The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee . The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2022. The ceremony aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 21, 2022.
The nominees were announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Songwrite and producer Jeff Pardo led with nine nominations among non-artists, [ 1] while Matthew West and Maverick City Music led the artist nominations with seven each. [ 2] For King & Country , Jeff Pardo , and Phil Wickham won the most awards, each winning three awards. [ 3] [ 4] For King & Country won Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year for What Are We Waiting For? (2022), and Short Form Video of the Year (Concept) for "Relate ". [ 3] Phil Wickham won Songwriter of the Year - Artist, Worship Album of the Year for Hymn of Heaven (2021) and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Hymn of Heaven ". [ 3] CeCe Winans won Artist of the Year, achieving history as the first black female artist to win the award, and also won Song of the Year for "Believe for It ". [ 4] Anne Wilson won New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "My Jesus ". [ 4]
Nominations announcement In July 2022, the Gospel Music Association announced that the 53rd GMA Dove Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, while nominations will be revealed on August 10, 2022. [ 5] The nominees were announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, during a livestream event by Jimmie Allen , Erica Campbell , Evan Craft , Sonya Isaacs , Brandon Lake , Trip Lee , Chris Tomlin , and Tye Tribbett . [ 6] There were a total of 2,087 entries submitted for nominations. [ 1]
Nominees This is a complete list of the nominees for the 53rd GMA Dove Awards. [ 8] Winners are highlighted in bold . [ 9]
General Song of the Year
"Be Alright" (writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft , Willy Gonzalez, (publisher) Capitol CMG Publishing "Believe for It " (writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans , Mitch Wong, (publishers) Essential Music Publishing LLC, Fun Attic Music LLC, Integrity Music, Pure Psalms Music Inc. "Come What May " (writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo , (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Curb Music Publishing "Good God Almighty " "Hold On to Me " (writers) Lauren Daigle , Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury, (publishers) Centricity Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC "House of the Lord " (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham , (Publisher) Essential Music Publishing LLC "Jireh " "Look What You've Done" "My Jesus " (writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson , (publisher) Capitol CMG Publishing "Promises " (writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe , Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC, Watershed Music Group "Rattle! " (writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake , (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Songwriter of the Year - Non Artist
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
Dana Sorey Jeff Pardo Jonathan Smith Wayne Haun Team: Tony Brown & Jonathan Jay Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
"Above Me" – Aaron Cole , featuring Parris Chariz (writers) Aaron Cole, Joshua Ryan Davis "Young Sentro", Parris Hoskins, Francis Lopez Varela "Santo" "Ain't Playin'" – Steven Malcolm , Social Club Misfits (writers) Isaac De Boni, Jahmal Gwin, Demi Kolenbrander, Steven Malcolm, Marty Mar, Fernando Miranda, Michael Mulè "King Jesus" – KB , nobigdyl. (writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Dylan Alexander Phillips, Wesley Smith "Wildin" – Lecrae , 1K Phew (writers) Benjamin Abrahami, Glenn Isaac Gordon, Uzoma Harbor, Keith Martin, Jacob Mende-Fridkis, Lecrae Moore "Without You" – Social Club Misfits , featuring Riley Clemmons Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
No Church In A While – Lecrae , 1K Phew(producers) 1995, BUNKERBOY, Carvello, CJ Francis, Foreverolling, Herothaproducer, Hugo Black, King Court, Onetakejake, Phenom_J, Sucuki, Uzoharbor, WEARETHEGOOD, WHATUPRG, Wizzle, Wolf The End. – Trip Lee (producers) 1995, Enzo Gran, Juice Bangers, Mashell, Trip Lee Two Up Two Down – Aaron Cole (producers) Seth Bedenbaugh, Carvello, Chino, Greg Cox, Anthony Cruz, Forgotten, Killawatts, Chris King, Santo, KJ Scriven, Stoic, Versus Beatz, Cole Walowac, Young Sentro Unstoppable (United We Can) – Angie Rose Upperhand – indie tribe (producers) 1995, Enzo Gran, Harz, Iggy, Jon Keith, Mogli the Iceburg, nobigdyl., WAUI, wow eli Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
