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The 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at the
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. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the
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for the year 2019. The awards show aired on the
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on Sunday, October 20, 2019, at 8 p.m. ET. The nominations were announced on August 14, 2019, with producer and songwriter Wayne Haun receiving the most nominations with ten, whilst
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 ...
led the artist nominations with six. The big winners of the night were producer and songwriter
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 ...
with four awards and
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 ...
, who received three awards.


Nominations announcement

The nominations were announced on August 14, 2019, by
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 ...
,
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, ...
and
Karen Peck Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel mixed group based in Gainesville, Georgia. Music career The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of gospel music at a very early age. Her parents often took Ka ...
through a live stream on the GMA Dove Awards'
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page.


Performers

The following musical artists performed at the 50th GMA Dove Awards: * Josh Baldwin * Shirley Caesar *
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, ...
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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 lat ...
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Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...
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Riley Clemmons Riley Elizabeth Clemmons BETTER FOR IT Work ID No.894268039 IPI No.779748265 (CLEMMONS RILEY ELIZABETH) is an American Christian musician, who plays Christian pop style contemporary worship music. She is known for her Christian radio hits, " Brok ...
*
Aaron Cole Aaron Tyrese Cole CAN T TELL ME NUTHIN Work ID No.891970726 IPI No.738741611 (COLE AARON TYRESE) (born February 28, 1999) is an American Christian hip hop recording artist and songwriter. He began his career at the age of four. He signed to Go ...
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Dorinda Clark Cole Dorinda Grace Clark-Cole (born Dorinda Grace Clark; October 19, 1957) is an American Grammy Award-winning gospel singer, songwriter, musician, talk show host, and evangelist. Clark–Cole is best known as a member of family vocal group The Clark ...
* Michael English *
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) ...
*
Austin French Austin Bryan French GOOD FEELING Work ID No. 894976155 IPI No. 834705239 (FRENCH AUSTIN BRYAN) (born February 13, 1994) is an American Christian musician, who plays Christian pop style contemporary worship music. He released his debut single, "F ...
* Gaither Vocal Band *
Kelontae Gavin Kelontae Gavin (born March 28, 1999) is an American gospel singer and worship leader who is known for the gospel radio singles, “No Ordinary Worship” and “Higher.”Caramanica, Jon “The New York Times”, New York, 13 May 2016. Early ...
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Gawvi Gabriel Alberto Azucena who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music producer, formerly for Reach Records. He was born on September 23, 1988 in the Bronx, New York. He has released three ...
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Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...
* Joseph Habedank *
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'' ...
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Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
and the Bethel Music band *
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
*
Karen Peck and New River Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel mixed group based in Gainesville, Georgia. Music career The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of gospel music at a very early age. Her parents often took Ka ...
* David Phelps *
Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when " Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the '' ...
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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 ...
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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, '' ...
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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 ...
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Triumphant Quartet The Triumphant Quartet (formerly Integrity Quartet until 2005) is an American Southern Gospel group that group consists of David Sutton (tenor), Clayton Inman (lead), Scott Inman (baritone), and Eric Bennett (bass). Background The Triumphan ...
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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 ...
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Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...
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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 ...


Presenters

The following served as presenters at the 50th GMA Dove Awards: *
Brown Bannister Elliott Brown Bannister III (born August 15, 1951) is an contemporary Christian music (CCM) producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, ''Talk to One Another'', in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Recor ...
* Pat Barrett *
Francesca Battistelli Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian singer and songwriter. She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, ''Just a Breath'', in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, '' M ...
* Blanca *
Pat Boone Patrick Charles Eugene Boone (born June 1, 1934) is an American singer and actor. He was a successful pop singer in the United States during the 1950s and early 1960s. He sold more than 45 million records, had 38 Top 40 hits, and appeared in mo ...
* Anthony Brown * Shirley Caesar *
Jeremy Camp Jeremy Thomas Camp (born January 12, 1978) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter from Lafayette, Indiana. He has released eleven albums, four of them RIAA-certified as Gold, and two live albums. Camp's original music ...
* Evan Craft * John Crist *
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 *
Gloria Gaither Gloria Gaither (born March 4, 1942) is a Christian singer-songwriter, author, speaker, editor, and academic. She is married to Bill Gaither and together they have written more than 700 songs. She performed, traveled and recorded with the Bill Ga ...
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Kathy Lee Gifford Kathryn Lee Gifford ( née Epstein; born August 16, 1953) is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show ''Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee''. Gifford is ...
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Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''.
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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 ...
*
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 ...
* Pastor Brian Houston *
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 ...
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Dr. Bobby Jones Dr. Bobby Jones (born September 18, 1939 in Henry, Tennessee, United States) is an American Gospel music singer television host, and radio broadcaster from Nashville, Tennessee and the host and executive producer of several cable television gos ...
* Donald Lawrence *
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play ''Grace'' in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the '' Billboard'' charts. ...
* William McDowell *
Don Moen Donald James Moen (born June 29, 1950) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter of Christian worship music. Early and personal life Moen grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he attended high school in 1968. Moen attended Oral Robe ...
* Nicole C. Mullen *
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 ...
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Point of Grace Point of Grace is an all-female contemporary Christian music vocal group. The current trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as wel ...
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Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...
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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 ...
* Zach Williams


Nominees and winners

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 50th GMA Dove Awards. Winners are in bold.


