46th Annunal GMA Dove Awards Announces Nominees! CCM Magazine August 14, 2015 *TO BE ANNOUNCED* Song of the Year 1 Songwriter of the Year (Artist) Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist) Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year Chris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records for KING & COUNTRY, Word Entertainment Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Church T/A/Sparrow Records Lecrae, Reach Records MercyMe, Fair Trade Services Southern Gospel Artist of the Year Booth Brothers, Spring Hill Music Group Collingsworth Family, Stowtown Records Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, StowTown Records Gaither Vocal Band, Spring House Music Group The Isaacs, Spring House Music Group Gospel Artist of the Year Erica Campbell, Entertainment One Fred Hammond, RCA Records Israel & New Breed, RCA Records Jonathan McReynolds, Light Records Tamela Mann, Tillymann Music Group Tasha Cobbs, Motown Gospel Artist of the Year for KING & COUNTRY, Fervent Records Francesca Battistelli, Fervent Records Kari Jobe, Sparrow Records Lecrae, Reach Records MercyMe, Fair Trade Services New Artist of the Year About A Mile, Word Entertainment Danny Gokey, BMG Rights Management I Am They, Provident Label Group Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music NF, Capitol CMG Label Group Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year “Who You Know” – Derek Minor, (writers) Derek Johnson & Chris Mackey “Sideways (ft. Lecrae)” – KB, (writers) Kevin Burgess, Lecrae Moore, Jamal James, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny “All I Need Is You” – Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Dustin “Dab” Bowie, Latasha Williams, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny “Mansion” – NF, (writers) Nate Feurstein, Lauren Strahm and David Garcia “Volcano (ft. Jonathan Thulin)” – Andy Mineo, (writers) Bradley Dring, Joshua Hawkins, Jonathan Thulin Rock Song of the Year “Safety (ft. Stephen Christian)” – Fireflight, (writers) Dawn Michele and Rusty Varenkamp “Darkest Part” – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong “Good To Be Alive” – Skillet, (writers) John L. Cooper, Zac Maloy, Tom Douglas “Furious Love” – VERIDIA, (writers) Brandon Brown, Deena Jakoub, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks Rob Graves, Josh Baker, Mark Holman “Dead Man” – We As Human, (writers) Fagerholm, Matti Antero Kristian/Briley, Martin Steven Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year “Fireblazin” – Capital Kings (writers), Cole Walowac, Jonathan White, Neon Feather, David Garcia and Toby Mckeehan “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)” – Crowder, (writers) Ed Cash, David Crowder, Seth Philpott “Messengers (ft. for KING & COUNTRY)” – Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Ricky Jackson, Ran Jackson, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny and Torrance Esmono “Brother” – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart “Let It Out” – Switchfoot, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Andrew Pearson Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year “Come As You Are” – Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Matt Maher, Ben Glover “Shoulders” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers), Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Ben Glover, Tedd Tjornhom “Touch The Sky” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas and Michael Guy Chislett “How Can It Be” – Lauren Daigle, (writer) Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson “We Believe” – Newsboys, (writers) Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matt Hooper “Soul On Fire” – Third Day, (writers), Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee, Brenton Brown, Matt Maher Inspirational Song of the Year “Ghost Town (Freedom)” – David Phelps, (writer) David Phelps “This I Believe (The Creed)” – Hillsong Worship, (writers) Matt Crocker, Ben Fielding “O Love Of God” – Laura Story, (writers) Laura Story, Cindy Morgan, Ian Cron “More And More Of You” – Selah (writers) Jennie Lee Riddle, Richie Fike, Jonathan Lee “Christ Be All Around Me” – Michael W. Smith, (writers) Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan Southern Gospel Song of the Year “Happy People” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey “Sometimes It Takes a Mountain” – Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) Mark Mathes, Gloria Gaither “What A Happy Time” – Goodman Revival, (arrangers) Michael Sykes, Johnny Minick “Pray Now” – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Dave Clark and Michael Farren “Hidden Heroes” – The Talleys, (writers) Dixie Lynn Phillips and Sharon Phillips Bluegrass Song of the Year “Stacking Up Rocks” – Balsam Range, (writer) Buddy Melton “Mighty To Save” – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri (writers) Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan “He Made The Tree” – Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, (writers) Tom Botkin and Donnie Skaggs “God Is There” – Lizzy Long & Rhonda Vincent, (writers) Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey “Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man (ft. Rhonda Vincent)” – Volume Five, (writers) Dolly Parton and Dorothy Jo Owens Country Song of the Year “I Saw The Light” – Alabama (writer) Hank Williams, Sr. “I’ll Be There With You” – Doug Anderson (writers) Shelby Haun, Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey “Ain’t It Just Like The Lord” – Gordan Mote, (writers) Lee Black, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West “I Wanna Be There” – The Isaacs, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman “Sweet Jesus (ft. Merle Haggard)” – The Oak Ridge Boys (writers) Merle Haggard, Kenny Vernon Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year “Worth Fighting For” – Brian Courtney Wilson, (writers) Brian Courtney Wilson and Aaron Lindsey “I Luh God (ft. Big Shizz)” – Erica Campbell (writers) Warren Campbell, Erica Campbell, Lashawn Daniels “Flaws” – Kierra Sheard, (writer) Dianne Warren “Say Yes (ft. Beyonce & Kelly Rowland)” – Michelle Williams, (writers) Harmony Samuels, Michelle Williams, H.”Carmen Reece” Culver, Al Sherrod Lambert “No Greater Love” – Smokie Norful, (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey and Smokie Norful Traditional Gospel Song of the Year “Fill Me Up” – Casey J (writer) William Reagan “#War” – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (writer) Charles Jenkins “How Awesome Is Our God (ft. Yolanda Adams)” – Israel & New Breed (writers) Israel Houghton, Nevelle Diedericks, Meleasa Houghton “This Place” – Tamela Mann (writer) Darrell Blair “God My God” – VaShawn Mitchell (writer) VaShawn Mitchell “Send The Rain” – William McDowell (writer) William McDowell Worship Song of the Year “Great Are You Lord” – All Sons & Daughters, (writers) David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan (publishers) Integrity’s Alleluia! Music/Integrity’s Praise! Music/Open Hands Music/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing “Holy Spirit” – Francesca Battistelli, (writers) Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt (publishers) Capitol CMG Genesis/Jesus Culture Music “Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)” – Kari Jobe, (writers) Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/KAJE Songs/Worship Together Music “Because He Lives (Amen)” – Matt Maher, (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither (publishers) Alletrop Music/Hanna Street Music/I Am A Pilgrim Songs/Open Hands Music/S. D. G. Publishing/sixsteps Music/Sixsteps Songs/Worship Together Music/worshiptogether.com songsworshiptogether.com “This Is Amazing Grace” – Phil Wickham, (writers) Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/Phil Wickham Music/Seems Like Music/Sing My Songs/WB Music Corp. Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Empire – Derek Minor, (producers) Dirty Rice, Derek Minor, Black Knight, Jonny Grande, Anthony “AntMan Wonder” Reid, Tyshane, Bandplay, G-Roc, GAWVI, Syksense Tomorrow We Live – KB, (producers) Swoope, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Supe, Kevin Burgess, Mpax, 808XEliTE Anomaly – Lecrae, (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Sweet Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEliTE, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derek Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna “Ace” Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz Mansion – NF, (producers) Tommee Profitt, David Garcia Rise – Trip Lee, (producers) GAWVI, Jonatan Barahona, Alex Medina Rock Album of the Year Lowborn – Anberlin, (producer) Anberlin Attack – Disciple, (producer) Travis Wyrick Fight the Silence – For Today, (producer) Will Putney of Beauty and Rage – RED, (producer) Rob Graves Oxygen: INHALE – Thousand Foot Krutch, (producers) Aaron Sprinkle and Trevor McNevan Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year Anchor – Colton Dixon, (producers) David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Gannin Arnold The Borderland Sessions – John Mark McMillan, (producer) John Mark McMillan Live From The Woods – NEEDTOBREATHE, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHE Invader – Rapture Ruckus, (producers) Brad Dring, Geoff Duncan, Steve Aiello The Edge of the Earth (EP) – Switchfoot, (producers) Neal Avron, the Foreman Brothers Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Love Ran Red – Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed Cash Neon Steeple – Crowder, (producers) David Crowder, Gabe Scott, Solomon Olds, Ed Cash, Christopher Stevens, Christian Paschall, Will Hunt, Jared Fox RUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG. – for KING & COUNTRY, (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T., Matt Hales, Ben Glover How Can It Be – Lauren Daigle, (producers) Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram Saints and Sinners – Matt Maher, (producers) Paul Moak, Matt Maher, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship – Third Day, (producers) The Sound Kids, Third Day Inspirational Album of the Year Be Still and Know – Amy Grant, (producers) Vince Gill, Marshall Altman, Brown Bannister Glorious Day: Hymns of Faith – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. Miller Above It All – Phillips, Craig & Dean, (producers) Seth Mosley, Nathan Nockels You Amaze Us – Selah, (producers) Jason Kyle, Todd Smith, Allan Hall, Jordan Mohilowski, Ed Cash A Cappella – The Martins, (producers) Michael English, Lari Goss, The Martins, David Phelps, Matthew Holt Southern Gospel Album of the Year Sometimes It Takes a Mountain – Gaither Vocal Band, (producers) Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs, David Phelps Songs in the Key of Happy – Goodman Revival, (producers) Michael Sykes, Johnny Minick Threads of Mercy – Ivan Parker, (producer) Roger Talley Pray Now – Karen Peck & New River, (producer) Wayne Haun Living in Harmony – Triumphant, (producer) Wayne Haun Bluegrass/Country Album of the Year Angels Among Us – Alabama, (producers) Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen Worship Him – John Bowman, (producer) John Bowman Directions Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know) – Point of Grace, (producers) Andy Leftwich, Stuart Dill, Rodger Ryan, Point Of Grace Here’s to the Ones – Rhett Walker Band, (producers) Paul Moak, Ed Cash, Rhett Walker Band Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites – The Oak Ridge Boys, (producers) Ben Isaacs, Duane Allen Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year Vintage Worship – Anita Wilson, (producers) Rick Robinson, Anita Wilson I Will Trust – Fred Hammond, (producers) Fred Hammond, Raymond Hammond, Geo Bivins, Calvin Rodgers, Phillip Feaster, King Logan, Shuan Martin Graceland – Kierra Sheard, (producer) J. Drew Sheard II Journey to Freedom – Michelle Williams, (producer) Harmony Samuels Forever Yours – Smokie Norful, (producers) Aaron Lindsey, Antonio Dixon, Derek “DOA” Allen, BlacElvis, Tre Myles Traditional Gospel Album of the Year Worth Fighting For – Brian Courtney Wilson, (producer) Aaron W. Lindsey The Truth – Casey J, (producers) Korey Bowie, Chris Carter Any Given Sunday – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (producer) Charles Jenkins Amazing – Rickey Dillard and New G, (producers) Ricky Dillard, Will Bogle, Rick Robinson Unstoppable – VaShawn Mitchell, (producers) VaShawn Mitchell and Daniel Weatherspoon Spanish Language Album of the Year Fuego – Esperanza de Vida, (producers) Eduardo Durney and Armando Moreno Gloria A Dios – Gateway Worship, (producers) Walker Beach, Robert Quintanay, Rosemary Taleton Esto Es Jesus Culture – Jesus Culture, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson Me Vistio De Promesas – Julissa, (producers) Mike Rivera, Onis Rodriguez, Wiso Aponte, Chris Rocha Como En El Cielo – Miel San Marcos, (producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales, Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha, Roberto Prado Children’s Music Album of the Year Capitol Kids! Hits – Capitol Kids!, (producer) Brain Hitt Best of Lifeway Kids Worship Volume 1 – Lifeway Kids, (producer) Jeremy Johnson, Paul Marino, Jeffrey B. Scott Sing The Bible with Slugs & Bugs – Randall Goodgame (producer) Ben Shive Brave – Saddleback Kids, (producer) David Dalton 25 Favorite Sing-A-Long Hymns for Kids – Songtime Kids, (producer) Larry Hall Kids – The Hoppers, (producer) Mike Hopper Christmas Album of the Year Christmas – Guy Penrod, (producer) Michael Omartian When Christmas Comes – Kim Walker-Smith, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson The Spirit of Christmas – Michael W. Smith & Friends, (producers) Michael W. Smith, Robert Deaton, David Hamilton Motown Christmas – Various Artists, (producer) Aaron Lindsey All Is Calm, All Is Bright – Various Artists, (producers) Andrew Greer and Kyle Buchanan Worship Album of the Year All Sons & Daughters – All Sons & Daughters, (producers) Paul Mabury and Shane Wilson We Will Not Be Shaken – Bethel Music, (producers) Bobby Strand and Chris Greely Love Ran Red – Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed Cash No Other Name – Hillsong Worship, (producer) Michael Guy Chislett Even So Come – Passion, (producer) Nathan Nockels Click here to see the full list of nominations including categories such as: Musical of the Year, Recorded Music Packaging, Short Form Video of the Year, Long Form Video of the Year , and Inspirational Film of the Year Click here for more information about the 46th Annual Dove Awards. Leave a Reply Cancel ReplyYou must be logged in to post a comment.