Nominees Revealed For 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards
The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the upcoming 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Brandon Lake is this year’s top nominee with a whopping 16 nods, including for Artist of the Year.
Jeff Pardo is also a leader in nominations, receiving 11, with Chris Brown, Chandler Moore and Jonathan Smith each receiving 10. CeCe Winans and Naomi Raine lead the female nominees with five nominations each.
Nominees were announced earlier this morning on SiriusXM The Message by GMA Dove Awards host, Tauren Wells. The awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held Oct. 1 at the Allen Arena in Nashville, and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, on Oct. 4 at 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET. A re-broadcast will air on TBN and TBN+ Friday, Oct. 11.
“I love this moment each year when we get to announce our nominees,” says GMA President Jackie Patillo. “The Dove Awards are about spreading the message in our music with the world and honoring the work of the amazing artists, songwriters, producers, and film & TV creators in our great community. I’m thrilled for this year’s nominees and can’t wait to celebrate in October.”
The theme for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards is Unite The Song. “Unite the song is a heart cry for God’s people to come together in unity,” adds Wells. “We get to come together out of our individual corners, from each different stream within the church, to unite around this one song, holy holy holy is the Lord God Almighty.”
A full list of nominations can be found below. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,500 submitted entries. Final round voting will run Aug. 1 through Aug. 8.
2024 GMA Dove Award Nominees:
Song of the Year Presented by MultiTracks.com:
– “All Things” (Writer: Kirk Franklin)
– “Firm Foundation (He Won’t)” (Writers: Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Chandler Moore)
– “Holy Forever” (Writers: Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham)
– “I Believe It (The Life Of Jesus)” (Writers: Jon Reddick, Daniel Carson, David Leonard, Jess Cates, Jonathan Smith)
– “More Than Able” (Writers: Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine)
– “Praise” (Writers: Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes)
– “Praise You Anywhere” (Writers: Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley)
– “Thank God I Do” (Writers: Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, P!nk, Jeffrey Bhasker, Nate Ruess)
– “This Is Our God” (Writers: Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett)
– “Trust In God” (Writers: Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong)
Artist of the Year:
– Anne Wilson
– Brandon Lake
– CeCe Winans
– For King + Country
– Lauren Daigle
New Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Foundation:
– Charity Gayle
– Forrest Frank
– Josiah Queen
– Seph Schlueter
– Terrian
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year:
– “Love Like That” by Hulvey (ft. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean)
– “IGWT” by Jon Keith, KB
– “Miracles” by KB, Lecrae
– “In the Light” by Wande
– “Hard Work God First” by Zauntee
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year:
– “Strong” by Anne Wilson
– “Any More” by Cain
– “Good Day” by Forrest Frank
– “The Prodigal” by Josiah Queen
– “Counting My Blessings” by Seph Schlueter
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year:
– “Praying Woman” by Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson)
– “If I Got Jesus” by Ben Fuller
– “Tell The Devil” by Joseph Habedank
– “Man On The Middle Cross” by Rhett Walker
– “Lookin’ For You” by Zach Williams (ft. Dolly Parton)
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:
– “I Believe God” by Jekalyn Carr
– “God Is (Radio Edit)” by Melvin Crispell III
– “When I Think (Live)” by Ricky Dillard
– “In My Name” by Smokie Norful
– “Burdens Down (Live)” by Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI:
– “That’s My King” by CeCe Winans
– “Lead Us Again” by Doe
– “All Yours” by Kierra Sheard (ft. Anthony Brown)
– “Fill The Room” by Michael Bethany
– “The Story I’ll Tell (Live)” by Naomi Raine
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI:
– “Praise You Anywhere” by Brandon Lake
– “Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]” by Cody Carnes
– “Praise” by Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)
– “Trust In God” by Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown)
– “I Believe” by Phil Wickham
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year:
– Coat Of Many Colors by Brandon Lake
– Jesus Music by Cain
– Unsung Hero: The Inspired By Soundtrack by For King + Country
– Lauren Daigle by Lauren Daigle
– Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition) by Tauren Wells
Feature Film of the Year:
– Journey To Bethlehem
– Ordinary Angels
– Sound of Freedom
– The Blind
– Unsung Hero
Television Series of the Year:
– Chasing Cain
– God. Family. Football.
– Jonathan & Jesus
– The Wingfeather Saga
– When Calls the Heart
Gospel Worship Album of the Year:
– More Than This by CeCe Winans
– The Maverick Way Complete by Maverick City Music
– Overflow by Michael Bethany
– Cover The Earth (Live in New York) by Naomi Raine
– The Journey by Todd Dulaney
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Presented by Secuencias.com:
– “Tantas Historias” by Christine D’Clario
– “Donante de Sangre” by Daddy Yankee
– “Danza” by KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums
– “Amén” by Nacho (ft. Gilberto Daza, Alex Zurdo)
– “Babel” by Un Corazón
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:
– “Until We Fly Away” by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
– “Make the Morning Worth the Midnight” by Gaither Vocal Band
– “Here Come Jesus” by Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney)
– “Sheaves (Dedicated to Isabel)” by Karen Peck & New River
– “Unstoppable God” by Kingsmen
