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The 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards 2014. And The Nominees Are…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced on Wednesday August 13, 2014, from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University, the nomineesin 42 categories for the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The conference was also streamed live on www.hearitfirst.com/live.

The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN at 6:30pm CT. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will air the awards show on the network’s global stage reaching over 100 million homes in the US, plus global and multi-platform distribution.

Voting for the final winners will run August 26th through September 9th. All tabulations certified by the independent accounting firm, Kraft CPAs PLLC.

Wayne Haun leads all nominations with 12 and artists Hillsong United, Lecrae, Mandisa and Matt Maher have 5 nominations apiece.

Here is the full nomnination list of this year’s awards…

Artist of the Year

Casting Crowns

Hillsong UNITED

Lecrae

Mandisa

NEEDTOBREATHE

Switchfoot

New Artist of the Year

1 Girl Nation

Andy Mineo

Ellie Holcomb

Hillsong Young & Free

Love & The Outcome

Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year

Fix My Eyes – for KING & COUNTRY

Hurricane – Natalie Grant

Lord I Need You – Matt Maher

Oceans (Where Feet May Fail) – Hillsong UNITED

Overcomer – Mandisa


Southern Gospel Performance of the Year

Love Is Stronger – Jason Crabb

Revival – Karen Peck and New River

Say Amen – Brian Free & Assurance

Search Me O God – Cathedrals Family Reunion

That’s Why – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Gospel Performance of the Year

Every Praise – Hezekiah Walker

Help (feat. Lecrae) – Erica Campbell

I Can Only Imagine – Tamela Mann

I Love The Lord – Natalie Grant

If He Did It Before…Same God – Tye Tribbett

    FULL COMPREHENSIVE LIST

Song of the Year – Cat 1

“Fix My Eyes” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone (publishers) CentricSongs/2 Hour Songs/Warner Tamerlane/Kilns Music/Shankel Songs/WB Music Corp/Method To The Madness

“Hello My Name Is” – Matthew West, (writer) Matthew West (publishers) Songs of Southside Independent Music Publishing/External Combustion Music/Songs for Delaney/Warner/Chappell Music, LLC

“Hurricane” – Natalie Grant, (writers) Natalie Grant, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan (publisher) SeeSee Bubba Songs/Tunes Of R And T Direct/Razor & Tie Music Publishing, LLC/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Forest For The Trees Music/Checkpointchicky Music/Seems Like Music/Music Services

“I Can Trust Him” – The Perrys, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, (publishers) PsalmSinger Music/DaySpring Music/Songs From The Inside

“Lord I Need You” – Matt Maher, (writers) Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, (publishers) sixsteps Music/Sweater Weather Music/Thankyou Music/Valley Of Songs Music/worshiptogether.com songs/EMI Christian Music Publishing

“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing/EMICMGPublishing.com

“Overcomer” – Mandisa, (writers) David Garcia, Christopher Stevens, Ben Glover (publishers) Ariose Music/9T One Songs/Meaux Mercy/LarryDavid Music/Capitol CMG Publishing/Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing/D Soul Music

“Revival” – Karen Peck and New River, (writers) Kenna Turner West, Karen Peck Gooch, Don Poythress (publishers) Christian Taylor Music/ClearBox Rights/Integrity Worship Music/Eight Oaks Music/Karen Peck Music

“Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance, (writers) Jason Cox, Michael Farren, Kenna Turner West, (publishers) Christian Taylor Music/Winding Way Music/ClearBox Rights/Farren Love and War Music/Wordspring Music

“That’s Why” – Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, (publishers) Ernie Sig Sound Music/Hefton Hill Music/PsalmSinger Music/Universal Music-Brentwood Benson Songs

    Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year – Cat 3

“Fix My Eyes” – for KING & COUNTRY, Fervent/Curb, (producer) Seth Mosley

“Hurricane” – Natalie Grant, Curb Records, (producer) Bernie Herms

“Lord I Need You” – Matt Maher, Essential Records, (producer) Paul Moak

“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music/Sparrow Records, (producer) Michael Guy Chislett

“Overcomer” – Mandisa, Sparrow Records, (producer) Christopher Stevens & David Garcia

