The 57th GMA Dove Awards 2026 - See full winners list + highlights

From standout wins to tributes honouring gospel legends, the 57th GMA Dove Awards brought Christian music together around a message bigger than the trophies.

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards celebrated some of Christian music’s biggest names on Tuesday, 6 October, with Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake and Josiah Queen emerging as the night's biggest winners. But beyond the awards and performances, host Tauren Wells had a message for the Christian music community: unity matters more than competition.

Held at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena and hosted by Wells for the fourth consecutive year, the ceremony brought together artists from different musical backgrounds under the theme “Together For One,” inspired by Colossians 3:14.

For Wells, the message was about recognising differences without allowing them to overshadow the Church's shared purpose.

“There's something that matters more,” he told The Christian Post, explaining that the Church's testimony to the world should be one of unity and love.

The Night's Biggest Winners

Phil Wickham, Brandon Lake and Josiah Queen each took home three Dove Awards, making them among the evening's most celebrated artists.

Wickham won Artist of the Year, while Lake was named Songwriter of the Year. Queen received Song of the Year for “Dusty Bibles”. Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year.

Wickham had entered the ceremony with nine nominations, while CeCe Winans led female artists with seven nominations.

The wins recognised individual achievements, but the evening also offered a reminder that Christian music is part of a wider community, with artists contributing different sounds and perspectives to a shared message.

Matthew West, a longtime Dove Awards regular, echoed that sentiment.

“I hope that the Christian music community is just that; it's a community. It's not a competitive one,” he said, noting that artists ultimately gather to give their gifts back to God.

Performances That Brought Different Sounds Together

The evening's musical programme reflected the diversity of contemporary Christian music, moving between worship, gospel, country and other styles.

TobyMac opened the ceremony with “Heaven on My Mind”, reuniting with Mr. TalkBox for their first performance together in ten years.

Brandon Lake joined country star Lainey Wilson for an intimate rendition of “The Jesus I Know Now”, while Tauren Wells and Naomi Raine performed “What A Miracle Feels Like”.

Other performances included Tasha Cobbs Leonard's “Church”, Jamie MacDonald's “Left It In The River”, and Anne Wilson's “Who I Am to You”.

The ceremony also made room for tributes to influential voices in music. Amy Grant and Natalie Grant honoured Dolly Parton, while Jonathan McReynolds and Kierra Sheard joined Donald Lawrence, Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn for a special tribute to gospel music icon Richard Smallwood.

The range of performances illustrated one of the evening's central ideas: Christian music can take many forms while remaining united by its purpose.

Reaching Beyond the Church Walls

For some artists, the growing reach of Christian music presents an opportunity to connect with listeners who might not ordinarily engage with the Church.

Franni Cash, attending her first Dove Awards as a solo artist nominee, pointed to the power of artists from different musical backgrounds coming together to share a message of hope.

Seph Schlueter similarly emphasised the importance of authenticity and the potential for music to reach people who may have experienced church hurt or have never attended church.

Mr. TalkBox, who has also worked outside Christian music, including on Bruno Mars' “24K Magic”, spoke about how those experiences can create opportunities for conversations about faith.

He encouraged Christian artists to remain grounded in their relationship with God as their influence grows, stressing the importance of prayer, Scripture and personal integrity.

His message was simple: artists should focus on preparing themselves and doing their part rather than becoming consumed by every detail of their careers.

A Community Bigger Than the Awards

The ceremony also introduced the Community Impact Award for Peace & Purpose, presented by Jesus Calling. God Behind Bars, a ministry that brings churches, discipleship and Christian resources into prisons across the United States, received the inaugural award.

Its founder, Jake Bodine, spoke about the possibility of pursuing justice while still believing in redemption, emphasising that a person's past mistakes need not define their entire life.

The award offered another perspective on the evening's broader message: Christian influence extends beyond music and entertainment into the lives and communities that the faith seeks to serve.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing

As Christian music continues to reach wider audiences and embrace a broader range of musical styles, the 2026 Dove Awards presented an opportunity to reflect on what holds the community together.

For Tauren Wells, the answer was love and unity. For Matthew West, it was the shared purpose behind the music. For artists such as Seph Schlueter and Mr. TalkBox, it was the importance of pointing people towards Jesus while remaining authentic in their faith.

