The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony were held on Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at the

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located in

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. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the

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for the year 2018. The ceremony was produced by the

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. The awards show aired on the

on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 8 p.m. CT. On August 8, 2018, the

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announced with

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and Travis Greene on

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Live, the nominees for the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards, themed ''Reverent Wonder''. Going into the awards, producer and songwriter

Colby Wedgeworth Colby Tyler Wedgeworth (born July 27, 1985, Sacramento, California, United States) is an American pop/alternative music producer based in Nashville, Tennessee Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked U.S. state, s ...

had the most nominations with eight, with

Tauren Wells Tauren Gabriel Wells is an American singer, songwriter, and multi instrumentalist from Houston, Texas who is known for making contemporary Christian music. Biography Wells was a founding member of Royal Tailor along with DJ Cox and Blake Hubb ...

leading the artist nominations with seven nominations. The big winners of the night were Tauren Wells with four awards, with

Cory Asbury Cory Hunter Asbury is an American Christian musician, worship pastor, songwriter, and former member of the Bethel Music collective. Starting as an intern with the International House of Prayer in Kansas City, Missouri, in 2005, Asbury's career as ...

and Colby Wedgeworth receiving three awards each.

Performers

The following musical artists performed at the 49th GMA Dove Awards: * 1K Phew *

Trace Adkins Trace may refer to: Arts and entertainment Music * ''Trace'' (Son Volt album), 1995 * ''Trace'' (Died Pretty album), 1993 * Trace (band), a Dutch progressive rock band * ''The Trace'' (album) Other uses in arts and entertainment * ''Trace' ...

Big Daddy Weave Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama composed of Mike Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, and Brian Beihl. They are signed to Fervent Records. History The band members met in college while attending t ...

* Anthony Brown & group therAPY *

Jekalyn Carr Jekalyn Almonique Carr (born April 22, 1997) is a recording artist, as well as a speaker, entrepreneur, actress, and author. As a top selling recording artist, Carr has earned eight Billboard #1’s before the age of 21, including singles, � ...

* Jason Crabb *

Lauren Daigle Lauren Ashley Daigle () (born September 9, 1991) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. After being signed to the label Centricity Music, she released her debut album, '' How Can It Be,'' in 2015. It reached No. 1 on ...

* for KING & COUNTRY *

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

Koryn Hawthorne Koryn Mattanah Hawthorne (born December 26, 1997) is an American contemporary Christian music and gospel singer. Hawthorne was a finalist in season 8 of NBC's singing competition ''The Voice'', at the age of 17, as a member on Pharrell Willia ...

Joel Houston Joel Timothy Houston (born 19 September 1979) is an Australian musician, songwriter, pastor, and leader in the Sydney-based band Hillsong United, a worship band of Hillsong Church. He was co-pastor at Hillsong NYC between 2010 and 2017. He i ...

* KB *

Tori Kelly Victoria Loren Kelly (born December 14, 1992) is an American singer-songwriter, and voice actress. She first gained recognition after posting videos on YouTube as a teenager, and made it through to Hollywood week on the ninth season of ''Americ ...

Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...

Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ...

* Rascal Flatts *

Social Club Misfits Social Club Misfits, known as Social Club from 2012 until 2016, is a Christian hip hop duo from Miami, Florida made up of rappers FERN and Marty Mar. They formed their musical partnership in 2011 and released their first free album, entitled ' ...

* Rebecca St. James * The Walls Group *

* Zach Williams

Presenters

The following served as presenters at the 49th GMA Dove Awards: *

* Pat Barrett *

Ricky Dillard Ricky Rydell Dillard (born February 25, 1965) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1987, as a Chicago house musician. His first Christian music album was ''Promise'', by Muscle Shoals Records. His next album, ''A Holy ...

* Erwin Brothers *

Jordan Feliz Jordan Alexander Feliz (born March 15, 1989) is an American Christian musician, who plays a folk rock and soul style of Christian pop. He has released four studio albums that have charted, along with several singles, on various ''Billboard'' cha ...

* DeVon Franklin * Bill Gaither * Joseph Habedank *

Israel Houghton Israel Houghton (; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He is usually credited as Israel & New Breed. Musical career Houghton produced an album by Michael Gungor, ''Big ...

* Michael Huppe (SoundExchange) *

Brian & Jenn Johnson Brian Mark Johnson (born March 17, 1978) is an American contemporary worship musician and worship pastor. He is the president and co-founder of Bethel Music, as well as a member of its Artist Collective and is one-half of the husband-and-wife ...

