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53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards Winners List

The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Tuesday night, October 18th, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee to a sold-out audience. The show aired tonight, Friday, October 21st, exclusively on TBN and was simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. Co-hosts Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin led the all star night of music with performances from across the community including Gospel, Latin, hip hop and Southern Gospel. Iconic artist CeCe Winans made Dove Awards history this year as the first Black female solo artist to win Artist of the Year. When accepting her award, instead of an acceptance speech, she sang a few lines from the hymn “To God Be The Glory,” moving many in the audience to tears. She and co-writers for “Believe For It” were also awarded Song of the Year. Throughout her incredible career, CeCe has won a staggering 25 Dove Awards including the very first New Artist of the Year award in 1988 with her brother BeBe Winans.

Credit: @Javis_Dason for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards For KING + COUNTRY and writer/producer Jeff Pardo led the night with three awards each with Pardo winning Producer of the Year and For KING + COUNTRY winning Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year. Anne Wilson took home two awards including New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for “My Jesus.” See the full list of winners here.

Credit: @Javis_Dason for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards The theme of this year’s show was Sound of Heaven, highlighting how all the different styles of Christian and Gospel music come together under one banner of hope. “The music created by the artists assembled tonight covers a lot of ground style-wise,” said co-host Chris Tomlin, “but collectively they represent the sound of heaven.” Co-host Erica Campbell added, “We bring it all together to unite as one for the kingdom of God. One mind, one voice, giving glory to God. That’s the sound of heaven.”

Credit: @Javis_Dason for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards The night was packed with one-of-a-kind performances, moments of reverent worship, and joyful celebration. In a touching, personal moment, TobyMac paused before his performance of “The Goodness” with Blessing Offor to address the crowd. “Thank you for the kindness you showed me and my family as we walked through the deepest valley in losing my firstborn son. Thank you for your thoughts and thank you for your prayers. We have felt surrounded by love. And that’s what the body of Christ should feel like, so thank you. There were times I never thought I would ever write another song, much less an up-tempo song or a song that felt like joy. But God is good. He might not always give us what we want, or take away the pain, but He is right here with us. He doesn’t leave. He remains.”

Credit: @Javis_Dason for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards The night also included a one-of-kind Southern Gospel tribute with an all-female band including performers Karen Peck, Kim Hopper, The Nelons, and High Road, as well as a performance from Gateway Worship Español featuring Christine D’Clario, Josh Morales, Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos and Travy Joe. Steven Curtis Chapman kicked off his performance with an exuberant look back on his 35-year career singing a mash-up of “The Great Adventure,” “Lord Of The Dance,” and “Dive.”

