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Table of Contents 07 WELCOME

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR

SPECIAL THANKS

SONG OF THE YEAR

PERFORMING TONIGHT

WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

AWARD NOMINEES

RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR

GMA UPDATE

GMA ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS

30 ARTIST OF THE YEAR 42 NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR 44 GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR 46 CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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Hello, from GMA Headquarters! This year’s GMA Dove Awards will be like no other! There won’t be an arena or a live audience, but I’m happy to say we have created an unforgettable program to recognize our incredible creative community. We may still be in the midst of a pandemic, and facing the pain of social injustice, but one thing we know is true. God is still in our midst. He’s using our diverse group of artists, modern-day Christian soldiers, to share hope and healing through the life changing message in our music. The mission of the Gospel Music Association is to expose, promote and celebrate the gospel through music and media, a hallmark that means more now than ever before. The Dove Awards are not just about awards or bright lights. While our goal has always been to fill the atmosphere with the sounds of heaven, this year we are taking an even deeper approach. By telling the stories behind the songs and revealing the hearts of our artists and their commitment to Christ, we are proclaiming the power of love to the world. We have the unique opportunity to use the universal language of music and all its different styles to pierce the darkness, demonstrate unity and point the way to a faithful God. This year, our show theme is Carry The Change. As you watch, it is our desire that not only will you be inspired, but you’ll consider positive ways to move forward as a result of all you’ve experienced this year. Let’s not forget the important lessons we’ve learned. As we pray “Thy Kingdom come on Earth as it is in heaven” each one of us can be a part of that change by living out kingdom principles. Special thanks to our broadcast partner TBN for walking with us through uncharted territory and allowing us to bring you this special Dove Awards program. Thanks also to our sponsors, Christian Health Care Ministries, CCLI and Love Justice International. You are truly the wind beneath our wings. Without you this would not be possible. Thanks to all our artists for coming from near and far to display God’s diverse kingdom at its best. Thank you to our producers for your vision and for taking us to a beautiful place we didn’t know was possible. Finally, I’m grateful for the stellar GMA Team. You are true champions! Your hard work and dedication were matched by your ability to pivot and stretch for the greater good. Until we can meet again, stay safe and may God bless you all,

Jackie Patillo President & Executive Director 51ST ANNUAL DOVE AWARDS

FROM THE GOVERNOR Dear Friends, Christian and Gospel music has a long and storied tradition in our state. As governor, I am pleased to offer my congratulations to the artists and industry professionals being honored tonight. I would also like to recognize the numerous contributions that all the artists and the Gospel Music Association have made to our great state. I am proud to be the governor of a state that is home to music of all genres and recognize the talented individuals who carry gospel music around the world. Tennesseans hear your songs in their homes and in their hearts, providing a note of grace to each moment. Inspiring so many to renew their faith and understand their purpose, the music and artists celebrated this night are more than a thriving Tennessee industry. In this time of unprecedented challenges, people need the uplifting and encouraging message that Gospel music provides more than ever. Again, welcome to the 2020 GMA Dove Awards. Maria and I send our very best wishes for a wonderful and memorable evening. Warmest Regards,

Bill Lee Governor of Tennessee

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SPECIAL APPERANCES BY AARON COLE • CECE WINANS • CODY CARNES • DANNY GOKEY • DR. BOBBY JONES • EVAN CRAFT • JACKIE PATILLO JOSEPH HABEDANK • KAREN PECK • KARI JOBE • MALI MUSIC • MARANDA CURTIS • MATTHEW WEST MAVERICK CITY CHOIR • NATALIE GRANT • STEVEN CURTIS CHAPMAN • THE OAK RIDGE BOYS • ZACH WILLIAMS

SPECIAL THANKS GMA PRODUCTION Jackie Patillo, Executive Producer Paul Wright III, Producer De’Niel Phipps, Director Curtis Stoneberger, Producer Justin Fratt, Producer Michael Nolan, Writer Amy-Beth Mason, Production Assistant/ Talent Manager Scott Moore, Go Live Productions, Production Design and Management Kelly Corday, Voiceover Talent Gabriel Patillo, Voiceover Talent Bill Gaither, Voiceover Talent Lynn Lowe, Music Licensing Susan Heard, Music Licensing Nick Holdbrooks, Set Carpenter Clay Christian, Set Carpenter John Sumitra, Set Carpenter Jonathan Weithrich, Set Carpenter Nicole Wright, Assistant to the Producer Colleen Bowers, Talent Assistant Jami Wall, Talent Assistant Lizzy Phillips, Talent Assistant

TBN PRODUCTION Andy Corley, Audio Floor Assist 1 Angelea Floyd, Associate Director Bart Conover, Interviews Ben Shaw, Utility Stage Bill Jackson, Follow Spot 1/Lighting Tech Bonnie Hartle, Prompter Op Brad Hill, Lighting Director Brandon Tait, Cam 6 Jib Brett Skelton, Cam 6 Jib

Brock Slagle, Cam 6 Jib Dalin O’Bryan, EIC Dave Chilton, Cam 3 Ped Dave Shimer, A1 Dave Sikes, Audio FOH David Lewis, Cam 3 Ped David Wright, Video Shader Dayne DeHaven, Follow Spot 2 Donny Andress, Floor Manger 1 Eddy Joyner, Interviews Frankie Chew, Audio Assist 4 Greg Malenovsky, A2 Jacob Kindberg, Editor Jacob Padgett, Utility Stage Jacob Strong, Dolly Jason McCoy, Rec / Playback Op (EVS) Jay Wright, Audio Floor Assist 2 Jennifer Whitus, Make-up 1 Jim Hunter, Video Shader Kris Rae Orlowski, Still Photographer Lorenzo Huerta, Utility Stage Lynelle Livesay, Associate Director Michael Termale, Editor Mike Loftis, Cam 1 Ped Nick Foster, Interviews Paul Corley, Audio Assist 3 Rachel Dartt, Promos Rebecca Foss, Prompter Op, Garage Interviews Robert Bagwell, Utility Stage Robert Hiickman, Lighting Board / LED Wall Op Ross Caroland, Cam 1 Ped Ryan Imler, Dolly Assist Stephen Fogleman, Director, Performances Timmy Wagoner, Audio Monitors

DOVE PRETELECAST PRODUCTION Wendy Miller DeGolia Kimberly Cowan Taylor Swan Arielle Estoria Chris Koehl Bradley Rapier Seth Philpott Ryan Kennedy Amanda Guillory Carrington Gaines Melinda Asimakos Carmen Derouin Ashley Dennis Chill Kearney Liz Bezler Richard Wang Malachi Simmons

AWARDS & CRITERIA COMMITTEE Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions, Chairman Celeste Winstead, Gaither Music Group Craig Adams, LifeWay Worship Dan Hays Demetrus Alexander, Compassion International Eboni Funderburk, EFG Radio Promotions & Consulting Erica Boutwell, Bethel Music Joseph Prielozny, Curb Word Entertainment Matt Ewald, Centricity Music Paul Wright, United Alliance Music Group Rick Shelton, Daywind Music Group

PROGRAM BOOK

GMA STAFF Jackie Patillo, President and Executive Director Justin Fratt, Senior Director of Operations Alexandra Mohilowski, Marketing Manager Rachel Moenning, Design & Media Coordinator Wendy Stoneberger, Membership & Balloting Manager Alexandra Lampley, Membership & Balloting Coordinator Nicole Buck, Partnership Coordinator Kaley Kelsey, Customer Relations Amy-Beth Mason, Production Coordinator

Rachel Moenning, Design JoAnna Illingworth, Writer Justin Fratt, Editor Alexandra Mohilowski, Editor

VERY SPECIAL THANKS Ellie Holcomb, Pre-Telecast Co-Host Terrian, Pre-Telecast Co-Host Jules Wortman, Wortman Works, Publicity Wander Creative, Portrait Studio Don Claussen, Photography Dalton Root, Additional Graphic Design