* Dr. Bobby Jones * Tasha Cobbs Leonard *

Mark Lowry Mark Alan Lowry (born June 24, 1958) is an American singer, comedian, minister and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the song " Mary, Did You Know?" and being a member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1988 to 2001, and 2009 to 2013, al ...

Matt Maher Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 ...

Jonathan McReynolds Jonathan Caleb McReynolds (born September 17, 1989) is a Grammy-winning American gospel musician. He began his music career in 2012 with the release of ''Life Music'' via Entertainment One Music. He has had two No. 1 ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums ...

Bart Millard Bart Marshall Millard (born December 1, 1972) is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as the leader of the band MercyMe. He has also released two solo albums: '' Hymned, No. 1'', in 2005 and '' Hymned Again'' in 2008. He received a ...

* Jasmine Murray *

Chonda Pierce Chonda Ruth Pierce (née Courtney, born March 4, 1960), is a Christian comedian often billed as "The Queen of Clean." Background She was born, Chonda Ruth Courtney, in Covington, Kentucky, on March 4, 1960, while she was raised in South Carolina ...

* Rebecca St. James *

Marvin Sapp Bishop Marvin Louis Sapp Sr. (born January 28, 1967) is an American Gospel music singer-songwriter who recorded with the group Commissioned during the 1990s before beginning a record-breaking solo career. Sapp is also the founder and former seni ...

Russ Taff Russell Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer and songwriter who grew up in Farmersville, California. He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including: pop rock, traditional Southern gospel, contempor ...

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences ...

* The Walls Group *

Matthew West Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has released five studio albums and is known for his songs " More", "You Are Everything", and " The Motions". He was nom ...

Brian Courtney Wilson Brian Courtney Wilson is an American gospel and contemporary Christian music singer. Biography Wilson was raised in the Chicago area. In his childhood, Wilson began singing with the adult male chorus with his father at the Rock of Ages Baptis ...

* Deborah Joy Winans

Nominees and winners

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 49th GMA Dove Awards. The winners are in bold.

General

Song of the Year *" All My Hope" **(writers)

David Crowder David Wallace Crowder (born November 29, 1971), known professionally by his mononymous stage name Crowder since 2012, is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and author. He was the lead singer in ...

Ed Cash Edmond Martin Cash (born August 6, 1971) is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. AllMusic/ref> He was named the "Producer of the Year" at the Gospel Music Awards for four consecutive years (2004–2007) and gains recogn ...

(publishers) Alletrop Music, Inot Music, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs *" Blessings" **(writers) Allen Swoope, Asheton Hogan,

Lecrae Moore Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...

, Maurice Simmonds, Tyrone Williams Griffin, Jr. (publishers) Asheton Hogan BMI Pub Designee, Eardrummers Entertainment LLC, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. *"Broken Things" **(writers) Andrew Jacob Pruis, Jason Houser,

(publisher) Housermania Music *"Control (Somehow You Want Me)" **(writers)

Jason Ingram Jason David Ingram is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has been a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman and Point of Grace. Career Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to ...

, Matt Bronleewe, Mike Donehey (publishers) Fellow Ships Music, No Alibis Publishing, So Essential Tunes *"Different" **(writers) Kyle Lee,

Micah Tyler Micah Tyler Begnaud (born April 19, 1983), known professionally as Micah Tyler, is an American Christian musician, who primarily plays Christian pop music. He has released four musical works: two studio albums, ''The Story I Tell'' (2013) and ''N ...

(publishers) Fair Trade Global Songs, Fair Trade Tunes, From The Void *"Hills and Valleys" **(writers) Chuck Butler, Jonathan Smith,

(publishers) Be Essential Songs, Crucial Music Entertainment, Jord A Lil Music, Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes *" I just need U." **(writers) Blake NeeSmith, Bryan Fowler, Kevin McKeehan (publisher) Achtober Songs, Blake Neesmith Publishing Designee, RELWOF, So Essential Tunes *" I'll Find You" **(writers)

Danny Majic Daniel Majic, or Danny Majic is a Croatian American record producer based in Los Angeles, CA. Majic has produced and written songs for G-Eazy, OneRepublic, Eminem 2 Chainz, Lecrae, Calum Scott, Galantis, A Boogie wit da Hoodie, Galantis, ...

, John Mitchell,

Justin Franks Justin Franks, known professionally as DJ Frank E, is an American DJ and record producer from Denver, Colorado. Frank E started working closely with Adelio Lombardi, founder of Side 3 Entertainment and owner of Side 3 Studios in Denver, while ...