Credit: @terrywyattphoto for 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards To watch the 53rd GMA Dove Awards on demand on the TBN app: CLICK HERE Artist of the Year WINNER: CeCe Winans FOR KING + COUNTRY Maverick City Music We The Kingdom Zach Wiliams New Artist of the Year – Presented by Cantinas Arts WINNER: Anne Wilson Blessing Offor DOE Jordan St. Cyr Ryan Ellis Songwriter of the Year – Artist Anne Wilson Brandon Lake Chris Brown Dante Bowe Matthew West WINNER: Phil Wickham Songwriter of the Year – Non Artist Andrew Jacob Pruis Benjamin Glover WINNER: Jason Ingram Joshua Kerr Paul Duncan Producer of the Year Dana Sorey WINNER: Jeff Pardo Jonathan Smith Wayne Haun Tony Brown & Jonathan Jay Song of the Year “Be Alright” (Writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft, Willy Gonzalez WINNER: “Believe For It” (Writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong “Come What May” (Writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo “Good God Almighty” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka “Hold On To Me” (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury “House Of The Lord” (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham “Jireh” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine “Look What You’ve Done” (Writers) Tasha Layton, AJ Pruis, Keith Everette Smith, Matthew West “My Jesus” (Writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson “Promises” (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses “Rattle!” (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year “House of the Lord” – Phil Wickham “In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” – Katy Nichole WINNER: “My Jesus” – Anne Wilson “RELATE” – FOR KING + COUNTRY “Scars In Heaven” – Casting Crowns Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year “ABOVE ME” – Aaron Cole, ft. Parris Chariz “Ain’t Playin'” – Steven Malcolm, Social Club Misfits WINNER: “King Jesus” – KB, nobigdyl. “WILDIN” – Lecrae, 1K Phew “Without You” – Social Club Misfits, ft. Riley Clemmons Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “Adulting – Live” – Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music “Believe For It” – CeCe Winans, ft. Lauren Daigle WINNER: “Gotta Believe” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard “Sunday” – Koryn Hawthorne “When I Pray” – DOE Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year WINNER: “Breathe” – Maverick City Music, ft. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore “Goodness of God – Live” – CeCe Winans “Jesus “ – Phil Thompson “Lazarus” – Maranda Curtis “Love Song” – Travis Greene, ft. Madison Binion Worship Recorded Song of the Year – Presented by CCLI “God, Turn It Around” – Jon Reddick WINNER: “Hymn of Heaven” – Phil Wickham “I Speak Jesus” – Charity Gayle “Jireh (Radio Version)” – Maverick City Music ft. Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine “Know You Will” – Hillsong UNITED Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year “Altogether Good – Live” – Citizens WINNER: “Higher Power” – Crowder, ft. Hulvey “i love You” – JUDAH., ft. Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses “I Need You” – Gable Price and Friends “Surviving The Game” – Skillet Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year “A Woman – Live” – FAITHFUL, ft. Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb WINNER: “God Is Good” – Francesca Battistelli “I’ve Got Joy” – CeCe Winans “Lift Every Voice And Sing” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard “You’re Gonna Be Ok” – Bethel Music, ft. Jenn Johnson Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “Answer Is Jesus” – Karen Peck & New River “Child of the King” – Joseph Habedank WINNER: “My Feet Are On The Rock” – Gaither Vocal Band “Not One Word” – The Collingsworth Family “Overcome” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year “All Is Well” – Carrie Underwood “God Is Real” – The Sound “Grace And Goodness” – Sunday Drive WINNER: “In The Sweet By And By” – Dolly Parton, ft. Larry Cordle, Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley, Bradley Walker “Mamas” – Anne Wilson, ft. Hillary Scott Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year “All I Need” – Jason Nelson “All Of My Help – Live” – Ricky Dillard “Help Me” – Tamela Mann, ft. The Fellas WINNER: “My Portion” – Jekalyn Carr “Your Presence Is A Gift” – E. Dewey Smith Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year “A Ceigas” – Indieomar, Musiko “Color de Alegria” – Andy Alemany, TWICE, Samuel ASH WINNER: “Danzando” – Gateway Worship Español, ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales “Júbilo” – Maverick City Música, Miel San Marcos “Mi Salvador” – Mosaic Msc Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year WINNER: No Church In A While – Lecrae, 1K Phew The End. – Trip Lee TWO UP TWO DOWN – Aaron Cole Unstoppable (United We Can) – Angie Rose UPPERHAND – indie tribe Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Healer – Casting Crowns Milk & Honey – Crowder My Jesus – Anne Wilson Rise Up – CAIN WINNER: What Are We Waiting For? – FOR KING + COUNTRY Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year Dominion – Skillet Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (Deluxe Edition) – Chris Renzema interrobang – Switchfoot WINNER: Into The Mystery – NEEDTOBREATHE The Joy of Being Together (Live) – Citizens Southern Gospel Album of the Year 2:22 – Karen Peck & New River Just Sing! – The Collingsworth Family WINNER: Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound More To The Story – The Kingsmen Something New – Legacy Five Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year