The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at the

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. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the

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for the year 2014. The ceremony was produced by the

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and was hosted by musician

Erica Campbell Erica Monique Campbell (''née'', Atkins; born April 29, 1972) is an American urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B and contemporary R&B singer and songwriter. She started her music career in 1998 with her younger sister, Tina Campbell, as ...

and television star

Sadie Robertson Sadie Carroway Robertson Huff (born June 11, 1997) is an American actress and businesswoman. She rose to fame on the A&E reality television show ''Duck Dynasty. S''he is a prominent Christian media personality and host of ''WHOA, That's Good P ...

. The awards show was broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on October 18, 2015.

Performers

The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 46th GMA Dove Awards: *

Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. They late ...

Lauren Daigle Lauren Ashley Daigle () (born September 9, 1991) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. After being signed to the label Centricity Music, she released her debut album, '' How Can It Be,'' in 2015. It reached No. 1 on ...

Matt Maher Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 Chr ...

MercyMe MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The b ...

Danny Gokey Daniel Jay Gokey (born April 24, 1980) is an American singer and former church music director from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the third-place finalist on the eighth season of ''American Idol''.

Tedashii Tedashii Lavoy Anderson (born March 8, 1977), known simply as Tedashii, is an American Christian hip hop artist and member of the hip-hop troupe, 116 Clique. He also hosted the NGEN Radio show "Serium". Tedashii has released five solo albums, '' ...

I Am They I Am They is an American Christian music band from Carson City, Nevada, formed in 2011. The band consists of five members and was first signed to Essential Records. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2015. They were most recently sig ...

Big Daddy Weave Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama composed of Mike Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, and Brian Beihl. They are signed to Fervent Records. History The band members met in college while attending t ...

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

Brian Courtney Wilson Brian Courtney Wilson is an American gospel and contemporary Christian music singer. Biography Wilson was raised in the Chicago area. In his childhood, Wilson began singing with the adult male chorus with his father at the Rock of Ages Baptis ...

Crowder Crowder may refer to: Places in the United States * Crowder, Oklahoma * Crowder, Mississippi * Crowder, Missouri *Crowder College * Fort Crowder Other uses *Crowder (musician), contemporary Christian musician * Crowder (surname) *Crowder, someone ...

*The Erwins *Joseph Habedank *

Israel Houghton Israel Houghton (; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He is usually credited as Israel & New Breed. Musical career Houghton produced an album by Michael Gungor, ''Big ...

Presenters

The following were some of the presenters who presented at the 46th GMA Dove Awards: * Lincoln Brewster *

Jason Crabb Jason Douglas Crabb (born March 3, 1977) is a Christian music singer and musician. He has been the lead vocalist for the group The Crabb Family.

*Bone Hampton * Charles Jenkins *

Dr. Bobby Jones Dr. Bobby Jones (born September 18, 1939 in Henry, Tennessee, United States) is an American Gospel music singer television host, and radio broadcaster from Nashville, Tennessee and the host and executive producer of several cable television gos ...

Mark Lowry Mark Alan Lowry (born June 24, 1958) is an American singer, comedian, minister and songwriter. He is best known for co-writing the song "Mary, Did You Know?" and being a member of the Gaither Vocal Band from 1988 to 2001, and 2009 to 2013, alon ...

Chonda Pierce Chonda Ruth Pierce (née Courtney, born March 4, 1960), is a Christian comedian often billed as "The Queen of Clean." Background She was born, Chonda Ruth Courtney, in Covington, Kentucky, on March 4, 1960, while she was raised in South Carolina ...

The Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ...

Michael Tait Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 when he was in high school. Both Toby and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 19 ...

and Duncan Phillips *

Kari Jobe Kari Brooke Jobe (born April 6, 1981) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Since her first album in 2009, she has received two Grammy Award nominations and ten Dove Award nominations, six of which she won. Biograp ...

* Michelle Williams *

Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when " Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the '' ...

Nominees and winners

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 46th GMA Dove Awards. The winners are in bold.

General

;Song of the Year *"Overwhelmed" –

**Writers: Michael Weaver,

Phil Wickham Philip David Wickham (born April 5, 1984) is a Contemporary Christian musician, singer and songwriter from San Diego, California. Wickham has released nine albums: ''Give You My World'' in 2003, a self-titled album in 2006, ''Cannons'' in 2007 ...

*"Thrive" –

**Writers: Mark Hall,

Matthew West Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has released five studio albums and is known for his songs "More", "You Are Everything", and " The Motions". He was nomin ...

*"Come As You Are" –

**Writers:

Ben Glover Benjamin Allen Glover (born June 1, 1978) is a songwriter and producer hailing from Loveland, Colorado, a small city on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. Glover moved to Nashville, Tennessee in 2000 after signing his first publishing deal the ye ...

, David Crowder,

*"Hope in Front Of Me" –

**Writers:

Bernie Herms Bernhard "Bernie" Herms (born March 26, 1972) is a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music producer in Nashville, Tennessee. He has received and been nominated for Grammy Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and GMA Canada Covenant Awards, due to his song ...

Brett James Brett James Cornelius (born June 5, 1968) is an American country music singer, songwriter, and record producer based in Nashville. James' compositions have been credited on 494 recordings by a wide variety of artists. Signed to Career Records (a ...

Platinum Songs *"He Knows My Name" –

Francesca Battistelli Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian singer and songwriter. She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, ''Just a Breath'', in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, '' M ...

