ed Cash, Ben Tan, Michael Fatkin

Bright Faith Bold Future – Vertical Worship, (producer) Jonathan Smith

Instrumental Album of the Year – Cat 31

Piano Chill: Songs of Faith – Christopher Phillips, (producer) Jack Jezzro

A Thankful Heart – Craig Duncan, (producer) Craig Duncan

I’m Gonna Keep On – Jeff Stice, (producers) Jeff Stice

Children’s Music Album of the Year – Cat 32

Bright Ones – Bright Ones, (producers) Seth Mosley, James Morales, Rick Seibold, Jacob Sooter, Jeff Schneeweis

Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved – Christy Nockels, (producers) Craig Duncan

Kathie Lee Gifford Presents The Little Giant – Kathie Lee Gifford, (producers) David Pomeranz, Mark Cabaniss, Kathie Lee Gifford

Getty Kids Hymnal – For the Cause – Keith & Kristyn Getty, (producers) Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty, Fionan deBarra

Mommy & Me Worship 2 – LifeWay, (producers) Craig Adams, Lynsey Delp

Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year – Cat 33

It’s Finally Christmas – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. Miller

Christmas | Live In Phoenix – for KING & COUNTRY, (producer) for KING & COUNTRY

The Peace Project – Hillsong Worship, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Ben Tan

Light of Christmas – TobyMac, (producers) Bryan Fowler, David Garcia

Country Roots and Gospel Favorites (Live) – Various Artists, (producer) Bill Gaither

Musical of the Year – Cat 34

Christmas Is in the Heart – (creators) Dale Mathews, Kenna Turner West, Steve W. Mauldin

How to Have the Best Christmas Ever – (creators) Daniel Semsen, Heidi Petak, Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey,

It Happened On A Sunday – (creators) Camp Kirkland, Cliff Duren, Jason Cox, Phil Nitz

Love Took His Breath Away – (creators) Bradley Knight, Joel Lindsey

Miracle In A Manger – (creators) Camp Kirkland, Cliff Duren, Phil Nitz, Tim Lovelace

Youth / Children’s Musical of the Year – Cat 35

Angels Say What?! – (creators) Alisen Wells, Anna Clark, Nick Robertson

My Savior Lives – (creators) Dale Mathews, Dana Anderson

Nailed it! – (creators) Alisen Wells, Anna Clark, Nick Robertson

Choral Collection of the Year – Cat 36

Horizon – (creator) Prestonwood Choir

The Big Red Choir Book – (creator) Dale Mathews

The Reason – (creator) Travis Cottrell

Turn Your Radio On – (creator) Marty Parks

Your Word – (creators) Cliff Duren, Jeff Bumgardner

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year – Cat 37

Resurrection Letters: Vol. I – Andrew Peterson, (Art Director) Joshua Wurzelbacher (Graphic designer) Brannon McAllister (Photographer) Giles Clement (Illustrator) Stephen Crotts

Bright Ones – Bright Ones, (Art Director) Lindsey Strand (Graphic designer) Stephen Hart (Photographer) Lucas Sankey

Where His Light Was – Kristene DiMarco, (Art Director) Kiley Goodpasture (Graphic designer) Brianna Ailie (Photographer) Stephen Hart and Lucas Sankey

Decade The Halls, Vol I – Tenth Avenue North, (Art Director) Tim Parker (Photographer) Eric Brown

The Other Side – The Walls Group, (Art Director) Tim Parker (Graphic designer) David Navejas (Photographer) Blair Campbell

Short Form Video of the Year – Cat 38

Love Won’t Let Me Down – Hillsong Young & Free, (director) Jamin Tasker (producer) Johnny Rays

I’ll Find You (ft. Tori Kelly) – Lecrae, (director) Mike Mihail (producers) Danny Majic, DJ Frank E Gone – RED, (director) Matt DeLisi (producer) Ryan Atenhan

