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The Gospel Music Association is proud to announce the following as the FINAL nominees for the 41st GMA Dove Awards

Gospel Music Association

 

Category 1

Song of the Year song title; artist; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)

101  “Born To Climb”; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music, Psalm Singer Music, Hefton Hill Music (BMI)

102  “By Your Side”; Tenth Avenue North; Mike Donehey, Phillip Larue, Jason Ingram; Sony ATV/Timber Publishing, West Main Music,    Formerly Music, (SESAC), (admin by Song/ATV Music Publishing), Peertunes, Ltd., GrangeHill Music, Windsor Way Music, (SESAC), (admin by Peertunes, Ltd.), Songs of Razor and Tie, Maxx Music Publishing, (ASCAP), (admin. By Songs of Razor and Tie)

103  Free To Be Me”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli; Word

104  God Is There”; Diamond Rio; Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms; Ole, Warner Chappell, Word Music

105  “I Will Rise”; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music, Spirit and Song.com, Vamos Publishing, Thank You Music

106  “Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover 

107  “Revelation Song”; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Jennie Lee Riddle; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity's Praise Music

108  “Somebody Like Me”; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; 2009 Sweet Summer Music, Kobalt Songs, Crosstown Uptown Music, Major Bob Music, Upsurge Music (ASCAP)

109  “Two Hands”; Jars of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Ruschival; Dudie Music, Chigostick Music, Bridge Building, Pogostick Music

110  “Why Can't All God's Children Get Along”; Karen Peck & New River; Stephen Hill; Christian Taylor Music (BMI), Dingo Bat Music (BMI)


Category 3

Male Vocalist of the Year

301  Jeremy Camp

302  Jason Crabb

303  Michael English

304  Brandon Heath

305  Donnie McClurkin

306  Smokie Norful

307  Bebo Norman

308  Mark Schultz


Category 4

Female Vocalist of the Year

401  Francesca Battistelli

402  Karen Peck Gooch

403  Natalie Grant

404  Heather Headley

405  Mandisa

406  Dawn Michele

407  Laura Story


Category 5

Group of the Year

501  Casting Crowns

502  Gaither Vocal Band

503  Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir

504  Jars of Clay

505  NEEDTOBREATHE

506  Skillet

507  Tenth Avenue North


Category 6

Artist of the Year

601  Francesca Battistelli

602  Casting Crowns

603  Jason Crabb

604  Jars of Clay

605  Mary Mary

606  Skillet

607  tobyMac


Category 7

New Artist of the Year

701  Crystal Aikin

702  Bluetree

703  Jonny Diaz

704  Kari Jobe

705  Revive

706  Sidewalk Prophets

707  Brian Courtney Wilson

 

Category 8

 Producer of the Year

801  Ed Cash

802  Ian Eskelin

803  Wayne Haun

804  Bernie Herms

805  Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp

 



Dove Awards in Recorded Song Categories are given to the Artist and Songwriter, if other than the Artist.

 

Category 9

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

901  America; America; Tracy Edmond; Tracy Edmond, Ken White; Curb Records

902  “End Of My Rope”; Five-Two Television; KJ-52; Jonah Sorrentino, Aaron Sprinkle; BEC Recordings

903  “Go On”; The Forecast EP; B.Reith; Brian Reith; Gotee Records

904  “Lost”; The Big Picture; Da' T.R.U.T.H.; Emanuel Lambert Jr., Tia Pittman; Cross Movement Records

905  Movin'”; Ordinary Dreamers; Group 1 Crew; Group 1 Crew, Jeremy James, Byron Chambers, Christopher Stevens; Fervent Records

 

Category 10

Rock Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1001  “Bring Me To Life”; Welcome To The Masquerade; Thousand Foot Krutch; Trevor McNevan, Steve Augustine, Joel Bruyere; Tooth & Nail

1002  “Fight Inside”; Innocence & Instinct; Red; Jasen Rauch, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur, Bernie Herms; Essential

1003  “Hero”; Awake; Skillet; John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper; Atlantic, Ardent, INO Records

1004  “Mess of Me”; Hello Hurricane; Switchfoot; Jonathan Foreman, Tim Foreman; Credential Recordings

1005  “Mystery of You”; Innocence & Instinct; Red; Jasen Rauch, Anthony Armstrong, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur; Essential Records

 

Category 11

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1101  “Always”; Hello Hurricane; Switchfoot; Jonathan Foreman; Credential Recordings

1102  “Can't Take Away”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Jason Ingram; Curb Records

1103  “How He Loves”; Church Music; David Crowder*Band; John Mark McMillan; Sparrow Records/sixsteps Records

1104  “Lay 'Em Down”; The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart; Atlantic Records