The awards recognised talent, songwriting and performance. But the evening's recurring message was that success in Christian music is about more than individual recognition.

It is also about community, service and the message behind the songs.

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards aired on TBN and the TBN+ app on Friday, 9 October, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, with a simulcast on SiriusXM's The Message.

Here is the full list of winners shared by doveawards.com:

Song of the Year

• "Can't Steal My Joy" - (Writers) Josiah Queen, Brandon Lake, Hank Bentley, Jacob Sooter, (Publishers) Josiah Queen Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, Brandon Lake Music, So Essential Tunes, Just When Publishing, Capitol CMG Paragon, Songs By That Dog Will Hunt, All Essential Music

• "Come Jesus Come" - (Writers) Hank Bentley, Bryan Fowler, Stephen McWhirter, Tara McWhirter, (Publishers) Songs By That Dog Will Hunt, Capitol CMG Paragon, Rewolf, So Essential Tunes, God Is Real Worldwide Publishing, Be Essential Songs

• WINNER: "Dusty Bibles" - (Writers) Josiah Queen, Zac Lawson, Dylan Thomas, John Michael Howell, (Publishers) Josiah Queen Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, John Michael Howell Publishing, ZVC SONGZ, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing LLC, Dylan Thomas Publishing Designee

• God I'm Just Grateful - (Writers) Chandler Moore, Pat Barrett, Steven Furtick, Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr, Joshua Coleman, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Capitol CMG Genesis, Forever And Ever Publishing Limited, Songs Of Kobalt Music Publishing America Inc., Top Notch High Qualify Music, Alien Cargo Plane Music, Kobalt Songs Music Publishing LLC

• "Homesick For Heaven" - (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, (Publishers) Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music

• "I Know A Name" - (Writers) Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Brandon Lake Music, All Essential Music, Just When Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Songs By That Dog Will Hunt, Capitol CMG Paragon

• "Left It In The River" - (Writers) Jamie MacDonald, Jonathan Gamble, Colby Wedgeworth, (Publishers) Jonathan Conrad Gamble Publishing, Capitol CMG Paragon, Jamie Mac Publishing, Capitol CMG Genesis, Wedgeworth Publishing

• "Mighty Name Of Jesus" - (Writer) Hope Darst, Jacob Sooter, Lauren Sloat, (Publishers) Just When Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Fair Trade Global Songs, Hope For The Best Songs, Be Essential Songs, TBCO Publishing, Capitol CMG Paragon, Collapsible Soul Music, Let The Road Pave Itself, Razor And Tie Music Publishing, Concord Copyrights

• "No Fear" - (Writers) Jon Reddick, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo, (Publishers) B Reddi Music, Be Essential Songs, BrentHood Music, Meaux Mercy, Capitol CMG Paragon, Story House IV Music, All Essential Music

• "What An Awesome God" - (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, Rich Mullins, (Publishers) Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Universal Music Brentwood-Benson Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon

Songwriter of the Year - Artist

• WINNER: Brandon Lake

• Chandler Moore

• Chris Brown

• Josiah Queen

• Phil Wickham

Songwriter of the Year - Non Artist

• Hank Bentley

• WINNER: Jacob Sooter

• Jonathan Smith

• Steven Furtick

• Zac Lawson

Artist of the Year

• Brandon Lake (Record Label) Provident Label Group

• CeCe Winans (Record Label) Pure Springs Gospel/Fair Trade

• Josiah Queen (Record Label) Capitol CMG Label Group

• Lauren Daigle (Record Label) Capitol CMG Label Group/ Interscope Records

• WINNER: Phil Wickham (Record Label) Fair Trade Services

New Artist of the Year Presented by Cantinas Foundation

• bodie

• Emerson Day

• WINNER: Jamie MacDonald

• Megan Woods

• SEU Worship

Producer of the Year

• Austin Davis

• WINNER: Jacob Sooter

• Jeff Pardo

• Jonathan Smith

• Kyle Lee

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

• "Bless You" - Lecrae, Torey D'Shaun (Writers) Lecrae, Torey D'Shaun, Milan Szelcsanyi, Lihtz, KUR, Jeremiah Adkins, Amore Jones, Eks