MEET THE GMA BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Scott Brickell, BrickHouse Entertainment, Chairman Roy Morgan, Premier Productions, Chair-Elect Michael Miller, MediaShout, Treasurer Rod Riley, Chick-fil-A, Secretary Ed Harper, The Harper Agency Ed Leonard, Daywind Music Group Howard Gentry, Metropolitan Government of Nashville Linda Bloss-Baum, SoundExchange Mike Snider, William Morris Endeavor Zach Wamp, Zach Wamp Consulting

DIRECTORS, VICE PRESIDENTS AND REPRESENTATIVES Bill Reeves, EMF Broadcasting

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Chris Estes, Bethel Music Chris Hauser, Hauser Promotions Clarke Beasley, National Quartet Convention, Inc. Demetrus Alexander, Compassion International Eboni Funderburk, EFG Promotions EJ Gaines, Motown Gospel Eric Eitel, MediaShout Henry Alonzo, Adarga Entertainment Group Kele Currier, ASCAP Leslie Roberts, BMI Lloyd Parker, Lloyd Parker & Associates Malcolm Hawker, CCLI Mark Maxwell, Attorney Melisa Chalos, Pandora Mike Chandler, REJOICE! Musical Soul Food Radio Michael Guido, PR Ministries

Phil Thornton, RCA Inspiration Dr. Randy Lowry, Lipscomb University Ryan Dokke, Play It Again Music Steve Blair, Apple Music Wendy Miller DeGolia, Cantinas Arts Foundation Wes Campbell, First Company Management Zane King, Compassion International

GMA FOUNDATION BOARD Zach Wamp, Zach Wamp Consulting, Chairman Charles Dorris, Charles Dorris & Associates David Bunce, Bessemer Trust Dr. DeForest Blake “Buster” Soaries, Jr., First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens Mary Brandes, Tibbets Lumber Paul Sizelove, Gaither Music Group

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Nominees Song of the year - cat 1

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“Almost Home” (writers) Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Ben Glover, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer, (Publishers) 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, No Sappy Music, Tunes of MercyMe

“See A Victory” (writers) Ben Fielding, Chris Brown, Jason Ingram, Steven Furtick, (Publishers) Fellow Ships Music, Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia, So Essential Tunes

“Burn The Ships” (writers) Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Matt Hales, Seth Mosley, (Publishers) CentricSongs, Kilns Music, Method to the Madness, Shankel Songs, Shaun Shankel Pub Designee, WarnerTamerlane Publishing Corp., WC Music Corp.

“The God Who Stays” (writers) AJ Pruis, Jonathan Smith, Matthew West, (Publishers) Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Combustion Five, Highly Combustible Music, One77 Songs, Two Story House Music

“Dead Man Walking” (writers) Emily Weisband, Jeremy Camp, Jordan Sapp (Publishers) Capitol CMG Paragon, Only In You Publishing, Songs By JSapp “Deliver Me (This is My Exodus)” (writers) Desmond Davis, Donald Lawrence, Marshon Lewis, Robert Woolridge, William Stokes, (Publishers) QW Publishing, William Stokes Publishing House and Primary Wave Beats, Shonmacmusic, ROBBASS ENC, Desmond Davis Designee “Holy Water” (writers) Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash, (Publishers) Andrew Bergthold Designee, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, We The Kingdom ASCAP Designee, We The Kingdom Music “King of Kings” (writers) Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, Scott Ligertwood, (Publishers) Fellow Ships Music, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia, So Essential Tunes “Love Theory” (writer) Kirk Franklin, (Publishers) Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC “Nobody” (writers) Bernie Herms, Mark Hall, Matthew West, (Publishers) Be Essential Songs, Highly Combustible Music, House of Story Music Publishing, My Refuge Music, One77 Songs “Rescue” (writers) Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury, (Publishers) CentricSongs, Fellow Ships Music, Flychild Publishing, See You At The Pub, So Essential Tunes “Rescue Story” (writers) Andrew Ripp, Ethan Hulse, Jonathan Smith, Zach Williams, (Publishers) Anthems of Hope, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, EGH 14

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“Way Maker” (writers) Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu, (Publisher) Integrity Music Europe Songwriter of the year (artist) - cat 2

Chris Brown Kirk Franklin Lauren Daigle Matthew West Zach Williams Songwriter of the year (non-artist) - cat 3

Ed Cash Ethan Hulse Jason Ingram Jonathan Smith Paul Mabury Contemporary christian artist of the year - cat 4

for KING & COUNTRY Curb | Word Hillsong UNITED Hillsong Music & Resources/Sparrow Records Tauren Wells Provident Label Group TobyMac Forefront Records/Capitol CMG Zach Williams Provident Label Group southern gospel artist of the year - cat 5

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Gaither Music Gaither Vocal Band Gaither Music Jason Crabb Red Street Records Joseph Habedank Daywind Records Karen Peck & New River Daywind Records

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Nominees gospel artist of the year cat 6

Jekalyn Carr Lunjeal Music Group Jonathan McReynolds E1 Music Kirk Franklin RCAI Tasha Cobbs Leonard Motown Gospel Travis Greene RCAI Artist of the year - cat 7

for KING & COUNTRY Curb | Word Hillsong Worship Hillsong Music & Resources/Sparrow Records Lauren Daigle Centricity Music Tasha Cobbs Leonard Motown Gospel Zach Williams Provident Label Group new artist of the year cat 8

Chris Renzema Centricity Music Cochren & Co. Gotee Records Elle Limebear Provident Label Group Switch Dream Records We The Kingdom Capitol CMG producer of the year - cat 9

Ed Cash & Steven V. Taylor (Team) Michael Guy Chislett Wayne Haun Ben Isaacs Shaun Martin, Maxwell Stark, Ronald Hill (Team) Justin Savage Jonathan Smith Jordan Sapp Federico Vindver rap/hip hop recorded song of the year - cat 10

“Keep it movin am & guv demo.mp3” — Andy Mineo, Guvna B (Writers) Andrew Mineo, Ignacio Saucedo, Isaac Borquaye

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“Follow God” — Kanye West, (Writer) Kanye West “Armies” — KB, (Writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Wes Writer, Ed Cash, Scott McTyeire Cash, Chris Tomlin, Mashell Leroy “Set Me Free” — Lecrae, (Writers) Lecrae Moore, Osiris Williams, Christopher Hulvey, Erica Atkins-Campbell, Gabriel Azucena, J Raul Garcia, Torey D’Shaun “Enough” — Social Club Misfits, featuring Austin French, (Writers) Jordan Sapp, Kyle Williams, Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda rock/contemporary recorded song of the year cat 11

“More Than Bones” — Demon Hunter (Writers) Patrick Judge, Ryan Clark “Juggernaut” — John Mark McMillan (Writers) John Mark McMillan “My Arms” — LEDGER (Writers) Jennifer Ledger, Colby Wedgeworth, Ethan Hulse “Royal Blood” — Richlin (Writers) Brandon Richardson, Zach Holmes “Legendary” — Skillet (Writers) John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper, Seth Mosley pop/contemporary recorded song of the year cat 12

“Nobody” — Casting Crowns, Featuring Matthew West (Writers) Bernie Herms, Matthew West, Mark Hall “Burn The Ships” — for KING & COUNTRY (Writers) Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Seth Mosley, Matt Hales “Dead Man Walking” — Jeremy Camp (Writers) Jeremy Camp, Emily Weisband, Jordan Sapp “Rescue” — Lauren Daigle (Writers) Jason Ingram, Lauren Daigle, Paul Mabury “Holy Water” — We The Kingdom (Writers) Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Scott Cash

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Nominees inspirational recorded song of the year - cat 13

