55th GMA Dove Awards


The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, 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 2024. The award ceremony was aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 4, 2024, at 8PM ET and 10PM ET.
The nominees were announced on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. Brandon Lake leads with 16 nominations, followed by songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo who garnered 11 nominations. CeCe Winans and Naomi Raine lead female nominations with five nominations each.

Nominations announcement

Nominees for the 55th GMA Dove Awards were announced on SiriusXM The Message by Tauren Wells, host of the awards ceremony, on July 23, 2024.

Nominees

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 55th GMA Dove Awards. Winners are highlighted in bold.

General

Song of the Year
  • "All Things"
  • * Kirk Franklin, Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC
  • "Firm Foundation (He Won't)"
  • * Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Chandler Moore, Capitol CMG Paragon, Writers Roof Publishing, A.L.K.D. Music, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing"Holy Forever"
  • * Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham, Capitol CMG Paragon, S.D.G. Publishing, Bethel Music Publishing, Brian And Jenn Publishing, Simply Global Songs, Phil Wickham Music, Be Essential Songs, My Magnolia Music
  • "I Believe It "
  • * Jon Reddick, Daniel Carson, David Leonard, Jess Cates, Jonathan Smith, B Reddi Music, House Of Emack Music, Zoom Out Songs, TIM Tunes Music, Capitol CMG Amplifier, Be Essential Songs, Shout It, Storied Journey Songs, So Essential Tunes, Hickory Bill Doc, Hyatt Street Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, Cashagamble Jet Music, Simply Global Songs, Daniel Carson Songs, Capitol CMG Genesis, COTC Worship
  • "More Than Able"
  • * Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Chandler Moore Publishing Designee, Naomi Raine Publishing Designee, SHOUT! MP Brio, Be Essential Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon
  • "Praise"
  • * Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, House fires Sounds, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, Writers Roof Publishing
  • "Praise You Anywhere"
  • * Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, Brandon Lake Music, Just When Publishing, So Essential Tunes, SHOUT! MP Brio, Songs By That Dog Will Hunt, Capitol CMG Paragon
  • "Thank God I Do"
  • * Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, P!nk, Jeffrey Bhasker, Nate Ruess, Centricity Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon, Be Essential Songs, My Magnolia Music, Way Above Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., P!nk Inside Publishing, FBR Music, Bearvon Music, WC Music Corp., Pubalicious, Sony Story Music Publishing, Sony Songs LLC
  • "This Is Our God"
  • * Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Be Essential Songs, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, All Essential Music, Brandon Lake Music, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Capitol CMG Genesis, House fires Sounds
  • "Trust in God"
  • * Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, Integrity's Praise! Music, A Wong Made Right Publishing
Songwriter of the Year - Artist Brandon Lake
Songwriter of the Year - Non Artist
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
  • David Leonard
  • Hank Bentley
  • Jeff Pardo
  • Jonathan Jay
  • '''Jonathan Smith'''

Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year"Love Like That" – Hulvey
  • * Hulvey, Torey D'Shaun, ACE, Andrew Jason Prim, Juice Cuice, Jaden Owens, Stevie Rizo
  • "IGWT" – Jon Keith, KB
  • * Jon Keith, KB
  • "Miracles" – KB, Lecrae
  • * KB, Lecrae, Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer
  • "In the Light" – Anike
  • * Anike, Deandre Hunter, Jordan Dollar, Alexandria Dollar, Jeffrey Shannon, David Crooms, Rickey Offord
  • "Hard Work God First" – Zauntee
  • * Zauntee
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the YearLow Blow – Indie Tribe
  • * Mogli the Iceburg, Jon Keith, 1995, Enzo Gran, Carvello, MIXEDBYAC, Scootie Wop, WAUI, wow eli, Nate Rose, IMMORTAL, BMTJ, BLK JCKXHis Glory Alone II – KB
  • * KB, WEARETHEGOOD, Scootie Wop, Cardec Drums, Quinten Coblentz, Maurice Fonville, Dayshawn Mojica, Carvello, TbabzEveryone Loves A Comeback Story: Platinum Edition – Social Club Misfits
  • * Grant Lapointe, Martin Santiago, Andy Mineo, Enzo Gran, Samuel Ash, Sajan Nauriyal, Juicebangers, Ben Lopez, Isaiah LaRoi, Elxjah, Josh Cumbee, David Frank, Dave James, Rey King, Avxp, Zach Paradis, Carvello, Gabe PayneThe Epilogue. – Trip Lee
  • * Trip Lee, Mashell, Elkan, Enzo Gran, Alexandria Dollar, Jordan Dollar, ACE, Joel McNeillWe Already Won – Zauntee
  • * Zauntee, Goose, Waylo

Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearManna – Chris Renzema

Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearCoat of Many Colors – Brandon Lake

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Inspirational Album of the YearRevelation – David & Nicole Binion
  • * David Binion, Daniel LopezAutobiography – Joseph Habedank
  • * Nick Scwarz, David Leonard, Bernie HermsOur God Will Go Before Us - The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa, Vol 3 – Matt Boswell, Matt Papa
  • * Nathan NockelsTell Someone – TrueSong
  • * Jason Kyle SaetveitAmazing Grace: Hymns and Gospel Classics – Wintley Phipps
  • * Wintley Phipps

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Southern Gospel Album of the YearLive In Amsterdam – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the YearRebel – Anne Wilson
  • * Jeff Pardo, Jonathan Smith, Zach KaleThe Gospel Sessions, Vol 2 – Authentic Unlimited
  • * Authentic UnlimitedPioneer – Cory Asbury
  • * Paul Mabury Gaither Tribute: Award Winning Artists Honor The Songs of Bill & Gloria Gaither – Gaither
  • * Tony Brown, Michael Sykes, Charles English, Alabama, Rob Galbraith, Ronnie Milsap, Thomas Hardin Jr., Tyrone JacksonCountry Chapel – Travis Tritt
  • * Dave Cobb

Contemporary Gospel

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Contemporary Gospel Album of the YearAffirmations – Anthony Brown & Group Therapy
  • * Anthony Brown, Darryl Woodson, Justin Savage, William McMillianNote to Self – DOE
  • * DOE, Tommy Iceland, LiLMaN, Judah Jones, Rogest Carstarpen Jr., Slikk Muzik, Juan Winans, Kelby On The Track, Jonathan McReynolds, Jonathan Crone, David Leonard, Isaia HuronI Love You – Erica Campbell
  • * Warryn Campbell, Wozy Campbell Father's Day – Kirk Franklin
  • * Kirk Franklin, KP, Maxwell Stark, Devin Morrison, Ron Hill, JP, D Bizzy, Chandler MooreOn God – Koryn Hawthorne
  • * J White Did It, Lil Ronnie, Retro D, Munson Steed, Xavier Wright, Pyro, Charles Jenkins

Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"I Believe God" – Jekalyn Carr
Traditional Gospel Album of the YearJekalyn – Jekalyn Carr

Gospel Worship

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
  • "That's My King" – CeCe Winans
  • * Taylor Agan, Lloyd Nicks, Kellie Gamble, Jess Russ
  • "Lead Us Again" – DOE
  • * DOE, Ethan Hulse, Tommy Iceland
  • "All Yours" – Kierra Sheard
  • * Kierra Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, Anthony Brown
  • "Fill the Room" – Michael Bethany
  • * Michael Bethany, Zac Rowe, KJ Scriven"The Story I'll Tell " – Naomi Raine
  • * Alton Eugene, Benji Cowart, Naomi Raine
Gospel Worship Album of the YearMore Than This – CeCe Winans