WINNER: Clarity – DOE Jonny X Mail: Live in LA (Stereo) – Jonathan McReynolds & Mali Music Jubilee: Juneteenth Edition – Maverick City Music Oil + Water – Travis Greene One Touch – Jabari Johnson Traditional Gospel Album of the Year WINNER: Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) – Ricky Dillard God Period – E. Dewey Smith Keep Hymns Alive – Bishop Leonard Scott Quartagious (Deluxe Edition) – The Williams Singers Third Round – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling Gospel Worship Album of the Year Anthems & Glory (Live) – Todd Dulaney Close – Jason Nelson Die To Live – Maranda Curtis Lion Of Judah – Phil Thompson WINNER: Tribl Nights Atlanta – Tribl, Maverick City Music Worship Album of the Year Are We There Yet? – Hillsong UNITED Homecoming (Live) – Bethel Music WINNER: Hymn of Heaven – Phil Wickham LION – Elevation Worship SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood Inspirational Album of the Year WINNER: Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith Beloved – Lee Black David (Original Cast Recording) – Sight & Sound Theatres One Name – Selah Sing! In Christ Alone – Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference – Keith & Kristyn Getty Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year Breaking Boundaries – Sunday Drive Confessio – Irish American Roots – Keith & Kristyn Getty Country Faith Bluegrass – Various Artists WINNER: God Is Real – The Sound One On One – Gary LeVox Spanish Language Album of the Year Fe – Ricardo Montaner Rojo – Funky Sana Nuestra Nación – Generación 12 Venga Tu Reino – Maverick City Música, Maverick City Music WINNER: Viviré – Marcos Witt Children’s Album of the Year WINNER: Getty Kids Hymnal – Hymns from Home – Keith & Kristyn Getty, ft. The Getty Girls Sing the Bible, Vol 4 – Slugs and Bugs Worship in the World (Live) – Shane & Shane, Kingdom Kids Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year A Family Christmas – We The Kingdom A Very Maverick Christmas – Maverick City Music WINNER: Emmanuel: Christmas Songs Of Worship (Live) – Chris Tomlin We Need Christmas – Matthew West Wonderful – CAIN Recorded Music Packaging of the Year WINNER: Canyon – Ellie Holcomb LION – Elevation Worship Milk & Honey – Crowder Rise Up – CAIN SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept) Promised Land – TobyMac WINNER: RELATE – for KING & COUNTRY Sure Thing – Hillsong UNITED Surviving The Game – Skillet Weary Traveler – Jordan St. Cyr Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance) Christ Our King – Village Lights, ft. Sarah Kroger WINNER: Fake It – Tauren Wells, ft. Aaron Cole For God Is With Us – for KING & COUNTRY i love You – JUDAH., ft. Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses Magnetic – Newsboys Long Form Video of the Year Live In Denver – TobyMac WINNER: What Are We Waiting For? | The Worldwide Special – for KING & COUNTRY Wild Heart Live At The Cascade Theatre – Kim Walker-Smith Inspirational Film/Series of the Year American Underdog Blue Miracle Redeeming Love WINNER: The Chosen The Jesus Music Select quotes from the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards: “It’s amazing when we come together and we love each other and we stand for righteousness, it’s amazing what God will do. It’s amazing what He’s already done. But He wants to do so much more. I’m believing for God to move in this industry greater than He ever has before. The God we serve responds to faithfulness and the testimonies I’ve heard through this song have blessed my life. I want us to understand that the God of miracles is still working miracles. So keep believing.” – CeCe Winans accepting the award for Song of the Year “I’ve been leading worship since I was 12 years old. I can’t believe God would give me a voice beyond the walls of my church to write new prayers for the church to sing. It’s just another reason to remember God’s grace and faithfulness in our lives.” – Phil Wickham accepting the award for Worship Album of the Year “When we sing together in every language and from every nation, it’s literally the sound of heaven. It’s literally a picture of heaven because one day we’ll all be singing around the throne of heaven. It shows the beautiful diversity in the kingdom of God.” – Marcos Witt presenting the award for Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year “This project was an intentional move to get together and collaborate with people that didn’t look like everybody else. It was an intentional opportunity for us to get together and write songs, not just hand someone a song and say here sing this. We said, let’s get together and you write what the Lord’s doing in you and I’ll write what the Lord’s doing in me and let’s put it together.” – Naomi Raine from Maverick City Music accepting the award for Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year “This is our first Dove Award we’ve ever received. How humble we are to be mentioned alongside these other artists. This record was made with the idea that the greatest evidence of the existence of God is the changed life of a Christ follower. Thank you so much.” – Levi Mills from The Sound accepting the award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year “I’m so grateful for the power of songs and specifically ‘My Jesus.’ This song has impacted so many lives. A woman recently shared with me that she was struggling to continue with life. She heard ‘My Jesus’ come on the radio and decided to give her life to Jesus. That’s the power that songs have, especially songs that glorify the Lord.” – Anne Wilson accepting the award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager. Read the full article