• "DAVE" - Hulvey (Writers) Hulvey, xander., Zac Lawson, Micah Palace, John Michael Howell

• "God Did II" - RUA YOUNG, KB (Writers) RUA YOUNG, KB, Wes Writer, Quinten Coblentz

• WINNER: "ROB HELL" - indie tribe, nobigdyl., Torey D'Shaun (ft. Jon Keith) (Writers) nobigdyl., Torey D'Shaun, Jon Keith

• "Yes" - Steven Malcolm, for KING & COUNTRY, KB (Writers) Steven Malcolm, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Demi Kolenbrander, Ben Glover, Brendon Coe, Jamie George, Tedd T., Theron Feemster

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

• "eyes on Him"- Strings & Heart (Writer) Angelo Espinosa

• idols Stephen Stanley (Writers) Stephen Stanley, Paul Duncan, Zach Epps

• WINNER: "No Survivors" - Jeremy Camp (ft. Skillet) (Writers) Jeremy Camp, Jordan Sapp, Paul Duncan, Emily Weisband

• "SEVENS" - Brandon Lake (Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Hank Bentley, Micah Nichols, Jacob Sooter

• "The Love I Have For You" - Colton Dixon (Writers) Colton Dixon, Josh Murty, Jon Robert Hall

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

• WINNER: "Dusty Bibles" - Josiah Queen (Writers) Josiah Queen, Zac Lawson, Dylan Thomas, John Michael Howell

• "Homesick For Heaven" - Phil Wickham (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith

• "Left It In The River" - Jamie MacDonald (Writers) Jamie MacDonald, Jonathan Gamble, Colby Wedgeworth

• "Let It Be A Hallelujah" - Lauren Daigle (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Jonas Myrin, Busbee

• "WASHED" ELEVATION RHYTHM (Writers) Josh Holiday, Mitch Wong, Joe L Barnes, Steven Furtick

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

• "Heal for You" - Lloyd Nicks (Writers) Lloyd Nicks, Chuck Butler, Benji Cowart

• "I Speak Jesus" - Karen Peck & New River (Writers) Carlene Prince, Dustin Smith, Kristen Dutton, Jesse Reeves, Raina Pratt, Abby Denton

• "Make It Well (Movie Sessions)" - MercyMe, Tim Timmons, Sam Wesley (Writers) Bart Millard, Tim Timmons, Ethan Hulse

• "Psalm 8 (from the Angel Film DAVID)" - Phil Wickham, Angel (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith

• "The Blessing" - Andrea Bocelli, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe (Writers) Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Chris Brown, Steven Furtick

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

• "Deep Waters" - Triumphant Quartet (Writers) Wayne Haun, Alisen Wells

• "God Gives Good Answers" - Karen Peck & New River (Writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna Turner West, Jimmy Yeary

• "Hard Trials Will Soon Be Over" - Gaither Vocal Band (ft. Chris Blue, Gene McDonald)(Writer) Mosie Lister

• WINNER: "No Rock" - Jeff & Sheri Easter (Writers) Sheri Easter, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West

• "The Church" - Joseph Habedank (Writers) Joseph Habedank, Jason Cox, Sue C. Smith

  
  

Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

• "Black Sheep" - Ben Fuller (Writers) Ben Fuller, Michael Farren, Tony Wood

• "Broken Man Can" Scotty Inman (Writers) Scotty Inman, Jimmy Yeary, Kenna Turner West

• "Speaking Terms" - Ella Langley (Writers) Helene Cronin, Joybeth Taylor

• "Still Do" - Anne Wilson, Cole Swindell (Writers) Anne Wilson, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo, Trannie Anderson

• WINNER: "The Jesus I Know Now" - Brandon Lake, Lainey Wilson (Writers) Brandon Lake, Lainey Wilson, Emily Weisband, Luke Laird

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

• A God Thing Chosen Road (Writers) Lee Black, Gina Boe

• Above the Clouds Eighteen Mile (Writer) Hallie Ritter

• WINNER: Broken Angels - The Grascals, Dolly Parton (Writers) Dolly Parton, Jamie Johnson

