Since 1970 the GMA Dove Awards has honored outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian Music. The show celebrates rich musical diversity.
Awards are presented to individuals representing modern Rock, Rap/Hip Hop, Pop/Contemporary, Inspirational, Southern Gospel, Urban, Bluegrass, Country, Worship and more!
The nominations for this year’s Dove Awards have now been released and they are as follows;
DOVE AWARDS 2017 NOMINEES
1. SONG OF THE YEAR
“Chain Breaker”
(writers) Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams
(publishers) Anthems of Hope/ Be Essential Songs, Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Upside Down Under, Wisteria Drive
“Come Alive (Dry Bones)”
(writers) Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren
(publishers) Wordspring Music, LLC, CentricSongs, Farren Love And War Publishing
“Even If”
(writers) Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Crystal Lewis, David Garcia, Tim Timmons
(publishers) D Soul Music, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing, 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, So Essential Tunes, Crystallized Tunes of MercyMe
“Eye Of The Storm”
(writers) Bryan Fowler, Ryan Stevenson
(publishers) Songs Of Emack, Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, TrueMuse
“Feel Invincible”
(writers) John Cooper, Seth Mosley
(publisher) Photon Music
“Great Are You Lord”
(writers) David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan
(publishers) Integrity’s Alleluia! Music, Integrity’s Praise! Music, Open Hands Music, So Essential Tunes
“King Of The World”
(writers) Sam Mizell, Becca Mizell, Natalie Grant
(publisher) SeeSeeBubba Songs, Maxx Melodies, BMG Platinum Songs, Takin It To The Maxx
“O Come to The Altar”
(writers) Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick, Wade Joye
(publishers) Music by Elevation Worship Publishing
“The Lion And The Lamb”
(writers) Brenton Brown, Brian Johnson, Leeland Mooring
(publishers) Meaux Mercy, Thankyou Music, The Devil Is A Liar! Publishing, Bethel Music Publishing
“Thy Will”
(writers) Bernie Herms, Emily Lynn Weisband, Hillary Scott
(publishers) Songs of Universal, Inc., W. B. M. Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., WB Music Corp.
“What A Beautiful Name”
(writers) Ben Fielding, Brooke Ligertwood
(publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing
2. SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)
Bart Millard
Chris Tomlin
Hillary Scott
Kirk Franklin
Lauren Daigle
3. SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST) –
Bernie Herms
Bryan Fowler
Jonathan Smith
Mia Fieldes
Michael Farren
4. CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR –
Casting Crowns, Provident Label Group
Danny Gokey, BMG Rights Management
Kari Jobe, Sparrow Records
NEEDTOBREATHE, Atlantic Recording Corporation
Zach Williams, Provident Label Group
5. SOUTHERN GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR –
David Phelps, Spring House Productions
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, StowTown Records
Gaither Vocal Band, Spring House Music Group
Joey + Rory, Spring House Music Group
Karen Peck & New River, Daywind Records
6. GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR –
CeCe Winans, Pure Springs Gospel
Kirk Franklin, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records
Tamela Mann, TillyMann Music Group
Tasha Cobbs, Motown Gospel
Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration
7. ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 7
Chris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records
for KING & COUNTRY, Word Entertainment
Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music Australia/Sparrow Records
MercyMe, Fair Trade Services
TobyMac, ForeFront Records
8. NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR – CAT 8
Bri (Briana Babineaux), Marquis Boone Enterprises/Tyscot Records
Micah Tyler, Fair Trade Services
Social Club Misfits, Capitol CMG Label Group
Steven Malcom, Word Entertainment
Zach Williams, Provident Label Group
9. PRODUCER OF THE YEAR –
(Team) Tommy Sims and Alvin Love III
Bernie Herms
Colby Wedgeworth
Michael Guy Chislett
Tommee Profitt
Wayne Haun
10. RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Oh Lord” – NF, (writers) Nate Feuerstein, David Garcia
“Party In The Hills (feat. Andy Mineo & Hollyn)” – Steven Malcolm, (writers) Steven Malcolm, Scootie, Andy Mineo
“Billion Years” – Trip Lee, (writers)
11. ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Run Devil Run” – Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Rebecca Lauren Olds, Solomon Olds
“HARD LOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle)” – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart
“Feel Invincible” – Skillet, John Cooper, Seth Mosley
12. POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Priceless” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers) Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Seth Mosley, Tedd Tjornhom, Ben Backus
“Come Alive (Dry Bones)” – Lauren Daigle, (writers) Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren
“Even If” – MercyMe, (writers) Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Crystal Lewis, David Garcia, Tim Timmons
“Eye of the Storm (feat. GabeReal)” – Ryan Stevenson, (writers) Bryan Fowler, Ryan Stevenson
“Chain Breaker” – Zach Williams, (writers) Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams
13. SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“The Right Hand of Fellowship” – Bradley Walker, (writers) Larry Cordle, Leslie Winn Satcher
“Better Together” – Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) William J. Gaither, Reba Rambo-McGuire, Dony McGuire, Chip Davis
“Here He Comes” – Joseph Habedank, (writers) Joseph Habedank, Chris Cron, Tony Wood
“I Choose Christ” – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Gerald Crabb, Jason Cox, Sue C. Smith
“Never Forsaken” – Tribute Quartet, (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
14. BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Don’t Give Up On Me” – Bradley Walker, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Rory Feek
“Little White Church House” – Doug Anderson, (writers) Rachel McCutcheon, Marcia Henry, Denny Livingston
“When Grandpa Sang Amazing Grace” – Nelons, (writers) Wayne Haun, Barbara Huffman
“Back to God” – Reba McEntire, (writers) Dallas Davidson, Randy Houser
“Rocks” – The Isaacs, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs Yeary, Rebecca Isaacs Bowman
15. CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL/URBAN RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Trust In You” – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy, (writer) Anthony Brown
“Never Have To Be Alone” – CeCe Winans, (writers) Alvin Love III, Dwan Hill
“Father Jesus Spirit” – Fred Hammond, (writers) Fred Hammond, Derek “DC” Clark, Shelton Summons
“My World Needs You” – Kirk Franklin, (writer) Kirk Franklin
“Work It Out” – Tye Tribbett, (writers) Tye Tribbett, Jevon Hill
16. TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“You’re Bigger” – Jekalyn Carr, (writer) Allundria Carr
“Change Me” – Tamela Mann, (writer) Thomas Clay
“Fix Me” – Tim Bowman Jr., (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tim Bowman Jr.
17. URBAN WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR –
“Victory Belongs To Jesus” – Todd Dulaney, (writer)
“Joy” – VaShawn Mitchell, (writers) Pat Barrett, Tony Brown
“Everlasting God” – William Murphy, (writer) Fellowship Church
