53rd GMA Dove Awards

53rd GMA Dove Awards
DateOctober 18, 2022
LocationAllen Arena,
Nashville, Tennessee
CountryUnited States
Hosted byErica Campbell and Chris Tomlin
Most awardsFor King & Country, Jeff Pardo and Phil Wickham (3 each)
Most nominationsJeff Pardo (9)
Websitewww.doveawards.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkTBN (October 21, 2022 at 8 p.m. ET)
Produced by
  • Curtis Stoneberger
  • Paul Wright
Directed byRussell E. Hall
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The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2022. The ceremony aired on Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 21, 2022.

The nominees were announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. Songwrite and producer Jeff Pardo led with nine nominations among non-artists,[1] while Matthew West and Maverick City Music led the artist nominations with seven each.[2] For King & Country, Jeff Pardo, and Phil Wickham won the most awards, each winning three awards.[3][4] For King & Country won Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Long Form Video of the Year for What Are We Waiting For? (2022), and Short Form Video of the Year (Concept) for "Relate".[3] Phil Wickham won Songwriter of the Year - Artist, Worship Album of the Year for Hymn of Heaven (2021) and Worship Recorded Song of the Year for "Hymn of Heaven".[3] CeCe Winans won Artist of the Year, achieving history as the first black female artist to win the award, and also won Song of the Year for "Believe for It".[4] Anne Wilson won New Artist of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year for "My Jesus".[4]

Nominations announcement

In July 2022, the Gospel Music Association announced that the 53rd GMA Dove Awards will be held on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee while nominations would be revealed on August 10, 2022.[5] The nominees were announced on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, during a livestream event by Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett.[6] There were total of 2,087 entries submitted for nominations.[1]

Performers

The following musical artists performed at the 53rd GMA Dove Awards:[7]

Presenters

The following people were presenters at the 53rd GMA Dove Awards:[7]

Nominees

This is a complete list of the nominees for the 53rd GMA Dove Awards.[8] Winners are highlighted in bold.[9]

General

Song of the Year

  • "Be Alright"
    • (writers) Sean Cook, Evan Craft, Willy Gonzalez, (publisher) Capitol CMG Publishing
  • "Believe for It"
    • (writers) Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans, Mitch Wong, (publishers) Essential Music Publishing LLC, Fun Attic Music LLC, Integrity Music, Pure Psalms Music Inc.
  • "Come What May"
    • (writers) Darren Mulligan, Jeff Pardo, (publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Curb Music Publishing
  • "Good God Almighty"
  • "Hold On to Me"
    • (writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury, (publishers) Centricity Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC
  • "House of the Lord"
    • (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham, (Publisher) Essential Music Publishing LLC
  • "Jireh"
  • "Look What You've Done"
  • "My Jesus"
    • (writers) Jeff Pardo, Matthew West, Anne Wilson, (publisher) Capitol CMG Publishing
  • "Promises"
    • (writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC, Watershed Music Group
  • "Rattle!"
    • (writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC

Songwriter of the Year - Artist

Songwriter of the Year - Non Artist

Artist of the Year

New Artist of the Year

Producer of the Year

  • Dana Sorey
  • Jeff Pardo
  • Jonathan Smith
  • Wayne Haun
  • Team: Tony Brown & Jonathan Jay

Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

  • "Above Me" – Aaron Cole, featuring Parris Chariz
    • (writers) Aaron Cole, Joshua Ryan Davis "Young Sentro", Parris Hoskins, Francis Lopez Varela "Santo"
  • "Ain't Playin'" – Steven Malcolm, Social Club Misfits
    • (writers) Isaac De Boni, Jahmal Gwin, Demi Kolenbrander, Steven Malcolm, Marty Mar, Fernando Miranda, Michael Mulè
  • "King Jesus" – KB, nobigdyl.
    • (writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Dylan Alexander Phillips, Wesley Smith
  • "Wildin" – Lecrae, 1K Phew
    • (writers) Benjamin Abrahami, Glenn Isaac Gordon, Uzoma Harbor, Keith Martin, Jacob Mende-Fridkis, Lecrae Moore
  • "Without You" – Social Club Misfits, featuring Riley Clemmons

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

  • No Church In A While – Lecrae, 1K Phew
    • (producers) 1995, BUNKERBOY, Carvello, CJ Francis, Foreverolling, Herothaproducer, Hugo Black, King Court, Onetakejake, Phenom_J, Sucuki, Uzoharbor, WEARETHEGOOD, WHATUPRG, Wizzle, Wolf
  • The End. – Trip Lee
    • (producers) 1995, Enzo Gran, Juice Bangers, Mashell, Trip Lee
  • Two Up Two Down – Aaron Cole
    • (producers) Seth Bedenbaugh, Carvello, Chino, Greg Cox, Anthony Cruz, Forgotten, Killawatts, Chris King, Santo, KJ Scriven, Stoic, Versus Beatz, Cole Walowac, Young Sentro
  • Unstoppable (United We Can) – Angie Rose
  • Upperhand – indie tribe
    • (producers) 1995, Enzo Gran, Harz, Iggy, Jon Keith, Mogli the Iceburg, nobigdyl., WAUI, wow eli

Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

  • "Altogether Good - Live" – Citizens
    • (writers) Zach Bolen, Brian Eichelberger
  • "Higher Power" – Crowder, featuring Hulvey
    • (writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Christopher Michael Hulvey, Rebecca Lauren Olds, Solomon Olds, Jeff Sojka
  • "I Love You" – Judah., featuring Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses
    • (writers) Judah Lee Akers, Aaron Moses
  • "I Need You" – Gable Price and Friends
  • "Surviving the Game" – Skillet
    • (writers) Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, John Cooper, Korey Cooper

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

  • Dominion – Skillet
    • (producers) Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, Seth Mosley, Michael "X" O'Connor
  • Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart (Deluxe Edition) – Chris Renzema
    • (producers) Hank Bentley, Chris Renzema
  • Interrobang – Switchfoot
    • (producer) Tony Berg
  • Into the Mystery – Needtobreathe
    • (producers) Needtobreathe, Konrad Snyder
  • The Joy of Being Together (Live) – Citizens
    • (producers) Zach Bolen, Brian Eichelberger

Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Inspirational Album of the Year

  • Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith
    • (producer) Cason Cookley
  • Beloved – Lee Black
    • (producers) Lee Black, Rick Shelton
  • David (Original Cast Recording) – Sight & Sound Theatres
  • One Name – Selah
    • (producers) Chris Bevins, Jason Kyle
  • Sing! In Christ Alone - Live at the Getty Music Worship Conference – Keith & Kristyn Getty

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

  • "Answer Is Jesus" – Karen Peck & New River
    • (writers) Lee Black, Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West
  • "Child of the King" – Joseph Habedank
    • (writers) Dave Clark, Joseph Habedank, Don Koch
  • "My Feet Are on the Rock" – Gaither Vocal Band
    • (writers) Josh Bronleewe, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Lindsey Sweat
  • "Not One Word" – The Collingsworth Family
    • (writers) John Mathis Jr., Brad Steele, Jeff Steele
  • "Overcome" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
    • (writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Jason Davidson, Aaron Stewart

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

  • "All I Need" – Jason Nelson
    • (writers) Jason Nelson, Dana T. Sorey
  • "All of My Help - Live" – Ricky Dillard
    • (writers) Nathaniel Zaccheus Bean, Ricky Dillard
  • "Help Me" – Tamela Mann, featuring The Fellas
    • (writers) Phillip Bryant, LaTia Mann, Tamela Mann, Bartholomew Orr, Justin Pearson
  • "My Portion" – Jekalyn Carr
    • (writer) Jekalyn Carr
  • "Your Presence Is a Gift" – E. Dewey Smith
    • (writers) Jules Bartholomew, Andrea Fisher, Darius Paulk, Natalie Sims, E. Dewey Smith, John Webb Jr., Elvis Lee Williams Jr

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

  • Breakthrough: The Exodus (Live) – Ricky Dillard
    • (producers) Will Bogle, Ricky Dillard, Quadrius Salters, Michael Taylor
  • God Period – E. Dewey Smith
    • (producers) Terrence Isaiah, Brian King, Vindell Smith, John Webb Jr., Geremy Wimbush
  • Keep Hymns Alive – Bishop Leonard Scott
    • (producer) Jeffrey Thomas II
  • Quartagious (Deluxe Edition) – The Williams Singers
    • (producers) Jonathan Anderson Marcus Hodge, Blair Monique, Jermaine Morgan, Bart Orr, Doobie Powell, Kevin Powell, Ervin Bigman Williams, Darnell Williams, Dezmien Williams, Dezrale Williams
  • Third Round – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling
    • (producers) Erik Miller, Larry Wilson

Gospel Worship

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

Gospel Worship Album of the Year

  • Anthems & Glory (Live) – Todd Dulaney
    • (producers) Todd Dulaney, Dontaniel Jamel Kimbrough
  • Close – Jason Nelson
    • (producers) Jason Nelson, Dana T. Sorey, Jerome Baylor, Danni Baylor, Chris Howden
  • Die to Live – Maranda Curtis
    • (producers) Phillip Bryant, Bart Orr II, Justin Savage
  • Lion of Judah – Phil Thompson
    • (producers) Vancil Cooper, Joseph Santiago, Phil Thompson
  • Tribl Nights Atlanta – Tribl, Maverick City Music
    • (producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay

Spanish Language

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

  • "A Ciegas" – Indiomar, Musiko
    • (writers) Billy Pérez, David Omar Rivera Rodriguez
  • "Color de Alegría" – Andy Alemany, TWICE, Samuel ASH
    • (writers) Andy Alemany, Ale Berríos, Israel Risco, Samuel Sánchez
  • "Danzando" – Gateway Worship Español, featuring Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D'Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales
    • (writers) Daniel Calveti, Becky Collazos, Christine D'Clario, Travy Joe, Josh Morales, Jacobo Ramos
  • "Júbilo" – Maverick City Música, Miel San Marcos
    • (writers) Nate Diaz, Josh Morales, Luis Morales Jr, Edward Rivera, Sam Rivera, Daniel Somavilla, Raquel Vega
  • "Mi Salvador" – Mosaic MSC
    • (writers) Andres Figueroa, Mariah Goss, Carlos Hernandez, Carlos Pimentel

Spanish Language Album of the Year

  • Fe – Ricardo Montaner
    • (producers) Julio Reyes Copello, JonTheProducer, Richi López, Yasmil Marrufo, Ricardo Montaner, Dario Moscatelli, XAXO
  • Rojo – Funky
    • (producers) Nelson Onel Diaz, Enoc Hernández, Luis "Funky" Marrero, Eliot El Mago De Oz, Danny Peña, Edward Sánchez, David "Boue" Silveira
  • Sana Nuestra Nación – Generación 12
    • (producers) Anthony Catacoli, Bede Benjamin Korporaal
  • Venga Tu Reino – Maverick City Música, Maverick City Music
    • (producers) Jonathan Jay, Aaron Moses
  • Viviré – Marcos Witt
    • (producers) Carlos Fernando López, Marcos Witt

Worship

Worship Recorded Song of the Year

Worship Album of the Year

Other categories

Children's Album of the Year

  • Getty Kids Hymnal - Hymns from Home – Keith & Kristyn Getty, featuring The Getty Girls
    • (producers) Fionan de Barra, Keith & Kristyn Getty
  • Sing the Bible, Vol 4 – Slugs and Bugs
  • Worship in the World (Live) – Shane & Shane, Kingdom Kids
    • (producer) Shane Barnard

Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year

Musical/Choral Collection

  • Christmas Is a Child
    • (creator) Joel Lindsey, (arranger/orchestrator) Daniel Semsen
  • Give Me Jesus
    • (arranger) Phil Nitz
  • Run to the Hope - A Christmas Musical
    • (creators) Karen Peck, Lee Black, Mike Harland, (arranger/orchestrators) Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz, Jay Rouse
  • The Amazing Christmas Maze
    • (creators) Dave Clark, Sue C. Smith, (arranger) Dave Clark
  • What Christmas Really Means: A Ready to Sing Christmas
    • (creators) Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith, (arranger/orchestrator) Russell Mauldin

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

  • Canyon – Ellie Holcomb
    • (art director) Jon Dicus, (photographer) Ashtin Page
  • Lion – Elevation Worship
    • (art directors) Jacob Boyles, Steven Furtick, (graphic artist) Jacob Boyles
  • Milk & Honey – Crowder
    • (art directors) David Crowder, Toni Crowder, Shelley Giglio, Leighton Ching, (graphic artist) Leighton Ching, (photographer) Mary Caroline Russell
  • Rise Up – Cain
    • (art directors) Quinn Forrer, Tim Parker, (graphic artist) Tim Parker, (photographer) Quinn Forrer
  • Seven – Brooke Ligertwood
    • (art directors) Scott Ligertwood, Nicole Scott, Yoseph Setiawan, (photographer) Nolan Knight

Videos and films

Short Form Video of the Year (Concept)

Short Form Video of the Year (Performance)

  • "Christ Our King" – Village Lights, featuring Sarah Kroger
    • (director) Nick Romes, (producers) Jason B. Jones, Mack Taylor
  • "Fake It" – Tauren Wells, featuring Aaron Cole
    • (director) Mister Noah, (producer) Raj Kapoor
  • "For God Is with Us" – For King & Country
    • (director) Ben Smallbone, (producer) Andrea Royer
  • "I Love You" – Judah., featuring Dante Bowe, Aaron Moses
    • (director/producer) Matt DeLisi
  • "Magnetic" – Newsboys
    • (directors) Elliott Eicheldinger, Max Hsu, (producers) Matt Brewer, Elliott Eicheldinger, Jeff Frankenstein, Max Hsu

Long Form Video of the Year

Inspirational Film/Series of the Year

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