The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was recorded on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 through October 5, 2020, at the TBN in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The awards are given by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) recognizing the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2020. The awards show aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 30, 2020. The nominations were announced by the GMA on August 13, 2020, with producer and songwriter Jason Ingram leading eight nominations among non-artists, while Zach Williams and For King & Country led the artist nominations with six. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the ceremony featured pre-recorded performances and no live acceptance speeches.

Nominations announcement

The nominations were announced on August 13, 2020, by

Brooke Ligertwood Brooke Gabrielle Ligertwood (née Fraser; born 15 December 1983) better known by her maiden name Brooke Fraser, is a New Zealand singer and songwriter best known for her hit single " Something in the Water", released in 2010. Fraser released two ...

of Hillsong Worship, Joel Smallbone of For King & Country, Anthony Brown,

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-language ...

, Joseph Habedank, and Aaron Cole from their individual homes, which was broadcast on the GMA Dove Awards' Facebook page, YouTube channel and

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Nominees and winners

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 51st GMA Dove Awards. Winners are in bold.

General

;Song of the Year *"Almost Home" **(writers) Barry Graul,

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 ...

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 year ...

, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer, (publishers) 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, No Sappy Music, Tunes of MercyMe *"

Burn the Ships ''Burn the Ships'' is the third studio album by For King & Country, an Australian Christian pop duo comprising brothers Luke Smallbone and Joel Smallbone, released via Word Entertainment on 5 October 2018. It features appearances from Moriah P ...

" **(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 ...

, 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, (publishers) CentricSongs, Kilns Music, Method to the Madness, Shankel Songs, Shaun Shankel Pub Designee, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., WC Music Corp. *"Dead Man Walking" **(writers) Emily Weisband, Jeremy Camp, Jordan Sapp, (publishers) Capitol CMG Paragon, Only in You Publishing, Songs By JSapp *"Deliver Me (This is My Exodus)" **(writers) Desmond Davis,

Donald Lawrence Donald Lawrence (born May 4, 1961, Gastonia, North Carolina) is an American gospel music songwriter, record producer and artist. He is best known for his Grammy Award-nominated songs "The Blessing of Abraham" and "Encourage Yourself". He studied ...

, Marshon Lewis, Robert Woolridge, William Stokes, (publishers) QW Publishing, William Stokes Publishing House and Primary Wave Beats, Shonmacmusic, ROBBASS ENC, Desmond Davis Designee *" Holy Water" **(writers) Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, (publishers) Andrew Bergthold Designee, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, We The Kingdom ASCAP Designee, We The Kingdom Music *"

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, Jason Ingram, Scott Ligertwood, (publishers) Fellow Ships Music, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia, So Essential Tunes *"Love Theory" **(writers) Kirk Franklin, (publishers) Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC *"Nobody" **(writers) Bernie Herms, Mark Hall, Matthew West, (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Highly Combustible Music, House of Story Music Publishing, My Refuge Music, One77 Songs *" Rescue" **(writers) Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury, (publishers) CentricSongs, Fellow Ships Music, Flychild Publishing, See You at the Pub, So Essential Tunes *"Rescue Story" **(writers)

Andrew Ripp Andrew Ripp is an American singer and Grammy-nominated songwriter based in Nashville, Tennessee. Andrew first broke into the national music scene as a songwriter; his contributions, such as Ryan Cabrera's album, '' You Stand Watching'', have char ...

, Ethan Hulse, Jonathan Smith, Zach Williams, (publishers) Anthems of Hope, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, EGH Music Publishing, Songs By Fishbone, Wisteria Drive *"

See a Victory "See a Victory" is a song performed by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship released as the lead single from their seventh extended play, '' At Midnight'' (2019), on August 9, 2019. The song was written by Chris Brown, Ben Fielding ...

" **(writers) Ben Fielding, Chris Brown, Jason Ingram, Steven Furtick, (publishers) Fellow Ships Music, Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia, So Essential Tunes *"The God Who Stays" **(writers) AJ Pruis, Jonathan Smith, Matthew West, (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Combustion Five, Highly Combustible Music, One77 Songs, Two Story House Music *" Way Maker" **(writer) Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, (publisher) Integrity Music Europe ;Songwriter of the Year *Chris Brown * Kirk Franklin * Lauren Daigle * Matthew West * Zach Williams ;Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist) * Ed Cash *Ethan Hulse * Jason Ingram *Jonathan Smith *Paul Mabury ;Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year * For King & Country, Curb Word * Hillsong United, Hillsong Music & Resources / Sparrow Records *

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 Hubba ...