• Camel Train Becky Buller (ft. Ricky Skaggs, Sharon White, Cheryl White) (Writer) Hansel Vibbert

• I Am the One Jeff Tolbert and Primitive Road (Writer) Richard VanCleve

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

• Already Good (Tasha Slide) Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Writers) Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Naomi Raine, Jonas Myrin, Juberlee, Kenneth Leonard Jr

• imposter syndrome ANTHNY (Writers) ANTHNY, Donald Lawrence

• Jesus I Do Mariah Carey (ft. The Clark Sisters) (Writers) Mariah Carey, Daniel Moore II, Karen Clark Sheard, Jacky Clark-Chisholm, Dorinda Clark-Cole

• WINNER: Still (Live) Jonathan McReynolds, Jamal Roberts (Writers) Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson, Orlando Joel Palmer, David Lamar Outing II, Britney Delagraentiss

• Sunday Morning Tauren Wells, Pastor Mike Jr. (Writers) Tauren Wells, Mr. Talkbox, Jay-J

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

• At The Cross CeCe Winans (Writer) Traditional

• WINNER: Church - Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend (Writers) Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kenneth Leonard Jr, Brunes Charles, Jonas Myrin, ANTHNY, Annatoria Chitapa

• Love Never Fails (Live) The Choir Room, Fred Hammond (Writers) Dwan Hill, Fred Hammond, Javier Ordenes

• Promises Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers (Writer) Lisa Knowles-Smith

• Your Name (Live) Jovonta Patton (Writer) Jovonta Patton

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

• Bless Your Name (Live) Maranda Curtis (Writers) Maranda Curtis, Chekira Daffin, David Cartwright Jr., Laura Ann Johnson

• WINNER: More Than This [Radio Edit] CeCe Winans (ft. Todd Dulaney) (Writers) CeCe Winans, Todd Dulaney, Kyle Lee

• One Good God (Live) Jonathan McReynolds (Writers) Jonathan McReynolds, Terrell Demetrius Wilson

• Something's About to Shift (Live) Red Worship, Jonathan Stamper (Writer) Jonathan Stamper

• Yahweh Flow (Live In San Francisco) Tye Tribbett (ft. Jocelyn Bowman, D'nar Young, Jewell Jones, Jalisa Faye) (Writers) Tye Tribbett, Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin, Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Marty Sampson, Israel Houghton, Adesewa Ayoola, Alessandro Vilas Boas, Ed Cash, Kristian Stanfill, Kofi Dartey, Ryan Ofei

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

• ABCD Daddy Yankee (ft. Alex Zurdo) (Writers) Daddy Yankee, Alex Zurdo

• CRISTO (En vivo desde la Prisión de El Salvador) Miel San Marcos, Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr. (Writers) Josh Morales, Samuel Morales, Matthew Morales, Edward Rivera, Luis Morales Jr.

• DIGNO Nate Diaz (ft. Aaron Moses, Israel Houghton) (Writers) Nate Diaz, Aaron Moses, Israel Houghton

• Necesito a Cristo (En Vivo) Karen Espinosa (Writers) Karen Espinosa, Jahdiel Roman, Genock Gabriel, Dariana Rodriguez

• WINNER: Tu Voz - Sarai Rivera (Writer) Sarai Rivera

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

• Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year El celo de tu casa (En Vivo) TOMATULUGAR, Marcos Brunet (Writer) Marcos Brunet

• Mi Necesidad (Live) Cales Louima, Christine D'Clario (Writer) Cales Louima

• SALVAVIDAS Su Presencia (Writers) Juan David Muñoz Ochoa, Steven Sánchez Sánchez Corson, Maria Del Rocío Ardila

• WINNER: Solo Hay Uno - Joel Rocco, Enoc Parra (Writers) Andreu Pradas, Marcos Andrés Salice, Joel Rocco

• Victoria (Live) Averly Morillo (Writers) Lizmyke Liriano, Averly Morillo, Chris Disla, Eliezer Melendez, Jose Silverio

Worship Recorded Song of the Year Presented by CCLI

• WINNER: God I'm Just Grateful - Elevation Worship, Chandler Moore (Writers) Chandler Moore, Pat Barrett, Steven Furtick, Abubakar Baker Shariff-Farr, Joshua Coleman

