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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
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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
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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.”
Waysteam — In a world where ministry is no longer limited by geography or walls, technology has opened up new ways to preach, teach, and reach hearts across the globe. Waystream, a Nigerian-founded spiritual content live-streaming platform, is designed specifically for churches, ministries, and Christian broadcasters.
Waystream provides a simple yet powerful platform to stream sermons online, host live prayer sessions, deliver Bible studies, and share faith-based audio messages to a local and global audience — all without the high costs or tech-heavy demands of video streaming.
With Waystream, any ministry can start audio broadcasting immediately with a laptop or mobile phone. Currently serving over 40,000 users broadcasting to millions of listeners across the globe, Waystream provides features that meet the needs of the modern church, offering the ability to:
Launch a custom audio channel for your church or fellowship
Receive donations directly through your stream page
Store sermons for midweek listening or small group sharing
Schedule future services and weekly teachings
Allow real-time listener interaction for prayer requests or encouragement
Most importantly, Waystream supports local payment audio platforms, so churches can subscribe using Nigerian Naira with no international card stress. The platform also offers embedded links for easy sharing on WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, and email.
Waystream has flexible plans suitable for all ministry sizes:
Talk Free: Great for new or small fellowships
Talk Lite: Unlimited daily streaming for budget-conscious ministries
Talk Pro: Scheduling, donations, and archiving included
Talk 24/7: Best for ministries running daily radio or devotional broadcasts
More than a platform, Waystream is a religious broadcasting platform that puts the Gospel within earshot of those who need it. Whether you’re in Lagos or Lome, Aba or Atlanta, you can now reach souls with clarity, simplicity, and faith.
Visit www.waystream.io to start your 14-day free trial. Because ministry doesn’t need a building — just a willing voice and the right tools to send it forth.
Pastor Emmanuel Iren of Celebration Church International is set to release his debut movie “What About Us?”, out in cinemas on July 12, and we’re loving it!
Full episode of the show on #ThePraiseworldPodcast available everywhere you listen to your podcasts.
https://youtu.be/x5gRe6PI3vg
Annatoria who has been buzzing about being on the Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin “Kingdom Tour” for the last couple of weeks has suddenly pulled out for personal reasons.
Why exactly did she pull out of the tour?
Listen to full episode of the show on #ThePraiseworldPodcast available everywhere you listen to your podcasts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa4LGOKFOGc
A Modern Reimagining of Timeless Biblical Narratives: “DISTORIA: Bible Stories” by Tola Omoniyi
Tola Omoniyi, media entrepreneur and founder of Praiseworld Radio, proudly announces the release of his debut book, “DISTORIA: Bible Stories.” This innovative collection reimagines 30 classic Biblical stories, breathing new life into them with contemporary context to captivate today’s readers.
Many are familiar with Bible stories, but how many truly grasp their meaning? Often, these stories seem distant and unrelatable due to their ancient language and context. Tola Omoniyi’s acclaimed podcast, “Telling Bible Stories with TOLA,” launched five years ago and spanning over five seasons, has successfully bridged this gap by presenting these timeless tales in a modern, engaging manner.
Inspired by the podcast’s success, Tola decided to extend his reach to book lovers. “Seeing the impact of the podcast and how it inspired my listeners, I wanted to spread these stories to a wider audience, those who would rather read a book than listen to a podcast,” he explains.
“DISTORIA: Bible Stories” is far from a simple retelling. Tola’s vibrant prose and compelling storytelling bring a fresh perspective to these ancient narratives, making them feel immediate and relevant. He skillfully bridges the past and present, exploring the depths of Biblical values in a way that speaks directly to the soul and resonates with today’s world. Each story is followed by practical lessons and the original scriptural reference.
“Whether you’re a seasoned believer or a curious seeker, ‘DISTORIA’ promises to captivate, inspire, entertain, and challenge you in unexpected ways,” says Tola Omoniyi. “Dive in and relive ancient experiences that speak to our contemporary world like never before.”