, Provident Music Group * TobyMac, Forefront / Capitol CMG * Zach Williams, Provident Label Group ;Southern Gospel Artist of the Year *

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is an American Southern Gospel quartet founded in 2002 by Ernie Haase, former Cathedral Quartet tenor and Garry Jones, former Gold City pianist. As of November 2021, the group consists of Dustin Doyle (lead/bariton ...

, Gaither Music *

Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...

, Gaither Music *

Jason Crabb Jason Douglas Crabb (born March 3, 1977) is a Christian music singer and musician. He has been the lead vocalist for the group The Crabb Family.

, Red Street Records *Joseph Habedank, Daywind Records *

Karen Peck & 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 Kare ...

, Daywind Records ;Gospel Artist of the Year * Jekalyn Carr, Lunjeal Music Group *

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 ...

, E1 Music * Kirk Franklin, RCAI *

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 Travis Montorius Greene (born January 17, 1984) is an American gospel musician and pastor. Music career Greene began his music career in 2007 with the release of ''The More'' via Greenelight Records. He has since released two studio albums, ' ...

, RCAI ;Artist of the Year * For King & Country, Curb Word * Hillsong Worship, Hillsong Music & Resources/ Sparrow Records * Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music *

, Motown Gospel * Zach Williams, Provident Label Group ;New Artist of the Year *

Chris Renzema Christopher David Renzema (REN-ze-ma) is a singer/songwriter and performer based out of Nashville, Tennessee. Chris grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where he learned to play guitar, write songs, and performed at local churches. Renzema blen ...

, Centricity *Cochren & Co., Gotee Records *Elle Limebear, Provident *Switch, Dream Records *

We the Kingdom We the Kingdom is an American contemporary Christian music band signed to the Capitol Christian Music Group. The band consists of multiple generations of relatives: Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash, and Scott Cash. The b ...

, Capitol CMG ;Producer of the Year *Ben Isaacs * Ed Cash & Steven V. Taylor (Team) *Federico Vindver *Jonathan Smith *Jordan Sapp *Justin Savage *Michael Guy Chislett *Shaun Martin, Maxwell Stark, Ronald Hill (Team) *Wayne Haun

Rap/Hip Hop

; Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year *"Keepin it movin am & guv demo.mp3" – Andy Mineo,

Guvna B Isaac Borquaye (born 13 June 1989), better known as Guvna B, is a rapper, author and broadcaster from Custom House, London. He has released 10 albums, 2 books and has produced segments for the BBC and a football pundit for Sky Sports News' '' ...

**(writers) Andrew Mineo, Ignacio Saucedo, Isaac Borquaye *"

Follow God "Follow God" is a song by American rapper Kanye West from his ninth studio album, ''Jesus Is King'' (2019). The song was produced by West, BoogzDaBeast and Xcelence. The producers wrote it alongside Aaron Butts, though the song's sampling of wor ...

" – Kanye West **(writer) Kanye West *"Armies" – KB **(writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Wes Writer, Ed Cash, Scott McTyeire Cash, Chris Tomlin, Mashell Leroy *"Set Me Free" – Lecrae **(writers) Lecrae Moore, Osiris Williams, Christopher Hulvey, Erica Atkins-Campbell, Gabriel Azucena, J Raul Garcia, Torey D'Shaun *"Enough" – Social Club Misfits **(writers) Jordan Sapp, Kyle Williams, Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda ; Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year *''Not By Chance'' – Aaron Cole **(producers) Cole Walowac, Chris King, Chino *''Work in Progress'' – Andy Mineo **(producers) Evan Ford, Joel McNeill of 42 North, Iggy Music, GAWVI, Matthew Scott Cohen, Nottz, !llmind *''Heathen'' –

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) Gawvi, Jonathan Barahona, Tyshane Thompson, Garnell Watts, Matt Cohen, Jon Jon, Justin Barahona *'' Jesus Is King'' – Kanye West **(producers) Kanye West, Federico Vindver, Budgie, E. Vax, BoogzDaBeast, Francis Starlite, Benny Blanco, Xcelence, Brian 'Allday', Angel Lopez, Timbaland, Michael Cerda, Pi'erre Bourne, Warryn Campbell, Labrinth, DrtWrk *''MOOD // DOOM'' – Social Club Misfits **(producers) Chris Howland, Chris King, Daramola, Derek Minor, Desmond South, Evan Ford, Gavin George, Iggy Music, Jacob Cardec, Jimi Cravity, 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 *"More Than Bones" –

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 ...

**(writers) Patrick Judge, Ryan Clark *"Juggernaut" –

John Mark McMillan John Mark McMillan (born November 27, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Career In 2002, McMillan released his debut album ''Hope Anthology, Volume 1''. This independent album was followed by ''The Song Inside: The Sounds of Br ...

