The Gospel Music Affiliation (GMA) has unveiled the nominees for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, recognizing the yr’s prime artists, songwriters and recordings in Christian and Gospel music. The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards will happen on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Bridgestone Area in Nashville, Tennessee.
Main this yr’s nominations is Phil Wickham, who earned 9 nominations to develop into the most-nominated male artist. CeCe Winans tops all feminine artists with seven nominations.
The nominees for Artist of the Yr embrace Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle and Phil Wickham, representing a few of the greatest names in modern Christian music.
The GMA additionally introduced that Tauren Wells will return to host the Dove Awards for the fourth consecutive yr, one of many longest internet hosting runs within the present’s historical past. Along with serving as host, Wells will even tackle the function of Govt Producer for this yr’s ceremony. He’s additionally nominated for two Dove Awards and can carry out through the present.
“The Dove Awards are extra than simply an awards present,” Wells mentioned. “The promise of scripture is that if two or three individuals come collectively that Jesus is in our midst. We all know this isn’t about trophies; it’s about elevating the identify of Jesus and celebrating those that have accomplished that very properly this yr. I’m so grateful to be again internet hosting and I can not wait to get again on that stage. It’s actually an honor.”
The annual Dove Awards rejoice excellence throughout Christian and Gospel music, honoring artists, songwriters, producers and recordings spanning worship, gospel, modern Christian, Southern Gospel, hip-hop and inspirational music.
Artist of the Yr
Brandon Lake
CeCe Winans
Josiah Queen
Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham
New Artist of the Yr Introduced by Cantinas Arts Basis
bodie
Emerson Day
Jamie MacDonald
Megan Woods
SEU Worship
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Tune of the Yr
“Bless You” – Lecrae, Torey D’Shaun
“DAVE” – Hulvey
“God Did II” – RUA YOUNG, KB
“ROB HELL” – indie tribe, nobigdyl., Torey D’Shaun (ft. Jon Keith)
“Sure” – Steven Malcolm, for KING & COUNTRY, KB
Rock/Up to date Recorded Tune of the Yr
“eyes on Him” – Strings & Coronary heart
“idols” – Stephen Stanley
“No Survivors” – Jeremy Camp (ft. Skillet)
“SEVENS” – Brandon Lake
“The Love I Have For You” – Colton Dixon
Nation/Roots Recorded Tune of the Yr
“Black Sheep” – Ben Fuller
“Damaged Man Can” – Scotty Inman
“Talking Phrases” – Ella Langley
“Nonetheless Do” – Anne Wilson, Cole Swindell
“The Jesus I Know Now” – Brandon Lake, Lainey Wilson
Up to date Gospel Recorded Tune of the Yr
“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“imposter syndrome” – ANTHNY
“Jesus I Do” – Mariah Carey (ft. The Clark Sisters)
“Nonetheless (Dwell)” – Jonathan McReynolds, Jamal Roberts
“Sunday Morning” – Tauren Wells, Pastor Mike Jr.
Spanish Language Recorded Tune of the Yr
“ABCD” – Daddy Yankee (ft. Alex Zurdo)
“CRISTO (En vivo desde la Prision de El Salvador)” – Miel San Marcos, Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr.
“DIGNO” – Nate Diaz (ft. Aaron Moses, Israel Houghton)
“Necesito a Cristo (En Vivo)” – Karen Espinosa
“Tu Voz” – Sarai Rivera
Worship Recorded Tune of the Yr Introduced by CCLI
“God I’m Simply Grateful” – Elevation Worship, Chandler Moore
“How Good It Is” – Chris Tomlin
“Mighty Title Of Jesus” – Hope Darst, Josh Baldwin
“What An Superior God” – Phil Wickham
“Worthy Of It All (Worthy)” – CeCe Winans
Pop/Up to date Album of the Yr
Counting My Blessings -Seph Schlueter
Jamie MacDonald – Jamie MacDonald
King Of Hearts – Brandon Lake
Mt. Zion – Josiah Queen
Stroll By means of Hearth – Ben Fuller
Southern Gospel Album of the Yr
Endlessly – Tribute Quartet
Good Solutions – Karen Peck & New River
Steadfast Love – The Craguns
Then Got here the Morning – Gaither Vocal Band
This Is The Time I Should Sing – The Martins
Gospel Worship Album of the Yr
Better – Todd Galberth
Dwell at Redemption Church – Crimson Worship
Extra Than This (Deluxe Version) – CeCe Winans
Guarantees: The Finest Of Todd Dulaney – Todd Dulaney
Soundcheck – VaShawn Mitchell
Quick Kind Music Video of the Yr (Idea)
“Heaven On My Thoughts” – TobyMac
“I’ve Received A Hearth” – Pat Barrett
“Raised By Wolves” – Franni Money
“SEVENS” – Brandon Lake
“World On Hearth” – for KING & COUNTRY, Taylor Hill
Characteristic Movie of the Yr
A Nice Awakening
DAVID
I Can Solely Think about 2
Sarah’s Oil
Soul on Hearth
Tv Sequence of the Yr
Duck Dynasty: The Revival
Home of David
The Chosen
The Promised Land
The Wingfeather Saga