Dive (ft. Beam) – Social Club Misfits, (director and producer) Caleb Natale Blackout – Steffany Gretzinger, (director) Bommy Kwon (producer) Lindsey Strand

I just need U. – TobyMac, (director) Eric Welch (producer) Andrew Molina

Long Form Video of the Year – Cat 39

There Is More – Hillsong Worship, (director) Sebastian Strand (producer) Ben Field

Love Has A Name – Jesus Culture, (director and producer) Nathan Grubbs

The Garden Tour (Live) – Kari Jobe, (director and producer) Ezra Cohen

Whole Heart (Live) – Passion, (director) Rusty Anderson, (producers) Leighton Ching, Shelley Giglio

Country Roots and Gospel Favorites – Various Artists, (director) Doug Stuckey (producer) Bill Gaither

Inspirational Film of the Year – Cat 40

God’s Not Dead: A Light in Darkness, (director) Michael Mason (producer) Pure Flix Productions

I Can Only Imagine: (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) City on a Hill Productions, Imagine Rights, Kevin Downes Productions, LD Entertainment, Mission Pictures International, Toy Gun Films

Paul, Apostle of Christ: (director) Andrew Hyatt (producers) Affirm Films, ODB Films

Same Kind of Different As Me: (director) Michael Carney (producers) Disruption Entertainment, One October Films, Paramount Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Skodam Films

The Star: (director) Timothy Reckart (producers) Affirm Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, The Jim Henson Company, Walden Media

SONG OF THE YEAR ( CAT 1)

“Chain Breaker”
(writers) Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams

“Come Alive (Dry Bones)”
(writers) Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren

“Even If”
(writers) Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Crystal Lewis, David Garcia, Tim Timmons

“Eye Of The Storm”
(writers) Bryan Fowler, Ryan Stevenson

“Feel Invincible”
(writers) John Cooper, Seth Mosley

“Great Are You Lord”
(writers) David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan

“King Of The World”
(writers) Sam Mizell, Becca Mizell, Natalie Grant

“O Come to The Altar”
(writers) Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye

“The Lion And The Lamb”
(writers) Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson, Leeland Mooring

“Thy Will”
(writers) Bernie Herms, Emily Lynn Weisband, Hillary Scott

“What A Beautiful Name” (WINNER) 
(writers) Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
(publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing.

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST) – CAT 2

Bart Millard (WINNER) 

Chris Tomlin

Hillary Scott

Kirk Franklin

Lauren Daigle

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST) – CAT 3

Bernie Herms (WINNER)
Bryan Fowler
Jonathan Smith
Mia Fieldes
Michael Farren

CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 4

Casting Crowns, Provident Label Group (WINNER)

Danny Gokey, BMG Rights Management

Kari Jobe, Sparrow Records

NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Recording Corporation

Zach Williams, Provident Label Group

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 5

David Phelps, Spring House Productions

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, StowTown Records

Gaither Vocal Band, Spring House Music Group (WINNER)

Joey + Rory, Spring House Music Group

Karen Peck & New River, Daywind Records

GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 6

CeCe Winans, Pure Springs Gospel (WINNER)

Kirk Franklin, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records

Tamela Mann, TillyMann Music Group

Tasha Cobbs, Motown Gospel

Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration

ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 7

Chris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records

for KING & COUNTRY, Word Entertainment

Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music Australia/Sparrow Records

MercyMe, Fair Trade Services (WINNER)

TobyMac, ForeFront Records

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 8

Bri (Briana Babineaux), Marquis Boone Enterprises/Tyscot Records

Micah Tyler, Fair Trade Services

Social Club Misfits, Capitol CMG Label Group

Steven Malcom, Word Entertainment

Zach Williams, Provident Label Group (WINNER)

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR – CAT 9

(Team) Tommy Sims and Alvin Love III

Bernie Herms (WINNER) 

