54th GMA Dove Awards


The 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, 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 2023. The award ceremony will be aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 8PM ET and 10PM ET.
The nominees were announced on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Brandon Lake led with eleven nominations, followed by songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo who garnered eight nominations. Katy Nichole led female nominees with four nominations, while Lauren Daigle, Naomi Raine, and Tasha Cobbs Leonard followed with three nominations each.
Brandon Lake won the most awards at the ceremony, receiving four awards for Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year – Artist, Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Gratitude," and Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Graves".

Nominations announcement

On July 27, 2023, the Gospel Music Association announced that the nominations for the 54th GMA Dove Awards will be announced on August 9 via a YouTube livestream and the awards ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. The nominees were announced by Jason Crabb, Jordan Feliz, Danny Gokey, Natalie Grant and JJ Hairston.

Performers

The following musical artists performed at the 54th GMA Dove Awards:

Presenters

The following people were presenters at the 54th GMA Dove Awards:

Nominees

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 54th GMA Dove Awards. Winners are highlighted in bold.

General

Song of the Year"Goodness of God"
  • * Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson, Alletrop Music, Capitol CMG Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Fellow Ships Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia
  • "Build A Boat"
  • * Colton Dixon, Seth Mosley, Johan Lindbrandt, Pete Becker, Mikey Gormley, Dior and Athens Publishing, Sony Timber Publishing, Mikey Gormley Publishing Designee, Sony Music Publishing Scandinavia AB, Universal Music Publishing MGB Scandinavia AB, These Tunes Go To 11, CentricSongs
  • "Fear Is Not My Future"
  • * Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Jonathan Jay, Hannah Shackleford, Nicole Hannel, Brandon Lake Music, Let There Be Songs, Sounds Like Home Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Sound Victory Publishing, Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Paragon
  • "God Really Loves Us"
  • * David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, Dante Bowe, sixsteps Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Into Music, Ariose Music, 9T One Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon, Sojka Songs, Bethel Worship Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, Heritage Worship Music Publishing
  • "Gratitude"
  • * Brandon Lake, Benjamin Hastings, Dante Bowe, Bethel Music Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, Bethel Worship Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, Heritage Worship Music Publishing, SHOUT! MP Brio, Capitol CMG Paragon ngs
  • "In Jesus Name (God of Possible)"
  • * Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole, David Andrew Spencer, Jeff Pardo, Centricity Songs, David Spencer Songs, Be Essential Songs, EGH Music Publishing LLC, Meaux Jeaux Music, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears Music
  • "Love Me Like I Am"
  • * Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Michael Pollack, Josh Kerr, Curb Word Music, WC Music Corp., Method To The Madness, Curb Dayspring Music, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., Kilns Music, Shaun Shankel Publishing Designee, Tunes Of Black River, Songs With A Pure Tone, What Key Do You Want It In Music, Shankel Songs, 716 Music
  • "Perfectly Loved"
  • * Rachael Lampa, Andrew Ripp, Ethan Hulse, mamaknowsmusic, Andrew Ripp Songs, Fishbone, Ethan Hulse Music, Be Essential Songs
  • "Same God"
  • * Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Pat Barrett, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Bethel Music Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, House fires Sounds
  • "Then Christ Came"
  • * Bart Millard, Phil Wickham, Jason Ingram, David Leonard, Tunes Of MercyMe, Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs, J Ingram Tunes, So Essential Tunes, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrated Rights
Songwriter of the Year - Artist Brandon Lake
Songwriter of the Year - Non ArtistJeff Pardo
Artist of the Year Brandon Lake
New Artist of the YearKaty Nichole
Producer of the YearJeff Pardo
  • Kenneth Leonard
  • Samuel ASH
  • Wayne Haun
  • Ben Glover and Jeff Sojka

Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year"Graves" – KB, Brandon Lake
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the YearChurch Clothes 4 – Lecrae
  • * Juberlee, Lasanna Harris, DrumGod, Slikk Muzik, theBeatbreaker, WEARETHEGOOD, Alex Goose, Connor Back, JuanRa, Simbo, DudeClayy, Sims Cashion, Jaden Eli, KelbyOnTheTrack, Jake Rooman, Matt Zara, Andy Mineo, Dylan Hyde, Leslie Johnson, Curious George, Joel McNeill, Carvello, Cubeatz, Vinnyforgood, Lyle Leduff, Don Cannon, NIq Maximus, Andrew PrimSunday In Lagos – Limoblaze
  • * Limoblaze, Happi, Hillsplay, ItsNyceman, KDaGreat, Carvello, Dj Tag, Caleb Bryant, Darko, Tbabz, Dunnie, TronomeEveryone Loves A Comeback Story – Social Club Misfits
  • * Grant Lapointe, Elxjh, Dave James, Carvello, Martin Santiago, Andy Mineo, Enzo Gran, Samuel ASH, Sajan Nauriyal, JuiceBangers, Ben Lopez, Isaiah LaRoi, David Frank, Josh Cumbee, Rey King, Avxp, Zach Paradis, Gabe PayneTree – Steven Malcolm
  • * BoogzDaBeast, FNZ, Dayme, Scootie, Ryghteous Ryan, Michael Foster, Pyro Da God, Anton Göransson, Street Symphony, Dirty Rice, Kamron Robinson, Steven Malcolm, Sango, Umoore, Cardec, Track or Die, Anthony Jones, Joseph PrieloznyNew Hollywood – WHATUPRG
  • * Enzo Gran, Al Cres, Blake$ale, Mario, LNK, Hayes, Dave James, Lasanna Harris, Elxjah, WHATUPRG, Abe Parker, JuiceBangers, Taylor Hill, Killawatts, Caleb Bryant, BNYX, Carvello, Dirty Rice, Caleb Cruise, Joel McNeill, Mu Lean

Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year "Brother Jack" – Gable Price and Friends
  • * Gable Price, Scott Mills
  • "The Lows" – Cochren & Co.
  • * Michael Cochren, Christopher Stevens
  • "Goodbye Ole Me" – Consumed By Fire
  • * Caleb Ward, Jordan Ward, Iveth Luna
  • "Promise To Live" – Disciple
  • * Josiah Prince, Andrew Stanton, Kevin Young
  • "Psycho In My Head" – Skillet
  • * John Cooper, Mark Holman
Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearDominion: Day of Destiny – Skillet
  • * Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, Seth Mosley, Michael O'Connor, Bernard James Perry, Tyler SmithDeath Below – August Burns Red
  • * Carson Slovak, Grant McFarlandThe Consequence Of Being Alive – Gable Price and Friends
  • * Scott Mills, Aaron Brohman, The Foreman Brothers Remade In Misery – Memphis May Fire
  • * Kellen McGregor'The Final Battle – Stryper
  • * Michael Sweet

Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year"Brighter Days" – Blessing Offor
Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearLife After Death – TobyMac
  • * Micah Kuiper, Toby McKeehan, Bryan Fowler, Kyle Williams, Tommee Profitt, Jon Reddick, Dave Lubben, Cole Walowac, ReskeMy Tribe – Blessing Offor
  • * Cleve Baby, Hank Bentley, Sam Ellis, Todd Clark, Maxwell Stark, Jordan Sapp, Josh Ronen, Jamie Kenney, Mike Robinson, Ryan Tutton, Dan Muckala Jesus Changed My Life – Katy Nichole
  • * Jeff Pardo, Jonathan Smith, David Leonard, Brad King, Ben Glover, Jeff SojkaAlways Only Jesus – MercyMe
  • * Jordan Mohilowski, Brown Bannister, Tedd TjornhomA Hundred Highways – Zach Williams
  • * Jonathan Smith

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year "He's Been Faithful" – Brooklyn Tabernacle, featuring TaRanda Greene
Inspirational Album of the YearTurn Your Eyes, Vol II – Point Of Grace

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"The Keepers" – Karen Peck & New River
Southern Gospel Album of the YearBelieve – The Hoppers
  • * Wayne Haun, Michael SykesThink About There – Greater Vision
  • * Trey IveyCome On In – Guardians Quartet
  • * Wayne Haun, John Darin RowseyJohn 3:16 – The Perrys
  • * Wayne HaunHymns & Worship – Triumphant Quartet
  • * Wayne Haun, Scott Inman, Kris Crunk