• How Good It Is Chris Tomlin (Writers) Chris Tomlin, Jess Cates, Jordan Mohilowski

• Mighty Name Of Jesus Hope Darst, Josh Baldwin (Writers) Hope Darst, Jacob Sooter, Lauren Sloat

• What An Awesome God Phil Wickham (Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, Rich Mullins

• Worthy Of It All (Worthy) CeCe Winans (Writers) David Brymer, Ryan Hall, Chris Brown, Mack Brock, Steven Furtick

Children's Recorded Song of The Year

• El Amor De Dios Marilú y los Niños (Writer) Francisco Orantes

• WINNER: Follow The Light - Brandon Engman, Phil Wickham, Angel (Writers) Brock Monroe Baker, Molly Kate Kestner

• Lord Has Mercy Matthew West, The Dead Sea Squirrels (Writers) Kurt Heinecke, Mike Nawrocki

• Strong and Courageous Gateway Kids Worship (ft. Josiah Gonzalez) (Writers) Matthew Harris, Austin Alford, Sabrina Osborn

• This Is My Father's World (From Pippa And The Singing Tree) The Getty Girls, Keith & Kristyn Getty (Writer) Traditional

Christmas Recorded Song of the Year

• God's Gift To Us Natalie Grant (Writers) Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Mitch Wong

• Long Expected Brandon Heath, Francesca Battistelli (Writers) Brandon Heath, Alvin Love, Dan Muckala

• Our King Has Come Katy Nichole, Matt Maher (Writers) Katy Nichole, Jeff Pardo

• The First Noel CeCe Winans (Writer) Traditional

• WINNER: We Three Kings - We Are Messengers (Writer) Traditional

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

• Blameless Jackie Hill Perry (Producers) Jackie Hill Perry, 1995, Oscar Zulu, S1, Ace, Carvello, Epikh Pro, T9C, Clark D, Sterling Hayes, Juberlee, Rvei, Alexandria Dollar, Andrew Prim, I Project, Jayboskiebeatz, Weathrman, Playoffs, Rambo, vizychill, Swisher

• WINNER: COULD BE TONIGHT - Hulvey (Producers) xander., Micah Palace, Zac Lawson, Michael Howell, Ace

• FINE BY ME gio. (Producers) LOGE, John Michael Howell, ScottyC Beats, Tenroc, Dylan Thomas, Dell Ngonga, Samuel ASH, Zac Lawson

• Reconstruction Lecrae (Producers) Epikh Pro, S1, Joaquin Bynum, Pluss, 100Graham, MilanMadeit, Lihtz, Jeremiah Adkins, Amore Jones, Ace, Fridayy, Fortune, KVRIM, EDGAR CUTINO, Jordan Hollywood, Jon Bellion, Roget, Tenroc, Ayo, tywiththewifi, Channel WYA, Jack LoMastro, Doobie, Angelo Mota, Mihji Grey, J.LBS, Weathrman, 4CEN, Tre Wright, Carvello, Kofo, Tim Suby, Jay Gogna, Victor Thell, Travis Tatad, Caleb Bryant, SHADOX, Juberlee, Eks, SkipOnDaBeat, DeAndre Hunter, WEARETHEGOOD, Bongo ByTheWay, Smythe, Million Miles, prodbyTY, Alexandria Dollar

• Via Dolorosa Miles Minnick (Producers) Tre Wright, 4CEN, Austin Sexton, Ace Christian, Darz, DJ Hed, DJ Mal-Ski, Link+Up

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

• Asaph's Arrows II Kings Kaleidoscope, Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns (Producers) Chad Gardner, Brian Eichelberger

• Lonely God Fit for a King (Producers) Daniel Braustein, Landon Tewers, Jonathan

• m us eum (Deluxe) Citizens (Producers) Zach Bolen, Connor Hedge, Ben Tan

• WINNER: Plastic Wine Strings & Heart (Producers) Angelo Espinosa, Emmanuel Espinosa, Scott Mills

• There Was A Light Here Demon Hunter (Producers) Ryan Clark, Jeremiah Scott

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

• Counting My Blessings Seph Schlueter (Producers) Jonathan Smith, David Spencer, Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Sapp, Tedd T., Sajan Nauriyal, Tyler Meadows, Kenzie Mccarter, Cristina Cardenas, Emma Pettyjohn

