The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels,  songwriters, and publishers is pleased to announce multiple nominations for the 65th Annual GRAMMY Awards, which were announced today. The 2023 GRAMMYs will air live on Sunday, Feb. 5, from Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena, and broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and stream live and on-demand on Paramount+ at 8pm – 11:30pm ET / 5pm – 8:30pm PT.

The nominations are across several Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, and Essential Music Publishing. The most nominated is RCA Inspiration artist DOE with six nominations (as artist, songwriter, and producer), along with multiple nominations for Kirk Franklin, Bryan Fowler, Chandler Moore, and Maverick City Music.

Below is a complete list of all Provident Entertainment nominees:

Best Gospel Performance/Song – This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s)

• “When I Pray” – DOE; co-writer: Dominique Jones
• “Kingdom” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin; co-writers: Chandler Moore, Jonathan Jay

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Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song – This award is given to the artist(s) and songwriter(s)

• “So Good” – DOE; writers: Chuck Butler, Dominique Jones, and Ethan Hulse
• “Fear Is Not My Future” – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin; writers: Brandon Lake, Jonathan Jay, Hannah Shackelford, and Nicole Hannel
• “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin; co-writer: Jason Ingram

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Best Gospel Album – For albums containing greater than 50% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, traditional, or contemporary/R&B gospel music recordings

• Clarity – DOE; producers: Dominique Jones, Matt Maher, Bryan Fowler, Chuck Butler
• Kingdom Book One – Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin; producers: Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Jonathan Jay, and Tony Brown

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Best Contemporary Christian Music Album- For albums containing greater than 50% playing time of newly recorded, vocal, contemporary Christian music, including pop, rap/hip hop, Latin, or rock recordings.

Lion – Elevation Worship

Always – Chris Tomlin; producers: Jonathan Smith, Bryan Fowler

The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, films, songwriters, and publishers is pleased to announce they won 21 GMA Dove Awards during the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards.

The wins came from across several Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, Films, and Essential Music Publishing. RCAI artist DOE walked away with multiple awards, as did songwriter and producer Jason Ingram. 

The 53rd annual event was held Tuesday, October 18 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and aired this evening on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) and the TBN app. The theme for this year’s awards was Sound Of Heaven.

Provident Entertainment went into the awards show with multiple nominations in 22 categories. Top nominations included Matthew West with seven, six for producer and songwriter Jonathan Smith, five noms for Chris Brown and Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship, and four for breakout artist DOE, including New Artist of the Year. Zach Williams was nominated for Artist of the Year, while breakout artist Ryan Ellis was for New Artist of the Year.

Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,000 submitted entries and include a wide range of creativity and artistic integrity in both artist and non-artist categories.

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)
Jason Ingram

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“My Feet Are On The Rock” – Gaither Vocal Band; (Writers) Josh Brownleewe, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Lindsey Sweat

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; (Producers) Kris Crunk, Brian Eads, Wayne Haun

INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM SONG OF THE YEAR
Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith; (Producer) Cason Cooley

WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Hymn Of Heaven – Phil Wickham; (Producers) Adrian Disch, Jason Ingram, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Taylor Johnson, Kyle Lee, Jonathan Smith

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“King Jesus” – KB; (Writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Dylan Alexander Phillips, Wesley Smith

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Clarity – DOE; (Producers) Chuck Butler, Bryan Fowler, Israel Houghton, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Dewitt Jones, Dominique Jones, Judah Jones, Matt Maher, Jonathan McReynolds, Jerry M. Tate

GOSPEL WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Breathe” – Maverick City Music feat. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore; (Writers) Pat Barrett, Dominique Jones, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore

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

The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, films,  songwriters, and publishers is pleased to announce multiple nominations in 22 categories for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. All of the nominees were announced virtually yesterday for the show, which will be held Tuesday, October 18 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and air Friday, Oct. 21 at 8pm ET and 10pm ET exclusively on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) and the TBN app. The theme for this year’s awards is Sound Of Heaven.

The nominations are across several Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, Films, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominations include Matthew West with seven nominations, six for producer and songwriter Jonathan Smith, five nominations for Chris Brown and Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship, and four for breakout artist DOE, including New Artist of the Year. Zach Williams is nominated for Artist of the Year, while another breakout artist, Ryan Ellis, is also nominated for New Artist of the Year.

“I am thrilled to see so many of our artists, songwriters, and partners recognized for their hard work and pursuit of excellence in Christian and Gospel music,” shares Holly Zabka, the newly appointed President of Provident Entertainment. “It’s an honor to have them call Provident Entertainment home.”

Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,000 submitted entries and include a wide range of creativity and artistic integrity in both artist and non-artist categories.

Below is a complete list of all Provident Entertainment nominees.