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year"Good Morning Mercy" – Jason Crabb, Dylan Scott
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the YearLight in the Canyon – Sandra McCracken
  • * Sandra McCracken, Seth TalleyThe Gospel Sessions, Vol I – Authentic Unlimited
  • * Authentic UnlimitedTreasure – Jeff & Sheri Easter
  • * Jeff & Sheri Easter, Greg Cole Lost and Found – Southbound
  • * Barry Weeks, Clint BrownCan I Take My Hounds to Heaven? – Tyler Childers
  • * Tyler Childers, The Food Stamps

Contemporary Gospel

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"Your World" – Jonathan McReynolds
Contemporary Gospel Album of the YearKingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin
  • * Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, Norman Gyamfi, Maxwell Stark, Harold Brown, Demetrius Smith, Ron HillMy Truth – Jonathan McReynolds
  • * Jonathan McReynolds, Gina Miller, Walter Thomas, Darryl Howell, Rogest Carstarphen, Camper, Byron Thomas, DreekImpossible – Pastor Mike Jr.
  • * Pastor Mike Jr, David Outing II, Jevon Hill, Stanley Green, Phil Mango, Jeremy James, Rod Turner, Dustin Slater, John Smith, Quentin Dennard, Alexander Brown, Israil Ali, Bartholomew Orr, Jason Clayborn, Snipe Young, 1KPhew, Adia Andrews, Amanda Gentry, Terrell Pettus, Curtiss Glenn, The Colleagues Overcomer – Tamela Mann
  • * David Mann Sr., Tamela Mann, La'Tia Mann, Justin Pearson, Dontaniel Kimbrough, Phillip Bryant, Jevon Hill, Kirk Franklin, Travis Greene, Todd Dulaney, Shaun Martin, Slikk Muzik, Stanley Green, Daniel BryantAll Things New – Tye Tribbett
  • * Tye Tribbett, Joseph Bethea, Derrick Guinyard, Shante Tribbett, Dave Outing, Jevon Hill, Brian Miller

Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"It Is Well" – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Traditional Gospel Album of the YearTransitions – Brian Courtney Wilson
  • * Dana T. Sorey, Brian Courtney WilsonNothing Else Matters – Brent Jones
  • * Brent Jones, Professor James Roberson, Eddie BrownBelieve Again – JJ Hairston
  • * JJ Hairston, Ryland Anderson, Ronnie CollinsI Go To The Rock – Whitney Houston
  • * Whitney Houston, Mervyn Warren, Bebe Winans, Steve Abdul Kahn Brown, Freaky Rob, D. Phelps, Ken Ehrlich, Emanuel Kiriakou, C. Stewart, Harvey Mason Jr., The UnderdogsWorship & Justice – William Murphy
  • * Kenneth Leonard

Gospel Worship

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year"Impossible" – Pastor Mike Jr., featuring James Fortune
Gospel Worship Album of the YearHymns – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
  • * Kenneth Leonard, Jevon Hill, Leonard Ray JarmanTent Revival – Forward City, Travis Greene
  • * Travis Greene, Matthew Edwards, Brunes Charles, Reggie RhettCloser Than You Think – Jonathan Traylor
  • * Lightmuzik, Jeff Pardo, Jordan SappEncounter – Todd Galberth
  • * Todd Galberth, Dontavious Ladson, Jevon HillImprint – Zacardi Cortez
  • * Morgan Turner, AyRon Lewis, Lucius B. Hoskins, Nicholas Humes

Spanish Language

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year"Coritos " – Miel San Marcos, Daniel Calveti, Marcos Witt, Ingrid Rosario
  • * Manuel Jose Alonso, Jose Pagan Lopez, Miguel Cassina, Mario A. Menendez, Billy Bunster
  • "Guarda Tu Corazon" – Alex Zurdo
  • * Alexis Velez
  • "So Good " – Doe, featuring Lilly Goodman
  • * Chuck Butler, Dominique Jones, Ethan Hulse
  • "Nubes" – Indiomar, featuring Blanca
  • * David Omar Rivera Rodriguez
  • "Suelto" – Sarai Rivera
  • * Sarai Rivera
Spanish Language Album of the YearTu Reino Esta Aqui – Generacion 12
  • * Lorena Castellanos, Johan Manjarres, Anthony Catacoli, Jairo Zuluaga, Andres MazueraGrande y Fiel – Gateway Worship Español
  • * Kyle Lee, Danny PenaLo Que Vemos – Marcos Vidal
  • * Mike Rodriguez, Eliseo TapiaRompiendo – Redimi2
  • * Niko Eme, Brayan Booz, Barajas, Kanelo Pro, Music Mind, Nath, Cardec Drums, ChuckyX Siempre – Un Corazon
  • * Steven Richards