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Scott from @wethekingdom rocking velvet Any Old Iron ⚡️ Posted by• @wethekingdom What an incredible honor to get to be a part of the 53rd annual Dove Awards @gmadoveawards this year! It was such a powerful time to unify together as people who are committed to bringing the love and hope of Jesus to a broken and hurting world. Being around everybody fired us up to go back on the road. ⁠ ⁠ We (Scott and Franni) got to present the New Artist of the Year award…Tune in tomorrow night on @tbn at 8 & 10p ET 🕊️⁠ ⁠ Can’t wait for y’all to watch! ❤️ styling @b_step_step #wethekingdom (at Any Old Iron) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9X4ilrde7/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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RCA INSPIRATION CELEBRATES FIVE WINS AT THE 2019 GMA DOVE AWARDS

Donald Lawrence and Koryn Hawthorne present at the Dove Awards. Photo credit: Courtesy of GMA Dove Awards.

   Nashville, TN (October 16, 2019) – RCA Inspiration celebrates five wins at the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards, with Kirk Franklin, Donald Lawrence, Le’Andria Johnson, and Koryn Hawthorne taking home Dove Awards in five categories this year. Garnering double wins, Gospel icons Kirk Franklin and Donald Lawrence each won two Dove Awards, with Johnson and Hawthorne winning one Dove Award apiece. Kirk Franklin (Fo Yo Soul/RCA) won one of the night’s top honors, Gospel Artist of the Year, as well as Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for his #1 smash hit “Love Theory.” Donald Lawrence’s acclaimed album Donald Lawrence Presents The Tri-City Singers, Goshen won Traditional Gospel Album of the Year, while he and Le’Andria Johnson took home the award for Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, “Deliver Me (This Is My Exodus),” the chart-topping single from Goshen. Closing out the Contemporary Gospel category, Koryn Hawthorne won Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year for her acclaimed album Unstoppable.

    Taking the stage at the sold-out Dove Awards show in Nashville, TN, Kirk Franklin created a signature blowout performance of his songs “Strong God” and “F.A.V.O.R” from his latest album, closing with his classic hit “Hosanna.” Donald Lawrence, Travis Greene, and Koryn Hawthorne also presented awards on the show.

     Travis Greene on Dove Awards red carpet. Photo credit: Courtesy of GMA Dove Awards.

   Phil Thornton, SVP and General Manager of RCA Inspiration says: “We’re excited and feel blessed to celebrate Kirk, Donald, Le’Andria, and Koryn’s wins at the Doves! Congratulations to the Gospel Music Association on the 50th anniversary; it was an honor to have Kirk, Donald, Travis, and Koryn be part of celebrating an incredible Dove Awards show this year.”

     Marking the Dove Awards’ amazing legacy commemorating its 50th year, the Gospel Music Association’s (GMA) Dove Awards has celebrated the best in all styles of Christian and Gospel music and entertainment, including Pop, Rock, Worship, Spanish Language, Hip-Hop, Contemporary Christian music, Children’s Music, Contemporary, Traditional, and Southern Gospel, Inspirational Films, Musicals, and more. The 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards will air on TBN on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 8 pm EST / 5 pm PST.

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Website:          http://rcainspiration.com/  

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The conclusion of the 52 Annual @gospelmusicassoc @DoveAwards - @forkingandcountry won the award of the nite “Artist of the Year” #congratulations🎉 & @elevationworship closed the show with their smash hit #gravesintogardens #praiseGod🙏 & let’s all take time to #loveonGod & #thankGodforeverything He does. “In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” Give God His (rightfully deserved) glory!!!! #thankyouGod🙏#doveawards#doveawards2021#gma#gmaartistcenter#gmanetwork#gmadoveawards#gmadoveawards2021#nataliegrant#nataliegrantconcert#lecrae#coryasbury#elevationworship#elevationchurch#stevenfurtick#forkingandcountry#laurendaigel#philwickham#gospelmusicians#gospelartists#jonathanmcreynolds#honorGod#gravesintogardens#brandonlake#maverickmusic#christianmusicians https://www.instagram.com/p/CVY--iOsGZx/?utm_medium=tumblr

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carrieunderwood: Congrats to Carrie on her nomination for @gmadoveawards Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for “All Is Well”! #MyGift 🎁✨ -TeamCU

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9th Annual @GMADoveAwards Winners Revealed in Nashville https://t.co/lOjJGuMApG https://t.co/PLX1lj0y0R