Purchase “DISTORIA: Bible Stories” here: https://linktr.ee/tolaomoniyi
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For Nigerian readers
• Roving Heights https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/distoria-bible-stories/ and Roving Heights bookstores (Lagos and Abuja)
About the Author:
Tola Omoniyi is a dynamic media entrepreneur, celebrated for his roles as a Radio/TV and Podcast host, Public Speaker, Event Compere, and Communications Expert. He has significantly influenced the Nigerian church community, earning spots among the 100 Most Influential Nigerians in Church by YNaija! in 2021 and being named one of the Top 100 most influential Nigerian gospel personalities by GospelXperience in 2023.
In 2012, Tola founded Praiseworld Radio, Africa’s leading online gospel radio station, and hosts the award-winning ‘The Praise O’Clock Show.’ His innovative approach has reshaped gospel broadcasting. Tola also hosts several podcasts, including The Praiseworld Podcast, The Afrogospel Podcast, and Telling Bible Stories with TOLA, the latter inspiring this book.
Follow Tola Omoniyi on social media: @tola_omoniyi
Contact Information:
For more information about the book or to request an interview with Tola Omoniyi, please contact:
• Email: praiseworldshow@gmail.com
• Instagram: @tola_omoniyi
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience “DISTORIA: Bible Stories” and embark on a journey that connects ancient wisdom with modern living. Purchase your copy today and share this transformative collection with friends and family.
More than just a concert, seminar or exhibition, Livingspring is a celebration of gospel music. An actual festival. There will be singing and dancing, colour, drama, exhibitions, art and history. You may also get to catch up with some of your favourite artistes. Still, the festival manages to deliver a lot more than that.
Dreams are born at Livingspring. Stars are made at Livingspring. You walk away from the Livingspring experience feeling totally energized. It’s the kind of atmosphere better experienced than retold. It’s why people have made the trip from all over the world for over 40 years.
There’s simply nothing like it!
Register below to be part of Livingspring 2024. Come loud, come colourful! Click here to register: https://livingspringcmf.com/register/
Do you enjoy playing background music while you pray and worship God? Would you like to charge up your atmosphere with songs that provoke you to spend more time in God’s presence?
We’ve carefully curated a Spotify playlist that will help you do just that.
It’s named Pray And Worship with over 4 hours of songs from anointed minstrels. This will be updated every week, so make sure to save this so as not to miss out.
Here is the direct link to the playlist – https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4duLZszOESUPHvzhmX7T06?si=9d461b43dd744be3
Feel free to share with your loved ones as an encouragement to pray and worship. We hope this blesses you and further fuels the fire on your prayer and worship altar, and helps you in spending longer time in God’s presence.
Incorporating worship songs into your prayer routine can enhance your spiritual experience and deepen your relationship with God. Whether as a gentle background melody or a soul-stirring anthem, let the power of music accompany you on your journey of faith and transformation.
Remember, we’re committed to keeping the pray and worship playlist fresh and vibrant, updating it weekly with new tracks to keep your spiritual journey dynamic and invigorating. So be sure to save this playlist and stay tuned for the latest additions.
To access the pray and worship playlist, click https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4duLZszOESUPHvzhmX7T06?si=9d461b43dd744be3 .
The pray and worship playlist contains songs by some of your favorite anointed minstrels, including Nathaniel Bassey, Dunsin Oyekan, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Sinach, Victoria Orenze, Mercy Chinwo, Greatman Takit, Kaestrings, Sunmisola Agbebi, Abbey Ojomu, Yadah, SteveHills, Peterson Okopi, Victor Thompson, Clement Whyt and many more.
This comes as an addition to our “Morning Starter” show on radio where we play similar songs to get your day started.
Follow us @praiseworld_ on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok for more updates. God bless you.
With Love from all of us at Praiseworld Radio
❤
The 2024 Grammy Awards saw Lecrae, Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tye Tribbettt, and Blind Boys of Alabama shine bright. See below the full list of winners for the gospel/Christian music categories.