General

Song of the Year *"
Counting Every Blessing "Counting Every Blessing" is a song performed by Northern Irish Christian experimental, folk rock, worship band Rend Collective. The song was released as the second single from their 2018 album ''Good News'' on January 5, 2018. The song peaked at ...
" **(writers) Chris Llewellyn, Gareth Gilkeson, (publishers) Capitol CMG Paragon, Rend Family Music *"
Everything Everything, every-thing, or every thing is all that exists; the opposite of nothing, or its complement. It is the totality of things relevant to some subject matter. Without expressed or implied limits, it may refer to anything. The univers ...
" **(writers) David Garcia,
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 ...
, (publishers) Achtober Songs, D Soul Music, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing *" Joy." **(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 ...
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Joel Smallbone Joel David Smallbone (born 5 June 1984) is an Australian singer and actor. He is a member of the Christian pop duo for King & Country along with his brother Luke Smallbone. He played the role of James Stevens in the 2016 film '' Priceless''. E ...
, Luke Smallbone,
Matt Hales Matthew Nicholas Hales (born 17 January 1972) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer who has been performing professionally under the name Aqualung since the early 2000s. Aqualung is best known in the UK for his song "St ...
,
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 ...
, Stephen Blake Kanicka,
Tedd T Tedd T., born Tedd Andrew Tjornhom (CHURN-home), is a music producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, and engineer. He launched the independent record label Teleprompt Records in 2003 as a joint venture with Word/Warner Music Group. His intere ...
jornhom, (publishers) 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, CentricSongs, Curb Wordspring Music LLC, Fleauxmotion Music, Kilns Music, Method to the Madness, Shankel Songs, Shaun Shankel Pub Designee, Stephen Blake Kanicka Publishing, These Tunes Go To 11, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. *" Known" **(writers) Ethan Hulse, Jordan Sapp,
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 ...
, (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon, Crucial Music Entertainment, EGH Music Publishing *" Living Hope" **(writers)
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
,
Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...
, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs *" Only Jesus" **(writers)
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 ...
, Mark Hall,
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 ...
, (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Highly Combustible Music, House of Story Music Publishing, My Refuge Music, One77 Songs *" Red Letters" **(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 ...
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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 *" The Breakup Song" **(writers)
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 ...
, David Garcia,
Francesca Battistelli Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian singer and songwriter. She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, ''Just a Breath'', in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, '' M ...
, (publishers) Bartatronic Millaphonic, D Soul Music, Francesca Music, Tunes of MercyMe, Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing, Word Music LLC *" Who You Say I Am" **(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, ...
, (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing *"Won't He Do It" **(writers) Loren Hill, Makeba Riddick-Woods, Rich Shelton, (publishers) SONGSBYMAK, Janice Combs Publishing, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., Nieze World Music, One Dynasty Music *"
You Say "You Say" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle. It is the lead single from her third studio album, ''Look Up Child''. Written by Daigle, alongside producers Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, it was ...
" **(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 ...
, Paul Mabury,
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 ...
, (publishers) CentricSongs, Fellow Ships Music, Flychild Publishing, So Essential Tunes Worship Song of the Year *"Build My Life" **(writers) Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple,
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 ...
, Pat Barrett, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, Housefires Sounds, Kaple Music, Martin Karl Andrew, Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music Thankyou Music worshiptogether.com songs *" Living Hope" **(writers)
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
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Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...
, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs *"Surrounded (Fight My Battles)" **(writer) Elyssa Smith, (publisher) UR Global Publishing *" Who You Say I Am" **(writers) Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan, (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing *"Yes I Will" **(writers) Eddie Hoagland, Jonathan Smith,
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 ...
, (publishers) All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Upside Down Under Songwriter of the Year *
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 ...
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Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
*
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 ...
* Mark Hall *Luke Smallbone and
Joel Smallbone Joel David Smallbone (born 5 June 1984) is an Australian singer and actor. He is a member of the Christian pop duo for King & Country along with his brother Luke Smallbone. He played the role of James Stevens in the 2016 film '' Priceless''. E ...
(Team) Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist) *
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 ...
* David Garcia *Ethan Hulse *
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 ...
*Paul Mabury Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year * Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music / Capitol CMG *
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 ...
, Centricity *
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 ...
, Provident Music Group *
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 ...
, Forefront / Capitol CMG * Zach Williams, Provident Label Group Southern Gospel Artist of the Year * Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Stowtown * Gaither Vocal Band, Gaither Music Group * Jason Crabb, Daywind Records *Joseph Habedank, Daywind Records * Karen Peck & New River, Daywind Records Gospel Artist of the Year *
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, ...
, Lunjeal Music Group *
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) ...
, Fo Yo Soul Recordings / RCA Records *
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 ...
, RCA Inspiration *
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play ''Grace'' in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the '' Billboard'' charts. ...
, Motown Gospel * Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration Artist of the Year * For King & Country, Curb / Word Entertainment * Hillsong United, Hillsong Music / Capital CMG *
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 ...
, Centricity *
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 *
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 ...
, ForeFront / Capitol CMG New Artist of the Year *
Aaron Cole Aaron Tyrese Cole CAN T TELL ME NUTHIN Work ID No.891970726 IPI No.738741611 (COLE AARON TYRESE) (born February 28, 1999) is an American Christian hip hop recording artist and songwriter. He began his career at the age of four. He signed to Go ...
, Gotee Records *
Austin French Austin Bryan French GOOD FEELING Work ID No. 894976155 IPI No. 834705239 (FRENCH AUSTIN BRYAN) (born February 13, 1994) is an American Christian musician, who plays Christian pop style contemporary worship music. He released his debut single, "F ...
, Fair Trade * Josh Baldwin, Bethel Music *
Kelontae Gavin Kelontae Gavin (born March 28, 1999) is an American gospel singer and worship leader who is known for the gospel radio singles, “No Ordinary Worship” and “Higher.”Caramanica, Jon “The New York Times”, New York, 13 May 2016. Early ...
, MBE / Tyscot *
Riley Clemmons Riley Elizabeth Clemmons BETTER FOR IT Work ID No.894268039 IPI No.779748265 (CLEMMONS RILEY ELIZABETH) is an American Christian musician, who plays Christian pop style contemporary worship music. She is known for her Christian radio hits, " Brok ...
, Sparrow Records / Capitol CMG Producer of the Year *Chris Mackey *Dana Sorey *
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 ...
*Wayne Haun *
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 ...
and Paul Mabury (Team) *
Matt Hales Matthew Nicholas Hales (born 17 January 1972) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer who has been performing professionally under the name Aqualung since the early 2000s. Aqualung is best known in the UK for his song "St ...
,
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 ...
, and
Tedd T Tedd T., born Tedd Andrew Tjornhom (CHURN-home), is a music producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, and engineer. He launched the independent record label Teleprompt Records in 2003 as a joint venture with Word/Warner Music Group. His intere ...
. (Team)


Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year *"None of My Business" –
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 ...
**(writer) Andy Mineo *"Fight for Me" –
GAWVI Gabriel Alberto Azucena who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music producer, formerly for Reach Records. He was born on September 23, 1988 in the Bronx, New York. He has released three ...
**(writers) Gabriel Azucena, J. Raul Garcia, Matt Cohen, Lecrae Moore *"Get Back Right" –
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 ...
&
Zaytoven Xavier Lamar Dotson (born January 12, 1980), professionally known as Zaytoven, is an American trap music record producer, disc jockey, and keyboardist from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released collaborative projects with artists including Gucci Ma ...
**(writers) Bobby Pressley, Che Olson, Lecrae Moore, Xavier Dotson *"Everytime" –
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 ' ...
**(writers) Daniel Young Kim, Fernando Miranda, Martin Santiago *"Even Louder (featuring
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 ...
)" – Steven Malcolm **(writers) Benji Cowart, Jonathan Jay, Joseph Prielozny, Kenneth Mackey,
Leeland Mooring Leeland Dayton Mooring (born June 16, 1988) is an American worship musician, singer and songwriter known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Leeland, as well as serving a brief tenure as an ensemble worship leader with Bethel Music. ...
, Matt Armstrong, Steven Malcolm, Tony Brown, William Reeves Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year *''II: The Sword'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Andy Mineo, Chad Gardner, Daniel Steele, Dave James, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, GSP, Vikaden *''Panorama'' –
GAWVI Gabriel Alberto Azucena who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music producer, formerly for Reach Records. He was born on September 23, 1988 in the Bronx, New York. He has released three ...
**(producers) Enzo Gran, Epikh Pro, GAWVI, Jonatan Barahona, Justin Barahona, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, Matt Cohen *''
Let the Trap Say Amen ''Let the Trap Say Amen'' is a collaborative studio album by American rapper Lecrae and American record producer Zaytoven, released on June 22, 2018, through Reach Records. The album features guest appearances from Waka Flocka Flame, K-So Jaynes, ...
'' –
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 ...
&
Zaytoven Xavier Lamar Dotson (born January 12, 1980), professionally known as Zaytoven, is an American trap music record producer, disc jockey, and keyboardist from Atlanta, Georgia. He has released collaborative projects with artists including Gucci Ma ...
**(producer) Zaytoven *''The Second City'' – Steven Malcolm **(producers) Chris "Dirty Rice" Mackey, Joseph Prielozny, JuiceBangers *''Never Fold'' –
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, '' ...
**(producers) Chris Howland, Chris King, Daramola,
Derek Minor Derek Johnson, Jr., better known by his stage name Derek Minor and former stage name PRo, (born December 16, 1984) is an American Christian hip hop artist, singer, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, and screenwriter. He co-founded the hip-hop ...
, Desmond South, Evan Ford, Gavin George, Iggy Music, Jacob Cardec,
Jimi Cravity Maurice Eugene Willis (born December 4, 1984), who goes by the stage name Jimi Cravity, is an American Christian musician, who primarily plays a style Christian pop, EDM, R&B, and hip hop music. He has released two musical works, both being ex ...
, Jordan Sapp, Lasanna "ACE" Harris, Mashell Leroy, Sean Hamilton, Sean Minor, Shama "Sak Pase" Joseph, Steve "Pompano Puff" Tirogene, Tedashii Anderson, Tee Wyla, Zach Paradis


Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"
Wildfire A wildfire, forest fire, bushfire, wildland fire or rural fire is an unplanned, uncontrolled and unpredictable fire in an area of Combustibility and flammability, combustible vegetation. Depending on the type of vegetation present, a wildfire ...
" –
Crowder Crowder may refer to: Places in the United States *Crowder, Oklahoma * Crowder, Mississippi * Crowder, Missouri *Crowder College Crowder College is a public community college in Neosho, Missouri. It serves the Community College District of Newt ...
**(writers) David Crowder, Rebecca Lauren Olds, Solomon Olds *"Forever On Your Side (featuring JOHNNYSWIM)" –
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) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart *"Native Tongue" – Switchfoot **(writers)
Brent Kutzle Brent Michael Kutzle (born August 3, 1985) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and film composer originating from Fountain Valley, California. He is the bassist and cellist for the pop rock band OneRepubli ...
,
Jon Foreman Jonathan Mark Foreman (born October 22, 1976) is an American musician, the lead singer, guitarist, main songwriter and co-founder of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. He started Switchfoot in 1996 with drummer Chad Butler and his brother Tim ...
,
Tim Foreman Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, b ...
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *''
Peace Peace is a concept of societal friendship and harmony in the absence of hostility and violence. In a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a lack of conflict (such as war) and freedom from fear of violence between individuals or groups. ...
'' –
Demon Hunter Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers created the band together, only Ryan remains, since Don left the band to take care of his ...
**(producer)
Jeremiah Scott Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers created the band together, only Ryan remains, since Don left the band to take care of his ...
*''Acoustic Live Vol 1'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart *'' Native Tongue'' – Switchfoot **(producers)
Brent Kutzle Brent Michael Kutzle (born August 3, 1985) is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and film composer originating from Fountain Valley, California. He is the bassist and cellist for the pop rock band OneRepubli ...
,
Jon Foreman Jonathan Mark Foreman (born October 22, 1976) is an American musician, the lead singer, guitarist, main songwriter and co-founder of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. He started Switchfoot in 1996 with drummer Chad Butler and his brother Tim ...
,
Tim Foreman Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, b ...
, Tyler Chester, Tyler Spry


Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *" Only Jesus" – Casting Crowns **(writers)
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 ...
, Mark Hall,
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 ...
*"
God Only Knows "God Only Knows" is a song by American rock band the Beach Boys from their 1966 album '' Pet Sounds''. Written by Brian Wilson and Tony Asher, it is a Baroque-style love song distinguished for its harmonic innovation and its subversion of typi ...
" – For King & Country **(writers)
Joel Smallbone Joel David Smallbone (born 5 June 1984) is an Australian singer and actor. He is a member of the Christian pop duo for King & Country along with his brother Luke Smallbone. He played the role of James Stevens in the 2016 film '' Priceless''. E ...
, Jordan Reynolds, Josh Kerr, Luke Smallbone,
Tedd T Tedd T., born Tedd Andrew Tjornhom (CHURN-home), is a music producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, and engineer. He launched the independent record label Teleprompt Records in 2003 as a joint venture with Word/Warner Music Group. His intere ...
jornhom *" The Breakup Song" – Francesca Battisteli **(writers)
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 ...
, David Garcia, Francesca Battistelli *"
You Say "You Say" is a song by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle. It is the lead single from her third studio album, ''Look Up Child''. Written by Daigle, alongside producers Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram, it was ...
" –
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 ...
**(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 ...
, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury *" Known" –
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 ...
**(writers) Ethan Hulse, Jordan Sapp, Tauren Wells Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *''Only Jesus'' –
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 lat ...
**(producer) Mark A. Miller *''
I Know a Ghost ''I Know a Ghost'' is the third studio album by American Contemporary Christian musician Crowder. The album was released on November 9, 2018, via Sixsteps and Sparrow Records. The album features guest appearances by TAYA, Mandisa, Riley Clemmon ...
'' –
Crowder Crowder may refer to: Places in the United States *Crowder, Oklahoma * Crowder, Mississippi * Crowder, Missouri *Crowder College Crowder College is a public community college in Neosho, Missouri. It serves the Community College District of Newt ...
**(producers) Brendon Coe, David Crowder,
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 ...
, Hank Bentley, Solomon Olds,
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 ...
*'' Burn the ShipsFor King & Country **(producers)
Joel Smallbone Joel David Smallbone (born 5 June 1984) is an Australian singer and actor. He is a member of the Christian pop duo for King & Country along with his brother Luke Smallbone. He played the role of James Stevens in the 2016 film '' Priceless''. E ...
, Luke Smallbone,
Matt Hales Matthew Nicholas Hales (born 17 January 1972) is an English singer, songwriter, musician and record producer who has been performing professionally under the name Aqualung since the early 2000s. Aqualung is best known in the UK for his song "St ...
,
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 ...
,
Tedd T Tedd T., born Tedd Andrew Tjornhom (CHURN-home), is a music producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, and engineer. He launched the independent record label Teleprompt Records in 2003 as a joint venture with Word/Warner Music Group. His intere ...
jornhom *''
Look Up Child ''Look Up Child'' is the third studio album by American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter Lauren Daigle. It was released on September 7, 2018, through Centricity Music. The album received the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary C ...
'' –
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 ...
**(producers)
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 ...
, Paul Mabury *'' The Elements'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Bryan Fowler, Cole Walowac, Dave Lubben, David Garcia, Micah Kuiper, Tim Myers,
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 ...
, Tommee Profitt


Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year *"Is He Worthy?" – Andrew Peterson *(writers) Andrew Peterson, Ben Shive *"Fall on Your Knees (featuring Charlotte Ritchie)" – David Phelps **(writer) David Phelps *"The God Who Sees" – Nicole C. Mullen,
Kathie Lee Gifford Kathryn Lee Gifford ( née Epstein; born August 16, 1953) is an American television presenter, singer, songwriter, actress and author. From 1985 to 2000, she and Regis Philbin hosted the talk show '' Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee''. Gifford is ...
**(writers) Kathie Lee Gifford, Nicole C. Mullen *"Glory to Glory" – Riley Harrison Clark **(writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey, Riley Harrison Clark *"When The Healing Comes" –
TaRanda Greene TaRanda Greene Beene (''née'', Kiser; born April 6, 1979) is an American Christian musician, who sings Southern gospel, worship and Christian Contemporary music. She has released seven studio albums, ''Each Day You Face'' (2003), ''A Thing Cal ...
**(writers)
Geron Davis Geron Davis (born December 1, 1960) is a musician best known as a composer. He was first signed by Meadowgreen Music and best known for penning the song "Holy Ground". Davis married partner Becky Davis and have collectively written several songs ...
, Joel Lindsey, TaRanda Beene, Wayne Haun Inspirational Album of the Year *''The North Coast Sessions'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Fionán de Barra,
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 *''Follow'' – Mark Schultz **(producer) Chris Bevins,
Tedd T Tedd T., born Tedd Andrew Tjornhom (CHURN-home), is a music producer, songwriter, arranger, programmer, and engineer. He launched the independent record label Teleprompt Records in 2003 as a joint venture with Word/Warner Music Group. His intere ...
*''The Healing'' –
TaRanda Greene TaRanda Greene Beene (''née'', Kiser; born April 6, 1979) is an American Christian musician, who sings Southern gospel, worship and Christian Contemporary music. She has released seven studio albums, ''Each Day You Face'' (2003), ''A Thing Cal ...
**(producers)
Carol Cymbala Carol Cymbala is the choir director for the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has won 6 Grammy Awards. She is the wife of pastor Jim Cymbala and daughter of pastor Clair Hutchins. Awards *Grammy Award for Best Gospel Cho ...
, Bradley Knight, Jason Webb, Jim Hammerly, Keith Everette Smith, Taranda Beene, Virgil Straford, Wayne Haun


Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...
Recorded Song of the Year *"Longing For Home" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound **(writers)
Ernie Haase Raymond Ernest "Ernie" Haase III (born December 12, 1964) is an American Southern gospel singer. He is best known as the tenor vocalist and founder of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound since 2002, as well as being a former tenor vocalist of the Cath ...
, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun *"We Are All God's Children" – Gaither Vocal Band **(writers) Benjamin Gaither, Sara Beth Terry, Todd Suttles *"
How Great Thou Art "How Great Thou Art" is a Christian hymn based on an original Swedish hymn entitled "" written in 1885 by Carl Boberg (1859–1940). The English version of the hymn and its title are a loose translation by the English missionary Stuart K. Hine ...
(featuring
Sonya Isaacs Sonya Melissa Isaacs (born July 22, 1974) is an American country, bluegrass gospel and Christian music singer. Isaacs grew up near Morrow, Ohio, and graduated from Little Miami High School in 1992. Her maternal grandparents are Polish Jewish ...
)" –
Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...
**(writer) Stuart K. Hine *"I Know I'll Be There" – Karen Peck & New River **(writers) Dave Clark, Karen Peck Gooch, Wayne Haun *"Even Me" –
Triumphant Quartet The Triumphant Quartet (formerly Integrity Quartet until 2005) is an American Southern Gospel group that group consists of David Sutton (tenor), Clayton Inman (lead), Scott Inman (baritone), and Eric Bennett (bass). Background The Triumphan ...
**(writers) Jason Cox, Jeff Bumgardner, Kenna Turner West
Southern Gospel Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...
Album of the Year *''Mercy & Love'' – Collingsworth Family **(producers) David Clydesdale, Wayne Haun *''Life Is A Song'' – Greater Vision **(producer) Gerald Wolfe *''Ready For Revival'' – Guardians **(producers) John Daril Rowsey, Wayne Haun *''Deeper Oceans'' – Joseph Habedank **(producer) Wayne Haun *''Yes'' –
Triumphant Quartet The Triumphant Quartet (formerly Integrity Quartet until 2005) is an American Southern Gospel group that group consists of David Sutton (tenor), Clayton Inman (lead), Scott Inman (baritone), and Eric Bennett (bass). Background The Triumphan ...
**(producers)
Gordon Mote Gordon James Mote (born October 25, 1970) is an American Christian country/ southern gospel singer, piano virtuoso, and worship leader. He was born blind. He has released eight studio albums. His album ''Don't Let Me Miss the Glory'' (2007) was ...
, Wayne Haun


Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/
Country A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, while the ...
/Roots Recorded Song of the Year *"Beside The Cross" – Lizzy Long, Rhonda Vincent, & Sally Berry **(writers)
Fanny Crosby Frances Jane van Alstyne (née Crosby; March 24, 1820 – February 12, 1915), more commonly known as Fanny J. Crosby, was an American mission worker, poet, lyricist, and composer. She was a prolific hymnist, writing more than 8,000 hymns ...
, Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun *"Wayfaring Stranger" – Jeff & Sheri Easter **(writer) Traditional *"Shame On Me" – Joseph Habedank **(writers) Jason Cox, Joseph Habedank, Michael Boggs *" I Saw the Light (featuring
Sonya Isaacs Sonya Melissa Isaacs (born July 22, 1974) is an American country, bluegrass gospel and Christian music singer. Isaacs grew up near Morrow, Ohio, and graduated from Little Miami High School in 1992. Her maternal grandparents are Polish Jewish ...
)" –
Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...
**(writer) Hank Williams Sr. *"Dive (featuring
Ricky Skaggs Rickie Lee Skaggs (born July 18, 1954), known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, ...
)" –
Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...
**(writer) Steven Curtis Chapman Bluegrass/
Country A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, while the ...
/Roots Album of the Year *'' I Serve a Savior'' –
Josh Turner Joshua Otis Turner (born November 20, 1977) is an American country and gospel singer and songwriter. In 2003, he signed to MCA Nashville Records. That same year, his debut album's title track, "Long Black Train", was his breakthrough single ...
**(producer)
Kenny Greenberg Kenneth S. "Kenny" Greenberg is an American guitarist, songwriter, producer, and session musician. He is known for bringing a rock-and-roll sensibility to Nashville recording sessions. Biography Greenberg was born in Cleveland, Ohio but attend ...
*''Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows'' –
Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...
**(producers)
Brent Milligan Brent Milligan is an American record producer and session bass guitar player currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Background Brent Milligan was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and moved to Nashville after graduating from Louisiana State U ...
, Steven Curtis Chapman *''Favorites: Revisited by Request'' –
The Isaacs The Isaacs are a bluegrass Southern gospel music group consisting of mother Lily Isaacs (b. September 20, 1947), daughters Becky (b. Aug. 2, 1975) and Sonya Isaacs (b. July 22, 1974) and son Ben Isaacs (b. July 25, 1972), along with John Bowman (h ...
**(producers) Ben Isaacs, The Isaacs


