Source: Gospel Music Association / Gospel Music Association
The GMA Dove Awards honors outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The show celebrates our rich musical diversity. Awards are presented to individuals representing modern Rock, Rap/Hip Hop, Pop/Contemporary, Inspirational, Southern Gospel, Urban, Bluegrass, Country, Worship and more!
SONG OF THE YEAR (INCLUDED IS….)
“Worth”
(writers) Anthony Brown
(publishers) Tyscot Music, Key Of A Music
GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Anthony Brown & group therAPy, Tyscot Records
Hezekiah Walker, Entertainment One
Jonathan McReynolds, Entertainment One
Kirk Franklin, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records
Tasha Cobbs, Motown Gospel
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Hollyn, Gotee Records
Jordan Feliz, Centricity Music
Stars Go Dim, Word Entertainment
Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
We Are Messengers, Word Entertainment
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Wait On You” – Janice Gaines, (writers) Janice Gaines, LaShawn Daniels, Jerren Spruill, Jesse Francois, Jenay Daniels
“The Way That You Love Me” – Jonathan McReynolds, (writers) Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly
“Wanna Be Happy?” – Kirk Franklin, (writer) Kirk Franklin
“One Way” – Tamela Mann, (writer) Eric Dawkins
“I’m Good” – Tim Bowman Jr., (writers) Tim Bowman Jr., Rodney Jerkins, Johna Austin, Marvin Winans Jr., Leon Ware, Authur Ross
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Thank You, Thank You Jesus” – Chicago Mass Choir, (writer) Percy Gray, Jr.
“Better” – Hezekiah Walker, (writers) Jason Clayborn, Hezekiah Walker, Gabriel Hatcher
“Level Next” – John P. Kee , (writer) John P. Kee
“It’s Alright, It’s OK (feat. Anthony Hamilton)” – Shirley Caesar , (writers) Courtney Rumble, Stanley Brown
“Put A Praise On It” – Tasha Cobbs , (writer) Tasha Cobbs
URBAN WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Worth” – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (writer) Anthony Brown
“Fill Me Up” – Tasha Cobbs, (writer) William Reagan
“The Anthem” – Todd Dulaney, (writers) Henry Seeley, Joth Hunt, Liz Webber
“Intentional” – Travis Greene, (writer) Travis Greene
“Spirit Break Out” – William McDowell, (writers) Ben Bryant, Luke Hellebronth, Myles Dhillon, Tim Hughes
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Masterpiece – Deitrick Haddon, (producers) Marcus Hodge, Chris Blakk, Deitrick Haddon, Siege Monstracity, Christopher Daniels, Tubbyoung, David “Dae Dae” Haddon, Calvin Frazier, BlaqSmurph, Jairus Mozee
Life Music: Stage Two – Jonathan McReynolds, (producers) Warryn Campbell, Darhyl “DJ” Camper Jr., Chuck Harmony, Israel Houghton, Darryl “Lil Man” Howell, India.Arie, Claude Kelly, Aaron Lindsay,
Jonathan McReynolds, PJ Morton, Shannon Sanders
Fearless – Jonathan Nelson, (producers) Jonathan Nelson for JToons Music Entertainment, Kenneth Shelton for KenHe Music Productions
Losing My Religion – Kirk Franklin, (producer) Kirk Franklin
You Shall Live – Marvin Sapp, (producer) Aaron W. Lindsey
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Everyday Jesus – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage
We Give You Praise – Chicago Mass Choir, (producers) Percy Gray, Jr., Demetrius Banks, Cornelius
Doles, Felica Welch, Dr. Feranda Williamson
WAP New Era – James Hall Worship & Praise, (producers) James Hall, Troy Chambers, Dr. Kevin Bond
Powerful – Japan Mass Choir, (producer) Jett Edwards
Level Next – John P. Kee, (producer) John P. Kee
URBAN WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Keys To My Heart – Bri (Briana Babineaux), (producer) Korey Bowie
Covered: Alive in Asia – Israel Houghton & New Breed, (producers) Israel Houghton, Kevin Camp, Aaron Lindsey, Chris Baker
One Place Live – Tasha Cobbs (producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs
The Hill – Travis Greene, (producers) Victor Navejar, Travis Greene
Sounds of Revival – William McDowell, (producers) Clay Bogan III, William McDowell
INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR
God’s Not Dead 2, (director) Harold Cronk (producer) Pure Flix Productions
Miracles From Heaven, (director) Patricia Riggen (producer) TriStar Pictures in association with AFFIRM Films
Risen, (director) Kevin Reynolds (producers) LD Entertainment, AFFIRM Films
War Room, (director) Alex Kendrick (producers) Kendrick Brothers Pictures, AFFIRM Films, Provident Films
Woodlawn, (directors) Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin (producer) Erwin Brothers Entertainment, Provident Films, Pure Flix Productions
Read more at the Dove Awards website.