• Jamie MacDonald Jamie MacDonald (Producers) Jamie MacDonald, Austin Davis, Derek Winkley, Aaron Robertson, Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble, Petey Martin, Andrew Bergthold, Justin Amundrud, Josh Silverberg

• WINNER: King Of Hearts - Brandon Lake (Producers) Hank Bentley, Jacob Sooter, Micah Nichols, Rodrick Simmons, Pete Mol

• Mt. Zion Josiah Queen (Producers) Josiah Queen, John Michael Howell, Zac Lawson, Jared Marc, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, Ben Foster

• Walk Through Fire Ben Fuller (Producers) Sam Martinez, Jacob Sooter, Ethan Hulse, Colby Wedgeworth, Jeff Pardo, Michael Farren, Nick Schwarz

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

• Forever Tribute Quartet (Producer) Wayne Haun

• WINNER: Good Answers - Karen Peck & New River (Producers) Wayne Haun, Kris Crunk, Cliff Duren, Johnathan Crumpton

• Steadfast Love The Craguns (Producer) Wayne Haun

• Then Came the Morning Gaither Vocal Band (Producers) Bill Gaither, Gordon Mote

• This Is The Time I Must Sing The Martins (Producer) Matthew Holt

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

• WINNER: American Morning: Side A - EP - Chosen Road (Producer) Dave Clark

• FOLK! (Full Album) Rend Collective (Producers) Wil Pearce, Stephen Mitchell

• Full Grown Man, Vol. I - EP Josh Baldwin (Producers) David Leonard, Colin Healer, Brad King

• Soul Condition Darin & Brooke Aldridge (Producer) Mark Fain

• Stars Anne Wilson (Producers) Jeff Pardo, Ross Copperman, Jonathan Smith

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

• Closer (Live In Chicago) Jonathan McReynolds (Producers) Jonathan McReynolds, Maxwell Stark, Dlo

• Confetti & Conspiracies: The Amen Mixtape Pastor Mike Jr. (Producers) Pastor Mike Jr., Juberlee, Antonio Screen Jr, Leslie Johnson, Alexandria Dollar, Ashton Davis, Joel Setien, Karl Powell Jr, Inkredibeatz, Jermey Jamal Wilson, Dlo, Timothy L. German, Derek Winkley, Zavier, Mr. Wilson On The Beat, Boundt8ly

• diary entry 1 - EP ANTHNY (Producer) ANTHNY

• Only On The Road (Live) Tye Tribbett (Producers) Tye Tribbett, Joe Bethea

• WINNER: TASHA - Tasha Cobbs Leonard (Producers) Kenneth Leonard Jr., Zaytoven, Juberlee, B.A.M., Adale Jackson, Alexandria Dollar

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

• JEKALYN X THE LEGENDS Jekalyn Carr (Producer) Jekalyn Carr

• Love Never Fails The Choir Room (Producers) Dwan Hill, Fred Hammond, Darion Duncan, Evan Ford, Javier Ordenes, Vic Encarnacion Jr., Benny Martinez, Chris Strawder, Jay White, Marcus Perry, Michael Walter

• WINNER: Revival: Live in Dallas - Lisa Knowles-Smith & The Brown Singers (Producers) Lisa Knowles-Smith, Frederick Perry Jr

• The Live Reunion: Washington, DC (Live / Deluxe) JJ Hairston, Youthful Praise (Producers) JJ Harriston, Ryland Anderson

• Throwback: An Evening With John P. Kee Pt. 1 John P. Kee (Producer) John P. Kee

Gospel Worship Album of the Year

• Greater Todd Galberth (Producers) Todd Galberth, Dontavious Ladson, Elijah Mboho Jr

• WINNER: Live at Redemption Church - Red Worship (Producers) Terrance White, Adale Jackson, Elijah Humphries

• More Than This (Deluxe Edition) CeCe Winans (Producers) Kyle Lee, Thomas Hardin, Jr., Tyrone Jackson, Bryan Fowler

• Promises: The Best Of Todd Dulaney Todd Dulaney (Producer) Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough

• Soundcheck VaShawn Mitchell (Producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Carrice Whitley, Dready, Thomas Hardin Jr.