Southern Gospel Performance of the Year – Cat 4

“Love Is Stronger” – Jason Crabb, Gaither Music Group, (producer) Jay DeMarcus

“Revival” – Karen Peck and New River, Daywind Records, (producer) Wayne Haun

“Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance, Daywind Records, (producer) Ricky Free

“Search Me O God” – Cathedrals Family Reunion, StowTown Records, (producer) Wayne Haun

“That’s Why” – Ernie Hasse & Signature Sound, (producer) Wayne Haun

Gospel Performance of the Year – Cat 5

“Every Praise” – Hezekiah Walker, RCA Inspiration, (producer) Donald Lawrence

“Help” – Erica Campbell (ft. Lecrae), My Block Inc., (producer) Warryn Campbell

“I Can Only Imagine” – Tamela Mann, TillyMann Music Group, (producer) Myron Butler

“I Love The Lord” – Natalie Grant, Curb Records, (producer) Bernie Herms

“If He Did It Before…Same God” – Tye Tribbett, MoTown Gospel, (producer) Tye Tribbett

Artist of the Year – Cat 6

Casting Crowns, Beach Street Records/Reunion Records

Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music

Lecrae, Reach Records

Mandisa, Sparrow Records

NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Records

Switchfoot, Atlantic Records

New Artist of the Year – Cat 7

1 Girl Nation, Reunion Records

Andy Mineo, Reach Records

Ellie Holcomb, Full Heart

Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong Music/Sparrow Records

Love & The Outcome, Word Entertainment


Producer of the Year – Cat 8

Bernie Herms

Ed Cash

Ian Eskelin

Ricky Free

Wayne Haun


Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year – Cat 9

“100” – KB (ft. Andy Mineo), (writers) Kevin Burgess, Andy Mineo

“Dear Mr. Christian”- Derek Minor (ft. Dee-1 and Lecrae), (writers) Torrance “Street Symphony” Esmond, David Augustine Jr., Lecrae Moore, Derek Johnson, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Mooris

“Head Held High” – Rapture Ruckus, (writer) Tofer Brown

“Stop The Traffic” – Andy Mineo (ft. Co Campbell), (writers) Andy Mineo, Co Campbell

“You Can’t Stop Me” – Andy Mineo, (writers) Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, Gabriel Azucena

Rock Song of the Year – Cat 10

“Die For You” – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Joe Rickard, Jason McArthur

“Not Gonna Die” – Skillet, (writers) John Cooper, Korey Cooper

“Run And Escape” – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Joe Rickard, Josh Baker

“We Are The Brave” – VERIDIA, (writers) Brandon Brown, Deena Henry, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks

“Zombie” – We As Human, (writers) Justin Cordle, Blair Daily, Skidd Mills


Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year – Cat 11

“Don’t Deserve You” – Plumb, (writers) Tiffany Arbuckle Lee, Matt Bronleewe

“Let it Be Love” – Family Force 5, (writers) Seth Mosley, Family Force 5

“Love Alone Is Worth The Fight” – Switchfoot, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman

“Multiplied” – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart

“Never Gone” – Colton Dixon, (writers) Gannin Arnold, Colton Dixon, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd


Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year – Cat 12

“Alive” – Hillsong Young & Free, (writers) Aodhan King, Alexander Pappas

“All The People Said Amen” – Matt Maher, (writer) Matt Maher

“Fix My Eyes” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone

“Hurricane” – Natalie Grant, (writers) Natalie Grant, Matt Bronleewe, Cindy Morgan

“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm


Inspirational Song of the Year – Cat 13

“As Long As You Will Walk With Me” – Devin McGlamery, (writer) Wayne Haun

“Lift Up His Name” – The Browders, (writer) Matthew Browder

“Stronger” – TaRanda Greene, (writers) Joel Lindsey, Tony Wood, Barry Weeks

“You Amaze Us” – Selah, (writers) Jordan Mohilowski, Matthew Adcox, Douglas Fowler

“Who is Like Our God” – Laura Story, (writers) Laura Story, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher

Southern Gospel Song of the Year – Cat 14

“I Can Trust Him” – The Perrys, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

