47th GMA Dove Awards
The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on October 11, 2016 at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Lipscomb University .[ 2] Christian music industry for the year 2015/2016. The ceremony was produced by the Trinity Broadcasting Network and was hosted by musicians For King & Country and Tye Tribbett .[ 2] [ 2]
The show featured the first performance of DC Talk after a 15-year hiatus. The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 47th GMA Dove Awards:[ 2]
Nominees and winners
This is a complete list of the nominees for the 48th GMA Dove Awards.[ 3] [ 4] [ 5]
General
Song of the Year
“Brother”
(writers) Bear Rinehart , Bo Rinehart (publishers) NeedToBreathe Music, Bear Lee Breathing Music
“First”
(writers) Hank Bentley, Jason Ingram , Lauren Daigle , Mia Fieldes , Paul Mabury (publishers) All Essential Music, CentricSongs, Open Hands Music, Upside Down Under, Flychild Publishing, Be Essential Songs, So Essential Tunes, Bentley Street Songs
“Flawless”
(writers) Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer, Solomon Olds (publishers) Soul Glow Activator Music, 9t One Songs, Universal Music Brentwood Benson Publishing, D Soul Music, MercyMe Music, Wet As A Fish Music, Ariose Music
“Good, Good Father ”
(writers) Pat Barrett , Tony Brown (publishers) Vamos Publishing, Capitol CMG Parago, Common Hymnal Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Tony Brown Publishing Designee, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music“Just Be Held”
(writers) Bernie Herms, Mark Hall, Matthew West (publishers) My Refuge Music, Atlas Holdings, Highly Combustible Music, House of Story Music Publishing, Be Essential Songs
“No Longer Slaves ”
(writers) Jonathan David Hesler, Brian Johnson, Joel Case (publisher) Bethel Music Publishing
“The River”
(writers) Colby Wedgeworth, Jordan Feliz, Joshua Silverberg (publishers) CentricSongs, Colby Wedgeworth Music, Capitol CMG Amplifier, Red Red Pop, Fair Trade Music Publishing
“Touch The Sky ”
(writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas, Michael Guy Chislett (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing
“Trust In You ”
(writers) Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren, Paul Mabury (publishers) CentricSongs, Farren Love And War Publishing, Flychild Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Integrity's Alleluia! Music
“Worth”
(writer) Anthony Brown (publishers) Tyscot Music, Key Of A Music
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year
Gospel Artist of the Year
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
“Uncomfortable” – Andy Mineo
(writers) Gabriel Azucena, Ramon Ibanga Jr., Gabriel Lambirth, Andy Mineo, Kortney Pollard, Joseph Prielozny “No Quit” – Derek Minor
“Can’t Do You” – Lecrae
“I Just Wanna Know” – NF
(writers) Nate Feuerstein, Tommee Profitt
“Jumped Out The Whip” Tedashii
(writers) Tedashii Anderson, Gabriel “Gawvi” Azucena
Uncomfortable – Andy Mineo
(producers) 42 North, Alex Medina, Black Knight, Daniel Steele, Dirty Rice, Elhae, Gabriel Lambirth, Gawvi, Illmind, Jon Bellion Therapy Session – NF(producers) Tommee Profitt, David Garcia, The720 Church Clothes 3 – Lecrae
(producers) Black Knight, Epikh Pro, GAWVI, Mykalife, Ryan Righteous, S1 This Time Around – Tedashii
(producers) Gabriel Azucena, Jamaal “Elhae” Jones, Crystal “Crystal Nicole” JohnsonPompey, John “The Kracken” Williams Forward – Flame
(producers) SPEC, Courtney Orlando, G. Roc
“God is On The Move ” – 7eventh Time Down
(writers) Mikey Howard, Cliff Williams, Ian Eskelin, Tony Wood
“Move” – Audio Adrenaline
(writers) Adam Agee, Seth Mosley
“Happiness” – NEEDTOBREATHE
(writers) Bo Rinehart, Bear Rinehart, Seth Bolt, Josh Lovelace “Take Me Over” – Red
(writers) Johnny Andrews, Anthony Armstrong, Randy Armstrong, Josh Baker, Michael Barnes, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur
“Live On Forever” – The Afters
(writers) Jordan Mohilowski, Dan Ostebo, Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Jason Ingram
Cities – Live In New York City – Anberlin
Sound Of The Saints – Audio Adrenaline