**(writers) John Mark McMillan *"My Arms" – Ledger **(writers) Jennifer Ledger,

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 state in the ...

, Ethan Hulse *"Royal Blood" - RICHLIN **(writers) Brandon Richardson, Zach Holmes *"Legendary" -

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**(writers) John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper, Seth Mosley ; Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *''Out of Body'' – Apollo LTD **(producer) Ground Control *'' Peace'' –

**(producer) Jeremiah Scott *''Love Letter Kill Shot'' – Disciple **(producer) Travis Wyrick *'' Declaration'' – Red **(producers) Rob Graves *'' Victorious'' –

**(producers) John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko, Seth Mosley, Mike "X" O'Connor

Pop/Contemporary

; Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"Nobody" – Casting Crowns featuring Matthew West **(writers) Bernie Herms, Matthew West, Mark Hall *"

" – For King & Country **(writers)

, Luke Smallbone, Seth Mosley,

*"Dead Man Walking" - Jeremy Camp **(writers) Emily Weisband, Jeremy Camp, Jordan Sapp *" Rescue" – Lauren Daigle **(writers) Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury *" Holy Water" -

**(writers) Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash ; Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *''The Story's Not Over'' – Jeremy Camp **(producer) Jeff Sojka, Jordan Sapp,

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Citizen of Heaven ''Citizen of Heaven'' is the second studio album by American Christian pop musician Tauren Wells, which was released via Capitol Christian Music Group on January 24, 2020. The album contains guest appearances by Steven Furtick, Jenn Johnson, Kirk ...

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**(producers)

Chuck Butler Charles Roland "Chuck" Butler (born February 10, 1971) is an American Pop, Film/TV and Christian music producer, songwriter and composer. He has received 2 Grammy Awards as well as 5 GMA Dove Awards for his songwriting and music production work. ...

, Jordan Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Max Stark, Colby Wedgeworth, Rascal Flatts *''Reason'' – Unspoken **(producers) Chris Stevens,

Dave Clauss Dave Clauss is an American recording and mixing engineer. He has won four Latin Grammy Awards for his work with artists such as Draco Rosa, Maná, Carlos Vives, and Shakira, winning Album of the Year for Rosa's ''Vida'' (2013) and Record of the Ye ...

Jeff Pardo Jeffrey Thomas "Jeff" Pardo (born December 18, 1981) is an American Christian musician, who is mainly a music producer, songwriter, and composer. He has received a Grammy Award nomination at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. Early life Pardo was ...

, Tedd Tjornhom, David Spencer *'' Live at the Wheelhouse'' –

**(producers) We the Kingdom *''

Rescue Story ''Rescue Story'' is the second studio album of the American Christian rock singer Zach Williams released on October 4, 2019 on Essential record label. The album peaked at No. 2 on the U.S. Christian Albums chart and at 111 on the U.S. ''Billboa ...

'' – Zach Williams **(producers) Jonathan Smith

Inspirational

;Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year *"Now Is Forever" –

*(writers) Gloria Gaither,

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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 ...

*"I Give Up" –

Laura Story Laura Mixon Story Elvington is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. ''Billboard'' ranked her as the 40th Top Christian Artist of the 2010s. She has won a Grammy and six GMA Dove Awards. Her second studio album, ''Bles ...

**(writer) Laura Story *"His Mercy Is More" – Matt Boswell & Matt Papa **(writers) Matt Boswell, Matt Papa *"Yet Not I But Through Christ in Me" – Selah **(writers) Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, Jonny Robinson *"He Touched Me/There's Something About That Name/Because He Lives-Medley" – Steven Curtis Chapman **(writers) Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither ;Inspirational Album of the Year *''Don't Wanna Miss This'' –

Cana's Voice Cana's Voice is an American Christian music trio from the United States; which formed in 2016. They have released one studio album, '' This Changes Everything'' (2016), with StowTown Records. Background The trio are Ernie Haase & Signature Soun ...

**(producers) Wayne Haun, Jim Hammerley, Jerard Woods *''Faultlines Vol. II'' – Kalley **(producer) Jason Ingram *''I Give Up'' –

**(producers) Craig Swift, Chris Bevins *''His Mercy Is More: The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa'' – Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Keith & Kristyn Getty **(producers) Nathan Nockels *''Firm Foundation'' – Selah **(producers) Brent Milligan, Chris Bevins, Jason Kyle Saetveit

Southern Gospel

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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 *"This Is the Place" –

**(writers) Gloria Gaither,

*"The God I Serve" –

**(writers) Rebecca Bowman, Sonya Yeary, Karen Peck Gooch, Jimmy Yeary *"What Kind of Man" –

Legacy Five Legacy Five is a Southern gospel quartet founded by former Cathedral Quartet members Roger Bennett and Scott Fowler in 1999, after the owners of the Cathedral Quartet, Glen Payne and George Younce, decided to retire in 1999. History Legacy Fi ...

