GMA Dove Awards Announce 2024 NomineesThe Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Brandon Lake leads with sixteen nominations, including Artist of the Year. Jeff Pardo has eleven nominations, while Chris Brown, Chandler Moore, and Jonathan Smith each have ten.
CeCe Winans and Naomi Raine lead the female nominees with five nominations each. Nominees were revealed on SiriusXM The Message by host Tauren Wells.©Blue Amber PhotographyThe awards ceremony, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will take place on October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN. It will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ on October 4, 2024, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET, with a simulcast on SiriusXM The Message.
A re-broadcast will air on October 11th at 8 pm and 10 pm ET on TBN and TBN+.The theme for this year’s Dove Awards is “Unite The Song,” emphasizing unity among God’s people through music. Tauren Wells, the host, highlighted the theme as a call for unity within the church and the broader community.The nominees for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were chosen from over 2,500 submitted entries by the GMA Professional Membership. Final round voting will take place from August 1st through August 8th, 2024.
More information about the awards and the complete list of nominees can be found at doveawards.com.Selected Nominations: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 WilsonBrandon LakeCeCe Winansfor KING & COUNTRYLauren DaigleNew Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Foundation:Charity GayleForrest FrankJosiah QueenSeph SchlueterTerrianRap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year:“Love Like That” – Hulvey (ft. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean)“IGWT” – Jon Keith, KB“Miracles” – KB, Lecrae“In the Light” – Wande“Hard Work God First” – ZaunteePop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year:“Strong” – Anne Wilson“Any More” – CAIN“GOOD DAY” – Forrest Frank“The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen“Counting My Blessings” – Seph SchlueterBluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year:“Praying Woman” – Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson)“If I Got Jesus” – Ben Fuller“tell the devil” – Joseph Habedank“Man On The Middle Cross” – Rhett Walker“Lookin’ For You” – Zach Williams (ft.
Dolly Parton)Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:“I Believe God” – Jekalyn Carr“God Is (Radio Edit)” – Melvin Crispell III“When I Think (Live)” – Ricky Dillard“In My Name” – Smokie Norful“Burdens Down (Live)” – Tasha Cobbs LeonardGospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI:“That’s My King” – CeCe Winans“Lead Us Again” – DOE“All Yours” – Kierra Sheard (ft. Anthony Brown)“Fill The Room” – Michael Bethany“The Story I’ll Tell (Live)” – Naomi RaineWorship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI:“Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake“Firm Foundation (He Won’t) ” – Cody Carnes“Praise” – Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)“Trust In God” – Elevation Worship (ft.
Chris Brown)“I Believe” – Phil WickhamPop/Contemporary Album of the Year:COAT OF MANY COLORS – Brandon LakeJesus Music – CAINUnsung Hero: The Inspired By Soundtrack – for KING & COUNTRYLauren Daigle – Lauren DaigleJoy In The Morning (Horizon Edition) – Tauren WellsFeature Film of the Year:Journey To BethlehemOrdinary AngelsSound of FreedomThe BlindUnsung HeroTelevision Series of the Year:Chasing CAINGod. Family. Football.Jonathan & JesusThe Wingfeather SagaWhen Calls the HeartGospel Worship Album of the Year:More Than This – CeCe WinansThe Maverick Way Complete – Maverick City MusicOverflow – Michael BethanyCover The Earth (Live in New York) – Naomi RaineThe Journey – Todd DulaneySpanish Language Recorded Song of the Year Presented by Secuencias.com:“Tantas Historias” – Christine D’Clario“Donante de Sangre” – Daddy Yankee“Danza” – KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums“Amén” – Nacho (ft.
Gilberto Daza, Alex Zurdo)“Babel” – Un CorazónSouthern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:“Until We Fly Away” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound“Make the Morning Worth the Midnight” – Gaither Vocal Band“Here Come Jesus” – Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney)“Sheaves (Dedicated to Isabel)” – Karen Peck & New River“Unstoppable God” – KingsmenThe 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, with Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers.
Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, and Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production managers.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgFqxoDgrCg&list=PLrIOm7ASSo8eYns7ScgukdjbfIuR56ucl2023 Dove Awards