“Love is Stronger” – Jason Crabb, (writers) Michael Mobley

“Revival” – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Kenna Turner West, Karen Peck Gooch, Don Poythress

“Say Amen” – Brian Free & Assurance, (writers) Jason Cox, Michael Farren, Kenna Turner West

“That’s Why” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (writers) Wayne Haun, Ernie Haase, Joel Lindsey

Bluegrass Song of the Year – Cat 15

“Daniel Prayed” – The Isaacs, (writer) G.T. Speer

“If These Old Walls Could Talk” – Wilburn & Wilburn, (writers) Dianne Wilkerson, Jerry Salley

“Lord, In The Morning” – The Little Roy & Lizzy Show, (writers) Don Eidman

“Revelation Song” – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri (writer) Jennie Lee Riddle

“Won’t It Be Wonderful There” – Dailey & Vincent, (writer) Mildred Johnson

Country Song of the Year – Cat 16

“Love With Open Arms” – Doug Anderson (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

“Only Jesus” – Point of Grace (writers) Nicole Witt, Christa Wells

“Pray For Me” – Sweetwater Rain (writers) Rob Crosby, Allen Shamblin

“That Whosoever Was Me” – Adam Crabb (writers) Lee Black, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West

“While I Still Can” – Devin McGlamery, (writers) David A. Speegle, Diane McDougal, Greg McDougal


Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year – Cat 17

“Every Praise” – Hezekiah Walker, (writer) David Bratton

“Help” – Erica Campbell (ft. Lecrae), (writer) Warryn Campbell

“No Gray” – Jonathan McReynolds (writer) Jonathan McReynolds

“Our God” – Micah Stampley, (writer) Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin

“Same God…If He Did it Before” – Tye Tribbett (writer) Tye Tribbett

“Sunday Kind Of Love” – Israel Houghton, (writers) Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey


Traditional Gospel Song of the Year – Cat 18

“A Little More Jesus” – Erica Campbell, (writers) Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell, Warryn Campbell

“Amazing” – Ricky Dillard & New G, (writer) Tiffany Joy McGhee

“Glory and Honor” – Chicago Mass Choir, (writers) Greg Booth, Percy Gray, Jr.

“I’ve Got Favor” – New Direction, (writers) Percy Gray Jr.

“Holy One” – Anaysha, (writers) Walter Hawkins

Worship Song of the Year – Cat 19

“Future/Past” – John Mark McMillan, (writer) John Mark McMillan, (publisher) Meaux Jeaux Music/Raucous Ruckus Publishing/CapitolCMGPublishing.com

“Lord I Need You” – Matt Maher, (writers) Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher, (publishers) sixsteps Music/Sweater Weather Music/Thankyou Music/Valley Of Songs Music/worshiptogether.com songs/EMI Christian Music Publishing

“Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Matt Crocker, Joel Houston, Salomon Ligthelm (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing/EMICMGPublishing.com

“Open Up The Heavens” – Meredith Andrews/Vertical Church Band (writers) Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, Stu G., Andi Rozier, James MacDonald, (publishers) Word Music, LLC/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Open Hands Music/Stugio Music Publishing/Sony/ATV Cross Keys Publishing/HBC Worship Music/Sony/ATV

“The Only Name (Yours Will Be)” – Big Daddy Weave, (writer) Benji Cowart, (publisher) Word Music, LLC/HowieCowie Publishing


Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year – Cat 20

100 – KB, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Dirty Rice, Lasanna Harris, George Ramirez, Gabriel Azucena, Chris Mackey, Tyshane Thompson, Jacob Cardec

Invader – Rapture Ruckus, (producer) Brad Dring, Geoff Duncan, Steve Aeillo

Minorville – Derek Minor, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Derek Johnson, Chris Mackey, Derek Minor, Torrance Esmond, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Morris, Krishon Gaines, George Ramirez, Brian Tistog, Blair Atkinson, Gabriel Azucena

Never Land – Andy Mineo, (producers) Joseph Prielozny, Alex Medina, Tyshane Thompson, Gabriel Azucena, Ray Castro, Dre Garcia, Alex Hitchens, Courtney Peebles