**Writers: Francesca Battistelli,

Mia Fieldes Mia Leanne Cherie Fieldes (born 29 January 1983), is an Australian Christian musician. Her first album, ''There's a Reason'', was released by herself in 2009. She signed with Provident Label Group, where their imprint Essential Worship, release ...

Seth Mosley Seth David Mosley (born October 17, 1987) is an American Christian musician and record producer, who plays Christian pop and Christian rock. He was the frontman for the Christian alternative rock band Me in Motion. Mosley was awarded the Songw ...

*"How Can It Be" –

**Writers:

Jason Ingram Jason David Ingram is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has been a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman and Point of Grace. Career Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to ...

, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury *" Greater" –

**Writers: Barry Graul,

Bart Millard Bart Marshall Millard (born December 1, 1972) is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as the leader of the band MercyMe. He has also released two solo albums: '' Hymned, No. 1'', in 2005 and '' Hymned Again'' in 2008. He received a ...

, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer *"Multiplied" –

Needtobreathe Needtobreathe (stylized as NEEDTOBREATHE) is an American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band is composed of Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass), Josh Lovelace (backing vocals, keys), Randall ...

**Writers: Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart *“We Believe” –

Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ...

**Writers: Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan *"This Is Amazing Grace" –

**Writers:

Jeremy Riddle Jeremy Michael Riddle (born October 18, 1977) is an American Christian musician, songwriter, and worship leader, best known for a long tenure as an ensemble leader with Bethel Music. Background Born in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey Jeremy ...

, Josh Farro,

;Songwriter of the Year *

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences an ...

Lecrae Moore Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...

;Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist) * Benjamin Glover * David Garcia * Dianne Wilkinson *

;Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year *

, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records * for KING & COUNTRY, Word Entertainment * Hillsong United, Hillsong Church T/A/Sparrow Records *

Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ...

, Reach Records *

, Fair Trade Services ;Southern Gospel Artist of the Year *

Booth Brothers The Booth Brothers is an American southern gospel vocal trio. It was originally formed in 1957 by four brothers but disbanded in 1963. It was reformed in 1990 by one of the original members, Ron Booth, with two of his sons, Michael and Ronnie B ...

, Spring Hill Music Group *Collingsworth Family, Stowtown Records *

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is an American Southern Gospel quartet founded in 2002 by Ernie Haase, former Cathedral Quartet tenor and Garry Jones, former Gold City pianist. As of November 2021, the group consists of Dustin Doyle (lead/bariton ...

, StowTown Records *

Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...

, Spring House Music Group *

The Isaacs The Isaacs are a bluegrass Southern gospel music group consisting of mother Lily Isaacs (b. September 20, 1947), daughters Becky (b. Aug. 2, 1975) and Sonya Isaacs (b. July 22, 1974) and son Ben Isaacs (b. July 25, 1972), along with John Bowman (h ...

, Spring House Music Group ;Gospel Artist of the Year *

, Entertainment One *

Fred Hammond Frederick William Hammond (born December 27, 1960) is an American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most popular figures in contemporary gospel music. He is known for using a variety of differe ...

, RCA Records *

Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...

& New Breed, RCA Records *

Jonathan McReynolds Jonathan Caleb McReynolds (born September 17, 1989) is a Grammy-winning American gospel musician. He began his music career in 2012 with the release of ''Life Music'' via Entertainment One Music. He has had two No. 1 ''Billboard'' Gospel Albums ...

, Light Records *

Tamela Mann Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson; born June 9, 1966) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. Mann began her career as a singer with the gospel group Kirk Franklin and the Family. She was a featured soloist on several tracks while wit ...

, Tillymann Music Group *

Tasha Cobbs Natasha Tameika Cobbs Leonard (born July 7, 1981) is an American gospel musician and songwriter. She released the extended play ''Grace'' in 2013 with the hit lead single " Break Every Chain". The EP reached No. 61 on the ''Billboard'' charts. ...

, Motown Gospel ;Artist of the Year * for KING & COUNTRY, Fervent Records *

, Fervent Records *

, Sparrow Records *

, Reach Records *

, Fair Trade Services ;New Artist of the Year *

About a Mile About a Mile are an American Christian music band with three members, all brothers, from Butler, Pennsylvania. The band started making music in 2009. Word Records signed the band in 2016 and released their first album: '' About a Mile''. Backg ...

, Word Entertainment *

, BMG Rights Management *

, Provident Label Group *

, Centricity Music * NF, Capitol CMG Label Group ;Producer of the Year *Aaron Lindsey *

Ed Cash Edmond Martin Cash (born August 6, 1971) is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. AllMusic/ref> He was named the "Producer of the Year" at the Gospel Music Awards for four consecutive years (2004–2007) and gains recogn ...

*Wayne Haun * David Garcia and

(Team) *Joseph Prielozny and Chris Mackey (Team)

Rap/Hip Hop and Urban

; Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year *"Who You Know" – Derek Minor, (writers) Derek Johnson and Chris Mackey *"Sideways (ft.

)" – KB, (writers) Kevin Burgess,

, 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)" –

Rapture Ruckus Rapture Ruckus was a Christian hip hop and rock band from Wellington, New Zealand signed to BEC Recordings. They have released four albums: ''Rapture Ruckus'' in 2002, ''I Believe'' in 2006, '' Rapture Ruckus Live at World's End'' in 2008, and ' ...

, (writers) Bradley Dring, Joshua Hawkins, Jonathan Thulin ; Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year *''

Empire An empire is a "political unit" made up of several territories and peoples, "usually created by conquest, and divided between a dominant center and subordinate peripheries". The center of the empire (sometimes referred to as the metropole) ex ...