**(writers) Kenna Turner West, Jason Cox, Sue Smith *"The Power of an Empty Tomb" – The Erwins **(writer) Joel Lindsey *"Can I Get A Witness" – The Sound **(writers) Kenna Turner West, Brent Baxter, Jason Cox ;

Album of the Year *''Mercy & Love'' –

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& Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends **(producers) Bill Gaither, Kevin Williams *''That Day Is Coming Live'' – Collingsworth Family **(producer) Wayne Haun, Kim Collingsworth *''Pure Love'' –

**(producers) Scott Fowler, Wayne Haun, Trey Ivey *''20/20'' –

The Crabb Family The Crabb Family is a southern gospel group originally from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They have had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.Dottie Leonard Miller Dottie Golt Leonard Miller is an American business executive who heads companies that specialize in Christian music and other Christian products. She is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. Early ye ...

Jason Crabb Jason Douglas Crabb (born March 3, 1977) is a Christian music singer and musician. He has been the lead vocalist for the group The Crabb Family.

, Scott Godsey *''The Crown'' –

The McKameys The McKameys are a professional Southern gospel group based in Clinton, Tennessee. Current members are Ruben and Peg Bean, Sheryl Farris, Connie Fortner, Roger Fortner, and Eli Fortner. On November 23, 2019 the McKameys played their last conc ...

**(producers) Jeff Collins, Roger Fortner

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

; Bluegrass/ Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year *"He Won't Let Go" - Gloria Gaynor, featuring

**(writers) Gloria Gaynor, Andrew Ramsey,

Shannon Sanders Drew and Shannon is an American record producer and songwriting duo, from Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Collaboration Drew Ramsey and Shannon Sanders met while both were on the Contemporary Christian music circuit. Finding common interest ...

*"Sometimes It's The Radio" – Joseph Habedank **(writers) Joseph Habedank, Tony Wood, Jimmy Yeary *"

Ain't No Grave Ain't No Grave (also known as Gonna Hold This Body Down) is a traditional American gospel song attributed to Claude Ely (19221978) of Virginia. History Claude Ely, a songwriter and preacher from Virginia, describes composing the song while sick w ...

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**(writers) Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser and Molly Skaggs *"Elizabeth" – Keith & Kristyn Getty,

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 ...

**(writers) Kristyn Getty, Ellie Holcomb *" Amazing Grace" –

The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was change ...

**(writer) John Newton ; Bluegrass/ Country/Roots Album of the Year *'' Testimony'' –

Gloria Gaynor Gloria Gaynor ( née Fowles; born September 7, 1943) is an American singer, best known for the disco era hits "I Will Survive" (1978), " Let Me Know (I Have a Right)" (1979), " I Am What I Am" (1983), and her version of "Never Can Say Goodbye" ( ...

**(producer) Chris Stevens,

F. Reid Shippen F. Reid Shippen is a mixer, engineer and producer, currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. He has mixed a wide variety of records including "Cosmic Hallelujah" by Kenny Chesney, " Lights Out" by Ingrid Michaelson, "The Mountain" by Dierks Bent ...

*''You Are Loved'' –

Jeff & Sheri Easter Jeff & Sheri Easter are a Southern gospel group led by the husband and wife duo of the same name. Jeff also has 2 older children from a previous marriage. Career Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Su ...

**(producers) Jeff Easter, Sheri Easter, Greg Cole *''God & Country'' –

Jimmy Fortune Jimmy Fortune (born March 11, 1955) is an American country music singer from Nelson County, Virginia. Fortune sang tenor for The Statler Brothers for 21 years, and wrote the song "Elizabeth" for the group. After The Statler Brothers retired, he c ...

**(producers) Ben Isaacs *''A Great Adventure, LIVE Solo Performances of Timeless Hits'' - Steven Curtis Chapman **(producers) Steven Curtis Chapman, Bill Gaither *''No Depression in Heaven: The Gospel Songs of the Carter Family'' -

The Chuck Wagon Gang The Chuck Wagon Gang is a Country gospel musical group, formed in 1935 by David P. ("Dad") Carter, oldest son Ernest ("Jim") along with daughters Lola ("Rose") and Effie ("Anna"). The group got their first radio break as sponsored singers for Bewl ...