Colby Wedgeworth

Michael Guy Chislett

Tommee Profitt

Wayne Haun

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 10

“Oh Lord“– NF, (writers) Nate Feuerstein, David Garcia (WINNER)

“Party In The Hills (feat. Andy Mineo & Hollyn)” – Steven Malcolm, (writers) Steven Malcolm, Scootie, Andy Mineo

“Billion Years” – Trip Lee, (writers) 

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 11

“Run Devil Run” – Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Rebecca Lauren Olds, Solomon Olds

“HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle)” – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart (WINNER)

“Feel Invincible” – Skillet, John Cooper, Seth Mosley 

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 12

“Priceless” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Seth Mosley, Tedd Tjornhom, Ben Backus

“Come Alive (Dry Bones)” – Lauren Daigle, (writers) Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren

“Even If” – MercyMe, (writers) Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Crystal Lewis, David Garcia, Tim Timmons

“Eye of the Storm (feat. GabeReal)” – Ryan Stevenson, (writers) Bryan Fowler, Ryan Stevenson

“Chain Breaker” – Zach Williams, (writers) Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams (WINNER) 

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 13

“The Right Hand of Fellowship” – Bradley Walker, (writers) Larry Cordle, Leslie Winn Satcher

“Better Together” – Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) William J. Gaither, Reba Rambo-McGuire, Dony McGuire, Chip Davis (WINNER) 

“Here He Comes” – Joseph Habedank, (writers) Joseph Habedank, Chris Cron, Tony Wood

“I Choose Christ” – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Gerald Crabb, Jason Cox, Sue C. Smith

“Never Forsaken” – Tribute Quartet, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 14

“Don’t Give Up On Me” – Bradley Walker, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Rory Feek

“Little White Church House” – Doug Anderson, (writers) Rachel McCutcheon, Marcia Henry, Denny Livingston

“When Grandpa Sang Amazing Grace” – Nelons, (writers) Wayne Haun, Barbara Huffman (WINNER) 

“Back to God” – Reba McEntire, (writers) Dallas Davidson, Randy Houser

“Rocks” – The Isaacs, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 15

“Trust In You” – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy, (writer) Anthony Brown

“Never Have To Be Alone” – CeCe Winans, (writers) Alvin Love III, Dwan Hill

“Father Jesus Spirit” – Fred Hammond, (writers) Fred Hammond, Derek “DC” Clark, Shelton Summons

“My World Needs You” – Kirk Franklin, (writer) Kirk Franklin (WINNER) 

“Work It Out” – Tye Tribbett, (writers) Tye Tribbett, Jevon Hill

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 16

“You’re Bigger” – Jekalyn Carr, (writer) Allundria Carr

“Change Me” – Tamela Mann, (writer) Thomas Clay (WINNER) 

“Fix Me” – Tim Bowman Jr., (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tim Bowman Jr.

URBAN WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 17

“Victory Belongs To Jesus” – Todd Dulaney, (writer)

“Joy” – VaShawn Mitchell, (writers) Pat Barrett, Tony Brown (WINNER) 

“Everlasting God” – William Murphy, (writer) Fellowship Church

SPANISH LANGUAGE RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 18

“El Sonido del Silencio (Ranchera)” – Alex Campos, (writer) Alex Campos

“Generación De Fuego” – Joivan Jiménez, (writer) Joivan Jiménez

“JESÚS” – Lead, (writers) Pedro Pablo Quintero, Carlos Escobar

“Dios De Lo Imposible” – Marco Barrientos, (writer) David Reyes

“No Hay Lugar Más Alto (Feat. Christine D’Clario)” – Miel San Marcos, (writers) Josue ‘Josh’ Morales, Luis Morales Jr. (WINNER) 

WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR – CAT 19

“Ever Be”
(writers) Kalley Heiligenthal, Gabriel Wilson, Chris Greely, Bobby Strand

“The Lion And The Lamb”
(writers) Leeland Mooring, Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson

“O Come To The Altar”
(writers) Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye

“What A Beautiful Name”
(writers) Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood (WINNER)

“Fierce”
(writers) Mia Fieldes, Josh Silverberg, Chris Quilala

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 20

The Misadventures Of Fern and Marty – Social Club Misfits, (producers) Elvin “Wit” Shahbazian, 42 North, Tommy Revenge, Ruslan Odnoralov, Black Knight, Raymond Castro, Social Club Misfits

Steven Malcolm – Steven Malcolm, (producer) Joseph Prielozny

The Waiting Room – Trip Lee, (producer) Gabriel Azucena, James Foye III, John McNeil, Joel McNeil , Alex Medina, Allen Swoope, Almondo Cresso, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny, Tyshane Thompson (WINNER)

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 22

The Very Next Thing – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. Miller   

Rise – Danny Gokey, (producers) Mitchell Solarek, Bernie Herms

The River – Jordan Feliz, (producers) Joshua Silverberg, Colby Wedgeworth

Lifer – MercyMe, (producers) Ben Glover, David Garcia  (WINNER)

Chain Breaker – Zach Williams, (producer) Jonathan Smith

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 23

Better Together – Gaither Vocal Band, (producers) Ben Isaacs, David Phelps, Bill Gaither

Classics – Guy Penrod, (producer) Guy Penrod

Resurrection – Joseph Habedank, (producer) Wayne Haun (WINNER) 

Lift Him Up – The Guardians, (producer) Wayne Haun

Here for You – Tribute Quartet, (producer) Wayne Haun

BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 24

Call Me Old-Fashioned – Bradley Walker, (producers) Rory Feek, Bradley Walker

Sing It Now: Songs Of Faith And Hope – Reba McEntire, (producers) Reba McEntire, Jay DeMarcus, Doug Sisemore (winner) 

Nature’s Symphony in 432 – The Isaacs, (producer) Ben Isaacs

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 25

Let Them Fall In Love – CeCe Winans, (producers) Alvin Love III, Tommy Sims (WINNER) 

Worship Journal Live – Fred Hammond, (producers) Fred Hammond, Calvin Rogers, Phillip Feaster,

One Way – Tamela Mann, (producers) Myron Butler, Tamela Mann, Kirk Franklin, Timbaland, Eric Dawkins, King Logan, Shaun Martin, David Mann

Secret Place – VaShawn Mitchell, (producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Thomas Hardin Jr.

Demonstrate – William Murphy, (producer) Aaron Lindsey

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 26

The Journey LIVE – Donnie McClurkin, (producers) Donnie McClurkin, Trent Phillips, Tre’ Corley (WINNER) 

Azusa The Next Generation 2: Better – Hezekiah Walker, (producers) Donald Lawrence, Hezekiah Walker

You Deserve It – J.J. Hairston Youthful Praise, (producer) J.J. Hairston

SPANISH LANGUAGE ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 28

Sesiones Orgánicas – Coalo Zamorano, (producer) Coalo Zamorano

Confío – Jaci Velasquez, (producers) David Leonard, Chris Bevins (WINNER)

Besos En La Frente – Jesús Adrián Romero, (producer) Adrián Roberto Romero

El Encuentro – Marco Barrientos, (producer) Jose Olide

Sé Quién Eres Tú (feat. Su Presencia) – Planetshakers, (producer) Joth Hunt

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 29

Never Lose Sight – Chris Tomlin, (producers) Ross Copperman, Jeremy Edwardson, Ed Cash (WINNER) 

There Is a Cloud – Elevation Worship, (producers) Mack Brock, Aaron Robertson

Let There Be Light – Hillsong Worship, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston, Brooke Ligertwood 

The Garden – Kari Jobe, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson  

Frontiers – Vertical Worship, (producer) Jacob Sooter

CHRISTMAS / SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR – CAT 32

Tennessee Christmas – Amy Grant, (producers) Mac McAnally, Marshall Altman, Ed Cash (WINNER) 

