Nashville, TN…. 8/11/21 – Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 92 nominations for the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in 33 different categories. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG’s entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships, & Capitol CMG Publishing.

“We are thrilled to see our incredible roster of artists and writers recognized by the GMA for their work,” said Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O’Donnell. “We couldn’t be prouder of what they achieved this year – the world needs great music filled with hope now more than ever.”

“Congratulations to all our artists, writers, labels and partners on their nominations at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards,” echoed O’Donnell’s Co-President, Hudson Plachy. “We are extremely honored and proud of all our nominees.”

Voting for the final winners will run August 19th through August 26th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 19th, 2021. A limited number of tickets and Fan Experiences are still available. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN, Friday, October 22nd, 2021 8:00p.m. ET and then again at 10:00p.m. ET.

Capitol Christian Music Group GMA Dove Award nominations:

Song of the Year

“Another In The Fire” (Joel Houston, Chris Davenport) – Label Group, Publishing

“Famous For (I Believe)” (Jordan Sapp) – Publishing

“Thank You For It All” (Marvin Sapp) – Publishing

“The Blessing” (Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) – Label Group, Publishing

“The Father’s House” (Benjamin Hastings) – Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Artist)

Ed Cash – Label Group, Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)

Jordan Sapp – Publishing

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year

Hillsong United – Label Group, Publishing

We The Kingdom – Label Group, Publishing

Southern Gospel Artist of the Year

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound – Commercial Partnerships

Gaither Vocal Band – Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Gospel Artist of the Year

Tasha Cobbs Leonard – Motown Gospel, Publishing

Producer of the Year

Jordan Sapp – Publishing

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

KB – “10K” (Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman) – Publishing

Social Club Misfits – “Is That Okay?” (Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda) – Label Group, Publishing

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Jon Foreman ft. Lauren Daigle – “A Place Called Earth” (Jon Foreman) – Label Group, Publishing

Zach Williams – “Stand My Ground” (Hank Bentley) – Publishing

Skillet – “This Is The Kingdom” (Seth Mosley) – Publishing

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Tauren Wells – “Famous For (I Believe)” (Jordan Sapp) – Publishing

Crowder – “Good God Almighty” (Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, and David Crowder) – Label Group, Publishing

Lauren Daigle – “Hold On To Me” (Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan) – Publishing

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

FAITHFUL, Ellie Holcomb, & Amy Grant – “A Woman” (Ellie Holcomb) – Publishing

Harry Connick, Jr. – “Alone With My Faith” – Label Group

Carrie Underwood ft. Cece Winans – “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” – Label Group

Phillips, Craig, & Dean – “There Is A God” – Commercial Partnerships

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Gaither Vocal Band – “I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen” – Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

Harry Connick, Jr. – “Because He Lives” (William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither) – Label Group, Publishing

Fortune/Walker/Rogers/Isaacs – “Go Rest High On That Mountain” – Commercial Partnerships

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Maranda Curtis – “I Made It” (Dana Sorey) – Publishing

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

Jonathan Traylor – “You Get The Glory” (Jonathan Traylor) – Motown Gospel, Publishing

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

Christine D’Clario – “Donde Esta El Espiritu De Dios” (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Christine D’Clario) – Publishing

Worship Recorded Song of the Year

We The Kingdom – “God So Loved” (Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash, Franni Cash) – Label Group, Publishing

Hope Darst – “Peace Be Still” (Hope Darst, Andrew Holt) – Publishing

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

Social Club Misfits – Feared by Hell (Producers: Martin Santiago, Tommee Profitt) – Label Group, Publishing

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

Jon Foreman – Departures – Label Group, Publishing

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Chris Tomlin – Chris Tomlin & Friends (Producers: Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) – Label Group, Publishing

We The Kingdom – Holy Water (Producers: We The Kingdom, Ed Cash) – Label Group, Publishing

MercyMe – inhale (exhale) (Producer: Ben Glover) – Publishing

Inspirational Album of the Year

Keith & Kristen Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson, Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, Sierra Hull, Deborah Klemme, The Getty Girls, Heather Headley – Evensong – Hymns and Lullabies at the Close of Day – Commercial Partnerships

Phillips, Craig, & Dean – There Is A God – Commercial Partnerships

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Gaither Vocal Band – That’s Gospel, Brother – Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

Harry Connick, Jr. – Alone With My Faith – Label Group

Carrie Underwood – My Savior – Label Group

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Brian Courtney Wilson – Still (Producers: Dana Soréy, Jeff Pardo) – Motown Gospel, Publishing

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Ricky Dillard – Choirmaster – Motown Gospel

Spanish Language Album of the Year

Evan Craft – Desesperado – Re:Think, Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong En Espanol – Todos Mis Mejores Amigos – Label Group, Publishing

Worship Album of the Year

Kari Jobe – The Blessing – Label Group, Publishing

Hillsong United – The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden – Label Group, Publishing

Children’s Album of the Year

Worship Together Kids – No Reason To Wait – Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year

Tori Kelly – A Tori Kelly Christmas – Label Group

Chris Tomlin – Miracle of Love: Christmas Songs of Worship (Producer: Ed Cash) – Label Group, Publishing

Gaither Vocal Band – Reunited LIVE (Producer: Bill Gaither) – Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Musical / Choral Collection

I Choose Christ: The Songs of Sue C. Smith – (Creator) Sue C. Smith – Publishing

Behold the Lamb of God – Andrew Peterson, Carson Wagner, Russell Mauldin (Brentwood Benson) – Publishing

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Kari Jobe – The Blessing – Label Group, Publishing

Short Form Video of the Year

TobyMac – “Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)” – Label Group, Publishing

Social Club Misfits – “Is That Okay?” – Label Group, Publishing

Long form Video of the Year

Hillsong United – The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden – Label Group, Publishing

ABOUT CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP:

An unwavering vision combined with a commitment to excellence and an arsenal of exceptional talent continues to make Capitol Christian Music Group the leader in the faith-based entertainment industry. Representing such iconic artists as Amy Grant, Mandisa, Hillsong UNITED, Chris Tomlin, Tye Tribbett and TobyMac, Capitol CMG is a multi-faceted company whose assets include such legendary brands as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as an award-winning publishing division whose writers pen chart-topping hits on both the Christian and mainstream music charts.

Formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group, Capitol CMG is a division of Capitol Music Group, a Universal Music Group company. Over the years, the venture has grown from a scrappy family-owned independent label to a multi-faceted business that includes Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong Music, Motown Gospel, Worship Together and Credential Recordings. The company’s roster features the top names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them Jeremy Camp, Kari Jobe, Danny Gokey, Brian Courtney Wilson, Riley Clemmons, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Hillsong Young & Free, Crowder, We the Kingdom and Anne Wilson.

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