Spanish Language

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year"Tantas Historias" – Christine D'Clario
  • * Christine D'Clario, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble
  • "Donante de Sangre" – Daddy Yankee
  • * Daddy Yankee
  • "Danza" – KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums
  • * KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums, James McCurdy
  • "Amen" – Nacho
  • * Nacho, Gilberto Daza, Alex Zurdo, Erasmo Huerta, Hernan Jose Portillo, Homero Gallardo, Juan Camilo Escorcia, Pablo Rodriguez
  • "Babel" – Un Corazon
  • * Kim Richards, Kevin Richards, Steven Richards, Lluvia Richards
Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Spanish Language Album of the YearA Las Naciones – Christ For The Nations Worship
  • * David Quintana, Robert Quintana, Jorginho AraujoLa Mesa – Daniel Calveti
  • * Daniel Calveti, Shari Calveti, Isaac Calveti, Natan Calveti, Daniela Calveti, Luigi Prince, Roberto BautistaCvrbon Vrmor – Farruko
  • * Sharo Towers, Ghetto, K4G, J. Cross, K LO K, Chris The Genius, IAMCHINOEvangelio – Miel San Marcos
  • * osh Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samy Morales, Jeffrey Barrera, Chris Rocha, Roberto PradoSe Fuerte – Sarai Rivera
  • * Steven Richards

Worship

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Worship Album of the YearEight – Brooke Ligertwood

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Christmas Recorded Song Of The Year
Christmas / Special Event Album of the YearLifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years – Casting Crowns

Other categories

Children's Recorded Song Of The Year
Musical/Choral Collection of the YearBehold
  • * John Bolin, Cliff DurenMy King is Known By Love
  • * Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith, Lee Black, Jason Cox, Russell Mauldin, Johnathan CrumptonRejoice
  • * Charity Gayle, Bradley Knight, Bradley KnightSnow Globe
  • * Jeff Bumgardner, Houstons First Worship Eric Belvin, Cliff Duren, Wayne Haun, Alfredo Salmeron, Daniel Semsen, Tim CatesYou've Already Won
  • * Jay Rouse
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearThe Heartbreak and the Healing – Blanca
  • * Blair McDermott, Mackenzie K. Moore, Gabe AzucenaCoat of Many Colors – Brandon Lake
  • * Brandon Lake, Rachel Mulcahy, Tim Parker, Tim Parker, Paul C. Rivera, Jeremy CowartJesus Music – Cain
  • * Rachel Mulcahy, Tim Parker, Madison Cain, Taylor Cain, Tim Parker, Maddox Fowler, Rachel MulcahyMade for More – Josh Baldwin
  • * Christian Ostrom, Brady Gibson, Roxy MoureShelter – Pat Barrett
  • * Jay Argaet, Caleb Nietschke, Caleb Nietschke, Luke Hastings, Hannah Hastings, Yasmeen Audrelia, Paul C. Rivera

Videos and films

Short Form Video of the Year
Short Form Video of the Year
  • "Coat of Many Colors" – Brandon Lake
  • * Noah Taher, Rachel Mulcahy
  • "Any More" – Cain
  • * Preston Leatherman, Mckinnis Calderala
  • "Danza" – KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums
  • * Cobe Grandstaff, Karsten Winegeart"Joy " – The Choir Room, Ben Rector
  • * Hunter West, Hunter West, Adam Taylor, Finn Johnston
  • "In the Light" – Anike
  • * The Colemans
Long Form Video of the YearFirm Foundation – Cody Carnes
Feature Film of the YearJourney to Bethlehem
  • * Adam Anders, Brandt Andersen, Steve Barnett, Ryan Busse, Stephen Meinen, Alan PowellOrdinary Angels
  • * Jon Gunn, Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Jon Berg, Roy Lee, Dave Matthews, Johnathan Dorfman, Sarah Johnson, David BealSound of Freedom
  • * Alejandro Monteverde, Eduardo VerasteguiThe Blind
  • * Andrew Hyatt, Zach Dasher, Korie Robertson, Bob Katz, Brittany Yost, Cole PrineUnsung Hero
  • * Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Josh Walsh, Luke Smallbone, Justin Tolley
Television Series of the YearChasing CAIN
  • * Daric Gates, Alexander J. Wysocki, Marcus LopezGod. Family. Football.
  • * Aaron BenwardJonathan & Jesus
  • * Daniel H.A. Stewart, Josh Huculiak, Dylan Jenkinson, Katherine WarnockThe Wingfeather Saga
  • * John Sanford J. Chris Wall