Behold – Lauren Daigle, (producers) Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram

These Christmas Lights – Matt Redman, (producer) Bernie Herms

Beatitudes – Stu Garrard (producers) Stuart Garrard, Paul Moak

The Shack: Music From and Inspired By the Original Motion Picture  – Various, (producers) Kevin Weaver, Pete Ganbarg, Anastasia Brown

MUSICAL / CHORAL COLLECTION OF THE YEAR – CAT 33

Come Let Us Adore, (creators) Sue C. Smith, Russell Mauldin

For The Sake Of Love, (creators) Lee Black, Cliff Duren, Camp Kirkland, Steve Mauldin, Phil Nitz (WINNER) 

Hope Alive in Me, (creators) Travis Cottrell, David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith

Shepherds and Kings, (creators) Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Heidi Petak, Daniel Semsen

While The World Slept, (creators) Jason Cox, Phillips Keveren, Cliff Duren, Camp Kirkland, Phil Nitz

RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR – CAT 36

American Prodigal – Crowder, (Art Directors) Toni Crowder, Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, (Designer) Leighton Ching, (Photographers) Mary Caroline Russell, Eric Brown

Outlive – Deluxe Edition – Demon Hunter, (Art Director and Graphic Designer) Ryan Clark, (Illustrators) Indra Nugroho, Tony Midi, Eugen Poe,  (Photographer) Jana Early

The Garden – Kari Jobe, (Art Directors) Ezra & Jillian Cohen, Lindsey Pruitt, (Graphic Artist) Lindsey Pruitt, (Photographer) Cameron Powell (WINNER) 

H A R D L O V E – NEEDTOBREATHE, (Art Directors) Bo Rinehart, Eric Hurtgen, (Photographer) Joshua Drake

Everything Was Sound – Silent Planet, (Art Director, Graphic Artist and Illustrator) Jordan Butcher

SHORT FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR – CAT 37

Jesus – Chris Tomlin, (director) Sean Hagwell (producer) Kirsten Raye

Run Devil Run – Crowder, (director) Nate Corrona (producers) Leighton Ching & Shelley Giglio (WINNER)

Prada – Jimi Cravity, (director) Sean Hagwell (producers) Kirsten Raye, Leighton Ching & Shelley Giglio

Trouble – New Respects, (director) Ry Cox (producer) Loren Hughes

Bring On The Holidays – TobyMac, (director) Allan Rosenow (producer) Nicole Rosenow

LONG FORM VIDEO OF THE YEAR – CAT 38

There is a Cloud Live – Elevation Worship, (director) Doug Wilder, (producer) Haley Sliger, (photographer) Christian Schultz

Let There Be Light – Hillsong Worship, (directors) Sebastian Strand, Neal Johnson (producer) Ben Field

Of Dirt & Grace – Hillsong United, (directors) Joel Houston, Davie Rubie (producer) Jason Strong (WINNER) 

Overflow – Planetshakers, (director) Mike Pilmer (producers) Sam Evans, Joth Hunt, Mike Pilmer

Hits Deep Live – TobyMac, (director) Eric Welch (producer) Ben J. Stansbury

INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR – CAT 39

Ben-Hur, (director) Timur Bekmambetov (producers) LightWorkers Media, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Paramount Pictures, Sean Daniel Company

I’m Not Ashamed, (director) Brian Baugh (producers) Visible Pictures, Big Film Factory, Pure Flix Entertainment

Priceless, (director) Ben Smallbone (producer) Roadside Attractions

The Case For Christ, (director) Jon Gunn (producers) Triple Horse Studios, Pure Flix Entertainment

The Shack, (directors) Stuart Hazeldine (producers) Netter Productions, Summit Entertainment (WINNER) 

source: www.doveawards.com