Royal Flush – FLAME, (producers) Mashell Leroy, Steve T, Spec, Tyshane Thompson, D-Flow, Thainnacircle, Justin Ebach


Rock Album of the Year – Cat 21

Fear Inside Our Bones – The Almost, (producer) Marshall Altman

Proof Of Life – Scott Stapp, (producer) Howard Benson

Release The Panic: Recalibrated – Red, (producer) Howard Benson

Rise – Skillet, (producer) Howard Benson

We As Human – We As Human, (producer) Howard Benson

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year – Cat 22

Everfound – Everfound, (producers) Seth Mosley, Pete Kipley

Fading West – Switchfoot, (producers) Neal Avron, the Foreman Brothers

I Am Mountain – Gungor, (producer) Michael Gungor

Inland – Jars Of Clay, (producer) Tucker Martine

Rivers In The Wasteland – NEEDTOBREATHE, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHE, Kevin Augunas, Joe Chiccarelli, Jerrod Bettis, Ed Cash

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year – Cat 23

As Sure As The Sun – Ellie Holcomb, (producers) Brown Bannister, Ben Shive

If We’re Honest – Francesca Battistelli, (producer) Ian Eskelin

Overcomer – Mandisa, (producers) David Garcia, Christopher Stevens, Chuck Butler, Ronald Rawls

Thrive – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. Miller

We Are Young & Free – Hillsong Young & Free, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Davies


Inspirational Album of the Year – Cat 24

Everlasting – Sandi Patty, (producer) Steve Wingfield

Four:Twelve – No Other Name, (producer) Jay DeMarcus, Don Koch, Michael Rossback, Blake Bollinger, Bernie Herms

Hymns – Michael W. Smith, (producers) Michael W. Smith, Kyle Lee, Jim Daneker,

I Dream Of You – JJ Heller, (producer) Ben Shive

Love Is A Verb – Devin McGlamery, (producers) Wayne Haun


Southern Gospel Album of the Year – Cat 25

For All He’s Done – Greater Vision, (producer) Gerald Wolfe

Oh What a Savior – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (producer) Wayne Haun

Revival – Karen Peck & New River, (producer) Wayne Haun

The Lord Is Good – The Collingsworth Family, (producer) Wayne Haun

Unashamed – Brian Free & Assurance, (producer) Ricky Free

Bluegrass Album of the Year – Cat 26

Every Mile – Nathan Stanley, (producers) Terry Thompson, Nathan Stanley, Rhonda Thompson

Healed – Locust Ridge, (producer) Steve Gulley

I’d Do It All Over Again – Easter Brothers, (producers) Jared Easter, Steve Schramm, Gerald Crabb

The Living Years – The Isaacs, (producers) Ben Isaacs, Bill Gaither

Through It All – The Harper Family, (producer) Tim Surrett


Country Album of the Year – Cat 27

All Things New – Gordon Mote, (producers) Gordon Mote, Frank Rogers, Wayne Haun, Russell Mauldin

Drive – Doug Anderson, (producer) Wayne Haun

Here Comes Sunday – Wilburn & Wilburn, (producer) Ben Isaacs

Surrender – Adam Crabb, (producers) Adam Crabb, Jason Crabb

Triplicity – Red Roots, (producers) Rick Schweinsberg, Micah Schweinsberg


Contemporary/Gospel Urban Album of the Year – Cat 28

Azusa: The Next Generation – Hezekiah Walker, (producer) Donald Lawrence

Greater Than – Tye Tribbett, (producers) Tye Tribbett, Brandon Jones

Help – Erica Campbell, (producer) Warryn Campbell

Love Never Fails – Micah Stampley, (producers) Micah Stampley, Aaron W. Lindsey

Power & Authority: Live in Memphis – Sheri Jones-Moffett, (producer) Myron Butler

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year – Cat 29

Duets – Donnie McClurkin, (producers) Donnie McClurkin, Israel Houghton

Greater Than Before – Dexter Walker & Zion Movement, (producers) Steven “Supe” White, Dexter D. Walker

In The Sanctuary – Temple of Deliverance Women’s Choir, (producers) Derrick Starks, Derrick Jackson