'' – Derek Minor, (producers) Dirty Rice, Derek Minor, Black Knight, Jonny Grande, Anthony "AntMan Wonder" Reid, Tyshane, Bandplay, G-Roc,

Gawvi Gabriel Alberto Azucena who goes by the stage name GAWVI, formerly G-Styles, is an American Christian hip hop artist and music producer, formerly for Reach Records. He was born on September 23, 1988 in the Bronx, New York. He has released three ...

, Syksense *'' Tomorrow We Live'' – KB, (producers)

Swoope Lawrence Allen Swoope II, mononymously-known as Swoope, (born April 2, 1986) is an American hip hop Christian singer-songwriter and producer born and raised in Akron, Ohio. He was a member of the rap collective W.L.A.K. and High Society wit ...

, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Supe, Kevin Burgess, Mpax, 808xElite, Justin Ebach, De-Capo Music Group for Vakseen LLC *'' Anomaly'' –

, (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEliTE, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derek Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz *''

Mansion A mansion is a large dwelling house. The word itself derives through Old French from the Latin word ''mansio'' "dwelling", an abstract noun derived from the verb ''manere'' "to dwell". The English word '' manse'' originally defined a property l ...

'' – NF, (producers) Tommee Profitt, David Garcia *''

Rise Rise or RISE may refer to: Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities * '' Rise: The Vieneo Province'', an internet-based virtual world * Rise FM, a fictional radio station in the video game ''Grand Theft Auto 3'' * Rise Kujikawa, a vide ...

'' –

Trip Lee William Lee Barefield III (born December 17, 1987), better known by his stage name Trip Lee, is an American Christian rapper and singer. Signed to Reach Records, he has recorded both as a solo artist and as a founding member of the 116 Clique. ...

, (producers) GAWVI, Jonatan Barahona, Alex Medina

Rock

; Rock Songs of the Year *"Safety (ft. Stephen Christian)" –

Fireflight Fireflight is an American Christian rock band formed in Eustis, Florida in 1999. The band was signed by Flicker Records. The band currently consists of Dawn Michele, Glenn and Wendy Drennen and Justin Cox (who left in 2013 but rejoined in 20 ...

, (writers) Dawn Michele and Rusty Varenkamp *"Darkest Part" – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Rob Graves, Josh Baker, Mark Holman *"Good To Be Alive" –

Skillet A frying pan, frypan, or skillet is a flat-bottomed pan used for frying, searing, and browning foods. It is typically in diameter with relatively low sides that flare outwards, a long handle, and no lid. Larger pans may have a small grab han ...

, (writers) John L. Cooper, Zac Maloy, Tom Douglas *"Furious Love" –

VERIDIA Veridia, often stylized in all capital letters as VERIDIA, is an American alternative rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2013, the group now consists of Deena Jakoub (vocals), Brandon Brown (guitar), and Kyle Levy (drums). The band ...

, (writers) Brandon Brown, Deena Jakoub, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks *"Dead Man" – We as Human, (writer) Justin Cordle ;Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year *"Fireblazin" –

Capital Kings Capital Kings was an American pop, EDM and Christian pop act. The group went on indefinite hiatus on January 3, 2018. The group originally consisted of producer and rapper Cole Walowac and singer Jon White, who was later replaced by Dylan House ...

(writers), Cole Walowac, Jonathan White, Neon Feather, David Garcia and Toby Mckeehan *"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" –

, (writers) Ed Cash, David Crowder, Seth Philpott *"Messengers (ft. for KING & COUNTRY)" –

, (writers) Lecrae Moore,

Joel Smallbone Joel David Smallbone (born 5 June 1984) is an Australian singer and actor. He is a member of the Christian pop duo for King & Country along with his brother Luke Smallbone. He played the role of James Stevens in the 2016 film '' Priceless''. E ...

, Luke Smallbone, Ricky Jackson, Ran Jackson, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny and Torrance Esmono *"Brother" –

, (writers) Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart *"Let It Out" –

Switchfoot Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, ...

, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Andrew Pearson ; Rock Album of the Year *''

Lowborn ''Lowborn'' (stylized as ''lowborn'') is the seventh studio album by the American alternative rock band Anberlin. The album was scheduled for release on June 24, 2014, but was pushed back to July 22, 2014. This album was produced by the band. The ...

'' –

Anberlin Anberlin is an American alternative rock band formed in Winter Haven, Florida in 2002. Since the beginning of 2007, the band consists of lead vocalist Stephen Christian, guitarists Joseph Milligan and Christian McAlhaney, bassist Deon Rexroat, a ...

, (producer) Anberlin *'' Attack'' –

Disciple A disciple is a follower and student of a mentor, teacher, or other figure. It can refer to: Religion * Disciple (Christianity), a student of Jesus Christ * Twelve Apostles of Jesus, sometimes called the Twelve Disciples * Seventy disciples in t ...

, (producer) Travis Wyrick *''

Fight the Silence ''Fight the Silence'' is the fifth studio album by For Today. The album was released on February 4, 2014 through Razor & Tie. Critical reception ''Fight the Silence'' received generally positive reception from the ratings and reviews of music ...

'' –

For Today For Today was an American Christian metalcore band from Sioux City, Iowa, formed in 2005. They released two EPs, ''Your Moment, Your Life, Your Time'' and ''Prevailer'', and six full-length albums: '' Ekklesia'' in, 2008, ''Portraits'' in 2009, ...