“Now Is Forever” — Gaither Vocal Band (Writers) Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Gordon Mote “I Give Up” — Laura Story (Writer) Laura Story “His Mercy Is More” — Matt Boswell & Matt Papa (Writers) Matt Boswell, Matt Papa “Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me” — Selah (Writers) Michael Farren, Rich Thompson, Jonny Robinson “He Touched Me/There’s Something About That Name” — Steven Curtis Chapman (Writers) Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither Southern Gospel recorded song of the year - cat 14

“This Is The Place” — Gaither Vocal Band (Writers) Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Gordon Mote “The God I Serve” — Karen Peck & New River (Writers) Rebecca Bowman, Sonya Yeary, Karen Peck Gooch, Jimmy Yeary “What Kind of Man” — Legacy Five (Writers) Kenna Turner West, Jason Cox, Sue Smith “The Power of an Empty Tomb” — The Erwins (Writer) Joel Lindsey “Can I Get A Witness” — The Sound (Writers) Kenna Turner West, Brent Baxter, Jason Cox bluegrass/country/roots recorded song of the year cat 15

“He Won’t Let Go” — Gloria Gaynor, featuring Bart Millard (Writers) Gloria Gaynor, Andrew Ramsey, Shannon Sanders “Sometimes It’s The Radio” — Joseph Habedank (Writers) Joseph Habednak, Tony Wood, Jimmy Yeary “Ain’t No Grave” — Karen Peck & New River (Writers) Jonathan David Helser, Melissa Helser, Molly Skaggs “Elizabeth” — Keith & Kristyn Getty, Ellie Holcomb (Writers) Kristyn Getty, Ellie Holcomb “Amazing Grace” — The Oak Ridge Boys (Writer) John Newton

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Contemporary gospel recorded song of the year cat 16

“Blessings On Blessings” — Anthony Brown (Writer) Anthony Brown “Won’t Be Moved” — Gene Moore (Writers) Bryan Sledge, Cedric Smith, Dameon Reeves “People” — Jonathan McReynolds (Writer) Jonathan McReynolds “B!g” — Pastor Mike Jr. (Writers) Michael McClure, Curtiss Glenn, Rodeny Turner “Won’t Let Go” — Travis Greene (Writer) Travis Greene traditional gospel recorded song of the year cat 17

“Truly Amazing God” — John P. Kee (Writer) John P. Kee “It Keeps Happening” — Kierra Sheard (Writers) J. Drew Sheard, Kierra Valencia Sheard “I’m All In” — Maranda Curtis (Writers) Maranda Curtis, Dana Sorey, Asaph Ward “All In His Plan” — PJ Morton, featuring Mary Mary & Le’Andria Johnson (Writer) PJ Morton “Victory” — The Clark Sisters (Writers) J. Drew Sheard, Karen Clark-Sheard gospel worship recorded song of the year - cat 18

“Miracle Worker” — JJ Hairston (Writer) Rich Tolbert Jr. “Something Has To Break” — Kierra Sheard, featuring Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Writers) J. Drew Sheard, Kierra Valencia Sheard, Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith “Promises” — Maverick City Music (Writers) Aaron Moses, Lemuel Marin, Carrington Gaines, Dante Bowe, Joe L. Barnes, Keila Alvarado “Proverbs 3” — Todd Dulaney (Writers) Todd Dulaney, Jaylen Moore, Isaac Tarver “Only You Can Satisfy (Live)” — William McDowell, Chris Lawson (Writers) William McDowell, Chandler Moore

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Nominees Spanish Language recorded song of the year - cat 19

“Loco Amor” — Christine D’Clario (Writers) Chris McClarney, Jacob SOoter, Ricky Jackson “Solo Dios Sabe (God Only Knows)” — for KING & COUNTRY, featuring Miel San Marcos (Writers) Joel Smallbone, Jordan Reynolds, Josh Kerr, Luke Smallbone, Tedd Tjornhom “Santo rio de Dios” — Marcos Witt (Writer) Jonathan Mark Witt “Way Maker” — Priscilla Bueno (Writer) Osinachi Okoro “Filipenses 1:6” — Redimi2, featuring Almighty (Writers) Alejandro Mosqueda, Willy González worship recorded song of the year - cat 20

“King Of Kings (Live At Qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AU/2019)” — Hillsong Worship (Writers) Brooke Ligertwood, Scott Ligertwood, Jason Ingram “Goodness Of God” — Jenn Johnson (Writers) Ben Fielding, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram “The Blessing (Live)” — Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, Elevation Worship (Writers) Kari Jobe Carnes, Cody Carnes, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick “Way Maker” — Leelnad (Writer) Osinachi Okoro “Great Things” — Phil Wickham (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonas Myrin

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“MOOD // DOOM” — Social Club Misfits (Producers) Young Sidechain, Dirty Rice, Cardec, Ben Lopez, Colby Wedgeworth, Tedd Tjornhom, Martin Santiago, Dave James, Rey King, Jordan Sapp rock/contemporary album of the year - cat 22

“Out of Body” — Apollo LTD (Producer) Ground Control “War” — Demon Hunter (Producer) Jeremiah Scott “Love Letter Kill Shot” — Disciple (Producer) Travis Wyrick “Declaration” — Red (Producer) Rob Graves “Victorious” — Skillet (Producers) John Cooper, Korey Cooper, Kevin Churko, Seth Mosley, Mike “X” O’Connor pop/contemporary album of the year - cat 23

“The Story’s Not Over” — Jeremy Camp (Producers) Jeff Sojka, Jordan Sapp, Colby Wedgeworth, Ben Glover “Citizen of Heaven” — Tauren Wells (Producers) Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, Kirk Franklin, Max Stark, Colby Wedgeworth, Rascal Flatts “Reason” — Unspoken (Producers) Chris Stevens, Dave Clauss, Jeff Pardo, Tedd Tjornhom, David Spencer “Live At The Wheelhouse” — We The Kingdom (Producer) We The Kingdom “Rescue Story” — Zach Williams (Producer) Jonathan Smith

rap/hip hop album of the year - cat 21

Inspirational album of the year - cat 24

“Not By Chance” — Aaron Cole (Producers) Cole Walowac, Chris King, Chino “Work In Progress” — Andy Mineo (Producers) Evan Ford, Joel McNeill of 42 North, Iggy Music, GAWVI, Matthew Scott Cohen, Nottz, !llmind “HEATHEN” — GAWVI (Producers) GAWVI, Jonathan Barahona, Tyshane Thompson, Garnell Watts, Matt Cohen, Jon Jon, Justin Barahona “Jesus Is King” — Kanye West (Producers) Kanye West, Federico Vindver, Budgie, E. Vax, BoogzDaBeast, Francis Starlite, benny blanco, Xcelence, Brian ‘Allday’ , Angel Lopez 5, Timbaland 4, Michael Cerda, Pi’erre Bourne 2, Warryn Campbell, Labrinth, DrtWrk

“Don’t Wanna Miss This” — Cana’s Voice (Producers) Wayne Haun, Jim Hammerley, Jerard Woods “Faultlines Vol. II” — kalley (Producer) Jason Ingram “I Give Up” — Laura Story (Producers) Craig Swift, Chris Bevins “His Mercy Is More: The Hymns of Matt Boswell and Matt Papa” — Matt Boswell, Matt Papa, Keith & Kristyn Getty (Producer) Nathan Nockels “Firm Foundation” — Selah (Producers) Brent Milligan, Chris Bevins, Jason Kyle Saetveit

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Nominees Southen gospel album of the year - cat 25

traditional gospel album of the year - cat 28

“The Longer I Serve Him” — Bill & Gloria Gaither and their Homecoming Friends (Producers) Bill Gaither, Kevin Williams “That Day Is Coming (Live)” — The Collingsworth Family (Producers) Wayne Haun, Kim Collingsworth “Pure Love” — Legacy Five (Producers) Scott Fowler, Wayne Haun, Trey Ivey “20/20” — The Crabb Family (Producers) Dottie Leonard Miller, Jason Crabb, Scott Godsey “The Crown” — The McKameys (Producers) Jeff Collins, Roger Fortner