(producers) Seth Mosley, Joshua Silverberg, Nick Baumhardt Dead Man Walking – John Tibbs
The Wonderlands: Sunlight & Shadows – Jon Foreman
(producers) Tyler Strickland, Anton Patzner, Neal Avron, Keith Tutt, Aaron Roche, Dan Brigham, Jeremy Lutito, Jason Morant Surrender – Kutless
(producer) Aaron Sprinkle
“My Story” – Big Daddy Weave
(writers) Mike Weaver, Jason Ingram
“Just Be Held” – Casting Crowns
(writers) Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, Matthew West
“Good Good Father ” – Chris Tomlin
“Tell Your Heart To Beat Again ” – Danny Gokey
(writers) Bernie Herms, Randy Phillips, Matthew West
“The River” – Jordan Feliz
(writers) Jordan Feliz, Colby Wedgeworth, Joshua Silverberg
“Trust In You ” – Lauren Daigle(writers) Paul Mabury, Michael Farren, Lauren Daigle
Beautiful Offerings – Big Daddy Weave
Empires – Hillsong UNITED
(producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston Be One – Natalie Grant
(producers) Bernie Herms, Robert Marvin Love Riot – Newsboys
(producers) Mark Needham, Zach Hall, Seth Mosley, Mike X O’Conner This Is Not A Test – TobyMac(producers) Christopher Stevens, Toby McKeehan, David Garcia
Inspirational
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“Pieces” – Bethel Music & Amanda Cook
(writers) Amanda Cook, Steffany Gretzinger
“Let It Be Jesus” – Christy Nockels
(writers) Chris Tomlin, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
“Heaven's Shore” – David Phelps
“O Praise the Name (Anastasis)” – Hillsong Worship
(writers) Marty Sampson, Benjamin Hastings, Dean Ussher
“Till I Met You” – Laura Story
(writers) Laura Story, Christopher Stevens, Bryan Fowler
Inspirational Album of the Year
Southern Gospel
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Jesus Changed Everything” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
(writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
“Jesus Gave Me Water” – Gaither Vocal Band
(writer) Lucie E. Campbell
“I am Blessed” – Karen Peck & New River
(writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West, Michael Farren “Keep On” – Perrys
(writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
“Jesus, The One” – The Hoppers
(writer) Paula Stefanovich
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Still – Booth Brothers
(producers) Jason Webb, Lari Goss, Ronnie Booth, Michael Booth, Jim Brady That Day Is Coming – Collingsworth Family
Happy People – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
(producers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Todd Collins
How We Love – Mark Lowry
(producers) Mark Lowry, Kevin Williams
Moments Like These – The Bowling Family
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
“He’s In Control” – Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
“In The Heat of the Fire” – Flatt Lonesome
“Life’s Railway to Heaven (with the Oak Ridge Boys)” – Jimmy Fortune
(writers) Eliza R. Snow, M.E. Abbey “I’ll Fly Away” – Joey + Rory
(writers) Albert E. Brumley
“Leave It All on the Altar – The Isaacs
(writers) Gloria Gaither, William J. Gaither, Buddy Greene
Country Recorded Song of the Year
“Love Covered My Sin” – Doug Anderson
(writers) Wayne Haun, Randall Garland, Val Dacus
“Small Town Someone (Lunch)” – Jeff & Sheri Easter
(writers) Sheri Easter, Kenna Turner West, Jason Cox “I Believe (with The Whites)” – Jimmy Fortune
“He Touched Me” – Joey+Rory
(writer) William J. Gaither
“Seconds Count” – Shenandoah ft. Karen Peck
(writers) Coy Fulmer/Doc Walley
Small Town, Celebrating 30 Years of Music & Marriage – Jeff & Sheri Easter
(producers) Madison Easter, Greg Cole, Jeff & Sheri Easter Hits & Hymns – Jimmy Fortune
Hymns That Are Important To Us – Joey+Rory
(producers) Rory Lee Feek, Joe West Good News Travels Fast – Shenandoah
(producers) Bud McGuire, Mike McGuire
Shoulders – Wilburn & Wilburn
(producers) Ben Issacs, Jonathan Wilburn, Jordan Wilburn
“Wait On You” – Janice Gaines
(writers) Janice Gaines, LaShawn Daniels, Jerren Spruill, Jesse Francois, Jenay Daniels
“The Way That You Love Me” – Jonathan McReynolds
(writers) Chuck Harmony, Claude Kelly “Wanna Be Happy?” – Kirk Franklin
“One Way” – Tamela Mann
“I’m Good” – Tim Bowman Jr.