Best Gospel Performance/Song
- Stanley Brown ft. Hezekiah Walker, Kierra Sheard & Karen Clark Sheard – God Is Good
- Erica Campbell – Feel Alright (Blessed)
- Zacardi Cortez – Lord Do It For Me (Live)
- Melvin Crispell III – God Is
- Kirk Franklin – All Things
Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
- Blessing Offor – Believe
- Cody Carnes – Firm Foundation (He Won’t) [Live]
- Lauren Daigle – Thank God I Do
- for KING & COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks – Love Me Like I Am
- Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Your Power
- Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine – God Problems
Best Gospel Album
- Erica Campbell – I Love You
- Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Hymns (Live)
- Maverick City Music – The Maverick Way
- Jonathan McReynolds – My Truth
- Tye Tribbett – All Things New: Live In Orlando
Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
- Blessing Offor – My Tribe
- Da’ T.R.U.T.H. – Emanuel
- Lauren Daigle – Lauren Daigle
- Lecrae – Church Clothes 4
- Phil Wickham – I Believe
Best Roots Gospel Album
- The Blackwood Brothers Quartet – Tribute to the King
- Blind Boys of Alabama – Echoes of the South
- Becky Isaacs Bowman – Songs That Pulled Me Through the Tough Times
- Brian Free & Assurance – Meet Me at the Cross
- Gaither Vocal Band – Shine: The Darker The Night The Brighter The Light
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Tope Alabi, Ebuka Songs, Mike Abdul, Gordons to headline the second edition of Alimosho Arise, in Lagos
Alimosho Arise is a concert that seeks to mobilize people within its environment and beyond to the call for a better Nigeria. It is a night of praise, prayer, miracle and salvation. It’s a night of ‘songfare’ and warfare.
With a star-studded line up of performances from top Nigerian artistes including Tope Alabi, Ebukd Songs, Lilian Nneji, Bidemi Olaoba, Mike Abdul, Beejay Sax, Psalmos, and other gifted music ministers, it promises to be a night of high energy praise, worship, and diverse expressions of God with something for everyone. Also, top comedians like Gordons, Forever rfc, Asiri comedy, and Saco are set to crack your ribs with hilarious jokes.
The event will hold live in Alimosho LGA in Lagos State, on Friday, 19th January 2024 from 8pm. Venue is Calvary Bible Church, Church Street, End of Anjorin Street, Calvary Bus stop, Ikotun-Idimu road, Lagos.
The event will also be streaming to thousands of viewers all around the world on YouTube and Facebook on @cbcnigeria, with Dj Horphuray and Dj Mordu grinding the wheels of steels.
Get ready, for something is about to happen!
Be a part of this movement by spreading this message.
In His Steps Movement will be holding the 13th edition of its annual Youth Camp in Lagos, Nigeria from December 26 – 29. The IHS Camp is a flagship event that has traversed various Nigerian cities and has been transforming lives since its inception in 2011.
Known for delivering outstanding gospel projects, the In His Steps Movement has become synonymous with impactful initiatives such as the In His Steps magazine, The Judah Project, and the widely acclaimed Thr3e Podcast, that was previously syndicated across Nigerian and US radio stations, including Praiseworld Radio.
This year’s IHS camp promises to be an unforgettable experience, building on the success of previous editions that featured guest ministers like Pastor Ayo Okeowo, Florocka, Pastor Jimmy Odukoya, Tosin Sanni, Okey Sokay, Tola Omoniyi, among others.
The 2023 edition will continue this tradition of excellence, featuring an esteemed lineup of guest ministers, including Chimamaka Ige, Pastor Yele Adebiyi, Gaise Baba, Funmilola Banjoko, and more. The camp will offer three days of spiritual enrichment, fellowship and fun, providing a unique opportunity for young Christians to connect with fellow believers and be encouraged on their faith journey.
In His Steps camp has earned a reputation as the go-to event for young Christians, offering a transformative experience that goes beyond the ordinary. Participants can expect dynamic worship sessions, impactful teachings, lots of fun and a supportive community that fosters personal and spiritual growth.
You should watch this video for an insight into what to expect at the camp and visit their website: www.ihsmovement.org, for more information
Follow for updates on Instagram @ihs_mag
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