, Lecrae Moore,

Natalie Sims Natalie Lauren Sims (born June 25, 1984), also known by her stage name Natalie Lauren and former stage name Suzy Rock, is a musician, songwriter, graphic designer and visual artist, writer, and music executive from Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a solo ar ...

, Sasha Sloan, Victoria Kelly (publishers) Artist 101 Publishing Group, Artist Publishing Group West, Danny Majic Music Publishing, Eardrummers Entertainment LLC, J Franks Publishing, John Mitchell Pub Designee, Mod Junkie, Sasha Sloan Publishing, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., WB Music Corp. *" O'Lord" **(writers) Joe Williams, Paul Mabury (publishers) FLYCHILD Publishing, Joe Williams Publishing Designee, So Essential Tunes *" Old Church Choir" **(writers)

, Ethan Hulse, Zach Williams (publishers) Anthems of Hope, Be Essential Songs, Colby Wedgeworth Music, EGH Music, Fair Trade Music Publishing, Wisteria Drive *"

Reckless Love Reckless Love is a Finnish rock band formed in Kuopio in 2001. They released their debut album in 2010, which reached number 13 in the Finnish charts. In 2011, they released their second album ''Animal Attraction'', which was in the top 10 of t ...

" **(writers) Caleb Culver,

, Ran Jackson (publisher) Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing, Watershed Music Publishing *"So Will I (100 Billion X)" **(writers) Benjamin Hastings,

, Michael Fatkin (publisher) Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing *" Unfinished" **(writers)

Ben Glover Benjamin Allen Glover (born June 1, 1978) is a songwriter and producer hailing from Loveland, Colorado, a small city on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Glover moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2000 after signing his first publishing deal the yea ...

, Colby Wedgeworth (publisher) 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Colby Wedgeworth Music, Fair Trade Music Publishing Worship Song of the Year *" Do It Again" **(writers) Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Matt Redman, Steven Furtick (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing *"

" **(writers) Caleb Culver,

, Ran Jackson (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing, Watershed Music Publishing *"So Will I (100 Billion X)" **(writers) Benjamin Hastings,

, Michael Fatkin (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing *"Spirit of the Living God" **(writers) Jacob Sooter,

Mia Fieldes Mia Leanne Cherie Fieldes (born 29 January 1983), is an Australian Christian musician. Her first album, ''There's a Reason'', was released by herself in 2009. She signed with Provident Label Group, where their imprint Essential Worship, release ...

(publisher) Essential Music Publishing *"Tremble" **(writers) Andres Figueroa, Hank Bentley, Mariah McManus, Mia Fieldes (publisher) Essential Music Publishing Songwriter of the Year *

Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the i ...

TobyMac Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known ...

* Zach Williams Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist) *Bryan Fowler *

*Ethan Hulse *

*Jonathan Smith Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year * for KING & COUNTRY, Word Label Group *

MercyMe MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The b ...

, Fair Trade Services *

, Provident Music Group *

, Capitol CMG * Zach Williams, Essential Records Southern Gospel Artist of the Year * Bradley Walker, Gaither Music Group * Gaither Vocal Band, Gaither Music Group *Joseph Habedank, Daywind Records * Karen Peck & New River, Daywind Records *

, Daywind Records Gospel Artist of the Year *

CeCe Winans Priscilla Marie Winans Love, known professionally as CeCe Winans, (born October 8, 1964) is an American gospel singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the duo BeBe & CeCe Winans; before launching an acclaimed solo career. Winans has been ...

, Pure Springs Gospel / Thirty Tigers *

, Lunjeal Music Group *

, RCA Inspiration * Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Motown Gospel * Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration Artist of the Year * Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music Australia / Capital CMG *

, Fair Trade Services NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Records * Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Motown Gospel * Zach Williams, Provident Label Group New Artist of the Year *

, Bethel Music *

, RCA Inspiration * Mosaic MSC, Essential Worship *Pat Barrett, Capitol CMG *

, Provident Label Group Producer of the Year *

* David Garcia *

Tommee Profitt Tommee James Profitt (born November 12, 1984) is an American songwriter and producer. Biography Profitt is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2017 to continue his music career. He has w ...

*Wayne Haun *

and Paul Mabury (Team) *Kenneth Leonard Jr. and Natasha Leonard (Team)

Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year *"Not Today Satan (feat.

Andy Mineo Andrew Aaron Mineo (born April 17, 1988), is an American Christian hip hop artist, producer, music executive, and video director based in New York City. He is signed to Reach Records and his creative initiative Miner League. In addition to ...