Contemporary Gospel/Urban

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year *"Blessings On Blessings" – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy **(writer) Anthony Brown *"Make Room" –
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 ...
**(writer) Jonathan McReynolds *"Love Theory" –
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) ...
**(writer) Kirk Franklin *"Unstoppable" –
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 ...
**(writers) Kid Class,
Makeba Riddick Makeba Riddick-Woods (also known as "Girl Wonder") is an American singer-songwriter who has been active since 2005. She is originally from West Baltimore, Maryland, US. Currently she is managed by Jay-Z's record label and production house, Ro ...
, Robert D. Reese *"My God (featuring Mr. Talkbox)" – Nashville Life Music **(writer) Dwan Hill Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year *''Road to DeMaskUs'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Israel Houghton, Matt Edwards *''The Answer'' –
Jason Nelson Jason Nelson is a digital and hypermedia poet and artist. He is Associate Professor of Digital Culture at the University of Bergen, where he was also a Fulbright Fellow from 2016-17. Until 2020 he was a lecturer on Cyberstudies, digital writ ...
**(producers) Aaron Nelson, Dana Sorey, Eric Dawkins, Jason Nelson, Jonathan Nelson, Kenny Shelton *''Declarations'' – Jonathan Nelson **(producers) Kenneth Shelton, Jonathan Nelson *''Unstoppable'' –
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 ...
**(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 ...
, Joaquin Bynum, Johnta Austin, Kc Knight, Kid Class, Makeba Riddick-Woods, One Up Entertainment, Robert Reese, Troy Taylor, Vaughan Phoenix, Warryn Campbell, Xeryus Gittens *'' Hiding Place'' –
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 ...
**(producers)
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) ...
, Max Stark, Rickey "Slikk Musik" Offord, Ronald Hill,
Scooter Braun Scott Samuel "Scooter" Braun (born June 18, 1981) is an American entrepreneur, investor, and entertainment executive. Known as the manager for artists such as Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, J Balvin, Demi Lovato, The Kid Laroi and other artists ...
, Tori Kelly


Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Deliver Me (This is My Exodus) (featuring
Le'Andria Johnson Le'Andria Delores Johnson (born January 23, 1983) is an American gospel singer. She was the Sunday Best (Season 3), season three winner of the BET gospel singing competition show ''Sunday Best (American TV series), Sunday Best''. Johnson's ''S ...
)" – Donald Lawrence, The Tri-City Singers **(writers) Desmond Davis, Donald Lawrence, Marshon Lewis, Robert Woolridge Jr., William James Stokes *"I See Miracles" –
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, ...
**(writer) Allen Carr *"I Made It Out" –
John P. Kee John P. Kee (born John Prince Kee on June 4, 1962) is an American gospel singer and pastor. Kee has been active for more than 20 years in the music field. He is primarily known for mixing traditional gospel with modern contemporary gospel, an ...
**(writer) John P. Kee *"I'm All In" – Maranda Curtis **(writers) Asaph Ward, Dana Sorey, Maranda Curtis *"Kind God" –
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 ...
**(writer)
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) ...
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''Jesus Love Legacy'' – Bishop Leonard Scott **(producers) Phillip Feaster, Tiffany McGhee *''Open Your Mouth and Say Something'' –
Brent Jones Brent Michael Jones (born February 12, 1963) is an American former professional football player, business executive, businessman, coach, and sports analyst. As a player, he was a tight end for the San Francisco 49ers during his entire 11-year ca ...
**(producers) Brent Jones, Eddie Brown, Professor James Roberson *''Goshen'' – Donald Lawrence, The Tri-City Singers **(producers) Donald Lawrence, Sir The Baptist, Troy Taylor *''This Song Is For You'' – Earl Bynum **(producer) Earl Bynum *''Stand There'' – The Wardlaw Brothers **(producer) Martin Luther Wardlaw


Gospel Worship

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year *"If God / Nothing But the Blood" – Casey J **(writers) Casey J,
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 ...
, Jon Webb Jr. *"My Worship" – Phil Thompson **(writers) Phil Thompson, Zenzo Matoga *" This Is A Move (Live)" –
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play ''Grace'' in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the '' Billboard'' charts. ...
**(writers) Brandon Lake, Nate Moore, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tony Brown *"You're Doing It All Again" –
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) Nicole Harris, Todd Dulaney *"Settle Here (Part 1)" – William Murphy **(writer) William Murphy Gospel Worship Album of the Year *''Heart. Passion. Pursuit. (Live)'' –
Tasha Cobbs Leonard Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play ''Grace'' in 2013 with the hit lead single "Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the '' Billboard'' charts. ...
**(producers) Kenneth Leonard Jr., Monica Coates *''To Africa With Love'' –
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 ...
**(producer) Todd Dulaney *''Settle Here'' – William Murphy **(producers) Kenneth Leonard, Tasha Cobbs Leonard