, (producer) Will Putney *''

of Beauty and Rage ''Of Beauty and Rage'' is the fifth studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 24, 2015 through Essential Records. It was produced by Rob Graves. The album was included through a PledgeMusic campaign. "Darke ...

'' – RED, (producer) Rob Graves *'' Oxygen: Inhale'' –

Thousand Foot Krutch Thousand Foot Krutch (often abbreviated TFK) is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in Peterborough, Ontario, in 1997. The band has released eight studio albums, two live albums, and three remix albums. The band currently consists of foundin ...

, (producers) Aaron Sprinkle and Trevor McNevan ;Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *''

Anchor An anchor is a device, normally made of metal , used to secure a vessel to the bed of a body of water to prevent the craft from drifting due to wind or current. The word derives from Latin ''ancora'', which itself comes from the Greek � ...

'' –

Colton Dixon Michael Colton Dixon (born October 19, 1991) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Murfreesboro, Tennessee. He placed seventh on the eleventh season of ''American Idol''. Early life Colton Dixon was born Michael Colton Dixon on Oct ...

, (producers) David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Gannin Arnold *''The Borderland Sessions'' –

John Mark McMillan John Mark McMillan (born November 27, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Career In 2002, McMillan released his debut album ''Hope Anthology, Volume 1''. This independent album was followed by ''The Song Inside: The Sounds of Br ...

, (producer) Elijah Mosely *'' Live from the Woods'' –

, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHE *''

Invader ''InVader'' is the fourth album by Finnish glam metal band Reckless Love, released on 4 March 2016 through Spinefarm Records. Track listing All songs written by Olli Herman, Pepe Reckless, and Ikka Wirtanen, unless otherwise noted. Reception ...

'' –

, (producers) Brad Dring, Geoff Duncan, Steve Aiello *'' The Edge of the Earth (EP)'' –

, (producers) Neal Avron, the Foreman Brothers

Pop

;Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year *"Come As You Are" –

, (writers) David Crowder,

*"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" –

, (writer) Paul Mabury,

, Jeff Johnson *"We Believe" –

, (writers) Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matt Hooper *"Soul On Fire" –

Third Day Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. Drummer David Carr was the ...

, (writers),

Mac Powell Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both of them being ...

, Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee,

Brenton Brown Brenton Gifford Brown Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325 (born 1 July 1973) is a dual South African and American Christian musician and worship leader. The title track "Everlasting God" on his solo album, ''Everlasting God'' was given a ...

, Matt Maher ;Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *''

Love Ran Red ''Love Ran Red'' is the tenth studio album from contemporary Christian musician and worship leader Chris Tomlin. Released on October 27, 2014 through sixstepsrecords the album was preceded by two singles, "Waterfall" and "Jesus Loves Me" and was ...

'' –

, (producer)

*''

Neon Steeple ''Neon Steeple'' is the debut studio album from the mononymously known Christian musician Crowder. It was released on May 27, 2014 by Sparrow Records and sixstepsrecords, and the producers were Ed Cash, David Crowder, Jared Fox, Will Hunt, Solom ...

'' – Crowder, (producers) David Crowder, Gabe Scott, Solomon Olds, Ed Cash, Christopher Stevens, Christian Paschall, Will Hunt, Jared Fox *''

Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong. ''Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.'' is the second album from for King & Country. Fervent Records alongside Word Records released the project on September 16, 2014. For King & Country worked with producers Ben Glover, Matt Hales, Seth Mosley, a ...

'' – for KING & COUNTRY, (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T., Matt Hales, Ben Glover *'' How Can It Be'' –

, (producers) Paul Mabury and Jason Ingram *'' Saints and Sinners'' –

, (producers)

Paul Moak Paul Moak (born July 8, 1979) is an American producer, engineer, mixer, and multi-instrumentalist currently residing in Nashville, Tennessee. Biography Paul Greer Moak, III was born in Jackson, MS on July 8, 1979. He learned music at a young a ...

, Matt Maher, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram *'' Lead Us Back: Songs of Worship'' –

, (producers) The Sound Kids, Third Day

Inspirational

;Inspirational Song of the Year *"Ghost Town (Freedom)" – David Phelps, (writer) David Phelps *"This I Believe (The Creed)" –

Hillsong Worship Hillsong Worship (formerly Hillsong Live) is a praise and worship collective from Sydney, Australia and Orange County, California. They started making music in 1983 at Hillsong Church. Fifteen of their songs have appeared on the ''Billboard'' m ...

, (writers) Matt Crocker, Ben Fielding *"O Love Of God" –

Laura Story Laura Mixon Story Elvington is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. ''Billboard'' ranked her as the 40th Top Christian Artist of the 2010s. She has won a Grammy and six GMA Dove Awards. Her second studio album, ''Blessi ...

, (writers)

Cindy Morgan Cindy Morgan (born Cynthia Ann Cichorski; September 29, 1954) is an American actress known for her appearances as Lora/Yori in ''Tron'' and Lacey Underall in ''Caddyshack''. Life and career Morgan was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Polish and ...

, Ian Cron *"More And More Of You" –

Selah (; hbo, סֶלָה, selā) is a word used 74 times in the Hebrew Bible. Its etymology and precise meaning are unknown, though various interpretations are given. It is probably either a liturgical-musical mark or an instruction on the reading ...