)" – KB **(writers) Andrew Mineo, Chris Mackey, Jacob Cardec, Joseph Prielozny, Kevin Burgess *"War Cry (feat.

)" –

**(writers) Andrew Wells, David Frank, Fernando Miranda, John Thomas Roach, Martin Santiago, Tommee Profitt *"SMILE" –

Tedashii Tedashii Lavoy Anderson (born March 8, 1977), known simply as Tedashii, is an American Christian hip hop artist and member of the hip-hop troupe, 116 Clique. He also hosted the NGEN Radio show "Serium". Tedashii has released five solo albums, '' ...

**(writers) Lasanna Harris, Marquis Rachad, Philip Green, Shama Joseph, Tedashii Anderson *"Forever" –

Trip Lee William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper and singer. Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. ...

** (writers) Jacob Cardec, William Barfield *"Praying Hands (feat. Trip Lee)" – Ty Brasel **(writers) Kenneth Christian Mackey, Ty Brasel Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year *'' Today We Rebel'' – KB **(producers) Benjamin Backus, Chris “Dirty Rice” Mackey, Clinton Lightfoot, David L. Baker, Dominique Hubbard, G Roc, Howard Reeves, Jacob Cardec, Joseph Prielozny, Mykallife, William Josiah *''Crooked'' – Propaganda **(producers) Courtland Urbano, Daniel Steele, JR *''Into the Night'' –

**(producers) 42 North, Andrew Wells, Beam, Ben Lopez, Daniel Steele, Elvin Wit Shahbazian, Jaime Zeluck Hindlin, Rey King

Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"Walking on Water" –

NEEDTOBREATHE Needtobreathe (stylized as NEEDTOBREATHE) is an American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band is composed of Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass), Josh Lovelace (backing vocals, keys), Randall ...

**(writers) Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart,

*"Gone" –

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**(writers) Anthony Armstrong, Jason McArthur, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong,

Rob Graves Robert Douglas "Rob" Graves (born May 18, 1973) is an American songwriter, musician, and producer. He is most well known for his work with the band Red. Graves has produced for bands such as, Red, Pillar, Wavorly, Kerrie Roberts and Head. ...

*"Brave" –

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**(writers) John Cooper, Korey Cooper,

Seth Mosley Seth David Mosley (born October 17, 1987) is an American Christian musician and record producer, who plays Christian pop and Christian rock. He was the frontman for the Christian alternative rock band Me in Motion. Mosley was awarded the Songw ...

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *''Everything Or Nothing'' – Carrollton **(producers) Carrollton, John Mays, Scott Cash *'' Gone'' – Red **(producer) Rob Graves *''Unleashed Beyond'' – Skillet **(producers) Brian Howes, Death Tiger, Jerricho Scroggins, Kane Churko,

Kevin Churko Kevin Gregory Churko (born 19 January 1968) is a Canadian record producer, sound engineer and musician best known for his work with artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, Papa Roach, Hinder, Modern Science, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, In This ...

, Mike X O'Connor, Seth Mosley, Solomon Olds

Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *" All My Hope" – Crowder **(writers) David Crowder,

*" O'Lord" –

**(writers) Joe Williams, Paul Mabury *"When We Pray" –

**(writers)

, Ethan Hulse, Tauren Wells *" I just need U." –

**(writers) Blake NeeSmith, Bryan Fowler,

Toby McKeehan Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known f ...

*" Old Church Choir" – Zach Williams **(writers) Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse, Zach Williams Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *''

Wonder Wonder most commonly refers to: * Wonder (emotion), an emotion comparable to surprise that people feel when perceiving something rare or unexpected Wonder may also refer to: Arts and media Fictional entities * The Wonders, a fictional band ...

'' – Hillsong United **(producers)

Michael Guy Chislett Michael Guy Chislett (born 6 April 1982) is an Australian musician and producer. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Christian worship band Hillsong United and was the lead guitarist of the rock band the Academy Is... Car ...

*''Out of the Dark'' –

Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley (born October 2, 1976), known professionally as Mandisa, is an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. Her career began as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Idol'', in which she finished in ...

**(producers)

, Bryan Fowler, Christopher Stevens,

, David Garcia, Mike X O’Connor,

*''All In'' –

**(producers) AJ Pruis, David Garcia, Pete Kipley *''Different'' –

**(producers) Colby Wedgeworth, Hank Bentley, Kyle Lee *''Hills and Valleys'' –

**(producers)

Bernie Herms Bernhard "Bernie" Herms (born March 26, 1972) is a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music producer in Nashville, Tennessee. He has received and been nominated for Grammy Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and GMA Canada Covenant Awards, due to his song ...