Spanish

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year *"Mi GPS" –
Alex Zurdo Alexis Vélez Alberio, also known as Alex Zurdo, is a Puerto Rican Christian music rapper and songwriter. He has almost a dozen musical productions, and has been awarded the GMA Dove Award and Arpa Awards, having also been nominated for a Lat ...
**(writer) Alexis "Alex Zurdo" Velez *"Dios De Maravillas" –
Christine D'Clario Christine D'Clario (September 7, 1982) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter and worship leader, who plays contemporary worship music primarily for a Spanish-speaking audience. She has released seven albums: six in the Spanish-langua ...
**(writer) Edward Rivera, Jose Olide, Paul Pineda *"Mi Casa Es Tu Casa" – Evan Craft *(writers) Abraham Osorio, Alex Sampedro, Evan Craft *"Tus Cuerdas De Amor (featuring Lowsan Melgar)" – Julio Melgar **(writer) Julio Melgar *"Salmo 23 (featuring
Marco Barrientos Marco Antonio Barrientos Zumpano, known as Marco Barrientos (born June 28, 1963) is an Evangelical Christian musician, pastor, author, teacher, and speaker known for combining practical biblical principles with the flow of prophetic songs. Barri ...
)" – Un Corazón **(writers) Lluvia Richards, Steven Daniel Richards Spanish Album of the Year *''¿Quién contra nosotros?'' –
Alex Zurdo Alexis Vélez Alberio, also known as Alex Zurdo, is a Puerto Rican Christian music rapper and songwriter. He has almost a dozen musical productions, and has been awarded the GMA Dove Award and Arpa Awards, having also been nominated for a Lat ...
**(producer) Alex Zurdo *''Tu Primero'' – Andy Alemany, (producers) Ivan Ruiz, Samuel Ash *''Emanuel'' –
Christine D'Clario Christine D'Clario (September 7, 1982) is an American Christian music singer, songwriter and worship leader, who plays contemporary worship music primarily for a Spanish-speaking audience. She has released seven albums: six in the Spanish-langua ...
**(producers) Carlos Caban, Christine D'Clario, José Olide, Paul Pineda *''A Partir De Hoy'' –
Rojo Rojo means "red" in Spanish. Rojo may also refer to: *Rojo (surname) Music * Rojo (band), a Mexican Christian rock band ** ''Rojo'' (Rojo album), 2001 * ''Rojo'' (Red Garland album), 1961 * "Rojo", a song by J Balvin from ''Colores'', 2020 * "R ...
**(producers) Eliseo Tapia, Emmanuel Espinosa *''Hola, Futuro'' – Un Corazón **(producer) Steven Richards


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 *"
Raise a Hallelujah "Raise a Hallelujah" is a song by Bethel Music, Jonathan David Helser and Melissa Helser, which was released as the second single from Bethel Music's eleventh live album, ''Victory'' (2019), on March 8, 2019. The song was written by Jake Steve ...
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Bethel Music Bethel Music is an American music label and worship movement from Redding, California, originating out of Bethel Church where they started making music in 2001. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach ...
, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser **(writers) Jake Stevens, Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs *" Who You Say I Am (Studio Version)" –
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, ...
*"
Stand in Your Love "Stand in Your Love" is a single released by Bethel Music and Josh Baldwin on August 10, 2018, being the lead single for Bethel Music's eleventh live album, ''Victory'' (2019). The song also appeared on the album ''Bethel Music en Español'' (201 ...
" – Josh Baldwin **(writers) Ethan Hulse, Josh Baldwin, Mark Harris,
Rita Springer Marguerita Estell "Rita" Springer (born April 17, 1967) is an American Christian musician, who primarily plays a style of contemporary worship music and Christian pop music. She has released twelve studio albums, ''Love Covers'' (1995), ''All I ...
*"Build My Life" – Pat Barrett **(writers) Brett Younker, Karl Martin, Kirby Kaple,
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 ...
, Pat Barrett *" Living Hope" –
Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...
**(writers)
Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...
, Phil Wickham
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 ...
Album of the Year *''
Victory The term victory (from Latin ''victoria'') originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign constitutes ...
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Bethel Music Bethel Music is an American music label and worship movement from Redding, California, originating out of Bethel Church where they started making music in 2001. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach ...
**(producer)
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 ...
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Holy Roar Holy Roar Records was an independent record label run by Alex Fitzpatrick. The label began in January 2006 and put out its first release in June 2006, the Phoenix Bodies album, ''Raise the Bullshit flag''. Fitzpatrick originally joked that the ...
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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 ...
**(producers) Bryan Fowler, Ed Cash *'' Hallelujah Here Below'' –
Elevation Worship Elevation Worship is a contemporary worship music collective from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Elevation Church, as well as performing concerts and tours around the U ...
**(producer) Elevation Worship *''
PEOPLE A person (plural, : people) is a being that has certain capacities or attributes such as reason, morality, consciousness or self-consciousness, and being a part of a culturally established form of social relations such as kinship, ownership of pr ...
'' – 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 ...
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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 ...
*'' Living Hope'' –
Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...
**(producers) Ed Cash, Jonathan Smith, Nicolas Balachandran, Pete Kipley, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson