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First Round Of Performers Announced For The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the first round of performing artists for the 53nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Erica Campbell, Jekalyn Carr, Crowder, Chris Tomlin, Phil Wickham, and Gateway Worship Español ft. Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D’Clario and Josh Morales. The GMA Dove Awards will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00 p.m. ET and 10:00 p.m. ET. Tickets have sold out for the in-person GMA Dove Awards Nashville event happening October 18th at the Allen Arena. Key partners for this year’s Dove Awards include Christian non-profit Cantinas Arts Foundation, whose mission is to support artists who share their talent and faith through Arts and Media, WieRok Entertainment, dedicated to creating great content for the masses, and Lipscomb University, who is now in its 8th year as venue host for the Dove Awards. For ways to watch TBN, please visit TBN’s Channel Finder here: http://bit.ly/FIND_TBN Multi-chart toppers and award-winning superstars Erica Campbell and Chris Tomlin were recently announced as co-hosts for this year’s awards. The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager. Read the full article

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50th Annual GMA Dove Awards - Winners Revealed Tuesday Night in Nashville

Lauren Daigle took home three awards from the 50th Annual Dove Awards held in Nashville on Oct. 15, 2019.

     TobyMac opens the 50th Annual GMA Awards with a performance of "The Elements."

   GOSPEL AND CHRISTIAN MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT DELIVERS ICONIC SHOW-STOPPING PERFORMANCES THAT REPRESENT THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

     LAUREN DAIGLE TAKES HOME THREE DOVES INCLUDING THE TOP AWARD “ARTIST OF THE YEAR” 

    KIRK FRANKLIN, TASHA COBBS LEONARD AND LECRAE TAKE TWO 

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    The Gospel Music Association celebrated the 50th Annual Dove Awards with a sold out crowd in Nashville, TN. The special evening shined a light on Christian and Gospel music's rich and diverse history and showcased the future of exceptional artistry. The awards will be televised on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) on Sunday, October 20 at 8 p.m. EST / 5 p.m. PST.

      The big winners of the night were songwriter Jason Ingram with four Dove Awards and superstar Lauren Daigle who took home three awards. Daigle won awards for “Song of the Year,” “Artist of the Year” and “Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.” Composer Wayne Haun along with producer Paul Mabury also won three awards while Gospel singers Kirk Franklin, Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Lecrae took two. First-time winners of the night included Aaron Cole, “New Artist of the Year,” Phil Wickham, "Worship Recorded Song of the Year," and Keith and Kristyn Getty, “Inspirational Album of the Year.”

      Tribute performances included an iconic on-stage collaboration featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Amy Grant, CeCe Winans, and Michael W. Smith as well as a Bill and Gloria Gaither tribute. Other standout performers included artists both familiar and new: Casting Crowns, Matthew West, Hillsong Worship, Jekalyn Carr, MercyMe, TobyMac, Kelontae Gavin and many more. See the full list of winners here. 

        Kirk Franklin shines during his performance at the 50th GMA Dove Awards.

   Having been awarded Top Gospel Artist of The Year, Kirk Franklin spoke, "It's an extreme honor to be in the same category as Jekalyn, Travis, Tasha, Koryn. You young artists are breathing so much life in this genre. It is an honor to be able to hold open the door and let you run in. You young artists are gonna do greater things than we've ever done. It's an honor to be in this room with all these incredible men and women. I'm not as tall as y'all...but I am a super fan of all of you guys!”

   What an exciting time for Kirk Franklin and DeVon Franklin, movie producer of Dove Award’s Inspirational Film Of The Year Breakthrough, as the two team up for Kirk Franklin’s upcoming biopic. While little is known about the title or release date, work on the production has begun according to Deadline Hollywood.

    Another special moment of the evening was seeing the heartbeat of Contemporary Christian Music Lauren Daigle receive 3 top Dove Awards including 2019 Artist of the Year and in humility she said, "This is an honor for many reasons but one, to see the support of so many people - it's overwhelming." The GRAMMY® Award-winning songstress finds herself being compared to Adele and Amy Winehouse! Daigle’s GRAMMY Award winning single, “You Say,” appeared in the Top 40 of Billboard’s Hot 100 chart and Grammy Award winning album, Look Up Child, debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart.

    We congratulate the Gospel Music Association for its 50th Year Anniversary, and its ability to remain relevant under the leadership of GMA President/Executive Director Jackie Patillo. The organization has a history of embracing change, and it continues to broaden its reach throughout the Christian and Gospel Music industries. Don’t forget to watch the Dove Awards exclusively on TBN October 20 at 8 p.m. EST/ 5 p.m. PST.

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  All photos courtesy of Terry Wyatt, Jason Davis, Jamie Gilliam and Grant Exline.