1105  “You Gave Me A Promise”; Unbreakable; Fireflight; Dawn Richardson, Justin Cox, Glenn Drennen, Wendy Drennen, Phee Shorb, Rob Hawkins; Flicker

 

Category 12

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1201  “City On Our Knees”; Tonight; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Jamie Moore, Cary Barlowe; ForeFront Records

1202  “Free To Be Me”; My Paper Heart; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli; Fervent Records

1203  “Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Ben Glover, Mike Grayson; Curb Records

1204  “My Deliverer”; Freedom; Mandisa; Chad Cates, Jason Walker, Tony Wood; Sparrow Records

1205  “Until The Whole World Hears”; Until The Whole World Hears; Casting Crowns; Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Jason McArthur, Roger Glidewell; Beachstreet

 

Category 13

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1301  “Hold On To Jesus”; Live At Oak Tree: Austins Bridge; Austins Bridge; Justin Rivers, Jason Baird; Daywind

1302  “Hosanna”; You Deliver Me; Selah; Brooke Ligertwood; Curb Records

1303  “Jesus Saves”; Jesus Saves Live; Travis Cottrell; Travis Cottrell, David Moffitt; Indelible Creative Group

1304  “Since The World Began”; Glory Revealed II: The Word of God in Worship; Matt Maher, Amy Grant, Ed Cash, Mac Powell; Mac Powell, Trevor Morgan; Reunion

1305  “The Only Hope”; Bebo Norman; Bebo Norman, Jason Ingram; Bebo Norman; BEC Recordings


 

Category 14

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1401  “Because He Lives”; Gaither Vocal Band Reunited; Gaither Vocal Band; William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither; Gaither Music Group

1402  “Born To Climb”; Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music, Psalm Singer Music

1403  “If You Knew Him”; Almost Morning; The Perrys; Joseph Habedank, Rodney Griffin; Daywind

1404  “Life Goes On”; Life Goes On; Talley Trio; Marty Funderburk, Gina Boe; Horizon

1405  “Live With Jesus”; The Boys Are Back; Oak Ridge Boys; Paul Kennerley; Spring Hill Music Group

 

Category 15

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1501  “I Heard My Savior Calling Me”; Destination Life; Rhonda Vincent; Rounder Records

1502  “On The Other Side”; Brothers From Different Mothers; Dailey & Vincent; Jimmy Fortune, Kevin Denney, Tom Bodkin; Rounder Records

1503  “This World Is Not My Home”; Ricky Skaggs Solo: Songs My Dad Loved; Ricky Skaggs; Albert Brumley; Skaggs Family Records

1504  “When We Fly (duet with Ty Herndon)”; Breaking Like Dawn; Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long; Joel Lindsey, Wayne Haun, Ty Herndon; Vine Records

1505  “Working On A Building”; Mountain Soul II; Patty Loveless; Saguaro Road

 

Category 16

Country Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1601  “Dry Bones”; Live At Oak Tree: Austins Bridge; Austins Bridge; PD Arr by Justin Rivers, Bubba Smith; Daywind

1602  “God Is There”; The Reason; Diamond Rio; Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms; Word Records

1603  “King of the World”; How You Live (Deluxe Edition); Point of Grace; Cindy Morgan; Word Records

1604  “Somebody Like Me”; Jason Crabb; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; Spring Hill Music Group

1605  “Thank God For Kids”; Every Light That Shines At Christmas; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Eddy Raven; Gaither Music Group

 

Category 17

Urban Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1701  Avaylable; The 2econd Coming; Kortney "Mali Music" Pollard; Kortney "Mali Music" Pollard; Dedicated Music Group, Sound Walk

1702  “Close To You”; Still; BeBe & CeCe Winans; BeBe Winans; B & C Records, Malaco

1703  “Just Love”; Just Love; Brian Courtney Wilson; Brian Courtney Wilson, Jermaine Williams, Mark Spears; Spirit Rising Music, Music World Entertainment

1704  “Just Wanna Say”; The Power of One; Israel Houghton; Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims; Integrity

1705  “You Never Let Me Down”; Image of a Man; Marvin Winans Jr; Marvin Winans Jr, Rodney Jerkins; M2 Entertainment, Central South Distribution

 

Category 18

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1801  “Always Remember”; Greatest Hits; Men of Standard; Andrae Crouch; Muscle Shoals Sound Gospel, Malaco

1802  “Don't Do It Without Me”; Don't Do It Without Me; Bishop Paul S. Morton; Bishop Neil C. Ellis, Chavone King, Rod Lumpkin II, Cambrell Poitier, Nadine T. Moss, Kingdom Glory Publishing BMI, Psalmic Flow Productions ASCAP; Light, Tehillah

1803  “How I Got Over”; How I Got Over; Vickie Winans; Vickie Winans; Destiny Joy Music, Central South Distribution

