56th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees Announced

56th Annual GMA Dove Award Nominees Announced

The Gospel Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Brandon Lake leads artist nominations with nine. Artist of the Year nominees include Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham. 

 

Song of the Year 

“Counting My Blessings” (Writers) Seph Schlueter, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble

“Good Day” (Writer) Forrest Frank

“Goodbye Yesterday” (Writers) Gracie Binion, Steven Furtick, Mitch Wong, Josh Holiday

“Hard Fought Hallelujah” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings

“Still Waters (Psalm 23)” (Writers) Leanna Crawford, Jonathan Gamble, Justin Mark Richards

“That’s My King” (Writers) Kellie Gamble, Jess Russ, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan

“That’s Who I Praise” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Benjamin William Hastings, Zac Lawson, Micah Nichols

“The Prodigal” (Writers) Josiah Queen, Jared Marc

“The Truth” (Writers) Megan Woods, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo

“Up!” (Writers) Forrest Frank, Connor Price

 

Artist of the Year

Brandon Lake

CeCe Winans

Forrest Frank

Josiah Queen

Lauren Daigle

Phil Wickham

 

New Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Arts Foundation

Abbie Gamboa

Caleb Gordon

Leanna Crawford

Patrick Mayberry

Strings and Heart

 

Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI

“At The Altar” – ELEVATION RHYTHM, Tiffany Hudson, Abbie Gamboa

“I Know A Name” – Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake

“Mighty Name Of Jesus (Live)” – Hope Darst, The Belonging Co.

“The King Is In The Room” – Phil Wickham

“What A God (Live)” – SEU Worship, ONE HOUSE, Kenzie Walker, Chelsea Plank, Roosevelt Stewart

 

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

“Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald

“GOODBYE YESTERDAY” – ELEVATION RHYTHM, Grace Binion

“Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Leanna Crawford

“That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake

“YOUR WAY’S BETTER” – Forrest Frank

 

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI

“Come Jesus Come” – CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar

“God Is In Control” – DOE

“One Hallelujah” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton (ft. Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr)

“Rest On Us (Flow) [Live]” – Naomi Raine

“Yahweh” – Jason Nelson (ft. Melvin Crispell III)

 

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

“Al Estar Aquí” – Marcos Witt, TAYA

“ALGORITMO” – Gabriel EMC, Alex Zurdo

“Coritos de Fuego” – Israel & New Breed, Unified Sound (ft. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Nate Diaz, Aaron Moses, Lucia Parker)

“Sigue Caminando” – Sarai Rivera

“Worthy” – Blanca (ft. Yandel)

 

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

Anike – Anike

Christlike, California – Mile Minnick

CRY – Hulvey

SORRY, I CHANGED (AGAIN) – Aaron Cole

The People We Became – nobigdyl. 

 

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

“If Not For Christ” – The Whisnants

“Love ‘Em Where They Are” – Gaither Vocal Band

“Man On The Middle Cross” – Scotty Inman (ft. Jason Crabb, Charlotte Ritchie)

“That’s What Faith Looks Like” – Karen Peck & New River

“You’ll Find Him There (Live)” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

 

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

“(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah” – The Isaacs

“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll

“If It Was Up To Me” – Ben Fuller, Carrie Underwood

“There’s a Hole in the Heart” – The Nelons

“There’s a River” – High Road (ft. Jaelee Roberts)

 

Feature Film of the Year

For the One

Reagan

The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

The Forge

The King of Kings

 

Television Series of the Year

God. Family. Football.

House of David

Jesus: Refugee, Renegade, Redeemer with Bear Grylls

The Chosen

When Hope Calls

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About Jerry Holthouse

Music editor for Nashville.com. Jerry Holthouse is a content writer, songwriter and a graphic designer. He owns and runs Holthouse Creative, a full service creative agency. He is an avid outdoorsman and a lover of everything music. You can contact him at JerryHolthouse@Nashville.com

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