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Zach Williams

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SONG OF THE YEAR

“Hold On To Me” – (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury; (Publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing,  Essential Music Publishing, LLC

“House Of The Lord” – (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham; (Publisher) Essential Music Publishing LLC

“Jireh” – (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC

“Promises” – (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses; (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC, Watershed Music Group

“Rattle!” – (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake; (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC

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NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

DOE (RCA Inspiration)

Ryan Ellis (Provident Label Group)

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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)

Chris Brown

Matthew West

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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)

Jason Ingram

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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR

Jonathan Smith

Wayne Haun

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POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“House Of The Lord” – Phil Wickham; (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham

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

“Scars In Heaven” -Casting Crowns; (Writers) John Mark Hall, Matthew West

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“My Feet Are On The Rock” – Gaither Vocal Band; (Writers) Josh Brownleewe, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Lindsey Sweat

“Overcome” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; (Writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Jason Davidson, Aaron Stewart

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; (Producers) Kris Crunk, Brian Eads, Wayne Haun

Something New – Legacy Five; (Producers) Wayne Haun, Gordon Mote

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BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“Grace & Goodness” – Sunday Drive; (Writers) Randall Garland, Donna King, Kevin Winebarger

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ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“I Need You” – Gable Price And Friends; (Writers) Kristene DiMarco, David Funk, Brandon Lake, David Leonard, Gable Price

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TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Third Round – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling; (Producers) Erik Miller, Larry Wilson

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INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM SONG OF THE YEAR

Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith; (Producer) Cason Cooley

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POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Healer – Casting Crowns; (Producers) Mark Miller, Seth Mosley

Rise Up – CAIN; (Producers) The Creak, Bryan Fowler, Jordan Mohilowski, Jeff Pardo, Nick Schwarz, Jonathan Smith

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RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“King Jesus” – KB; (Writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Dylan Alexander Phillips, Wesley Smith

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CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“Sunday” – Koryn Hawthorne; (Writers) Daniel Breland, Koryn Hawthorne, Connor J. Little, Kasey Rashel Sims, Anthony Wyley

“When I Pray” – DOE; (Writers) DeWitt Jones, Dominique Jones

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CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Clarity – DOE; (Producers) Chuck Butler, Bryan Fowler, Israel Houghton, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Dewitt Jones, Dominique Jones, Judah Jones, Matt Maher, Jonathan McReynolds, Jerry M. Tate

Jonny x Mali: Live In LA (Stereo) – Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music; (Producers) Rogest “Roscoe” Carstarphen, Gregory Edwards, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Jonathan McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard

Oil + Water – Travis Greene; (Producers) Brunes Charles, Matthew Edwards, Travis Greene

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GOSPEL WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

“Breathe” – Maverick City Music feat. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore; (Writers) Pat Barrett, Dominique Jones, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore

“Goodness Of God – Live” – CeCe Winans; (Writers) Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson

“Love Song” – Travis Greene, feat. Madison Binion; (Writers) Travis Greene

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WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

Hymn Of Heaven – Phil Wickham; (Producers) Adrian Disch, Jason Ingram, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Taylor Johnson, Kyle Lee, Jonathan Smith

LION – Elevation Worship; (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Josh Holiday, Jonathan Mix, Chandler Moore

SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood; (Producers) Jason Ingram, Brooke Ligertwood

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RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR

LION – Elevation Worship; (Art Directors) Jacob Boyles, Steven Furtick; (Graphic Artist) Jacob Boyles

Rise Up – CAIN; (Art Directors) Quinn Forrer, Tim Parker; (Graphic Artist) Tim Parker; (Photographer) Quinn Forrer

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CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR

We Need Christmas – Matthew West; (Producer) AJ Pruis

Wonderful – CAIN; (Producers) Steven Curtis Chapman, Kent Hooper, Brent Milligan, Garrett Moshier, Nick Schwarz

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INSPIRATIONAL FILM/SERIES OF THE YEAR

“Blue Miracle” – (Director) Julio Quintana; (Producers) Javier Chapa, Chris George, Ben Howard, Darren Moorman, Trey Reynolds

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

Provident Entertainment welcomes worship leader, songwriter, and producer Ben Cantelon to the team as Senior Director of A&R. As a songwriter, Cantelon has co-written songs with Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, Matt Redman, Maverick City, Newsboys, Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Matt Maher, Michael W. Smith, Passion and many more. He has released five projects as a worship artist with Survivor Records and Kingsway Music. Cantelon also held the role of worship leader and pastor at Soul Survivor, Holy Trinity Brompton (HTB), and Worship Central in the UK.

“We are thrilled to have Ben join us at Provident,” shares Blaine Barcus, Senior Vice President of A&R of Provident Entertainment. “His diverse background as an artist, worship leader, songwriter, and producer will be a huge benefit to our A&R team and the creatives he will serve/support. Most of all, Ben is a person who loves artists and understands their hearts.”

In 2017, Cantelon and his family relocated from the UK to Nashville to pursue songwriting and producing where he signed a publishing deal with Capitol CMG. With his extensive experience, he is thrilled to make the transition to the business side of the industry. Cantelon and his wife Alice have three young children and currently live in Nashville.

The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, songwriters, and publishers are pleased to announce multiple nominations in 23 categories for the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. All of the nominees were virtually announced earlier today for the show, which will be held Tuesday, October 19 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and air Friday, Oct. 22 on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN). The theme for this year’s awards is Stronger Together.

The nominations are across several Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominations include Steven Furtick with ten nominations, Chris Brown with nine, seven nominations for Elevation Worship, and five nods for Zach Williams.

“On behalf of the entire team of Provident Entertainment, we could not be more proud of the recognitions received today for the upcoming GMA Dove Awards,” says Terry Hemmings, CEO, Provident Entertainment. “From the celebrated songs, artists, writers, and publishers, we’re so honored to walk beside this community of prodigious talent that calls Provident Entertainment their home.”

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.