Moving Forward – Darnell Davis & The Remnant, (producer) Darnell Davis

Withholding Nothing – William McDowell, (producer) William McDowell


Instrumental Album of the Year – Cat 29

All Creatures of Our God and King – Various Artists, (producer) Steve Wingfield

Country Piano Hymns – Gary Smith, (producer) Mark Burchfield

Love Divine – Jan Mulder, piano & London Symphony Orchestra, (producer) Jan Mulder

…to kids from 1 to 92 – Tracey Phillips, (producer) Tracey Phillips

We Give Thanks: 15 Thanksgiving Hymns on Piano – Christopher Phillips, (producer) Jack Jezzro
Children’s Music Album of the Year – Cat 31

25 Favorite Bible Songs – Veggie Tales, (producers) Mike Nawrocki, Kurt Heinecke, Christopher Davis, Steven V. Taylor

Grow Serve Proclaim – Cokesbury Kids, (producer) Dennis Scott

His Kidz Vol. 1 – His Kidz United, (producers) Jimmy Swan, Levi Bradford, David Castell, Brad Nyght, Jordan Bledsoe, Zachary Kuykendall, Mai Swan

Nothing Is Impossible – Planetshakers Kids, (producer) Joth Hunt

We Belong To Jesus – New Life Worship Kids With Jared Anderson, (producer) Michael Rossback

Spanish Language Album of the Year – Cat 32

Aviva – Soulfire Revolution, (producers) Jeremy Edwardson, Jonathan Berlin

Confesiones de un Corazón Agradecido – Coalo Zamorano, (producers) Tommy Sims, Javier Solís, Coalo Zamorano

Días Extraordinarios – Jacobo Ramos, (producers) Onis Rodriguez, Jacobo Ramos

La Carta Perfecta – Danilo Montero, (producer) Coalo Zamorano

Mi Corazon Canta: Cantos De Alabanza Vol. 2 – Various Artists, (producer) Phil Sillas

Special Event Album of the Year – Cat 32

Cathedrals Family Reunion – Gerald Wolfe, Ernie Haase, Danny Funderburk, Scott Fowler, Mark Trammell, (producers) Wayne Haun, Gerald Wolfe, Landon Beene,

Jesus, Hope of the World – Sherwood Baptist Church Worship Ministry, (producers) Mark Willard, Craig Adams

Passion: Take It All – Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, Christy Knockels, David Crowder, Matt Redman, (producer) Nathan Nockels

Sing Your Praises (Live) – Onething, (producer) Luke Hendrickson

Songs For The Living King – Vital Worship, (producer) Chad Green


Christmas Album of the Year – Cat 34

…to kids from 1 to 92 – Tracey Phillips, (producer) Tracey Phillips

Christmas – Julie Meyer, (producers) Luke Hendrickson, Isaac Meyer, Julie Meyer

Christmas – The Hagees, (producers) Aaron Crabb, Michael Sykes

Christmas Is Here – Brandon Heath, (producer) Ben Shive

Merry Christmas to You – Sidewalk Prophets, (producers) Casey Brown, Jonathan Smith

Praise and Worship Album of the Year – Cat 35

Home – Kim Walker-Smith & Skyler Smith, (producers) Jason Borneman, Jeremy Edwardson

Kingdom Come – Bryan & Katie Torwalt, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson

Majestic – Kari Jobe, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson

Passion: Take It All – Passion, (producer) Nathan Nockels

We Are Young & Free – Hillsong Young & Free, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Davies


Musical of the Year – Cat 36

Bethlehem Morning, (creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith

Good News From Jerusalem, (Creator) Dianne Wilkinson

Highest Glory, (creator) Marty Funderburk

Redeemed…The Gospel Changes Everything, (creators) Bradley Knight, Dale Mathews

The Only Name (Yours Will Be), (creator) Cliff Duren

Youth/Children’s Musical of the Year – Cat 37

10,000 Reasons, (creator) Lifeway Worship

An Out of the Box Christmas, (creators) Celeste Clydesdale, David Clydesdale

God Made You Special – A Musical about God’s Love..and You! (Creators) Cherry Garasi, Pamela Vandewalker