, Brent Milligan, Casey Brown, Chuck Butler, Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Sapp

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"He Can Take It" – Brian Free & Assurance **(writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Kenna Turner West, Sue C. Smith *"Clear Skies" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound **(writers) Becca Mizell, Sam Mizell *"Hallelujah Band" – Gaither Vocal Band **(writers) Becca Mizell, Sam Mizell *"Washed By The Water" – Jason Crabb **(writers) Dave Barnes, Jason Crabb, Jordan Reynolds *"Just When You Thought" – Joseph Habedank **(writers) Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren, Wayne Haun Southern Gospel Album of the Year *''Clear Skies'' – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound **(producers) Kris Crunk, Michael English, Trey Ivey, Virgil Stratford, Wayne Haun *''We Have This Moment'' – Gaither Vocal Band **(producers) Bill Gaither, Gordon Mote *''Still Happy'' – Goodman Revival **(producers) Johnny Minick, Michael Sykes, Tanya Goodman Sykes *''Hope For All Nations'' – Karen Peck & New River **(producer) Wayne Haun *''What's Not To Love'' –

**(producer) Dony McGuire

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/

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/Roots Recorded Song of the Year *"I Will Someday (feat. The Isaacs)" – Bradley Walker **(writers) Chris Stapleton, Garnet Bowman, Morgane Hayes, Ronnie Bowman *"Little White Church House" – Gaither Vocal Band **(writers) Jonathan Smith,

, Zach Williams *"Jailbreak" – Joseph Habedank **(writers) Gerald Crabb, Joseph Habedank *"Dinner on the Ground (feat. the Oak Ridge Boys)" – Little Roy & Lizzy Show **(writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun *"Daddy And Son" –

The Nelons The Nelons are an American southern gospel group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Group members are Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Clark. The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Mu ...

**(writers) Dony McGuire, Jason Clark, Reba Rambo-McGuire Bluegrass/

/Roots Album of the Year *''Blessed, Hymns and Songs of Faith'' – Bradley Walker **(producers) Ben Isaacs *''Sing It Again, A Collection of Favorites'' – Jeff & Sheri Easter **(producers) Greg Cole, Jeff Easter, Sheri Easter *''Going Home'' – Little Roy & Lizzy Show **(producer) Jeff Easter, Trey Ivey, Wayne Haun

Contemporary Gospel/Urban

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year *"I Got That" – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy **(writer) Anthony Brown *"A Great Work" –

**(writers) Aaron W. Lindsey, Alvin Richardson, Brian Courtney Wilson *"Not Lucky, I’m Loved" –

**(writers) Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson *"Won’t He Do It" –

and Roshon Fegan **(writer) Loren Hill, Makeba Riddick, Rich Shelton *"You (feat.

Tye Tribbett Tyrone "Tye" Tribbett (born January 26, 1976) is an American gospel music singer, songwriter and keyboardist. He is choir director and founder of the Grammy-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel group Tye Tribbett & G.A. (short for 'Greate ...

)" – Snoop Dogg **(writers) Jovan J. Dawkins, Jevon Hill, Stanley Green Jr, Timothy Tyrone Bush Jr, Tye Tribbett Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year *''A Long Way From Sunday'' – Anthony Brown & group therAPy **(producers) Adam Blackstone, Anthony Brown, Dana Sorey, Darryl Woodson Jr., Justin Savage, Warryn Campbell, Wow Jones *''A Great Work'' –

**(producers) Aaron Lindsey, Luther “Mano” Hanes, Shuan Martin, Warryn Campbell *''Make Room'' –

**(producers) Darryl “Lil’ Man” Howell, Jonathan McReynolds *'' Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love'' – Snoop Dogg **(producers) B. Slade, Chris Johnson, Demetrius Sims, Derrick John, DJ Battlecat, Elvis “Blac Elvis” Williams, J Drew Sheard II, Jeremy Eudovique, Jevon Hill, John P Kee, Jovan Dawkins, KJ Conteh, Koshine, Lt Hutton, Lue, Scrapdolla, Soopafly, Stanley Green Jr, The B Wagon, Tony Russel, Tyrell Urquhart, Uncle Chucc, Warryn Campbell *''The Bloody Win'' –