(writers)

Jennie Lee Riddle Jennie Lee Riddle (born April 22, 1967) is an American Christian songwriter, best known for penning "Revelation Song", first made popular by Gateway Worship and Kari Jobe, and carried to No. 1 by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The song enjoyed a 17 ...

, Richie Fike, Jonathan Lee *"Christ Be All Around Me" –

, (writers)

Leeland Mooring Leeland Dayton Mooring (born June 16, 1988) is an American worship musician, singer and songwriter known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Leeland, as well as serving a brief tenure as an ensemble worship leader with Bethel Music. ...

, Jack Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan ;Inspirational Album of the Year *''

Be Still and Know BE or be may refer to: Linguistics * ''To be'', the English copular verb * Be (Cyrillic), a letter of the Cyrillic alphabet * ''be'' (interjection), in several languages * Be language or Ong Be, a language of northern Hainan province, China *Bla ...

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Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...

, (producers)

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman of the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s and as a solo artist ...

Marshall Altman Marshall Noah Altman is a Nashville-based A&R for Nettwerk Music Group, and a record producer and songwriter who owns the Galt Line studio in Nashville, Tennessee. He was formerly an A&R person for such labels as Capitol Records, Hollywood Reco ...

Brown Bannister Elliott Brown Bannister III (born August 15, 1951) is an contemporary Christian music (CCM) producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, ''Talk to One Another'', in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Records ...

*Glorious Day: Hymns of Faith –

, (producer) Mark A. Miller *'' Above It All'' – Phillips, Craig & Dean, (producers)

Nathan Nockels Nathaniel Edward "Nathan" Nockels (born June 8, 1973) is an American singer-songwriter and worship leader, who is a producer, songwriter, and composer of sacred music. He has received seven GMA Dove Awards, for his production. Nockels and his wif ...

You Amaze Us ''You Amaze Us'' marks the ninth album from Selah. Curb Records released the project on August 19, 2014. Allan Hall and Todd Smith of Selah produced this album alongside Ed Cash, Jordan Mohilowski, and Jason Kyle. Reception Specifying in a four ...

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, (producers) Jason Kyle, Todd Smith, Allan Hall, Jordan Mohilowski, Ed Cash *A Cappella –

The Martins ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

, (producers) Michael English, Lari Goss, The Martins, David Phelps, Matthew Holt

Gospel

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Southern Gospel Southern gospel music is a genre of Christian music. Its name comes from its origins in the southeastern United States. Its lyrics are written to express either personal or a communal faith regarding biblical teachings and Christian life, as ...

Song of the Year *"Happy People" –

, (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey *"Sometimes It Takes a Mountain" –

, (writers) Mark Mathes,

Gloria Gaither Gloria Gaither (born March 4, 1942) is a Christian singer-songwriter, author, speaker, editor, and academic. She is married to Bill Gaither and together they have written more than 700 songs. She performed, traveled and recorded with the Bill Ga ...

*"What A Happy Time" – Goodman Revival, (arrangers) Michael Sykes, Johnny Minick *"Pray Now" –

Karen Peck & New River Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel mixed group based in Gainesville, Georgia. Music career The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of gospel music at a very early age. Her parents often took Kar ...

, (writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Dave Clark and Michael Farren *"Hidden Heroes" –

The Talleys The Talleys were a southern gospel trio composed of Roger and Debra Talley, and their daughter Lauren Talley as the lead and soprano singer. Performing over 20 years, they have made appearances all over the world. At the end of 2020 Roger and ...

, (writers) Dixie Lynn Phillips and Sharon Phillips ;Southern Gospel Album of the Year *Sometimes It Takes a Mountain –

, (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 Ivan Ray Parker (born December 21, 1957) is an American Southern Gospel singer. Musical career Ivan Parker was raised in Sanford, North Carolina, where his father was a pastor in a Pentecostal church.Karen Peck & New River Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel mixed group based in Gainesville, Georgia. Music career The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of gospel music at a very early age. Her parents often took Kar ...

, (producer) Wayne Haun *Living in Harmony – Triumphant, (producer) Wayne Haun ;Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year *"Worth Fighting For" –

, (writers)

and Aaron Lindsey *"

I Luh God "I Luh God" is a song by American gospel singer Erica Campbell of Mary Mary. The song also features American gospel rapper LaShawn Daniels, who produced the song, also known as Big Shizz, who is uncredited. It is her second single from her albu ...

(ft. Big Shizz)" –

(writers)

Warryn Campbell Warryn Stafford Campbell, Jr. (born August 21, 1975) is an American record producer. He has worked with a number of gospel, hip hop and R&B artists. Campbell originally got his start as a session musician and producer under the tutelage of DJ ...

LaShawn Daniels LaShawn Ameen Daniels (December 28, 1977 – September 3, 2019) was an American songwriter, vocal producer and arranger known for his songwriting credits on songs by artists such as Brandy, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, Michael Jackso ...

*"Flaws" –

Kierra Sheard Kierra Valencia "Kiki" Sheard-Kelly (born June 20, 1987) is an American gospel singer. She is the daughter of gospel singer Karen Clark-Sheard (member of gospel singing group the Clark Sisters) and granddaughter of gospel choral director Mattie ...

, (writer)

Diane Warren Diane Eve Warren (born September 7, 1956) is an American songwriter. She has received several awards including a Grammy Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, three ''Billboard'' Music Awards and an Honorary Academy Award. Wa ...

*"Say Yes (ft.

Beyoncé Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter ( ; born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Beyoncé's boundary-pushing artistry and vocals have made her the most influential female musician of the 21st century, according to ...