**(producers) David Johnson, Jeff Collins

Contemporary Gospel

;Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Blessings On Blessings" – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy **(writer) Anthony Brown *"Won't Be Moved" - Gene Moore **(writers) Bryan Sledge, Cedric Smith, Dameon Reeves *"People" –

**(writer) Jonathan McReynolds *"B!g" – Pastor Mike Jr. **(writer) Michael McClure, Curtiss Glenn, Rodeny Turner *"Won't Let Go" –

**(writers) Travis Greene ;Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year *''2econd Wind: Ready'' – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy **(producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage *''TIME'' – Deitrick Haddon **(producers) Deitrick Haddon, Marcus Hodge *''People'' –

**(producers) Jonathan McReynolds, Darryl "LiLMaN" Howell, Rogest "Rosco" Carstarphen, Jr. *''KIERRA'' – Kierra Sheard **(producer) J. Drew Sheard II *'' Long Live Love'' – Kirk Franklin **(producers) Kirk Franklin, Shaun Martin, Maxwell Stark, Ronald Hill, S1 for SKP. Inc.

Traditional Gospel

;Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Truly Amazing God" –

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 *"It Keeps Happening" – Kierra Sheard **(writers) J. Drew Sheard, Kierra Valencia Sheard *"I'm All In" –

Maranda Curtis Maranda Curtis (born August 4, 1979) is an American gospel singer and praise and worship leader formerly with The Potter's House Church, Dallas. Her music has garnered her several nominations from the Stellar Awards and the Dove Awards. She was a ...

**(writers) Asaph Ward, Dana Sorey, Maranda Curtis *"All in His Plan" – PJ Morton, featuring

Mary Mary Mary Mary is a female American urban contemporary gospel duo composed of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974). Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition fo ...

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 ...

**(writer) PJ Morton *"Victory" – The Clark Sisters **(writer) J. Drew Sheard,

Karen Clark-Sheard Karen Valencia Clark Sheard ( née Clark; born November 15, 1960) is an American Grammy Award–winning Gospel singer, musician, songwriter, and businesswoman. Clark-Sheard is the wife of the current Church of God in Christ Presiding Bishop J. D ...

;Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''A Different Song'' – Donnie McClurkin **(producers) Donnie McClurkin, Trent Phillips, Tre' Corley *''I Made It Out'' –

**(producer) John P. Kee *''Bless Somebody Else'' –

Kurt Carr Kurt Carr (born October 12, 1964) is an American gospel music composer and performer. While living in the city of Hartford, Connecticut, he served as Minister of Music at The First Baptist Church of Hartford located at the time on Greenfield Str ...

**(producer) Kurt Carr *''

Jesus Is Born ''Jesus Is Born'' is the debut studio album by American gospel group Sunday Service Choir, with American rapper Kanye West acting as executive producer. It was released on December 25, 2019, through INC. The album was released to coincide with Ch ...

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Sunday Service Choir The Sunday Service Choir, (commonly known as Sunday Service) is an American gospel group led by artist and producer Kanye West and conducted by choir director Jason White. Beginning in January 2019, the group has performed every Sunday, as well ...

**(producer) Kanye West, Jason White, Nikki Grier, Philip Cornish *''The Return'' – The Clark Sisters **(producer) J. Drew Sheard II, Warryn Campbell,

Eric Dawkins Dawkins & Dawkins is an American gospel music and Christian R&B duo from Davenport, Iowa, who are currently signed to Light Records. The group consist of two brothers, Anson Dawkins and Eric Dawkins. The first album, ''Dawkins & Dawkins'', was r ...

, Mano Hanes,

Rodney Jerkins Rodney Roy Jerkins (born July 29, 1977), also known by his stage name Darkchild, is an American record producer, rapper, and songwriter. He has collaborated with a broad range of popular artists. Jerkins has won multiple Grammy Awards. Among hi ...

, Justin Brooks, Jermaine Dupri, Damien Sneed, Kurt Carr,

Gospel Worship

;Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year *"Miracle Worker" – JJ Hairston **(writer) Rich Tolbert Jr. *"Something Has To Break (Live)" – Kierra Sheard, featuring

**(writers) J. Drew Sheard, Kierra Valencia Sheard,

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 ...

, Jonathan Smith *"

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Maverick City Music Maverick City Music is an American contemporary worship music collective founded by Tony Brown and Jonathan Jay originating from Atlanta. The collective made its debut in 2019 with the release of two extended plays, ''Maverick City, Vol. 1'' and ...