**(producer) Jevon Hill, Tye Tribbett

Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Stay With Me" –

**(writer) Jekalyn Carr *"Close" –

**(writer) Aaron Lindsey, Marvin Sapp, Solomon Edwards Jr *"I Survived It" –

& New G **(writers) Jason Clayborn, Ricky Dillard *"And You Don’t Stop" – The Walls Group **(writers) Affion Crockett, Ahjah Walls, Alic Walls, Eric Dawkins, Warryn Campbell *"He Got Up (feat. Dorinda Clark-Cole)" – VaShawn Mitchell **(writer) VaShawn Mitchell Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''One Nation Under God'' –

**(producer) Allen Carr *''10'' –

& New G **(producers) Ricky Dillard, Michael Taylor, Will Bogle *''The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir'' – I Am Reminded **(producers) Carol Cymbala, Bradley Knight

Urban Worship

Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year *"The Name Of Our God" – Tasha Cobbs Leonard **(writers)

Jonas Myrin Jonas Myrin is a Swedish singer, songwriter and producer based in Los Angeles, California. His solo career began in 2012 with the gold-certified song, "Day of the Battle" in Germany. Myrin won two Grammy Awards for the song " 10,000 Reasons (Bl ...

Matt Redman Matthew James Redman (born 14 February 1974) is an English Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author. Redman has released 16 albums, written 8 books, and helped start three church-plants. He is best known for his two-time Grammy Aw ...

, Natasha Leonard *"Your Great Name" –

Todd Dulaney Todd Anthony Dulaney (born December 20, 1983) is an American gospel musician, and former baseball player. His music career started in 2011, with the release of the CD version, ''Pulling Me Through''. This would be his breakthrough released upon ...

**(writers) Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough, Todd Dulaney *"You Waited" – Travis Greene **(writer) Travis Greene Urban Worship Album of the Year *''Heart. Passion. Pursuit.'' – Tasha Cobbs Leonard **(producers) Kenneth Leonard Jr., Natasha Leonard *''Your Great Name'' –

**(producers) Todd Dulaney, Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough *''Crossover: Live From Music City'' – Travis Greene **(producers) Jevon Hill, Travis Greene

Spanish

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year *"Sin Ti" – Alex Zurdo **(writer) Alexis Velez *"Dame Más" – Genessis & Nikki **(writers) Andy Delos Santo, Genessis Holguin, Nikki Holguin, Phil Sillas *"Lléname (feat. Evan Craft)" – Harold y Elena **(writers) Elena Witt-Guerra, Harold Guerra *"Danzo en el Río" – Miel San Marcos **(writers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr *"Agradecido (feat.

Alex Campos Édgar Alexánder Campos Mora, better known as Alex Campos, is a Colombian evangelical singer-songwriter. Campos has won three Latin Grammy Awards The Latin Grammy Awards are an award by The Latin Recording Academy to recognize outstandin ...

)" – Ray Alonso **(writers) Ray Alonso, Yafet González, Emmanuel Espinosa Spanish Album of the Year *''Impulso'' – Evan Craft ** (producer) Sean Cook *''Revive (Spanish Version)'' – Lucia Parker **(producers)

, Jake Salomon *''Cerca Estás'' – Marcela Gandara **(producers) Leslie Johnson, Marcela Gandara *''Jesús Salva'' – Marcos Witt **(producers) Coalo Zamorano, Marcos Witt, Sergio Gonzalez, Pauly García *''Pentecostés'' – Miel San Marcos **(producers) Josue Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha

Worship

Worship Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. It may involve one or more of activities such as veneration, adoration, praise, and praying. For many, worship is not about an emotion, it is more about a recogniti ...

Recorded Song of the Year *"

Resurrection Power "Resurrection Power" is a song by American contemporary Christian music artist Chris Tomlin, written by Ed Cash, Ryan Ellis, and Tony Brown. It was released on January 12, 2018. The song peaked at No. 6 on the Hot Christian Songs chart, becomin ...

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, Ryan Ellis, Tony Brown *"

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**(writers) Caleb Culver, Cory Asbury, Ran Jackson (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Richmond Park Publishing, Watershed Music Publishing *"So Will I (100 Billion X)" – Hillsong UNITED **(writers) Benjamin Hastings,

, Michael Fatkin *" Who You Say I Am" –

Hillsong Worship Hillsong Worship (formerly Hillsong Live) is a praise and worship collective from Sydney, Australia and Orange County, California. They started making music in 1983 at Hillsong Church. Fifteen of their songs have appeared on the '' Billboard'' ...

**(writers) Ben Fielding,

Reuben Morgan Reuben Timothy Morgan (born 9 August 1975) is an Australian worship pastor at Hillsong Church and one of several worship leaders and songwriters in Hillsong Worship group. Prior to this he was a worship pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, ...

