NASHVILLE, TN (CelebrityAccess) — The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced the nominees for the 55th annual Dove Awards, celebrating the biggest stars in Christian music for 2024.
Leading the pack is Christian worship singer, songwriter, guitarist Brandon Lakes, who earned an impressive 16 nominations for 2024, including Artist of the Year.
“Rise Up” singer Jeff Pardo, was close behind with eleven nominations while Chris Brown, Chandler Moore and Jonathan Smith are tied at ten nominations each.
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation and will take place at Nashville’s Allen Arena on October 1st with host Tauren Wells. The show will air via TBN and TBN+ on October 4th with a simulcast on SiriusXM’s Christian music channel, The Message.
“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 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtus Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore, and Go Live Productions as production manager.
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” – Hulvey (ft. Torey D’Shaun, Alex Jean)
“IGWT” – Jon Keith, KB
“Miracles” – KB, Lecrae
“In the Light” – Wande
“Hard Work God First” – Zauntee
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Strong” – Anne Wilson
“Any More” – CAIN
“GOOD DAY” – Forrest Frank
“The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen
“Counting My Blessings” – Seph Schlueter
Bluegrass/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 Leonard
Gospel 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 Raine
Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI
“Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake
“Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]” – Cody Carnes
“Praise” – Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)
“Trust In God” – Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown)
“I Believe” – Phil Wickham
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
COAT OF MANY COLORS – Brandon Lake
Jesus Music – CAIN
Unsung Hero: The Inspired By Soundtrack – for KING + COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle
Joy In The Morning (Horizon Edition) – 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 – CeCe Winans
The Maverick Way Complete – Maverick City Music
Overflow – Michael Bethany
Cover The Earth (Live in New York) – Naomi Raine
The Journey – Todd Dulaney
Spanish 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 Corazón
Southern 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” – Kingsmen