“A Different Song” — Donnie McClurkin (Producers) Donnie McClurkin, Trent Phillips, Tre’ Corley “I Made It Out” — John P. Kee (Producer) John P. Kee “Bless Somebody Else” — Kurt Carr (Producer) Kurt Carr “Jesus Is Born” — Sunday Service Choir (Producers) Kanye West, Jason White, Nikki Grier, Philip Cornish “The Return” — The Clark Sisters (Producers) J. Drew Sheard II, Warryn Campbell, Eric Dawkins, Mano Hanes, Rodney Jerkins, Justin Brooks, Jermaine Dupri, Damien Sneed, Kurt Carr, Karen Clark-Sheard

bluegrass/country/roots album of the year - cat 26

gospel worship album of the year - cat 29

“Testimony” — Gloria Gaynor (Producers) Chris Stevens, F. Reid Shippen “You Are Loved” — Jeff & Sheri Easter (Producers) Jeff Easter, Sheri Easter, Greg Cole “God & Country” — Jimmy Fortune (Producer) Ben Isaacs “A Great Adventure, LIVE Solo Performances of Timeless Hits” — Steven Curtis Chapman (Producers) Steven Curtis Chapman, Bill Gaither “No Depression In Heaven: The Gospel Songs of the Carter Family” — The Chuck Wagon Gang (Producers) David Johnson, Jeff Collins

“Miracle Worker” — JJ Hairston (Producer) JJ Hairston “Maverick City Vol. 3, Part 1” — Maverick City Music (Producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay “Broken Record” — Travis Greene (Producers) Travis Greene, Brunes Charles “Elements” — VaShawn Mitchell (Producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Thomas Hardin Jr. “The Cry” — William McDowell (Producers) William McDowell, Clay Bogan III

contemporary gospel album of the year - cat 27

“Soldados” — Alex Campos (Producers) Alex Campos, Javier Serrano, Juan Botello, Madiel Lara, Andres Castro, Saga WhiteBlack, Ceferino Caban “Shekinah (Live)” — Barak (Producers) Angelo Frilop, Janiel Ponciano “Aleluya (En La Tierra)” — Elevation Worship (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick “Origen y Esencia” — Jesus Adrian Romero (Producer) Kiko Cibrian “Sinergia” — Un Corazón y LEAD (Producer) Otho Castro

“2econd Wind: Ready” — Anthony Brown & Group Therapy (Producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage “TIME” — Deitrick Haddon (Producers) Deitrick Haddon, Marcus Hodge “People” — Jonathan McReynolds (Producers) Jonathan McReynolds, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Rogest “Rosco” Carstarphen, Jr. “KIERRA” — Kierra Sheard (Producer) J. Drew Sheard II “LONG LIVE LOVE” — Kirk Franklin (Producers) Kirk Franklin, Shaun Martin, Maxwell Stark, Ronald Hill, S1 for SKP. Inc.

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“SPARKLE. POP. RAMPAGE.” — Rend Co. Kids, Rend Collective (Producers) Gareth Gilkeson, Chris Llewellyn

“Peace” — Bethel Music (Producers) Ed Cash, Jeff Schneeweis, Steven V. Taylor “At Midnight” — Elevation Worship (Producers) Aaron Robertson, Steven Furtick “People (Deluxe/Live In Sydney, Australia)” — Hillsong UNITED (Producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston “Awake” — Hillsong Worship (Producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Brooke Ligertwood, Ben Tan, Ben Tennikoff “Alive & Breathing” — Matt Maher (Producers) Matt Maher, Mitch Parks

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“Behold The Lamb of God (20th Anniversary)” — Andrew Peterson (Producer) Ben Shive “A True Family Christmas” — Collingsworth Family (Producer) Bradley Knight “The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Collection” — Danny Gokey (Producers) Hank Bentley, Colby Wedgeworth, Ben Glover, Jeff Pardo, Bernie Herms “Christmas” — Phil Wickham (Producer) Jonathan Smith “What Christmas Really Means” — The Erwins (Producers) Wayne Haun, Trey Ivey, Chris Chavez

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“Tune My Heart... Songs of Rest & Reflection” — Andrew Greer & Friends (Producers) Andrew Greer, Travis Patton, Kyle Buchanan “Without Words: Genesis” — Bethel Music (Producers) Seth Mosley, Michael “X” O’Connor, Lael “Untitled Hymn: A Collection of Hymns (Instrumental)” — Chris Rice (Producers) Chris Rice, Ken Lewis “Ambientes de Adoracion” — Miel San Marcos (Producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Chris Rocha, Samy Morales, Juan Velásquez “Instrumental Songs Of Worship” — The Maker & The Instrument (Producer) Tommee Profitt

“An Unexpected Christmas” — (Creators) Daniel Semsen, Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Heidi Petak, (Arranger/Orchestrator) Daniel Semsen “Is He Worthy” — (Creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith “Messiah Overcame — An Easter Musical” — (Creators) Mike Harland, John Rowsey, (Arrangers/ Orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Jim Hammerly, Christopher Phillips, Phil Nitz “Song of Joy” — (Creator) Dale Mathews, (Arranger/ Orchestrator) Marty Hamby “The Song of Bethlehem” — (Creator) Lee Black, (Arrangers/Orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz

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“Sing: Remembering Songs” — Ellie Holcomb (Producer) David Wakerley “Songs of Some Silliness” — Hillsong Kids, Funny Man Dan (Producers) Seth Mosley, Michael “X” O’Connor, Lael “Getty Kids Hymnal - Family Carol Sing” — Keith & Kristyn Getty (Producers) Fionán de Barra, Jonathan Rea, Keith & Kristyn Getty “Babies (Music Para Bebes)” — Miel San Marcos (Producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samy Morales, Jorge Privado

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“Back to the Beginning” — (Creator) Christy Semsen, (Arranger) Daniel Semsen “Do Not Be Afraid Parade” — (Creators) Nick Robertson, Anna Lampe, (Arranger) Nick Robertson “Good News Ahead... The Signs of Christmas!” — (Creators) Gina Boe, Barb Dorn “The Joy of Christmas” — (Creators) Terryl Padilla, John Roberts “The Little Drummer Dude” — (Creator) Christy Semsen, (Arranger) Daniel Semsen

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“Our Faithful God” — (Creators) Mike Harland, Chris Machen, Diane Machen, (Arranger/Orchestrator) Cliff Duren “Southern Gospel Sounds” — (Arranger/Orchestrator) Marty Hamby “Spirit Rise” — (Arranger) Travis Cottrell “Sunday Southern Favorites” — (Creator/ Arranger) Marty Hamby “Top Anthem Collection” — (Creator) Johnathan Crumpton, (Arrangers) Bradley Knight, Cliff Duren, Mike Speck, Marty Parks, Daniel Semsen, Gary Rhodes, Dave Williamson, Geron Davis, Tom Fettke, Russell Mauldin recorded music packaging of the year - cat 38

“Behold the Lamb of God (20th Anniversary)” — Andrew Peterson (Art Directors) Joshua Wurzelbacher, Stephen Crotts, (Photographers) Bob Boyd, Alicia St. Gelais, Keely Scott, Jenna Morris “CHOOSE TO WORSHIP” — Rend Collective (Art Director/Graphic Designer) Drew Kellum, (Photographer) Jude Thompson “Forever Amen” — Steffany Gretzinger (Art Director) Tim Parker, (Graphic Artist) Tim Parker, (Photographer) Sean Frizzell “Let There Be Wonder” — Matt Redman (Art Director) Jason B. Jones, (Designers) Jordan Rubino, OneSixOne, (Photography) Lee Steffen, (Illustrator) Micaela Alcaino “Perspectives” — David Dunn (Art Director) Ryan Clark “Rescue Story” — Zach Williams (Art Director/Graphic Artist) Tim Parker, (Photographer) Eric Brown short form video of the year - cat 39