**(writers) Aaron Moses, Lemuel Marin, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado *"Proverbs 3" –

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) Todd Dulaney, Jaylen Moore, Isaac Tarver *"Only You Can Satisfy (Live)" – William McDowell, Chris Lawson **(writers) William McDowell,

Chandler Moore Chandler David Moore (born March 21, 1995) is an American singer, songwriter, and worship leader. Moore currently partners Maverick City Music, a collective of worshippers working in the contemporary Christian music and Gospel world. Maverick ...

;Gospel Worship Album of the Year *''Miracle Worker'' – JJ Hairston **JJ Hairston *''

Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1 ''Maverick City Vol. 3 Part 1'' is the debut live album by American contemporary worship music collective Maverick City Music, which was released independently on April 17, 2020. The featured worship leaders on the album are Chandler Moore, Bri ...

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**(producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay *''Broken Record'' –

**(producers) Travis Greene, Brunes Charles *''Elements'' –

VaShawn Mitchell VaShawn Mitchell (born November 19, 1976) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful. Early life Born and ra ...

**(producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Thomas Hardin Jr. *''The Cry'' – William McDowell **(producers) William McDowell, Clay Bogan III

Spanish Language

;Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year *"Loco Amor" –

**(writer)

Chris McClarney Christopher Andrew McClarney (born November 30, 1979) is an American Christian musician. He released, ''Love Never Fails'', in 2008, and this was an independently made album. His first release with Kingsway Music was an EP released in 2010, ''In ...

, Jacob Sooter, Ricky Jackson *" Solo Dios Sabe (God Only Knows)" – For King & Country, featuring

Miel San Marcos Miel San Marcos is a Guatemalan Christian music group made up of the three brothers Josh, Luis and Samy Morales. The name "Miel" (in English meaning "honey") is derived from the initials of Elim Ministries (Ministerios Elim), the initial name of t ...

**(writers)

, Jordan Reynolds, Josh Kerr,

Luke Smallbone For King & Country, stylised as for KING & COUNTRY and formerly known as Joel & Luke as well as Austoville, is a Christian pop duo composed of Australian brothers Joel (born 5 June 1984) and Luke Smallbone (born 22 October 1986). The brothers w ...

, Tedd Tjornhom *"Santo río de Dios" – Marcos Witt **(writer) Jonathan Mark Witt *" Way Maker" – Priscilla Bueno **(writer) Osinachi Okoro *"Filipenses 1:6 (ft. Almighty)" –

Redimi2 Redimi2 (born Willy González Cruz; June 3, 1979) is a Dominican Christian music rapper and songwriter. González began releasing music in 1999 as a part of Redimi2 Squad, alongside his brother JG. After all members besides González left the grou ...

**(writers) Alejandro Mosqueda, Willy González ;Spanish Language Album of the Year *''Soldados'' – Alex Campos **(producers) Alex Campos, Javier Serrano, Juan Botello, Madiel Lara, Andres Castro, Saga WhiteBlack, Ceferino Caban *''Shekinah (Live)'' – Barak **(producers) Angelo Frilop, Janiel Ponciano *''

Aleluya (En La Tierra) ''Aleluya (En La Tierra)'' is the second album in Spanish by American contemporary worship band Elevation Worship. The album was released on July 19, 2019 through its own imprint label, Elevation Worship Records. Critical reception Joshua Andr ...

'' – Elevation Worship **(producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick *''Origen y Esencia'' –

Jesus Adrian Romero Jesus, likely from he, יֵשׁוּעַ, translit=Yēšūaʿ, label=Hebrew/Aramaic ( AD 30 or 33), also referred to as Jesus Christ or Jesus of Nazareth (among other names and titles), was a first-century Jewish preacher and religious ...

**(producer)

Kiko Cibrian Ignacio "Kiko" Cibrián is a Mexican-American guitarist, composer, arranger, record producer, recording engineer and mixer known for his work with Luis Miguel, Cristian Castro, Rocío Dúrcal REIK and Frank Sinatra. Cibrián has won one Grammy Aw ...

*''Sinergia'' – Un Corazón y LEAD **(producer) Otho Castro

Worship

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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 recognition ...

Recorded Song of the Year *" King Of Kings (Live at Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AU/2019)" – Hillsong Worship **(writers)

, Scot Ligertwood, Jason Ingram *"

Goodness of God "Goodness of God" is a song by Bethel Music and Jenn Johnson, which was released as the third single from Bethel Music's eleventh live album, ''Victory'' (2019), on November 1, 2019. The song was written by Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram ...