"Altogether Good - Live" – Citizens (writers) Zach Bolen, Brian Eichelberger "Higher Power" – Crowder , featuring Hulvey (writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover , Christopher Michael Hulvey, Rebecca Lauren Olds, Solomon Olds, Jeff Sojka "I Love You" – Judah., featuring Dante Bowe , Aaron Moses (writers) Judah Lee Akers, Aaron Moses "I Need You" – Gable Price and Friends "Surviving the Game" – Skillet (writers) Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, John Cooper , Korey Cooper Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Dominion – Skillet (producers) Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, Seth Mosley , Michael "X" O'Connor Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (Deluxe Edition) – Chris Renzema (producers) Hank Bentley, Chris Renzema Interrobang – Switchfoot Into the Mystery – Needtobreathe (producers) Needtobreathe, Konrad Snyder The Joy of Being Together (Live) – Citizens (producers) Zach Bolen, Brian Eichelberger Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Healer – Casting Crowns Milk & Honey – Crowder My Jesus – Anne Wilson Rise Up – Cain (producers) The Creak, Bryan Fowler, Jordan Mohilowski, Jeff Pardo, Nick Schwarz, Jonathan Smith What Are We Waiting For? – For King & Country (producers) Benjamin Backus, For King & Country, Josh Kerr, Seth Mosley, Jeff Sojka, Tedd T ., Federico Vindver Inspirational Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Inspirational Album of the Year
Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith Beloved – Lee Black (producers) Lee Black, Rick Shelton David (Original Cast Recording) – Sight & Sound Theatres One Name – Selah (producers) Chris Bevins, Jason Kyle Sing! In Christ Alone - Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference – Keith & Kristyn Getty Southern Gospel Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"Answer Is Jesus" – Karen Peck & New River (writers) Lee Black, Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West "Child of the King" – Joseph Habedank (writers) Dave Clark, Joseph Habedank, Don Koch "My Feet Are on the Rock" – Gaither Vocal Band (writers) Josh Bronleewe, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Lindsey Sweat "Not One Word" – The Collingsworth Family (writers) John Mathis Jr., Brad Steele, Jeff Steele "Overcome" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Jason Davidson, Aaron Stewart Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Bluegrass /Country /Roots Recorded Song of the Year
"All Is Well" – Carrie Underwood "God Is Real" – The Sound (writers) Jacob Mills, Levi Mills, Robert Mills, Sue C. Smith, Barry Weeks "Grace And Goodness" – Sunday Drive (writers) Randall Garland, Donna King, Kevin Winebarger "In the Sweet By and By" – Dolly Parton , featuring Larry Cordle , Carl Jackson , Jerry Salley , Bradley Walker "Mamas " – Anne Wilson , featuring Hillary Scott Bluegrass /Country /Roots Album of the Year
Breaking Boundaries – Sunday Drive (producers) Chris Chavez, Wayne Haun Confessio - Irish American Roots – Keith & Kristyn Getty Country Faith Bluegrass – Various Artists God Is Real – The SoundOne On One – Gary LeVox Contemporary Gospel Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"Adulting - Live" – Jonathan McReynolds , Mali Music (writers) Jonathan McReynolds, Kortney Pollard, Terrell Dee Wilson "Believe For It " – CeCe Winans , featuring Lauren Daigle (writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong "Gotta Believe" – Tasha Cobbs Leonard (writer) Tasha Cobbs Leonard "Sunday" – Koryn Hawthorne (writers) Daniel Breland , Koryn Hawthorne, Conner J. Little, Kasey Rashel Sims, Anthony Wyley "When I Pray" – Doe (writers) DeWitt Jones, Dominique Jones Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Traditional Gospel Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"All I Need" – Jason Nelson (writers) Jason Nelson, Dana T. Sorey "All of My Help - Live" – Ricky Dillard (writers) Nathaniel Zaccheus Bean, Ricky Dillard "Help Me" – Tamela Mann , featuring The Fellas (writers) Phillip Bryant, LaTia Mann, Tamela Mann, Bartholomew Orr, Justin Pearson "My Portion" – Jekalyn Carr "Your Presence Is a Gift" – E. Dewey Smith (writers) Jules Bartholomew, Andrea Fisher, Darius Paulk, Natalie Sims, E. Dewey Smith, John Webb Jr., Elvis Lee Williams Jr Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) – Ricky Dillard (producers) Will Bogle, Ricky Dillard, Quadrius Salters, Michael Taylor God Period – E. Dewey Smith (producers) Terrence Isaiah, Brian King, Vindell Smith, John Webb Jr., Geremy Wimbush Keep Hymns Alive – Bishop Leonard Scott (producer) Jeffrey Thomas II Quartagious (Deluxe Edition) – The Williams Singers (producers) Jonathan Anderson Marcus Hodge, Blair Monique, Jermaine Morgan, Bart Orr, Doobie Powell, Kevin Powell, Ervin Bigman Williams, Darnell Williams, Dezmien Williams, Dezrale Williams Third Round – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling (producers) Erik Miller, Larry Wilson Gospel Worship Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