“Citizen of Heaven” — Tauren Wells (Director) Matt DeLisi, ( Producer) Ryan Atenhan “God Only Knows” — for KING & COUNTRY, featuring Dolly Parton (Directors / Producers) Ben Smallbone, Patrick Tohill

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“Reason” — Unspoken (Directors) Max Hsu, Nathan Schneider, (Producers) Joshua Wurzelbacher, Alicia St. Gelais “Trilogy” — Unspoken (Director/ Producer) Kevin Johnson “Wanted” — Danny Gokey (Director) Elliott Eicheldinger, (Producer) Loren Hughes long form video of the year - cat 40

“A Great Adventure, LIVE Solo Performances of Timeless Hits” — Steven Curtis Chapman (Director/ Producer) Doug Stuckey “Awake (Live)” — Hillsong Worship (Directors) Richard Cause, Jared Chapman, Paul Martin, Samuel Irving, Steven Lester, (Producers) Johnny Rays, Jessica Ico, Steven Lester “Building a Christmas to Remember” — The Singing Contractors (Directors/ Producers) Michael Sykes, Joel Key, Doug Stuckey “People (Visual Album)” — Jonathan McReynolds (Director) Austin Peckham “Roar (Live)” — Passion (Director) Steven Lester, (Producers) Shelley Giglio, Rachel Baldwin, Leighton Ching, Matt Reed inspirational film of the year - cat 41

“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” — (Director) Marielle Heller, (Producers) Youree Henley, Leah Holzer, Peter Saraf, Wenxin She, Marc Turtletaub “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable” — (Director) Aaron Lieber, (Producers) Penny Edmiston, Jane Kelly Kosek, Aaron Lieber “I Still Believe” — (Directors) Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, (Producers) Kevin Downes, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin “Overcomer” — (Director) Alex Kendrick, (Producers) Stephen Kendrick, Aaron Burns, Justin Tolley “The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel” — (Director) Christine Swanson, (Producers) Ronnie J. Pitre, Steve Solomos

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Nominee for Artist of the Year Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, collaborated with renowned entertainer Dolly Parton to release a brand-new version of the duo’s 11-week #1 hit “God Only Knows” in 2019. In 2020, the track won a GRAMMY® award in the Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category, and the album that produced the original hit- Burn The Ships -won a GRAMMY® in the Contemporary Christian Music Album category. for KING & COUNTRY graced the CMA stage to perform “God Only Knows” with Dolly Parton at the CMA Awards. They have garnered 6 No. 1 hits, 9 Top 10 hits, 6 GRAMMY® nominations, 3 Billboard Music Award Nominations, an American Music Award nomination, and had songs featured on the Emmys, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football and other high-profile events. National performances include The Tonight Show, Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The View, CMA Awards, and CMA Country Christmas. In total, for KING & COUNTRY has accumulated 826 million on-demand streams with an audience airplay of 5 billion. The duo is nominated for 6 awards tonight including Song of the Year and Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year.

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Nominee for Artist of the Year

Hillsong Worship is the legacy worship expression of Hillsong Church, representing the strength and generations of the global worship team. With songs such as “Cornerstone,” “Mighty To Save,” “This I Believe (The Creed),” “Who You Say I Am,” and the GRAMMY® Award-winning and RIAA Certified Platinum “What A Beautiful Name,” the group features worship leaders and songwriters such as Brooke Ligertwood, Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan, Joel Houston, Taya SmithGaukrodger, Aodhan King, David Ware and more. With over 2 billion career streams and over 20 million career album sales, the group’s catalogue is sung by an estimated 50 million people worldwide each week. Hillsong Worship is committed to continuing its legacy of writing and leading songs that - by God’s grace - impact both individual devotion and congregational worship for the glory of God. Their song “King of Kings” is nominated tonight for Song of the Year and Worship Recorded Song of the Year.

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Nominee for Artist of the Year

With over 1.8 billion career streams, 2 GRAMMY® Awards, 10 GMA Dove Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards and 3 American Music Awards, multiplatinum-selling artist Lauren Daigle’s presence as an artist and live performer continues to form a strong connection between her songs and her audience. Daigle has notably performed on the 2020 American Idol Finale, the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, the 2019 Billboard Music Awards, and at the 2019 Recording Academy’s MusiCares Person of the Year Tribute Concert for Dolly Parton. Daigle is nominated in 4 categories tonight including Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

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Nominee for Artist of the Year

Tasha Cobbs Leonard has already won a GRAMMY® Award, 6 GMA Dove Awards, 3 Billboard Awards and 11 Stellar Awards. A bridge-building artist with three consecutive #1 Billboard album debuts, she’s been Billboard’s Top Streaming Gospel Artist 4 years in a row with nearly 2 billion streams. Her album Heart. Passion. Pursuit. is the longest running #1 Gospel album in over 3 years and her hit single, “Break Every Chain” is RIAA®️-certified Platinum. Her National TV performances include Good Morning America, BET’s Black Girls Rock and Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Tasha Cobbs Leonard is nominated in 3 categories tonight including Gospel Artist of the Year.

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zach williams

Nominee for Artist of the Year GRAMMY® and multi-GMA Dove Award winner Zach Williams’ music comes from a place of humility and honesty as his songs are a direct reflection of God’s redemption in his life. “Chain Breaker,” his record-breaking and first official RIAA®-certified platinum single, part of the RIAA®-certified gold album Chain Breaker, has impacted millions of people around the world, earning Williams a GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Album (2018). He’s been nominated for thirteen GMA Dove Awards, winning Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (2018) and New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (2017). He achieved 2 consecutive No. 1 radio hits for 35 weeks as a debut artist (“Chain Breaker,” “Old Church Choir”) and was named Billboard’s 2017 Top Christian Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. He’s also been nominated for 4 Billboard Music Awards and an American Music Award. Zach Williams is nominated for 6 awards tonight including Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

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New Artist of the Year nominees

cochren & co. Singer/songwriter and piano player Michael Cochren hails from Montgomery, IN. As a worship leader in his hometown church, Cochren’s piano based soulful pop sound was influenced by artists like Billy Joel, NEEDTOBREATHE and Ray Charles. In the past two years Cochren & Co. has garnered a K-LOVE Fan Awards nomination and two consecutive Top 10 Billboard Christian Airplay radio singles and amassed over 47 million streams. He was featured on the TobyMac single “Edge of My Seat” which became a Top 5 Billboard Christian Airplay hit in early 2020 and has been seen on the road on 2019’s TobyMac’s Theater Tour, the 2020 TobyMac Hits Deep Tour and recent TobyMac Drive-in Theater Tour.

chris renzema Shifting seamlessly from indie rock to folk worship to Americana, Renzema’s voice and lyrics cut to the bone singing about hope and echoing the universality of both pain and praise. With more than 36 million audio streams of his first album, I’ll Be The Branches, over one million Spotify track saves over the last 12 months and Pandora naming him a 2020 “Artist to Watch,” Renzema’s groundswell continues to build, all organically. “The music we’re making isn’t being engineered to hit any playlists or radio or anything like that,” says Renzema. “The strategy is to let it hit the people that want it already and let that inform where it’s going. We’re taking the toolbox we have and refining it, not adjusting or changing or moving it.”

elle limebear Elle Limebear has lived her life between two worlds. As the daughter of Delirious? front man, Martin Smith, Elle has experienced first-hand the thrill of stadiums filled with people while on tour around the world. As a worship leader and youth pastor in Brighton, UK, she is immersed in a close-knit, daily ministry within her community. She grew up seeing the global church and her local church worshipping God simultaneously. Making music for the generations to come, Elle’s music serves as a reminder that the Maker of all things we see is the very one who created us.