Kelly Rowland Kelendria Trene Rowland (born February 11, 1981) is an American singer, actress, and television personality. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of Destiny's Child, one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. During the g ...

)" – Michelle Williams, (writers) Harmony Samuels, Michelle Williams, H."Carmen Reece" Culver, Al Sherrod Lambert *"No Greater Love" –

Smokie Norful Rev. W.R. "Smokie" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel singer and pianist, best known for his 2002 album, '' I Need You Now'' and his 2004 release, ''Nothing Without You,'' which won a Grammy at the 47th Annual Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary ...

, (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey and

;Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year *''Vintage Worship'' – Anita Wilson, (producers) Rick Robinson, Anita Wilson *'' I Will Trust'' –

, (producers)

, Raymond Hammond, Geo Bivins, Calvin Rodgers, Phillip Feaster, King Logan, Shuan Martin *''

Graceland Graceland is a mansion on a estate in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, which was once owned by rock and roll icon Elvis Presley. His daughter, Lisa Marie Presley, inherited Graceland after his death in 1977. Graceland is located at 3764 Elv ...

'' –

, (producer) J. Drew Sheard II *''Journey to Freedom'' – Michelle Williams, (producer) Harmony Samuels *''Forever Yours'' –

, (producers) Aaron Lindsey, Antonio Dixon, Derek "DOA" Allen, BlacElvis, Tre Myles ; Traditional Gospel Song of the Year *"Fill Me Up" –

Casey J Casey Janice Hobbs (born June 29, 1986), known professionally as Casey J, is an American gospel singer best known for her (cover) of the Will Reagan song "Fill Me Up", which reached number 1 on the ''Billboard'' Gospel chart. Early life Casey J ...

(writer) William Reagan *"#War" – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (writer) Charles Jenkins *"How Awesome Is Our God (ft.

Yolanda Adams Yolanda Yvette Adams (born August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, actress, and host of her own nationally syndicated morning gospel show. She is one of the best-selling gospel artists of all time, having sold over 10 million albums ...

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& New Breed (writers)

, Nevelle Diedericks, Meleasa Houghton *"This Place" –

(writer) Darrell Blair *"God My God" –

VaShawn Mitchell VaShawn Mitchell (born November 19, 1976) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful. Early life Born and ra ...

(writer)

*"Send The Rain" – William McDowell (writer) William McDowell and William McMillan ; Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''Worth Fighting For'' –

, (producer) Aaron W. Lindsey *The Truth –

, (producers) Korey Bowie, Chris Carter *Any Given Sunday – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (producer) Charles Jenkins *Amazing – Ricky Dillard and New G, (producers)

Ricky Dillard Ricky Rydell Dillard (born February 25, 1965) is an American gospel musician. He started his music career, in 1987, as a Chicago house musician. His first Christian music album was ''Promise'', by Muscle Shoals Records. His next album, ''A Holy ...

, Will Bogle, Rick Robinson *Unstoppable –

, (producers)

and Daniel Weatherspoon

Country and Bluegrass

; Bluegrass Song of the Year *"Stacking Up Rocks" –

Balsam Range Balsam Range is a bluegrass and acoustic music group founded in 2007 in Haywood County, North Carolina. They are the 2014 and 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association (IMBA) Entertainer of the Year recipients. Their other accolades includ ...

, (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 Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Vincent's music career began when she was a child in her family's band The Sally Mountain Show, and it has spanned more than four de ...

, (writers) Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey *"Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man (ft.

) – Volume Five, (writers)

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album ...

and Dorothy Jo Owens ;

Country A country is a distinct part of the world, such as a state, nation, or other political entity. It may be a sovereign state or make up one part of a larger state. For example, the country of Japan is an independent, sovereign state, whi ...

Song of the Year *"I Saw The Light" –

Alabama (We dare defend our rights) , anthem = " Alabama" , image_map = Alabama in United States.svg , seat = Montgomery , LargestCity = Huntsville , LargestCounty = Baldwin County , LargestMetro = Greater Birmingham , area_total_km2 = 135,7 ...

(writer)

Hank Williams, Sr. Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams; September 17, 1923 – January 1, 1953) was an American singer, songwriter, and musician. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential American singers and songwriters of the 20th century, he reco ...

*"I'll Be There With You" – Doug Anderson (writers) Shelby Haun, Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey *"Ain't It Just Like The Lord" –

Gordon Mote Gordon James Mote (born October 25, 1970) is an American Christian country/southern gospel singer, piano virtuoso, and worship leader. He was born blind. He has released eight studio albums. His album ''Don't Let Me Miss the Glory'' (2007) was h ...

, (writers) Lee Black, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West *"I Wanna Be There" –

, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman *"Sweet Jesus (ft.

Merle Haggard Merle Ronald Haggard (April 6, 1937 – April 6, 2016) was an American country music singer, songwriter, guitarist, and fiddler. Haggard was born in Oildale, California, toward the end of the Great Depression. His childhood was troubled a ...

)" –

The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was chang ...

(writers)

, Kenny Vernon ; Bluegrass/

Album of the Year *''Angels Among Us'' –

, (producers)

Jeff Cook Jeffrey Alan Cook (August 27, 1949 – November 7, 2022) was an American country music artist. He was best known for being a founding member of the band Alabama, in which he contributed to lead vocals, guitar, fiddle, piano and other musical in ...

, Teddy Gentry,

Randy Owen Randy Yeuell Owen (born December 13, 1949) is an American country music artist. He is best known for his role as the lead singer of Alabama, a country rock band that saw tremendous mainstream success throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Alabama became ...

