The Gospel Music Association released this year’s nominees July 31 for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
This year the Dove Awards are presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation. The show will be held on Oct. 7 at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.
The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, Oct. 10 at 7:30p.m. and 10:00p.m. EST and will be simulcast on channel 65 of SiriusXM, “The Message.” The show will be re-broadcast on TBN and the TBN+ App Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30p.m. and 10:00pm ET.
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The Dove Awards was begun by Bill Gaither and the GMA board meeting in 1968.
Capitol Christian Music Group 2025 GMA Dove Award nominees:
Song of the year:
“Counting My Blessings” – Writers: Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Writer: Benjamin William Hastings
“Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Writer: Jonathan Gamble
“That’s Who I Praise” – Writer: Benjamin William Hastings
“The Truth” – Writer: Jeff Pardo
Songwriter of the year – Artist:
Benjamin William Hastings
Songwriter of the year – Non-Artist:
Jonathan Gamble
Jordan Sapp
Jeff Pardo
Artist of the year:
Josiah Queen
Producer of the year:
Hank Bentley
Jeff Pardo
Rock/contemporary recorded song of the year:
“Grave Robber” – Crowder, Zach Williams (Writers: Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka)
“Take It All Back” – Tauren Wells featuring Skillet, Davies (Writers: Tauren Wells, Colby Wedgeworth)
Pop/contemporary recorded song of the year:
“Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald (Writers: Jamie MacDonald, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble)
“Still Waters (Psalm 23)” – Leanna Crawford (Writer: Jonathan Gamble)
“That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake (Writer: Benjamin William Hastings)
Inspirational recorded song of the year:
“Christus Victor” – Keith & Kristyn Getty, Cochren & Co. (Writers: Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty, Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Matt Papa)
Southern gospel recorded song of the year:
“Love ‘Em Where They Are” – Gaither Vocal Band (Writer: Benjamin Gaither)
“(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah” – The Isaacs
Bluegrass/country/roots recorded song of the year:
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll (Writer: Benjamin William Hastings)
“If It Was Up To Me” – Ben Fuller, Carrie Underwood (Writers: Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka)
“There’s a Hole in the Heart” – The Nelons (Writer: Bill Gaither)
Contemporary gospel recorded song of the year:
“Amen” – Pastor Mike Jr (Writers: Pastor Mike Jr, Adia Andrews, Andrae Crouch)
“Holy Hands” – DOE (Writer: Jonathan McReynolds)
“In The Room (Afro Beat Version)” – Maverick City Music featuring Annatoria (Writer: Tasha Cobbs Leonard)
Traditional gospel recorded song of the year:
“Church Medley (Live)” – John P. Kee (Writer: John P. Kee)
“When I Think (Radio Edit/Live)” – Ricky Dillard
“Yes” – Karen Clark-Sheard (Writer: Sandra Crouch)
Gospel worship recorded song of the year:
“Come Jesus Come” – Cece Winans, Shirley Caesar (Writer: Hank Bentley)
“God Is In Control” – DOE (Writer: Tommy Iceland)
“One Hallelujah” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Erica Campbell, Israel Houghton featuring Jonathan McReynolds, Jekalyn Carr (Writers: Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kenneth Leonard Jr.)
“Rest On Us (Flow) [Live]” – Naomi Raine (Writer: Elyssa Smith)
Spanish language recorded song of the year:
“Al Estar Aqui” – Marcos Witt, TAYA
Spanish language worship song of the year:
“Quien Mas (Live)” – Gateway Worship Español, Miel San Marcos featuring Waleska Morales (Writers: Josiah Funderbunk, Zac Rowe)
Worship recorded song of the year:
“I Know A Name” – Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake (Writer: Hank Bentley)
“Mighty Name of Jesus (Live)” – Hope Darst, The Belonging Co. (Writer: Hope Darst)
“The King Is In The Room” – Phil Wickham (Writer: Tommy Iceland)
“What A God (Live)” – SEU Worship, ONE HOUSE, Kenzie Walker, Chelsea Plank, Roosevelt Stewart (Writers: Roosevelt Stewart, Brunes Charles)
Children’s recorded song of the year:
“Everything” – The Getty Girls, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson (Writer: Kristyn Getty)
“Spring Sings” – Ellie Holcomb (Writer: Ellie Holcomb)
Christmas recorded song of the year:
“Holy Forever (Christmas) [Apple Music Sessions]” – Chris Tomlin (Writers: Chris Tomlin, Chris Davenport)
“Lowest of lows” – Josiah Queen (Writer: Josiah Queen)
Rap/hip-hop album of the year:
So, I change (Again) – Aaron Cole (Producer: Joel Setien)
Rock/contemporary album of the year:
Jungle In The City – Gable Price and Friends (Producer: Gable Price)
Living is proof. – Citizens
trustfall – Stephen Stanley (Producer: Stephen Stanley)
Pop/contemporary album of the year:
Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac (Producers: Tobymac, Jordan Mohilowski, Kyle Williams, Jeff Pardo)
The EXILE – Crowder (Producers: Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, Hank Bentley)
Inspirational album of the year:
The People’s Hymnal – Jordan Smith
Sing! Songs of the Bible – Live At The Getty Music Worship Conference – Keith & Kristyn Getty (Producers: Keith Getty, Kristyn Getty)
Southern gospel album of the year:
Foundations: The Hymns Of My Heart – Chris Blue
I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story – Joseph Habedank
Bluegrass/country/roots album of the year:
Praise & Worship: More Than a Hollow Hallelujah – The Isaacs
There Is Hope – Mark Lowry
Contemporary gospel album of the year:
Dominion – Transformation Worship (Producers: Mike Todd, Javier Ordenes, Matthew Lee Marin)
Still Karen – Karen Clark-Sheard
Gospel worship album of the year:
Chandler Moore: Live In Los Angeles – Chandler Moore (Producer: Jeff Pardo)
The Maverick Way Reimagined – Maverick City Music (Producer: Evan Ford)
You Belong (Live) – Jason Nelson (Producer: Dana T. Sorey)
Spanish language album of the year:
Habita (Live) – Lakewood Music Español (Producer: Abel Orta Jr)
Worship album of the year:
Sold out, sincerely – Benjamin William Hastings (Producers: Benjamin William Hastings, Hank Bentley)
Christmas/special event album:
House Of David (Music Inspired By The Prime Video Original Series) [Season One] – Various Artists (Producers: Kenneth Leonard Jr, Jonas Myrin, Hank Bentley)
Sweet Hymns Of Fellowship (Live) – Gaither
Packaging:
Heaven On My Mind – TobyMac
Sold out, sincerely – Benjamin William Hastings
Short form video (concept):
“Can’t stop Me” – TobyMac
“Somebody Prayed” – Crowder
Long form video:
Infinity – Brooke Ligertwood
REBEL (Live from Lexington) – Anne Wilson
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