Here for the Gold, (Creators) Brian Hitt, Sue C. Smith, Luke Gambill

The Agape League- A Superhero Adventure about the Fruit of the Spirit, (Creators) Christy Semsen, Daniel Semsen


Choral Collection of the Year – Cat 38

1st Corinthians 16:13 – Men’s Choirbook, (creators) Russell Mauldin, Cliff Duren

Arranger’s Choice: Christmas, (creator) Dave Clark

Everlasting Praise 4, (creators) Mike Speck, Stan Whitmire

Everyday Sunday, (creator) Lari Goss

My Hope – Songs Inspired by the Message and Mission of Billy Graham, (creator) Travis Cottrell

The Song of Christmas, (creators) Phil Barfoot, Cliff Duren

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year – Cat 39

Brave – Shawn McDonald, (art director & design) Sarah Sung (photography) David Bean

Collapsible Lung – Relient K, (design & illustration) Ryan Besch

Kingdom Come – Bryan & Katie Torwalt, (design) Skylau Productions, (photography) Skyler Smith

The Extremist – Demon Hunter, (art director) Invisible Creature, Inc., (design) Ryan Clark (photography) Cale Glendening, Ryan Clark

The Water & The Blood – Dustin Kensrue, (art director & design) Colin Day, Patrick Mahoney, Matt Naylor

Short Form Video of the Year – Cat 40

Love Does – Brandon Heath, (director) Ry Cox, (producer) Michelle Abnet

Love is Stronger – Jason Crabb, (director) Roman White, (producer) Roman White, Revolution Pictures

Never Gone – Colton Dixon, (director) Eric Welch, (producer) Karen Martin, Broken Poet Productions

Overcomer – Mandisa, (director) Eric Welch, (producer) Karen Martin, Broken Poet Productions

Shake – Mercy Me, (director) Joel Banta, (producer) Joel Banta, Bilby Films

Speak Life – TobyMac, (director) Eric Welch, (producer) Ben Stansbury, Broken Poet Productions

Long Form Video of the Year – Cat 41

Endless Praise – Planetshakers, (director) Peter John, (producers) Peter John, Chris Peterson, Epik Films

Fading West – Switchfoot, (director) Matt Katsolis, (producers) Chad Butler, Paul Kerby, Interpret Studios, Lowercase People

Glorious Ruins – Hillsong LIVE, (director) Ben Field, (producer) Ben Field, Hillsong Film

Hope Is What We Crave – for KING & COUNTRY LIVE, (director) Ben Smallbone, (producers) Josh Lauritch, for King & Country,Radiate Film

Strong God – New Life Worship, (producers) Jon Egan, Drew MacAlmon, Parallel Media


Inspirational Film of the Year – Cat 42

God’s Not Dead, (director) Harold Cronk, (producer) Pure Flix Entertainment

Grace Unplugged, (director) Brad J. Silverman, (producers) Roadside Attractions, Coram Deo Studios

Heaven Is For Real,(director) Randall Wallace, (producer) Screen Gems

Son of God,(director) Christopher Spencer, (producers) Mark Burnett, Roma Downey

When Calls The Heart, (directors) Michael Landon JR/ Brian Bird, (producer) Believe Pictures

“Congratulations to all the nominees of the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards,” said Jackie Patillo, Executive Director of the Gospel Music Association. “The Doves celebrate the impact of all genres of Gospel music, recognizing talent, ministry and outstanding performances. It is an honor and a privilege to once again have Lipscomb University as our host for Gospel music’s biggest event of the year. Dr. Lowry and his staff work diligently alongside us to create an event that has many moving parts.”

“To be announcing that the 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards have a new home with TBN generates a lot of excitement for our organization. Not only do our organizations align in mission, but TBN will get the show and our music out to a greater audience than ever before. With their global and multi-platform enabled technology, virtually everyone, anywhere will be able to watch this year’s show,” continued Patillo.

“Once again the GMA Dove Awards will bring together the best and brightest singers, songwriters, musicians, and professionals in Gospel and Christian music,” said Matthew Crouch, Vice President of the Trinity Broadcasting Network. “And TBN, the leader in Christian television and America’s most-watched faith channel, is honored to serve as the exclusive broadcast host for this night of unforgettable and life-changing music.”

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