Other categories

Instrumental Album of the Year *''Rise!'' –
Ben Tankard Ben Tankard (born January 10, 1964) is an American gospel/smooth jazz musician, producer, and arranger. Biography Tankard's father was a minister and his mother a missionary. In church, he played drums at an early age. He played tuba in school ...
**(producer) Ben Tankard *''Front Porch Pickin': Old Time Gospel Favorites'' – Kevin Williams **(producer) Kevin Williams *''Christmas'' – Paul Cardall **(producer) Jim Daneker Children's Album of the Year *''Bright Ones (Soundtrack)'' – Bright Ones **(producers) Jacob Sooter, James Morales, Jeff Schneeweis, Mike "X" O' Connor, Rick Seibold,
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 ...
*''Sing: Creation Songs'' –
Ellie Holcomb Elizabeth Asher HolcombASCAP IPI #584603533 (née Bannister; born September 12, 1982) is an American Contemporary Christian music, CCM-folk music, folk singer-songwriter raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Her father is noted music producer Brown B ...
**(producers) Ben Shive, Brown Bannister, Nathan Dugger *''Lullaby'' –
Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when " Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the '' ...
**(producers) Mike Nawrocki, Tyler Michael Smith
Christmas Christmas is an annual festival commemorating Nativity of Jesus, the birth of Jesus, Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people Observance of Christmas by country, around t ...
/ Special Event Album of the Year *''Something's Happening!'' –
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 ...
**(producer) Alvin Love III *''It Must Be Christmas'' – David Phelps **(producer) David Phelps *''The Advent of Christmas'' –
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 ...
**(producers) Matt Maher, Mitch Parks Musical of the Year *''Come and See, Go and Tell'' **(creators) Lee Black, Jason Cox, (arranger & orchestrator) Marty Hamby *''Jesus, Only King Forever'' **(creators) Jason Cox, Cliff Duren, Camp Kirkland, Phil Nitz *''Take Me Back To Bethlehem'' **(creators) Sue C. Smith, Mason Brown, (arrangers) Mason Brown, Russell Mauldin *''Welcome to Bethlehem'' **(creators) Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Heidi Petak, (arranger & orchestrator) Daniel Semsen *''While the World Was Waiting'' **(creators) Marty Funderburk, Mike Harland, Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz Youth / Children's Musical of the Year *''Random Acts of Christmas'' **(creators) Nick Robertson, Anna Lampe, Alisen Wells *''Straight Outta Bethlehem'' **(creator) Christy Semsen, (arranger) Daniel Semsen *''The Name of Jesus'' **(creators) Dale Mathews, Dana Anderson Choral Collection of the Year *''Prince of Heaven'' **(creator) Travis Cottrell *''The Great American Church Songbook'' **(arranger & orchestrator) Cliff Duren *''The Worship of Christmas'' **(creators) Phil Barfoot, Bradley Knight Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *''
Victory The term victory (from Latin ''victoria'') originally applied to warfare, and denotes success achieved in personal combat, after military operations in general or, by extension, in any competition. Success in a military campaign constitutes ...
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Bethel Music Bethel Music is an American music label and worship movement from Redding, California, originating out of Bethel Church where they started making music in 2001. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach ...
**(art director) Stephen James Hart, (graphic designer) Stephen James Hart, (photographers) Rachel Soh, Jordana Griffith *''The Wait'' – David Leonard **(art directors) David Leonard, Jason B. Jones, (graphic designer) Jordan Rubino, (photographer) Elliot Eicheldinger *'' Hallelujah Here Below'' –
Elevation Worship Elevation Worship is a contemporary worship music collective from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Elevation Church, as well as performing concerts and tours around the U ...
**(art directors) Ryan Hollingsworth, Jacob Boyles, (graphic designer) Jacob Boyles, (illustrator) Tyler Deeb, (photographers) Jacob Boyles, Steven Lester *''God of the Impossible'' –
Lincoln Brewster Lincoln Brewster (born July 30, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian musician and worship pastor. As a guitarist, singer, and songwriter, Brewster became a sought-after session guitarist in the early 90s. Brewster is the former senior wo ...
**(art director) Jason B. Jones, (graphic designer) Jordan Rubino, (photographer) Lee Steffen *'' Native Tongue'' – Switchfoot **(art director) Carrie Smith, (graphic designer) Jordan Wetherbee, Tommy Steele, (photographer) Erick Frost


Videos and films

Short Form Video of the Year *Awakening –
Amanda Lindsey Cook Amanda Lindsey Cook (born Amanda Falk; May 8, 1984), also known as Falcon (since 2020) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, and contemporary Christian music recording artist from Niverville, Manitoba. She received a Juno Awards, Juno Award at the J ...
**(director) Josh Hesami, (producer) Joshua Mohline *Red Letters –
Crowder Crowder may refer to: Places in the United States *Crowder, Oklahoma * Crowder, Mississippi * Crowder, Missouri *Crowder College Crowder College is a public community college in Neosho, Missouri. It serves the Community College District of Newt ...
**(director) Patrick Tohill, (producer) Patrick Tohill *Haven't Seen It Yet –
Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''.
**(director) Ry Cox, (producer) Joel Hartz *Let Go (Live at Hillsong Conference) –
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) Nathaniel Redekop, (producers) Johnny Rays, Laura Toggs *Love Theory –
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) ...
**(director) Matt DeLisi, (producer) Ben Skipworth Long Form Video of the Year *''Only Jesus Visual Album'' –
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 lat ...
**(director) Ashley Lollis, (producer) Kyle Lollis *''Holy Roar: Live From Church'' –
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 ...
**(director) Steven Lester, (producer) Matt Reed *''The Wait (Movie)'' – David Leonard **(director) Elliot Eicheldinger, (producers) The Creak Music, Integrity Music *'' People (LIVE)'' – Hillsong UNITED **(directors) Nathaniel Redekop, Richard Cause, (producers) Johnny Rays, Joel Houston *''Survivor: Live From Harding Prison'' – Zach Williams **(director) Jace Freeman, (producer) Sean Clark Inspirational Film of the Year *'' Breakthrough'' **(director)
Roxann Dawson Roxann Dawson (née Caballero, born September 11, 1958), also credited as Roxann Biggs and Roxann Biggs-Dawson, is an American actress and director. She is best known for her role as B'Elanna Torres on the television series '' Star Trek: Voyager' ...
, (producers) DeVon Franklin, Jessica Dunn *'' Indivisible'' **(director) David G. Evans, (producers) Darren Moorman, David G. Evans, Esther Evans *'' Run the Race'' **(director) Chris Dowling, (producers) Darren Moorman, Jake McEntire, Ken Carpenter *'' Unbroken: Path to Redemption'' **(director)
Harold Cronk Harold David Cronk (born October 27, 1973) is an American writer, director and producer best known for his work in Christian films, and for being a founding partner in 10 West Studios and EMC Productions. Cronk won the Best Director award at th ...
, (producers) Matt Baer, Mike Elliot *''
Unplanned ''Unplanned'' is a 2019 American drama film written and directed by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman. It is based on the disputed 2011 memoir ''Unplanned'' by anti-abortion activist Abby Johnson. The film stars Ashley Bratcher as Johnson, foll ...
'' **(directors) Chuck Konzelman, Cary Solomon, (producers) Cary Solomon, Chris Jones, Chuck Konzelman, Daryl C. Lefever, Fabiano Altamura, Jason Stafford, Joe Knopp, Mark Cheatwood, Megan Harrington, Sheila Hart


References


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