Switch Switch is a collective of worship pastors from Life.Church, a multi-site church meeting at 34 physical locations in 10 states and globally at Church Online. As an extension of the church’s mission to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ, Switch is passionate about creating modern music that encourages listeners to pursue a relationship with Jesus. Following the success of its first EP, Symphony, Switch was named Billboard’s 2019 Top New Christian Artist and the title track “Symphony,” which has over 70 million global streams, was named Hot CHR Chart’s #1 Song of the Year.

we the kingdom We The Kingdom is a multigenerational family of musicians, including producers and songwriters Ed Cash (Chris Tomlin, NEEDTOBREATHE, Bethel Music, Crowder), Scott Cash, Franni Rae Cash, Martin Cash and Andrew Bergthold. An amalgamation of four different decades, We The Kingdom’s music embraces worship, rock, country, folk and pop, providing a textured sonic background for vulnerable, gritty lyrics. The live EP reveals the heart of We The Kingdom—a heart rooted in worship. They write songs about the full spectrum of human emotion, including the messy parts, as they aim to embrace brokenness, honesty, and the redemptive power of God’s love in their music. The band’s single “Holy Water” was #1 at radio for seven weeks and was the highest ranked new song to enter the CCLI chart at #157. The band is also nominated tonight for Song of the Year with “Holy Water.”

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Gospel Artist of the Year nominees

jekalyn carr Listed by JET Magazine as “One of the Top Ten Faces You Need to Know Under 40” and one of Ebony Magazine’s Ebony Power 100, Jekalyn Carr is a four-time GRAMMY® Award nominee, two-time Billboard Music Award nominee, and GMA Dove Award-winning independent recording artist, profound speaker, entrepreneur, and author. As a top-selling independent recording artist, Carr earned seven career Billboard #1’s before the age of 21. She’s also been featured in the OWN Network show “Greenleaf” and most recently in the movie “Never Heard.” Carr also released her first book “You Will Win!: Inspirational Strategies to Help You Overcome” in 2018.

kirk franklin Since making his debut in the early 90s, Kirk Franklin has established himself as a trailblazer and icon in contemporary music. He first burst onto the world stage with Kirk Franklin & The Family, forever changing the look and sound of gospel music. Since then, Franklin has written and produced timeless, genre-bending music for himself and other artists earning numerous awards and accolades, including 16 GRAMMY® Awards. Additionally, he has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. With a career spanning almost 30 years, Franklin continues to break new ground and make indelible contributions to popular music. Kirk is nominated for four awards tonight including Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year for “Love Theory.”

jonathan mcreynolds Jonathan McReynolds is a Dove Award-winning, GRAMMY®-nominated and Stellar Award-winning gospel singer-songwriter based in Chicago, IL. Jonathan holds a Masters in Theology from Moody Theological Seminary and is currently an adjunct member of the Columbia College faculty on top of his work as an official contributor to Huffington Post and the founder of Elihu Nation, a nonprofit organization. His music has been cheered on by music icons from Stevie Wonder, Nicki Minaj, and Tori Kelly to gospel giants like CeCe Winans, Yolanda Adams, and Kirk Franklin, who dubbed McReynolds “the future of gospel music.”

tasha cobbs leonard Tasha Cobbs Leonard has already won a GRAMMY® Award, six GMA Dove Awards, three Billboard Awards and 11 Stellar Awards. A bridge-building artist with three consecutive #1 Billboard album debuts, she’s been Billboard’s Top Streaming Gospel Artist four years in a row with nearly 2 billion streams. Her album Heart. Passion. Pursuit. is the longest running #1 Gospel album in over three years and her hit single, “Break Every Chain” is RIAA®️-certified Platinum. Her National TV performances include Good Morning America, BET’s Black Girls Rock and Super Bowl Gospel Celebration. Tasha Cobbs Leonard is nominated in three categories tonight including Artist of the Year.

travis greene Changing hearts, stirring souls and engaging and challenging minds like never before, four-time GRAMMY® nominated, chart-topping inspirational artist Travis Greene’s latest RCA Inspiration album Broken Record goes beyond the usual shouts of “Hallelujah” to create a fresh, inviting worship experience that takes us deeper than we could ever possibly imagine into the love and grace of God. An eight-time GMA Dove Award nominee, he’s also won 11 Stellar Awards (including 2018 Artist of the Year and Producer of the Year); and scored a Billboard Music Award. He continues his global mission to bring a boundary crossing worship experience to people all over the world to get people, especially the unchurched, excited. His music and mission work has called him to multiple countries in Africa, as well as Dubai, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Travis is nominated in three categories tonight including Gospel Worship Album of the Year.

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Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year nominees tobymac With more than 12 million units in career sales and a whopping seven GRAMMY® Awards, TobyMac’s career continues on the fast track. His 2015 RIAA Certified Gold studio album, THIS IS NOT A TEST garnered a GRAMMY® Award and Billboard Music Award nomination on top of debuting at No. 4 on the Billboard Top 200. Each of his six studio solo projects have achieved Gold certification, a first for any artist in the history of his label, Capitol Christian Music Group. Among those is 2012’s EYE ON IT, which debuted atop the Billboard 200, only the third Christian album ever to do so. THE ELEMENTS, his awaited newest collection of music, is available now boasting “Everything,” “Scars,” “Edge of My Seat,” “See The Light” and more alongside the chart-topper, RIAA Gold Certified “I just need U.”

for king & country Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Australian duo, for KING & COUNTRY, comprised of brothers Joel & Luke Smallbone, collaborated with renowned entertainer Dolly Parton to release a brand-new version of the duo’s 11-week #1 hit “God Only Knows” in 2019. In 2020, the track won a GRAMMY® award in the Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song category, and the album that produced the original hit-burn the ships-won a GRAMMY® in the Contemporary Christmas Music Album category. for KING & COUNTRY graced the CMA stage to perform “God Only Knows” with Dolly Parton at the CMA Awards. They have garnered six No. 1 hits, nine Top 10 hits, six GRAMMY® nominations, three Billboard Music Award Nominations, an American Music Award nomination, and had songs featured on the Emmys, Super Bowl, Sunday Night Football and other high-profile events. National performances include The Tonight Show, Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The View, CMA Awards, and CMA Country Christmas. In total, for KING & COUNTRY has accumulated 826 million on-demand streams with an audience airplay of 5 billion. The duo is nominated for six awards tonight including Artist of the Year and Song of the Year.

hillsong united Birthed in the heart of the youth ministry of Hillsong Church in Australia, Hillsong UNITED remains committed to creating a musical expression that speaks to the timeless message of the work of Christ, awakening churches and individuals to the truth of who He is. Undisputedly one of the genre’s most influential artists in the history of contemporary Christian music, Hillsong UNITED has sold more than 4.7 million albums globally and garnered over 3.1 billion worldwide career streams. Their most recent album People garnered the group its largest career street week sales to date debuting at No. 1 on HITS Top 50 Chart, No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Album, Top Christian/Gospel Album and Top Current Album charts, and No. 2 on Billboard’s Top 200. The group also remains the No. 1 Christian artist on all social media platforms with over 10.8 million fans combined.

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Six-time GRAMMY®-nominee Tauren Wells is a multi-GMA Dove Award winner including New Artist of the Year, Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year. With five #1 radio hits he has amassed more than 690 million global streams. His single “Hills and Valleys” is RIAA®-Certified Platinum and “Known” is RIAA®-Certified Gold. Tauren is nominated for three awards tonight including Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Citizen of Heaven.

zach williams GRAMMY® and multi-GMA Dove Award winner Zach Williams’ music comes from a place of humility and honesty as his songs are a direct reflection of God’s redemption in his life. “Chain Breaker,” his record-breaking and first official RIAA®-certified platinum single, part of the RIAA®-certified gold album Chain Breaker, has impacted millions of people around the world, earning Williams a GRAMMY® Award for Best Contemporary Christian Album (2018). He’s been nominated for thirteen GMA Dove Awards, winning Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (2018) and New Artist of the Year and Pop/ Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year (2017). He achieved two consecutive No. 1 radio hits for 35 weeks as a debut artist (“Chain Breaker,” “Old Church Choir”) and was named Billboard’s 2017 Top Christian Male Vocalist and New Artist of the Year. He’s also been nominated for four Billboard Music Awards and an American Music Award. Zach Williams is nominated for six awards tonight including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year.