Spanish Language Album of the Year

• ASÍ SERÁ Elevation Español (Producers) Steven Furtick, Edgar Aguilar, Courtnie Ramirez, Chris Brown, Josh Holiday, Joshua Coleman, Joel Lopez, Zamiel Siberio, Scott Gardner, Jacob Sooter, Chandler Moore, Jonathan Mix, Wash BR, Jonathan Smith

• Coritos, Vol. 1 Israel & New Breed (Producers) Israel Houghton, Kevin Camp, Jaden Baker, Aaron Moses, Joel Lopez

• Eterno Dios (Live) Gateway Worship Español (Producer) Kyle Lee

• WINNER: Lamento en Baile - Daddy Yankee (Producers) Daddy Yankee, OMB, XOUND, La Companioni, Nando Pro, OBRINN, Subelo NEO, Sergio George, JBD JBD, Abel Xanders, Nekxum, Nayhlo, Orlan Navarro

• Legado Marcos Witt (Producers) Eliseo Tapia, Marcelo Núñez Music, Steven Richards

Worship Album of the Year

• A Forgiving God SEU Worship (Producers) Rob Ellmore, Cameron Giddens, Chelsea Plank, Christopher Austin Shuffitt

• Breathe On It Tauren Wells (Producers) Aaron Robertson, Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Sapp, Jay-J, Jonathan Smith, Chris Strawder, Chuck Butler, Luis Higuera, Demitri Wells, xander., Luke Johns

• SO BE IT (Live) Elevation Worship (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Jonathan Smith, Chandler Moore, Jonathan Mix, Scott Gardner, Jacob Sooter, Josh Holiday, Joshua Coleman

• WINNER: Song Of The Saints - Phil Wickham (Producers) Jonathan Smith, Shane Becker, Micah Nichols

• We Must Respond (Deluxe) [Live] Bethel Music (Producers) Brian Johnson, David Whitworth, Dominic Shahbon, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Lee, Mathew Ogden

Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year

• Christmas Natalie Grant (Producers) Bernie Herms, Sarah Reeves, Tim Davis

• Come Home For Christmas Matthew West (Producers) AJ Pruis, Mark Evitts, Jeff Pardo, Chris Lockwood

• WINNER: DAVID (Soundtrack from the Angel Original Film) - Various Artists (Producers) Chad Carouthers, Joseph Trapanese, Jonathan Smith, Bryan Lawson

• I Can Only Imagine 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Various Artists (Producers) Tedd T., Jeremy Redmon, Brent McCorkle

• Rejoice! (A Celtic Christmas) We Are Messengers (Producer) Dan Muckala

Musical/Choral Collection of the Year

• Big Night in a Small Town (Creator / Arranger) Dave Clark

• Forrest Frank Favorites for Kids (Creators) Daniel Semsen, John Bolin, (Arrangers) Daniel Semsen, Nathaniel Semsen

• A Child Is Born... All Is Well (Creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith, (Arranger / Orchestrater) Russell Mauldin

• The Name That Changed The World (Creators) Wayne Haun, Troy Peach, Rachel McCutcheon, (Arrangers / Orchestraters) Wayne Haun, Jim Hammerly

• WINNER: We Shall Behold Him: A Tribute to Dottie Rambo (Creators) Bradley Knight, Dusty Wells, Johnathan Crumpton, (Arranger / Orchestrater) Bradley Knight

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

• Blameless **Jackie Hill Perry (Art Directors) Kevin Hackett, Jues Almanzar, (Photographers) Matthew Warren, Quality Lenz

• Honest Conversations **Katy Nichole (Art Director/ Graphic Artist/ Illustrator) Joshua Wurzelbacher, (Photographer) Erick Frost

• WINNER: Mt. Zion - **Josiah Queen (Art Director) Aaron Stearns, (Graphic Artists) Aaron Stearns, Nathan Blaine, Trent Nicholson, (Photographer) Rashun Ludgood

• Real **Blessing Offor (Art Directors) Nathan Blaine, Aaron Stearns, (Graphic Artist) Nathan Blaine, (Photographer) Erick Frost