Worship

Worship Recorded Song of the Year"Gratitude (Radio Version)" – Brandon Lake
Worship Album of the YearLion: Live from the Loft – Elevation Worship
  • * Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Scott GardnerCome Up Here – Bethel Music
  • * Chris Greely, Bobby StrandHonest Offering – Cain
  • * Jonathan Smith, David Leonard, Brad KingGod Is Good! (Live) – Cody Carnes
  • * Aaron Robertson, Austin Davis, Jeff Pardo, Hank BentleyLamb of God – Matt Redman
  • * Steve Marcia, Connor Shambrook, Leonard Ray Jarman, Quintin Trotter

Other categories

Children's Recorded Song Of The Year"Sounding Joy" – Ellie Holcomb
  • * Ellie Holcomb, Nathan Dugger
  • "Danzo En El Río" – Miel San Marcos Kids
  • * Josué Morales, Luis Morales Jr.
  • "Great Are You Lord" – Shout Praises Kids
  • * Leslie Jordan, David Leonard, Jason Ingram
  • "I Am Not My Own" – The Getty Girls
  • * Skye Peterson, Ben Shive, Bryan Fowler, Thomas Anderson
  • "The Fruit of the Spirit" – Worship Together Kids
  • * John Roberts, Terryl Padilla
Christmas / Special Event Album of the YearChristmas at Home – Michael W. Smith
Musical/Choral Collection of the YearA Night of Worship with The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir
  • * Carol Cymbala, J. Daniel Smith, Chris McDonald, Jim Hammerly, Bradley KnightBlessed Assurance
  • * Phil NitzGlorious Impossible
  • * Sue C. Smith, Lee Black, Russell Mauldin, Johnathan Crumpton, Russell MauldinTribute: Songs of Geron Davis
  • * Bradley KnightWonderful
  • * John Bolin, Cliff Duren
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearThe Stories I Tell Myself – Matt Maher
  • * Tony Matula, Laura Matula, Tim Parker, Tony Matula, Laura MatulaAs I Am – 1K Phew
  • * Kevin HackettI Can't Find The Edges of You – Citizens
  • * Zach Bolen, Matthew Warren, Matthew WarrenChurch Girls Love R&B – Jor'Dan Armstrong
  • * Arvonecia Armstrong, Tatyanna Chamere, Kevin HackettTaya – Taya
  • * Jay Argaet, Caleb Nietschke, Luke Hastings, Anabel Litchfield

Videos and films

Short Form Video of the Year "Thank God I Do" – Lauren Daigle
Short Form Video of the Year "The Goodness" – TobyMac, Blessing Offor
Long Form Video of the YearCome Up Here – Bethel Music
Feature Film of the YearJesus Revolution
  • * Jon Erwin, Brent McCorkleBig George Foreman
  • * George Tillman Jr., David ZelonFamily Camp
  • * Brian Cates, Trey Reynolds, Darren Moorman, Jay However, Justin TolleyI Heard the Bells
  • * Joshua EnckRemember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story
  • * Denise Dowse, Ericka Nicole Malone, Phillip E. Robinson, Vince Allen
Television Series of the YearThe Chosen
  • * Dallas Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins, Chad Gundersen, Chris JuenGrace Notes
  • * Russ Kendall, Russ Kendall, Chantelle Squires, Jenny Latchman-AtkinsJourney Of Faith
  • * Corbin Bernsen, Corbin Bernsen, Chris AronoffThe Wingfeather Saga
  • * John Sanford, Bill Breneisen, J. Chris WallWhen Calls the Heart
  • * Peter DeLuise, Siobhan Devine, Neill Fearnley, Brian Bird, Brad Krevoy, John Tinker