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Southern Gospel Artist of the Year nominees

ernie haase & signature sound Since 2003, GRAMMY®-nominated and GMA Dove Award-winning group Ernie Haase & Signature Sound have traveled the world offering energy, excitement and encouragement through its powerful brand of gospel music. One of the most celebrated quartets in Southern Gospel History, EHSS is mentioned with the same trailblazing reverence as groups like The Statesmen Quartet and The Cathedral Quartet. EHSS has sung to millions worldwide from concerts in Latvia and India to South Africa and New Zealand, TV appearances on ESPN with NASCAR, multiple NBA appearances singing our National Anthem, and even a specialty tour of historic American theaters in support of the EHSS Broadway project.

gaither vocal band Since the early 1990s, the Gaither Vocal Band has served as a standard-bearer in the field of gospel music. Founded by Gospel Music Hall of Fame songwriter and producer Bill Gaither, this GMA Dove Award and GRAMMY®-winning vocal group has performed in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Sydney Opera House, The Kennedy Center and Carnegie Hall. The list of men who have comprised the Gaither Vocal Band over the past 30 years reads like a “Who’s Who” among the gospel music industry’s best-loved voices, including Steve Green, Larnelle Harris, Mark Lowry, Michael English, David Phelps, Guy Penrod and many others. A featured favorite in the Billboard chart-busting Gaither Homecoming Series, the Gaither Vocal Band continues to fill venues across North America with a steady tour schedule every year. Today the Gaither Vocal Band roster is comprised of five power-packed voices, featuring Bill Gaither, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd Suttles and Reggie Smith. Individually these men are gifted artists and men of authentic faith. Together they are known internationally for their stunning vocals, innovative harmonies and life-altering message—one of grace, hope and redemption.

jason crabb Jason Crabb has been honored with two GRAMMY® awards and 22 GMA Dove Awards along with a host of industry honors and recognitions. He is the youngest member to be inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame, and his hometown of Beaver Dam, KY recognized him by naming a street as Jason Crabb Drive. Since his first solo release in 2009, Jason Crabb has performed at many of the world’s most prestigious stages including Carnegie Hall, the Grand Ole Opry, the Brooklyn Tabernacle and Billy Graham’s final crusade in NYC. He’s been featured and covered by People Magazine, Fox News, Country Living, The Huffington Post, Billboard, USA Today, Entertainment Tonight and Country Weekly and was named one of Nashville’s Most Beautiful People by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. His latest release, Unexpected, was honored with a GRAMMY® at the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards® in February 2019. The project was produced by Jay DeMarcus (Rascal Flatts) and features Gary LeVox (Rascal Flatts) and Kaya Jones, as well as a song written with disco icon, Gloria Gaynor.

joseph habedank Daywind recording artist Joseph Habedank is a GRAMMY®-nominated, GMA Dove Award-winning singer/ songwriter and Singing News Magazine’s Soloist of the Year (2018, 2017). For ten years, he served first as baritone, then as the lead singer for one of Southern Gospel’s favorite family groups, the Perrys, and shared his songs in some of America’s greatest churches and venues, including the Brooklyn Tabernacle, Charles Stanley’s First Baptist Atlanta, The Grand Ole Opry, and the historic Ryman Auditorium. On the heels of his critically-acclaimed debut solo release, “Welcome Home,” he was awarded Singing News Magazine’s New Soloist of the Year. He’s written songs recorded by Reba McEntire (“Sing It Now”), The Booth Brothers, Brian Free & Assurance, Karen Peck & New River, The Hoppers, Ivan Parker, Jeff & Sheri Easter, and many more. He was also nominated for Singing News Magazine’s Male Vocalist of the Year, Lead Singer of the Year and Songwriter of the Year for three consecutive years.

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The voice of Gospel Music Hall of Fame member Karen Peck Gooch is unmistakable. Karen, with her popular trio New River, has enjoyed five GRAMMY®-nominations as well as seven GMA Dove Awards. Racking up 18 No. 1 hits including “Four Days Late,” which was named Song of the decade for 2000-2010 by The Singing News, the group has appeared on such prestigious stages as The Grand Ole Opry and Gaither Homecoming concerts. Evolving throughout the past three decades, Karen Peck & New River has firmly established a place at the forefront of Southern Gospel Music. They continue to deliver a progressive sound that is distinctive yet remains true to the traditional styling that has made them a fan favorite. 48

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Song of the Year nominees

“almost home”

WRITERS: BARRY GRAUL, BART MILLARD, BEN GLOVER, MIKE SCHEUCHZER, NATHAN COCHRAN, ROBBY SHAFFER Almost home, brother it won’t be long Soon all your burdens will be gone With all your strength

Sister run wild, run free Hold up your head, keep pressing on We are almost home

“burn the ships”

WRITERS: JOEL SMALLBONE, LUKE SMALLBONE, MATT HALES, SETH MOSLEY Step into a new day We can rise up from the dust and walk away

We can dance upon our heartache So light a match, leave the past, burn the ships And don’t you look back

“dead man walking”

WRITERS: EMILY WEISBAND, JEREMY CAMP, JORDAN SAPP I was a dead man walking Until I was a man walking with You I was a blind man falling ‘Til I felt the life You’re calling me to Pulling me out of the darkness and

Pulling me out of the lies Putting the beat in my heart again I was a dead man walking Until You loved this dead man walking back to life

“deliver me (this is my exodus)”

WRITERS: DESMOND DAVIS, DONALD LAWRENCE, MARSHON LEWIS, ROBERT WOOLRIDGE, WILLIAM STOKES Lord, Deliver me ‘Cause all I seem to do is hurt me...

I’m saying goodbye to the old me, and I’m saying hello to the brand new me

“holy water”

WRITERS: ANDREW BERGTHOLD, ED CASH, FRANNI CASH, MARTIN CASH, SCOTT CASH Your forgiveness is like sweet, sweet honey on my lips

Like the sound of a symphony to my ears Like Holy Water on my skin

“king of kings”

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God of glory, Majesty Praise forever to the King of Kings

“love theory” WRITER: KIRK FRANKLIN

He saved the day, He will come through He won’t fail That’s not what superheroes do

No greater love makes my heart beat All I wanna do is make You proud of me

“nobody”

WRITERS: BERNIE HERMS, MARK HALL, MATTHEW WEST I’m just a nobody trying to tell everybody All about Somebody who saved my soul

Ever since You rescued me, You gave my heart a song to sing I’m living for the world to see nobody but Jesus

“rescue”

WRITERS: JASON INGRAM, LAUREN DAIGLE, PAUL MABURY I hear you whisper underneath your breath I hear your SOS

I will send out an army to find you In the middle of the darkest night It’s true, I will rescue you

“rescue story”

WRITERS: ANDREW RIPP, ETHAN HULSE, JONATHAN SMITH, ZACH WILLIAMS You were the voice in the desert Calling me out in the dead of night Fighting my battles for me You are my rescue story

Lifted me up from the ashes Carried my soul from death to life Bringing me from glory to glory You are my rescue story

“see a victory”

WRITERS: BEN FIELDING, CHRIS BROWN, JASON INGRAM, STEVEN FURTICK I’m gonna see a victory I’m gonna see a victory For the battle belongs to You Lord

You take what the enemy meant for evil And You turn it for good You turn it for good

“the god who stays”

WRITERS: AJ PRUIS, JONATHAN SMITH, MATTHEW WEST You’re the God who stays You’re the one who runs in my direction When the whole world walks away You’re the God who stands

With wide open arms And You tell me nothing I have ever done can separate my heart From the God who stays