*Worship Him – John Bowman, (producer) John Bowman *'' Directions Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know)'' –

Point of Grace Point of Grace is an all-female contemporary Christian music vocal group. The current trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as wel ...

, (producers) Andy Leftwich, Stuart Dill, Rodger Ryan,

*'' Here's to the Ones'' – Rhett Walker Band, (producers)

, Rhett Walker Band *''Rock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites'' –

, (producers) Ben Isaacs, Duane Allen

Praise and Worship

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Worship Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. It may involve one or more of activities such as veneration, adoration, praise, and praying. For many, worship is not about an emotion, it is more about a recogni ...

Song of the Year *"Great Are You Lord" –

All Sons & Daughters All Sons & Daughters was an American Christian worship music duo, who performed in the styles of acoustic and folk music, originating from Franklin, Tennessee. The group's leads were Leslie Anne Jordan on vocals and guitar and David Alan Leonard ...

, (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" –

, (writers) Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt (publishers) Capitol CMG Genesis/Jesus Culture Music *"Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" – Kari Jobe, (writers)

Brian Johnson Brian Johnson (born 5 October 1947) is an English singer and songwriter. In 1980, after the death of Bon Scott, he became the third lead singer of the Australian rock band AC/DC. He and the rest of the band were inducted into the Rock and Rol ...

, Christa Black Gifford,

Gabriel Wilson Gabriel Solomon Wilson (born October 7, 1974) is an American record producer, Christian musician, multi-instrumentalist. Over the course of his music career, Wilson has produced and written on many projects including John Mark McMillan's ''Mercu ...

Jenn Johnson Jennifer Louise Rock Johnson is an American Christian worship singer, songwriter and worship pastor. She is a co-founding member of Bethel Music, and is one-half of the husband-and-wife worship duo, Brian & Jenn Johnson. She is also a senior wors ...

, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/KAJE Songs/Worship Together Music *"Because He Lives (Amen)" –

, (writers)

, Daniel Carson,

, 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" –

, (writers)

, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/Phil Wickham Music/Seems Like Music/Sing My Songs/WB Music Corp. ;Worship Album of the Year *''

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, (producers) Paul Mabury and Shane Wilson *'' We Will Not Be Shaken'' –

Bethel Music Bethel Music is an American music label and worship movement from Redding, California, originating out of Bethel Church where they started making music in 2001. Bethel Music has grown from being a local church music ministry to a global outreach ...

, (producers) Bobby Strand and Chris Greely *''

'' – Chris Tomlin, (producer)

*''

No Other Name ''No Other Name'' is the 23rd worship album by Hillsong released on 1 July 2014. This live album is named after the 2014 Hillsong Conference. The recording team for this album includes Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding, Annie Garratt, Jad Gillies, ...

'' – Hillsong Worship, (producer)

Michael Guy Chislett Michael Guy Chislett (born 6 April 1982) is an Australian musician and producer. He is the lead guitarist and founding member of the Christian worship band Hillsong United and was the lead guitarist of the rock band the Academy Is... Car ...

*'' Even So Come'' – Passion, (producer)

Others

;Children's Music Album of the Year *''Capitol Kids! Hits'' – Capitol Kids!, (producer) Brian 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 ;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 Jesus Culture is a Christian revivalist youth-oriented organization that was formed at the Bethel Church of Redding, California, in the United States. Jesus Culture Ministry hosts conferences and operates a record label, Jesus Culture Music. In ...

, (producer)

Jeremy Edwardson Jeremy Edwardson (born March 25, 1979) is an American singer/songwriter, record producer, audio engineer, mixer, and former lead vocalist of the Seattle-based band, The Myriad. He owns and operates The Soundhouse recording studio in his hometown ...

*''Me Vistio De Promesas'' – Julissa, (producers) Mike Rivera, Onis Rodriguez, Wiso Aponte, Chris Rocha *''Como En El Cielo'' –

Miel San Marcos Miel San Marcos is a Guatemalan Christian music group made up of the three brothers Josh, Luis and Samy Morales. The name "Miel" (in English meaning "honey") is derived from the initials of Elim Ministries (Ministerios Elim), the initial name of t ...

, (producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales, Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha, Roberto Prado ;

Christmas Christmas is an annual festival commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ, observed primarily on December 25 as a religious and cultural celebration among billions of people around the world. A feast central to the Christian liturgical year ...

Album of the Year *''Christmas'' –

Guy Penrod Guy Penrod is a gospel music singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he held from 1994 to 2008. Career Penrod is a graduate of Liberty University. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studio ...

, (producer) Michael Omartian *''

When Christmas Comes "When Christmas Comes" is a song by American singer and songwriter Mariah Carey from her second Christmas album/thirteenth studio album, ''Merry Christmas II You'' (2010). Carey wrote and produced the song in collaboration with James Poyser. A ...

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Kim Walker-Smith Kim Walker-Smith (born December 19, 1981 as Kimberlee Dawn Walker) is an American singer, songwriter, worship leader, and recording artist. She produced her first solo album, ''Here Is My Song'', which was released in February 2008 through the Je ...

, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson *'' The Spirit of Christmas'' –

& 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 Andrew Brooks Greer (born July 10, 1982) is a touring independent singer-songwriter and writer living in Nashville, Tennessee. Background Greer was born in Azle, Texas, on July 10, 1982, the son of Thomas and Jane Greer (''née'', Girar ...

and Kyle Buchanan ;Choral Collection of the Year *Splendor of Heaven, (creators) Geron Davis, Tyler Brinson *Ready To Sing Gaither Homecoming Favorites, (creator) Russell Mauldin *The Song of Christmas, (creators) Phil Barfoot, Cliff Duren, Ken Barker, Craig AdamsONE, (creators) Bradley Knight *Then Sings My Soul (A Worship Service of Hymns, Scripture and Inspirational Readings For Choir, Congregation and Worship Leader), (creators) Cliff Duren ;Recorded Music Packaging *''After All These Years'' – Andrew Peterson, (art director & design) Christopher Tobias (hand lettering) Joseph Alessia (photographer) Keely Scott *''

'' –

, (art director & design) Sarah Sung (photographer) David Molnar *''

'' –

, (art director) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith, (design) Leighton Ching (photographer) Zack Arias, Mary Caroline Mann *'' Anomaly'' –

, (art director) Don Clark, (designer) Invisible Creature, (illustrator) Robert Carter, Kevin Fleming, Shinbone Creative (photographer) Mary Caroline Mann *''

'' –

, (art directors) Alex Medina, Ryan Clark, (design) Invisible Creature (illustrator) Ryan Clark (photographer) Sam Hurd

Musicals

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Musical Musical is the adjective of music. Musical may also refer to: * Musical theatre, a performance art that combines songs, spoken dialogue, acting and dance * Musical film Musical film is a film genre in which songs by the characters are interwo ...

of the Year *At The Cross (Love Ran Red), (creator) Bradley Knight *The Cross Changes Everything, (creators) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey *If The Grave Could Shout, (creator) Jason Cox *Once You've Seen The Star, (creator) Belinda Smith *We're Glad You Came (A Musical Celebration of the Savior's Birth), (creators) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel Lindsey ;Youth/Children's Musical of the Year *An Unplugged Christmas, (creators) Susie Williams, Luke Gambill *David's Dynasty, (creators) Gina Boe, Barb Dorn, Sue C. Smith, Christopher Davis *The Go Tour, (creators) Jeff Slaughter, Brian Green *God's Not Dead (A Faith Musical For Kids), (creators) Dale Mathews, Dana Anderson *Back to the Cross (A Kids Musical Adventure Through Time), (creator) Christy Semsen

Videos

;Short Form Music Video of the Year *You Can't Stop Me –

Andy Mineo Andrew Aaron Mineo (born April 17, 1988), is an American Christian hip hop artist, producer, music executive, and video director based in New York City. He is signed to Reach Records and his creative initiative Miner League. In addition to ...

, (director & producer) Kyle Dettman *Take This City – Everfound, (director & producer) Sean Hagwell *Shoulders – for KING & COUNTRY, (director) Ben Smallbone (producer) Ben Stansbury *Dreams – King's Kaleidoscope, (director & producer) David Faddis, Belief Films *Wake Up – NF, (director) Jon Jon Augustavo (producer) Andrew Lerios, PhilyMack Productions ;Long Form Video of the Year * We Will Not Be Shaken –

, (director) Nathan Grubbs and Luke Manwaring, (producer) Nathan Grubbs *

Wake Up the Wonder ''Wake Up the Wonder'' is the fourth live album from Elevation Worship. The album was recorded at the Spectrum in Charlotte, North Carolina with more than 16,000 in attendance. Essential Worship released the album on November 24, 2014. Critica ...

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Elevation Worship Elevation Worship is a contemporary worship music collective from Elevation Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. The collective leads worship in weekend church services at Elevation Church, as well as performing concerts and tours around the U ...

, (director) Steven Lester (producers) Steven Furtick, Cherish Rush, Lindsey Newton, Kelly Draddy & Ashley Hollingsworth, Elevation Church *No Other Name (Live at Hillsong Conference) –

, (directors) Ben Field and Richard Cause (producer) Ben Field, Hillsong *Faithful –

NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was founded in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one Grammy Award Nomination. They are also the foun ...

(director) Nathan Corona (producer) Austin Woodward, Dust Brand Films *This Is Our Time –

Planetshakers Planetshakers is a contemporary worship music band, a central part of Planetshakers Church in Melbourne, Australia. With over 30 albums, the band toured annually to the US, UK, Europe, South Africa, Asia, South America, Australia and New Zealan ...

, (director) Peter John (producer) Planetshakers, Epik Films

Films

;Inspirational Film of the Year * '' Do You Believe?'' (director) Jon Gunn (producers) Pure Flix Entertainment, 10 West Studios, Believe Entertainment, Toy Gun Films *''

Left Behind ''Left Behind'' is a multimedia franchise that started with a series of 16 bestselling religious novels by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins. It focuses on a seven-year conflict between the Tribulation Force, an underground network of converts, ...

'', (director) Vic Armstrong (producer) Stoney Lake Entertainment * '' Moms' Night Out'' , (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) Affirm Films, FourBoys Entertainment, Provident Films, Pure Flix Entertainment, TriStar Pictures * '' The Song'', (director) Richard Ramsey (producers) City on a Hill Productions, Jorva Entertainment Productions * ''

When the Game Stands Tall ''When the Game Stands Tall'' is a 2014 American sports drama film directed by Thomas Carter. The plot concerns a record 151-game 1992–2003 high school football winning streak by De La Salle High School of Concord, California. It stars Ji ...

'', (director) Thomas Carter (producers) Affirm Films, Mandalay Pictures

References

External links

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