*"Tremble" – Mosaic MSC ** (writers) Andres Figueroa, Hank Bentley, Mariah McManus, Mia Fieldes

Album of the Year *''

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, Paul Mabury *''

There Is More ''There Is More'' (stylised in capital letters) is the 26th live album by Australian worship group Hillsong Worship. The album was released on 6 April 2018, by Hillsong Music Australia, Hillsong Music and Capitol Christian Music Group. Production ...

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**(producers)

, Brooke Ligertwood *'' Love Has a Name'' –

Jesus Culture Jesus Culture is a Christian revivalist youth-oriented organization that was formed at the Bethel Church of Redding, California, in the United States. Jesus Culture Ministry hosts conferences and operates a record label, Jesus Culture Music. In ...

**(producer)

Jeremy Edwardson Jeremy Edwardson (born March 25, 1979) is an American singer/songwriter, record producer, audio engineer, mixer, and former lead vocalist of the Seattle-based band, The Myriad. He owns and operates The Soundhouse recording studio in his hometown ...

*''Good News'' –

Rend Collective Rend Collective (formerly known as Rend Collective Experiment) is a Northern Irish Christian folk rock worship band originating from Bangor, Northern Ireland. The current lineup consists of Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn, Ali Gilkeson, Patr ...

**(producers) Gareth Gilkeson, Bryan Fowler, Ed Cash, Ben Tan, Michael Fatkin *''Bright Faith Bold Future'' –

Vertical Worship Vertical Worship, previously known as Vertical Church Band, is a contemporary Christian and worship band from Chicago, Illinois as part of the Harvest Bible Chapel. They are signed to Provident Label Group and have released seven albums through ...

**(producer) Jonathan Smith

Other categories

Instrumental Album of the Year *''Piano Chill: Songs of Faith'' – Christopher Phillips **(producer) Jack Jezzro *''A Thankful Heart'' – Craig Duncan **(producer) Craig Duncan *''I'm Gonna Keep On'' – Jeff Stice **(producer) Jeff Stice Children's Album of the Year *''Bright Ones'' – Bright Ones **(producers) Jacob Sooter, James G. Morales, Lael, Mike X O'Connor, Rick Seibold,

*''Be Held: Lullabies For The Beloved'' –

Christy Nockels Christy Lynette Nockels (née Hill, born November 17, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She was also one of the lead members of the band Watermark, along with her husband, Nathan Nockels. Biography and caree ...

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Nathan Nockels Nathaniel Edward "Nathan" Nockels (born June 8, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter and worship leader, who is a producer, songwriter, and composer of sacred music. He has received seven GMA Dove Awards, for his production. Nockels and his wif ...

*''Getty Kids Hymnal – For the Cause'' –

Keith & Kristyn Getty Keith & Kristyn Getty are a Northern Irish Christian duo, best known for writing many popular modern hymns with veteran English songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend. Due to the success of "In Christ Alone", the duo has spearheaded the m ...

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Keith Getty Julian Keith Getty OBE (born 16 December 1974) is a Northern Irish Christian singer and songwriter, best known for writing the modern hymn "In Christ Alone" in 2001 with veteran songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend. Getty and his wif ...

, Kristyn Getty, Fionan deBarra *''Kathie Lee Gifford Presents The Little Giant'' – Kathie Lee Gifford **(producers) David Pomeranz, Mark Cabaniss, Kathie Lee Gifford *''Mommy & Me Worship 2'' – LifeWay **(producers) Craig Adams, Lynsey Delp

Christmas Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year ...

/ Special Event Album of the Year *''It’s Finally Christmas'' –

Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. They later ...

**(producer) Mark A. Miller *''Christmas Live In Phoenix'' – for KING & COUNTRY **(producer) for KING & COUNTRY *''

The Peace Project The Peace Project is a non-profit organization based in Culver City that was founded in 2010 by marketing and new media entrepreneur Lisa Schultz. The Peace Project's mission is to promote peace in its most tangible form: helping people in nee ...