" –

Jenn Johnson Jennifer Louise Rock Johnson is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter and worship pastor. She is a co-founding member of Bethel Music, and is one-half of the husband-and-wife worship duo, Brian & Jenn Johnson. She is also a senior wors ...

**(writers) Ben Fielding,

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 ...

, Jenn Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram *" The Blessing (Live)" – Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship **(writers) Kari Jobe Carnes, Cody Carnes, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick *" Way Maker" – Leeland **(writer) Osinach Okoro *" Great Things" – Phil Wickham **(writers) Phil Wickham,

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 ...

;

Album of the Year *'' Peace'' – Bethel Music **(producer) Ed Cash,

Jeff Schneeweis Jeff G. Schneeweis (born June 1, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, audio engineer and record producer from Redding, California, best known as the founder and vocalist/guitar player for Number One Gun, with whom he r ...

, Steven V. Taylor *''

At Midnight ''At Midnight'' is a 1913 American silent short film written by Gordon V. May starring Harry Van Meter, Violet Neitz, Louise Lester, Jack Richardson and Vivian Rich Vivian Rich (May 26, 1893 – November 17, 1957) was an American silen ...

'' – Elevation Worship **(producers) Aaron Robertson, Steven Furtick *'' People (Deluxe/Live in Sydney, Australia)'' – Hillsong United **(producer) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston *''

Awake Wakefulness is a daily recurring brain state and state of consciousness in which an individual is conscious and engages in coherent cognitive and behavioral responses to the external world. Being awake is the opposite of being asleep, in which ...

'' – Hillsong Worship **(producers) Michael Guy Chislett,

, Ben Tan, Ben Tennikoff *''Alive & Breathing'' –

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

Other categories

;Instrumental Album of the Year *''Tune My Heart...Songs of Rest & Reflection'' –

Andrew Greer Andrew Brooks Greer (born July 10, 1982) is a touring independent singer-songwriter and writer living in Nashville, Tennessee. Background Greer was born in Azle, Texas, on July 10, 1982, the son of Thomas and Jane Greer ('' née'', Girard ...

& Friends **(producers) Andrew Greer, Travis Patton, Kyle Buchanan *'' Without Words: Genesis'' – Bethel Music **(producers) Seth Mosley, Michael "X" O'Connor, Lael *''Untitled Hymn: A Collection of Hymns (Instrumental)'' – Chris Rice **(producers) Chris Rice, Ken Lewis *''Ambientes de Adoracion'' –

**(producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Chris Rocha, Samy Morales, Juan Velásquez *''Instrumental Songs Of Worship'' – The Maker & The Instrument **(producer) Tommee Profitt ;Children's Album of the Year *''Sing: Remembering Songs'' –

**(producers) Nate Dugger, Brown Bannister *''Songs Of Some Silliness'' – Hillsong Kids, Funny Man Dan **(producer) David Wakerley *''Getty Kids Hymnal - Family Carol Sing'' – Keith & Kristyn Getty **(producers) Fionán de Barra, Jonathan Rea, Keith & Kristyn Getty *''Babies (Musica para bebes)'' – Miel San Marcos **(producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samy Morales, Jorge Privado *''Sparkle. Pop. Rampage.'' – Rend Co. Kids, Rend Collective **(producers) Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn ; Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year *''Behold the Lamb of God (15th Anniversary)'' – Andrew Peterson **(producer)

Ben Shive Benjamin Aaron Shive (born September 26, 1979) is an American Christian musician, keyboardist, arranger, and music producer, who mainly plays acoustic Christian pop and folk rock music. He has released two studio albums, ''The Ill-Tempered Klavie ...

*''A True Family Christmas'' – Collingsworth Family **(producer) Bradley Knight *''The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Collection'' – Danny Gokey **(producers) Hank Bentley,