1804  “Justified”; Smokie Norful Live; Smokie Norful; Smokie Norful; EMI Gospel, TreMyles Music

1805  “Oh Happy Day”; Oh Happy Day; Queen Latifah and Jubilation; Edwin Hawkins; Vector Recordings, EMI Gospel


 

Category 19

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Song; album; artist; writer; label

1901  “Awesome God”; Love Unstoppable; Fred Hammond; Fred Hammond, Alan "Snoop" Evans, Ericka B. Warren, Verity

1902  “Dear God”; Smokie Norful Live; Smokie Norful; Smokie Norful; EMI Gospel, TreMyles Music

1903  “Every Prayer”; The Power of One; Israel Houghton (with guest Mary Mary); Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Dayna Caddell, Ricardo Sanchez; Integrity Music

1904  “So Good”; People Get Ready; Melinda Watts; Melinda Watts, Freddy Washington Jr; Razor & Tie

1905  Souled Out”; Souled Out; Hezekiah Walker & LFC; Ester Bullock, Nate McNair; Verity

1906  “The Power of One”; The Power of One; Israel Houghton; Israel Houghton, Ricardo Sanchez; Integrity Music

1907  “Wait On The Lord”; We Are All One (Live In Detroit); Donnie McClurkin; Donnie McClurkin; Verity

 

Category 20

Worship Song of the Year

Song; writer; publisher (awards given to writer and publisher)

2001  “Alive Again”; Matt Maher, Jason Ingram; EMI CMG Publishing

2002  “Hosanna”; Paul Baloche, Brenton Brown; Integrity Music

2003  “I Will Rise”; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves; worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music,Spiritandsong.com Publishing, Vamos Publishing, Thank You Music

2004  “New Song We Sing”; Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, Keith Everette Smith; Word Music, Peertunes, J Ingram Music, Grange Hill Music

2005  “Revelation Song”; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity's Praise Music

 

Dove Awards in Album Categories are given to the Artist and Producer, if other than the Artist.

Category 21

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

Album; artist; producer; label

2101  Five Two Television; KJ-52; KJ-52; BEC Recordings

2102  Now Is Not Forever; B.Reith; Brian Reith, Bryan Lenox, Jamie Moore, Sal Oliveri, Michael Gungor; Gotee

2103  Reiterate; Grits

2104  The Big Picture; Da' T.R.U.T.H.; Emanuel Lambert, Freddy Washington Jr., J.R., Kevin (HotHandz) Mayfield, Andrae Ames, Dave Hackley, Tony “Stone” Shepherd, GP, ; Cross Movement Records

2105  Thrilla; Delmar "Mr. Del" Lawrence; Mr. Del; Dedicated Music Group

 

Category 22

Rock Album of the Year

Album; artist; producer; label

2201  Awake; Skillet; Howard Benson; Atlantic, Ardent, INO Records

2202  Constellations; August Burns Red; Jason Suecof; Solid State Records

2203  Crash; Decyfer Down; Paul Ebersold; INO Records

2204  Innocence and Instinct; Red; Rob Graves; Essential

2205  Searchlights; Abandon; Christopher Stevens; ForeFront Records

2206  Welcome To The Masquerade; Thousand Foot Krutch; Aaron Sprinkle, Trevor McNevan; Tooth & Nail

 

Category 23

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

Album; artist; producer; label

2301  Church Music; David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band; Sparrow Records/sixsteps Records

2302  Confessions; Pillar; Rob Graves; Essential Records

2303  It Is Well; Kutless; Dave Lubben, Kutless, Brown Bannister; BEC Recordings

2304  Love & War; BarlowGirl; Otto Price; Fervent Records

2305  The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Rick Beato, NEEDTOBREATHE, Jim Scott, John Alagia; Atlantic Records


Category 24

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Album; artist; producer; label

2401  Come Alive; Mark Schultz; Shaun Shankel, Brown Bannister, Bernie Herms, Paul Mills; Word Records

2402  MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Curb Records

2403  Speaking Louder Than Before; Jeremy Camp; Brown Bannister, Jeremy Camp; BEC Recordings

2404  The Long Fall Back To Earth; Jars of Clay; Jars of Clay, Ron Aniello; Essential, Gray Matters

2405  These Simple Truths; Sidewalk Prophets; Ian Eskelin; Fervent Records

 

Category 25

Inspirational Album of the Year

Album; artist; producer; label

2501  A Grand New Day; Women of Faith Worship Team; Chance Scoggins; Myrrh Records

2502  Fearless; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Bernie Herms; INO Records

2503  Jesus Saves Live; Travis Cottrell; Travis Cottrell; Indelible Creative Group

2504  Live At Oak Tree: Aaron & Amanda Crabb; Aaron & Amanda Crabb; Paul Corley,