Congratulations Dove Award winners!
The GMA Dove Awards began in 1969, honoring outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian and Gospel Music.
The show celebrates our rich musical diversity, honoring worship, modern rock, rap/hip hop, pop/contemporary, inspirational, southern gospel, bluegrass, country and more!
We were honored to support the songwriters and artists who played their part in the songs that edified the Church this year. Congratulations to all of the Dove Award nominees and winners this year!
Song of the Year
Writers: Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson
Publishers: Alletrop Music, Capitol CMG Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Fellow Ships Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia
Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Brandon believes that the people of God should be the freest people on the planet, and he is passionate about releasing joy and excitement while pursuing the presence of God in worship.
Songwriter of the Year (non-artist)
Jeff Pardo
A native of Chicago and graduate of Belmont University, Jeff Pardo has been a part of the Nashville music community since 2000 as a touring musician, Grammy® nominated songwriter, and producer. Jeff has had cuts with Mandisa, Francesca Battistelli, Zach Williams, Micah Tyler, Danny Gokey, Tauren Wells, Matthew West, Jesus Culture, Chris McClarney, Travis Cottrell, Brandon Heath, and many more.
New Artist of the Year
“If I had one thing that I could say to people, it’s that God is a God of healing.” Her relationship with both music and God is inextricably intertwined with her path to health and wholeness.
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
Miel San Marcos | Coritos (En Vivo)
Writers: Manuel José Alonso, Jose Pagán López, Miguel Cassina, Mario A. Menéndez, Billy Bunster
Worship Album of the Year
Elevation Worship | LION: Live from the Loft
Producers: Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Scott Gardner
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
TobyMac | Life After Death
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
Tasha Cobbs Leonard | Hymns (Live)
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin | Kingdom: Book One (Deluxe)
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Brian Courtney Wilson | Transitions