, Ben Glover,

, Bernie Herms *''Christmas'' – Phil Wickham **(producer) Jonathan Smith *''What Christmas Really Means'' – The Erwins **(producers) Wayne Haun, Trey Ivey ;Musical of the Year *''An Unexpected Christmas'' **(creators) Daniel Semsen, Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Heidi Petak, (arranger/orchestrator) Daniel Semsen *''Is He Worthy'' **(creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith *''Messiah Overcame – An Easter Musical'' **(creators) Mike Harland, John Rowsey, (Arrangers/Orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Jim Hammerly, Christopher Phillips, Phil Nitz *''Song of Joy'' **(creator) Dale Mathews, (arranger/orchestrator) Marty Hamby *''The Song of Bethlehem'' **(creator) Lee Black, (arrangers/orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz ;Youth / Children's Musical of the Year *''Back to the Beginning'' **(creator) Christy Semsen, (arranger) Daniel Semsen *''Do Not Be Afraid Parade'' **(creators) Nick Robertson, Anna Lampe, (arranger) Nick Robertson *''Good News Ahead...The Signs of Christmas!'' **(creators) Gina Boe, Barb Dorn *''The Joy of Christmas'' **(creators) Terryl Padilla, John Roberts *''The Little Drummer Dude **(creator) Christy Semsen, (arranger) Daniel Semsen ;Choral Collection of the Year *''Our Faithful God'' **(creators) Mike Harland, Chris Machen, Diane Machen, (arranger/orchestrator) Cliff Duren *''Southern Gospel Sounds'' **(arranger/orchestrator) Marty Hamby *''Spirit Rise'' **(arranger) Travis Cottrell *''Sunday Southern Favorites'' **(creator/arranger) Marty Hamby *''Top Anthem Collection'' **(creator) Johnathan Crumpton, (arrangers) Bradley Knight, Cliff Duren, Mike Speck, Marty Parks, Daniel Semsen, Gary Rhodes, Dave Williamson, Geron Davis, Tom Fettke, Russell Mauldin ;Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *''Behold the Lamb of God (15th Anniversary)'' – Andrew Peterson **(art directors) Joshua Wurzelbacher, Stephen Crotts, (photographers) Bob Boyd, Alicia St. Gelais, Keely Scott, Jenna Morris *''Choose to Worship'' – Rend Collective **(art director/graphic designer) Drew Kellum, (photographer) Jude Thompson *'' Forever Amen'' – Steffany Gretzinger **(art director) Tim Parker, (graphic artist) Tim Parker, (photographer) Sean Frizzell *''Let There Be Wonder'' – Matt Redman **(art director) Jason B. Jones, (designers) Jordan Rubino, OneSixOne, (photography) Lee Steffen, (Illustrator) Micaela Alcaino *''Perspectives'' – David Dunn **(art director) Ryan Clark *''

'' – Zach Williams **(art director/graphic artist) Tim Parker, (photographer) Eric Brown

Videos and films

;Short Form Video of the Year *Citizen of Heaven –

**(director) Matt DeLisi, (producer) Ryan Atenhan *" God Only Knows – For King & Country, featuring Dolly Parton **(directors/producers) Ben Smallbone, Patrick Tohill *Reason – Unspoken **(director) Max Hsu, Nathan Schneider, (producers) Joshua Wurzelbacher, Alicia St. Gelais *Trilogy – Silent Planet **(director/producer) Kevin Johnson *Wanted – Danny Gokey **(director) Elliott Eicheldinger, (producer) Loren Hughes ;Long Form Video of the Year *''A Great Adventure, LIVE Solo Performances of Timeless Hits'' – Steven Curtis Chapman **(director/producer) Doug Stuckey *'' Awake (Live)'' – Hillsong Worship **(directors) Richard Cause, Jared Chapman, Paul Martin, Samuel Irving, Steven Lester, (producers) Johnny Rays, Jessica Ico, Steven Lester *''The Wait (Movie)'' – David Leonard **(director) Elliot Eicheldinger, (producers) The Creak Music, Integrity Music *''Building a Christmas to Remember'' – The Singing Contractors **(directors/producers) Michael Sykes, Joel Key, Doug Stuckey *''People (Visual Album)'' –

**(director) Austin Peckham *''Roar (Live)'' – Passion **(director) Steven Lester, (producers) Shelley Giglio, Rachel Baldwin, Leighton Ching, Matt Reed ;Inspirational Film of the Year *'' A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood'' **(director) Marielle Heller, (producers) Youree Henley, Leah Holzer,

Peter Saraf Peter Saraf is an American film producer whose feature film credits include '' Adaptation'' (2002), '' Little Miss Sunshine'' (2006), ''Our Idiot Brother'' (2011), and ''The Kings of Summer'' (2013). In 2004, he co-founded the film production co ...

, Wenxin She, Marc Turtletaub *''Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable'' **(director) Aaron Lieber, (producers) Penny Edmiston, Jane Kelly Kosek, Aaron Lieber *'' I Still Believe'' **(director) Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, (producers)

Kevin Downes Kevin Downes is an American actor, writer, producer, director, and co-founder and Chief of Production and Distribution of Kingdom Story Company. Downes grew up in Visalia, five hours north of Los Angeles. Many of the Christian films he particip ...

, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin *'' Overcomer'' **(director) Alex Kendrick, (producers) Stephen Kendrick, Aaron Burns, Justin Tolley *'' The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel'' **(directors) Christine Swanson, (producers) Ronnie J. Pitre, Steve Solomos

References

External links

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