“way maker”

WRITER: OSINACHI KALU OKORO EGBU Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness My God, that is who You are

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Worship Recorded Song of the Year nominees

“king of kings (live at qudos Bank Arena, Sydney, AU/2019)” WRITERS: BROOKE LIGERTWOOD, SCOTT LIGERTWOOD, JASON INGRAM Praise the Father, Praise the Son Praise the Spirit, three in one

God of glory, Majesty Praise forever to the King of Kings

“goodness of god” WRITERS: BEN FIELDING, BRIAN JOHNSON, JENN JOHNSON, ED CASH, JASON INGRAM And all my life You have been faithful And all my life You have been so, so good

With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God

“the blessing” WRITERS: KARI JOBE CARNES, CODY CARNES, CHRIS BROWN, STEVEN FURTICK May His favor be upon you And a thousand generations

Your family, and your children And their children, and their children

“way maker”

WRITER: OSINACHI KALU OKORO EGBU Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper

Light in the darkness My God, that is who You are

“great things”

WRITERS: PHIL WICKHAM, JONAS MYRIN Oh, hero of Heaven, You conquer the grave You free every captive and break every chain Oh God, You have done great things

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We dance in Your freedom, awake and alive Oh Jesus, our Savior, Your name lifted high Oh God, You have done great things

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Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year nominees

“Keepin it movin am & guv demo.mp3” WRITERS: ANDREW MINEO, IGNACIO SAUCEDO, ISAAC BORQUAYE I’m making it work You’re doing too much You’re making it worse

I’m hitting the road I’m making the merch When I get home I make it to church

“follow god” WRITER: KANYE WEST Not another word, letter, picture, or a decimal (Father, I stretch) Wrestlin’ with God, I don’t really want to wrestle

Man, it’s really lifelike, everything in my life (stretch my hands to You) Arguing with my dad, and he said, “It ain’t Christ-like”

“armies” WRITERS: KEVIN ELIJAH BURGESS, WES WRITER, ED CASH, SCOTT MCTYEIRE CASH, CHRIS TOMLIN, MASHELL LEROY Oh vanity, Satan try to cancel me I don’t fear your plan for me I just made a canopy When you come to handle me

There’s another hand on me Even when they all abandon me God got the destiny, I see no enemy

“set me free”

WRITERS: LECRAE MOORE, OSIRIS WILLIAMS, CHRISTOPHER HULVEY, ERICA ATKINS-CAMPBELL, GABRIEL AZUCENA, J RAUL GARCIA, TOREY D’SHAUN Shackles on my feet, yeah They won’t let me be

Won’t you set me free? Break this hold on me

“enough”

WRITERS: JORDAN SAPP, KYLE WILLIAMS, MARTIN SANTIAGO, FERNANDO MIRANDA I was born to walk through the fire I was made to run through these flames

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Yeah, even when I’m broken and tired You are enough, enough, enough

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Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year nominees

“blessings on blessings” WRITER: ANTHONY BROWN The favor of the Lord rests upon me, in my hands I have more than enough

Surely goodness and mercy is following me and my God will supply every one of my needs

“won’t be moved” WRITERS: BRYAN SLEDGE, CEDRIC SMITH, DAMEON REEVES I serve the same God back then the time he helped David And the very same God proves every time that He’s able

If I hold my peace I got a seat at the table Yeah I think it’s so stable that’s how I know I won’t beg I won’t be moved

“people”

WRITER: JONATHAN MCREYNOLDS People, people When you said you could heal me from many things

Did you mean People, people Deliver me

“b!g” WRITERS: MICHAEL MCCLURE, CURTISS GLENN, RODENY TURNER You might as well shout before What’s in front of you is bigger you get it than what’s behind you Because God sent me here to tell you Your destiny, your promise, That what He has for you is gonna be BIG your future

“won’t let go” WRITER: TRAVIS GREENE Shackles on my feet, yeah They won’t let me be

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Won’t you set me free? Break this hold on me

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Inspirational Film of the Year nominees

a beautiful day in the neighborhood DIRECTOR: MARIELLE HELLER PRODUCERS: YOUREE HENLEY, LEAH HOLZER, PETER SARAF, WENXIN SHE, MARC TURTLETAUB Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger’s empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel’s jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.

bethany hamilton: unstoppable DIRECTOR: AARON LIEBER PRODUCERS: PENNY EDMISTON, JANE KELLY KOSEK, AARON LIEBER One of the most accomplished athletes of her generation, Bethany Hamilton, became a surfing wunderkind when she returned to the sport following a devastating shark attack at age 13. As she continues to chase waves, she also now tackles motherhood.

i still believe DIRECTORS: ANDREW ERWIN, JON ERWIN PRODUCERS: KEVIN DOWNES, JON ERWIN, ANDREW ERWIN The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

the clark sisters: first ladies of gospel DIRECTOR: CHRISTINE SWANSON PRODUCERS: RONNIE J. PITRE, STEVE SOLOMOS With guidance from their mother, five siblings overcome humble beginnings to form the renowned gospel group the Clark Sisters.

overcomer DIRECTOR: ALEX KENDRICK PRODUCERS: AARON BURNS, JUSTIN TOLLEY, STEPHEN KENDRICK High school basketball coach John Harrison and his team face an uncertain future when their town’s largest manufacturing plant shuts down unexpectedly. As hundreds of people move away, John reluctantly agrees to coach cross-country, a sport he doesn’t even like. His outlook soon changes when he meets Hannah Scott, an unlikely runner who pushes herself to the limit. Inspired by the words and prayers of a new friend, John starts to train Hannah for the biggest race of her young life. 58

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GMA UPDATE The GMA, like many of you, is figuring out how to best pivot and serve during this incredible time of change. In response to the ongoing crisis of COVID-19, the Gospel Music Association has been hard at work restructuring upcoming events and creating new outlets to meet the needs of their membership during this global pandemic.

education - GMA academy app launch Like many other events during this season, our annual IMMERSE Conference, designed to educate the next generation of artists, songwriters and worship leaders, had to be cancelled. However, it gave us an opportunity to re-envision the service in a way that could benefit more people all while making it more affordable. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re thrilled to share that we launched our educational initiative, branded the GMA Academy program, via a mobile app! The app houses 70+ hours of educational audio content, videos, song evaluation, networking capabilities and more. More info on the GMA Academy can be found at gospelmusic.org/gmaacademy.

GMA Academy members have access to many different features within the app.

Choose from many different categories and levels of courses.

GMA covid-19 relief fund The GMA Foundation is actively distributing needed funds to crew members and musicians most affected by the pandemic. Active since the onset of quarantine, additional info on the fund can be found here: gospelmusic.org/gmafoundation

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#lovegoesviral benefit livestream concert Right at the onslaught of quarantine in March, the GMA staff rallied participation of over 40 artists across all genres of Christian and Gospel Music to produce an incredibly powerful, 3 hour benefit livestream concert seen by over 700,000 people across Facebook and Youtube. The concert raised funds for the GMA Foundationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s COVID-19 Relief Fund.

dove awards 50th anniversary concert in new york city Prior to the pandemic, the GMA celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Dove Awards with a special concert at Carnegie Hall in New York City. The incredible, diverse lineup included Natalie Grant, Hezekiah Walker, Mark Lowry, Donnie McClurkin, Russ Taff and Danny Gokey! Fans had the opportunity to perform in the choir with these Dove Awards Winning Artists at one of the most famous concert halls in the world. Non-performers were also able to enjoy a weekend of fellowship and great music.

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New Book from Beloved Musician and Author

MICHAEL CARD

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Over the course of his career, singersongwriter Michael Card has explored the depths of Scripture by bringing together biblical study and the power of the imagination. In his new book, he sheds light on the life of Jesus through forty lyrical reï¬&#x201A;ections on the four Gospels, leading us to a place where Jesus becomes real and we can hear him with both heart and mind.