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, Ben Tan *''Light of Christmas'' –

**(producers) Bryan Fowler, David Garcia *''Country Roots and Gospel Favorites (Live)'' – Various Artists **(producers) Bill Gaither Musical of the Year *''Christmas Is in the Heart'' **(creators) Dale Mathews, Kenna Turner West, Steve W. Mauldin *''How to Have the Best Christmas Ever'' **(creators) Daniel Semsen, Heidi Petak, Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey *''It Happened On A Sunday'' **(creators) Camp Kirkland, Cliff Duren, Jason Cox, Phil Nitz *''Love Took His Breath Away'' **(creators) Bradley Knight, Joel Lindsey *''Miracle In A Manger'' **(creators) Camp Kirkland, Cliff Duren, Phil Nitz, Tim Lovelace Youth / Children's Musical of the Year *''Angels Say What?!'' **(creators) Alisen Wells, Anna Clark, Nick Robertson *''My Savior Lives'' **(creators) Dale Mathews, Dana Anderson *''Nailed it!'' **(creators) Alisen Wells, Anna Clark, Nick Robertson Choral Collection of the Year *''Horizon'' **(creators) Prestonwood Choir *''The Big Red Choir Book'' **(creators) Dale Mathews *''The Reason'' **(creators) Travis Cottrell *''Turn Your Radio On'' **(creators) Marty Parks *''Your Word'' **(creators) Cliff Duren, Jeff Bumgardner Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *''Resurrection Letters: Vol. I'' – Andrew Peterson **(art director) Joshua Wurzelbacher (graphic designer) Brannon McAllister (photographer) Giles Clement (illustrator) Stephen Crotts *''Bright Ones'' – Bright Ones **(art director) Lindsey Strand (graphic designer) Stephen Hart (photographer) Lucas Sankey *'' Where His Light Was'' –

Kristene DiMarco Kristene DiMarco (born January 28, 1985, as Kristene Elizabeth Mueller), is an American Christian musician. Her first album, ''Those Who Dream'', was released by Jesus Culture Music in 2008, along with a re-release of the same album in 2010 by ...

**(art director) Kiley Goodpasture (graphic designer) Brianna Ailie (photographer) Stephen Hart and Lucas Sankey *''Decade The Halls, Vol I'' –

Tenth Avenue North Tenth Avenue North was an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) band from West Palm Beach, Florida that was active from 2000 to 2021. The group was formed while its founding members attended Palm Beach Atlantic University took its name ...

**(art director) Tim Parker (photographer) Eric Brown *''The Other Side'' – The Walls Group **(Art Director) Tim Parker (graphic designer) David Navejas (photographer) Blair Campbell

Videos and Films

Short Form Video of the Year *Love Won't Let Me Down –

Hillsong Young & Free Hillsong Young & Free (also known as Hillsong Y&F or simply Young & Free or Y&F) is an Australian contemporary worship music group from Sydney, Australia, where they started making Christian music in 2012 at Hillsong Church. They have release ...

**(director) Jamin Tasker (producer) Johnny Rays * I'll Find You (feat.

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**(director) Mike Mihail (producers) Danny Majic, DJ Frank E *Gone –

**(director) Matt DeLisi (producer) Ryan Atenhan *Dive (feat. Beam) –

**(director and producer) Caleb Natale *Blackout –

Steffany Gretzinger Steffany Dawn Gretzinger (née Frizzell) is a Christian music singer-songwriter and former ensemble vocalist with Bethel Music, based in Redding, California. She released her first solo album, '' The Undoing'', with Bethel Music in 2014. The alb ...

**(director) Bommy Kwon (producer) Lindsey Strand * I just need U. –

**(director) Eric Welch (producer) Andrew Molina Long Form Video of the Year *''

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**(director) Sebastian Strand (producer) Ben Field *'' Love Has a Name'' –

**(director and producer) Nathan Grubbs *'' The Garden Tour (Live)'' –

Kari Jobe Kari Brooke Jobe (born April 6, 1981) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Since her first album in 2009, she has received two Grammy Award nominations and ten Dove Award nominations, six of which she won. Biograp ...

**(director and producer) Ezra Cohen *''Whole Heart (Live)'' – Passion **(director) Rusty Anderson, (producers) Leighton Ching, Shelley Giglio *''Country Roots and Gospel Favorites'' – Various Artists **(director) Doug Stuckey (producer) Bill Gaither Inspirational Film of the Year *'' God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness'' **(director) Michael Mason (producer) Pure Flix Productions *'' I Can Only Imagine'' **(directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) City on a Hill Productions, Imagine Rights, Kevin Downes Productions, LD Entertainment, Mission Pictures International, Toy Gun Films *''Paul, Apostle of Christ'' **(director) Andrew Hyatt (producers) Affirm Films, ODB Films *''Same Kind of Different As Me'' **(director) Michael Carney (producers) Disruption Entertainment, One October Films, Paramount Pictures, Reserve Entertainment, Skodam Films *''The Star'' **(director) Timothy Reckart (producers) Affirm Films, Columbia Pictures Corporation, Franklin Entertainment, Sony Pictures Animation, The Jim Henson Company, Walden Media

References

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