Anthems & Glory (Live) – Todd Dulaney (producers) Todd Dulaney, Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough Close – Jason Nelson (producers) Jason Nelson, Dana T. Sorey, Jerome Baylor, Danni Baylor, Chris Howden Die to Live – Maranda Curtis (producers) Phillip Bryant, Bart Orr II, Justin Savage Lion of Judah – Phil Thompson (producers) Vancil Cooper, Joseph Santiago, Phil Thompson Tribl Nights Atlanta – Tribl , Maverick City Music (producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay Spanish Language Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
"A Ciegas" – Indiomar, Musiko (writers) Billy Pérez, David Omar Rivera Rodriguez "Color de Alegría" – Andy Alemany, TWICE, Samuel ASH (writers) Andy Alemany, Ale Berríos, Israel Risco, Samuel Sánchez "Danzando" – Gateway Worship Español, featuring Daniel Calveti , Becky Collazos, Christine D'Clario , Travy Joe, Josh Morales (writers) Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D'Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales, Jacobo Ramos "Júbilo" – Maverick City Música, Miel San Marcos (writers) Nate Diaz, Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr, Edward Rivera, Sam Rivera, Daniel Somavilla, Raquel Vega "Mi Salvador" – Mosaic MSC (writers) Andres Figueroa, Mariah Goss, Carlos Hernandez, Carlos Pimentel Spanish Language Album of the Year
Fe – Ricardo Montaner (producers) Julio Reyes Copello, JonTheProducer, Richi López, Yasmil Marrufo, Ricardo Montaner, Dario Moscatelli, XAXO Rojo – Funky (producers) Nelson Onel Diaz, Enoc Hernández, Luis "Funky" Marrero, Eliot El Mago De Oz, Danny Peña, Edward Sánchez, David "Boue" Silveira Sana Nuestra Nación – Generación 12 (producers) Anthony Catacoli, Bede Benjamin Korporaal Venga Tu Reino – Maverick City Música, Maverick City Music (producers) Jonathan Jay, Aaron Moses Viviré – Marcos Witt (producers) Carlos Fernando López, Marcos Witt Worship Worship Recorded Song of the Year
"God, Turn It Around" – Jon Reddick (writers) Jess Cates, Jon Reddick, Anthony Skinner "Hymn of Heaven " – Phil Wickham "I Speak Jesus" – Charity Gayle (writers) Abby Benton, Kristen Dutton, Raina Pratt, Carlene Prince, Jesse Reeves, Dustin Smith "Jireh - Radio Version " – Maverick City Music , featuring Chandler Moore , Naomi Raine "Know You Will " – Hillsong United Worship Album of the Year
Other categories Children's Album of the Year
Getty Kids Hymnal - Hymns from Home – Keith & Kristyn Getty , featuring The Getty Girls(producers) Fionan de Barra, Keith & Kristyn Getty Sing the Bible, Vol 4 – Slugs and Bugs Worship in the World (Live) – Shane & Shane , Kingdom Kids Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year
Musical/Choral Collection
Christmas Is a Child (creator) Joel Lindsey, (arranger/orchestrator) Daniel Semsen Give Me Jesus Run to the Hope - A Christmas Musical (creators) Karen Peck, Lee Black, Mike Harland, (arranger/orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz, Jay Rouse The Amazing Christmas Maze (creators) Dave Clark, Sue C. Smith, (arranger) Dave Clark What Christmas Really Means: A Ready to Sing Christmas (creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith, (arranger/orchestrator) Russell Mauldin Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Canyon – Ellie Holcomb (art director) Jon Dicus, (photographer) Ashtin Page Lion – Elevation Worship (art directors) Jacob Boyles, Steven Furtick , (graphic artist) Jacob Boyles Milk & Honey – Crowder (art directors) David Crowder, Toni Crowder, Shelley Giglio, Leighton Ching, (graphic artist) Leighton Ching, (photographer) Mary Caroline Russell Rise Up – Cain (art directors) Quinn Forrer, Tim Parker, (graphic artist) Tim Parker, (photographer) Quinn Forrer Seven – Brooke Ligertwood (art directors) Scott Ligertwood, Nicole Scott, Yoseph Setiawan, (photographer) Nolan Knight Videos and films Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)
Short Form Video of the Year (Performance)
"Christ Our King" – Village Lights, featuring Sarah Kroger (director) Nick Romes, (producers) Jason B. Jones, Mack Taylor "Fake It " – Tauren Wells , featuring Aaron Cole (director) Mister Noah, (producer) Raj Kapoor "For God Is with Us " – For King & Country (director) Ben Smallbone, (producer) Andrea Royer "I Love You" – Judah., featuring Dante Bowe , Aaron Moses (director/producer) Matt DeLisi "Magnetic" – Newsboys (directors) Elliott Eicheldinger, Max Hsu, (producers) Matt Brewer, Elliott Eicheldinger, Jeff Frankenstein, Max Hsu Long Form Video of the Year
Inspirational Film/Series of the Year
American Underdog Blue Miracle (director) Julio Quintana , (producers) Javier Chapa, Chris George, Ben Howard, Darren Moorman, Trey Reynolds Redeeming Love (director) D. J. Caruso, (producers) Cindy Bond, Wayne Fitzjohn, Michael Scott, Simon Swart, Brittany Yost The Chosen The Jesus Music (directors) Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, (producers) Brandon Gregory, Josh Walsh This page is based on this
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