• Reconstruction **Lecrae (Art Director) Kevin Hackett, (Photographer) Quality Lenz

Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept)

• Heaven On My Mind TobyMac (Director) Eric Welch, (Producer) Scott McDaniel

• I've Got A Fire Pat Barrett (Director) Noah Taher, (Producers) Hannah Hastings, Luke Hastings, Jay Argaet

• Raised By Wolves Franni Cash (Director) Sadie Kay, (Producer) Lauren Forbes

• SEVENS Brandon Lake (Directors) Noah Taher, Sadie Kay, (Producers) Noah Taher, Rachel Mulcahy

• WINNER: World On Fire - for KING & COUNTRY, Taylor Hill (Director) Kadin Tooley, (Producers) Katie Babbage, Fadwa Ward, Patrick Tohill, Crashbang

Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)

• CAMPAIGN KB (Director/ Producer) Juan Garcia

• Far Country Ellie Holcomb (Director) Bryant Bural, (Producers) Bryant Bural, Noah Tidmore

• WINNER: Have Your Way - Katy Nichole (Directors) Greg Fromholz, Joey von Meding, (Producer) Joshua Wurzelbacher

• I Ain't Worried Jackie Hill Perry (Director) Devin Johnson

• Worthy Of It All (Worthy) CeCe Winans (Director/ Producer) Elliot Eicheldinger

Long Form Video of the Year

• Eterno Dios (Live) Gateway Worship Español (Director/ Producer) Jakob Serban

• Just That Good (Live from Passion 2026) Passion (Directors) Brian Zimmerman, Rusty Anderson, (Producers) Passion, Louie Giglio, Shelley Giglio, Rachel Baldwin

• Memorandum Kristene DiMarco (Director) Luke Manwaring, (Producer) Jonathan Lee

• Sons of Sunday Sons of Sunday (Director) Mait Hudson, (Producers) Chris Dobson, Chris Brown

• WINNER: The Resurrection Of A King - Tommee Profitt (Director/ Producer) Tommee Profitt

  
  

Feature Film of the Year

• A Great Awakening - (Director) Joshua Enck, (Producers) Steve Buckwalter, Troy Thorne

• WINNER: DAVID - (Directors) Brent Dawes, Phil Cunningham, (Producers) Jacqui Cunningham, Phil Cunningham, Tim Keller, Rita Mbanga, Steve Pegram, Timothy Hoffman, Nikky Kho, Edelgard Slabbert

• I Can Only Imagine 2 (Directors) Brent McCorkle, Andrew Erwin, (Producers) Andrew Erwin, Ashley Grifka, Bart Millard, Cindy Bond, Daryl C. Lefever, Josh Walsh, Katelyn Botsch, Kevin Downes

• Sarah's Oil (Director) Cyrus Nowrasteh, (Producers) John Shepherd, Jon Erwin, Cyrus Nowrasteh, Kevin Downes, Daryl C. Lefever, Andrew Erwin, Derrick Williams, Zachary Levi

• Soul on Fire (Director) Sean McNamara, (Producers) Margaret French-Isaac, David Brookwell, J. Todd Harris, Sean McNamara, Toni Farina, Amy Powers

Television Series of the Year

• Duck Dynasty: The Revival - (Director) Ted Butler, (Producers) Tony Sam, Peter Chelkowski

• House of David - (Directors) Jon Erwin, Jon Gunn, Jeff T. Thomas, Lynsey Miller, (Producers) Katelyn Botsch, Andrew Erwin, Daryl C. Lefever, Panos Papahadzis, Tony Young, Todd Giroux, Courtney Johnson

• WINNER: The Chosen - (Director) Dallas Jenkins, (Producers) Jamie Elliott, Adam Drake, Kerri Navarro

• The Promised Land - (Director) Mitch Hudson, (Producers) Richie Johns, Justin Tolley, Bethany Johns, Jeremy Crouch, Bob Elder, Adam Drake

• The Wingfeather Saga - (Directors) Daniel Haycox, John Sanford, Keith Lango, Ron Smith, John Wall

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association in partnership with TPR. Jackie Patillo, Justin Fratt and Tauren Wells serve as executive producers, Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, and Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.