(writers) Tim Bowman Jr., Rodney Jerkins, Johna Austin, Marvin WInans Jr, Leon Ware, Authur Ross
Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Worth” – Anthony Brown & group therAPy
“Fill Me Up” – Tasha Cobbs
“The Anthem” – Todd Dulaney
(writers) Henry Seeley, Joth Hunt, Liz Webber
“Intentional” – Travis Greene
“Spirit Break Out” – William McDowell
(writers) Ben Bryant, Luke Hellebronth, Myles Dhillon, Tim Hughes
Masterpiece – Deitrick Haddon
(producers) Marcus Hodge, Chris Blakk, Deitrick Haddon, Siege Monstracity, Christopher Daniels, Tubbyoung, David “Dae Dae” Haddon, Calvin Frazier, BlaqSmurph, Jairus Mozee,
Life Music: Stage Two – Jonathan McReynolds
(producers) Warryn Campbell, Darhyl "DJ" Camper Jr., Chuck Harmony, Israel Houghton, Darryl "Lil Man" Howell, India.Arie, Claude Kelly, Aaron Lindsay, Jonathan McReynolds, PJ Morton, Shannon Sanders Fearless – Jonathan Nelson
(producers) Jonathan Nelson, Phil Thornton
Losing My Religion – Kirk FranklinYou Shall Live – Marvin Sapp
(producer) Aaron W. Lindsey
Urban Worship Album of the Year
Keys To My Heart – Briana “Bri” Babineaux
Covered: Alive in Asia – Israel Houghton & New Breed
(producers) Israel Houghton, Kevin Camp One Place Live – Tasha Cobbs
(producers) VaShawn Mitchell, Tasha Cobbs The Hill – Travis Greene
Sounds of Revival – William McDowell(producers) Clay Bogan III, William McDowell
Traditional Gospel
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Thank You, Thank You Jesus” – Chicago Mass Choir
“Better” – Hezekiah Walker
(writers) Jason Clayborn, Hezekiah Walker, Gabriel Hatcher “Level Next” – John P. Kee
“It’s Alright, It’s OK feat. Anthony Hamilton” – Shirley Caesar
(writers) Courtney Rumble, Stanley Brown
“Put A Praise On It” – Tasha Cobbs,
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Everyday Jesus – Anthony Brown & group therAPy
(producers) Dr. Leonard S. Scott, Bryant S. Scott, Anthony Brown, VaShawn Mitchell We Give You Praise – Chicago Mass Choir
(producers) Percy Gray, Jr., Demetrius Banks, Cornelius Doles, Felica Welch, Dr. Feranda Williamson
WAP New Era – James Hall Worship & Praise
(producers) James Hall, Troy Chambers, Dr. Kevin Bond
Powerful – Japan Mass Choir
Level Next– John P. Kee
Worship
Worship Song of the Year
“No Longer Slaves”
(writers) Jonathan David Hesler, Brian Johnson, Joel Case (publisher) Bethel Music Publishing “Good Good Father”
(writers) Pat Barrett , Tony Brown (publishers) Vamos Publishing, Capitol CMG Parago, Common Hymnal Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Tony Brown Publishing Designee, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music
“Touch the Sky”
(writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas, Michael Guy Chislett (publisher) Hillsong Music Publishing
“We Believe”
(writers) Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matt Hooper (publishers) Integrity Worship Music, Integrity's Praise! Music, Life Worship, Travis Ryan Music
“Even So Come”
(writers) Jess Cates, Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin (publisher) S. D. G. Publishing, Sixsteps Songs, Worship Together Music, Open Hands Music, So Essential Tunes, Lily Makes Music
Worship Album of the Year
Have It All – Bethel Music
(producers) Chris Greely, Bobby Strand A Live Worship Experience – Casting Crowns
(producer) Mark A. Miller Here As It Is In Heaven – Elevation Worship
(producers) Mack Brock, Aaron Robertson
Empires – Hillsong United(producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston Let It Echo – Jesus Culture
(producer) Jeremy Edwardson
Instrumental
Instrumental Album of the Year
Full Tank 2.0 – Ben Tankard
Without Words: Synthesia – Bethel Music
(producers) Bobby Strand, Chris Greely Piano Lullabies (Vol. 1) – Hillsong Kids Jr.
Unchanging Grace – Lucid Collection
(producer) Steve Wingfield
Soak – New Life Worship
Who’s Got Their Armor On? – Bear Hug Band
(producers) Neil Godding, Landon Bailey
Come Alive – Bethel Music Kids
(producers) Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury Sing The Bible With Slugs And Bugs, Volume 2 – Randall Goodgame
Sweet Dreams – Sandi Patty
(producer) Steve Wingfield
Fun Size, Vol. 1 – Scripture Snacks Kids
Christmas in Black & White
(creators) Jeff Slaughter, Jeff Anderson
Christmas in Kid City
(creators) Dave Clark, Emily Mingledorff
Legends at Camp Garner Creek
(creators) Dave Clark, Emily Mingledorff
The Kingdom Connection
UNITED – The Modern Youth Choir
Spanish Language
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Derroche De Amor – Alex Campos
(producers) Juan David Botello, Alex Campos, Javier Sorano
Eterno Live – Christine D’Clario
(producers) Michael Farren, Christine D’Clario Principio Y Fin – Evan Craft
En Esto Creo – Hillsong en Espanol
Sigues Siendo Dios En Vivo Desde Argentina – Marcos Witt
Dios Me Ama – Thalles Roberto
(producer) Aaron Lindsey, Thalles Roberto, Fabio Aposan
Special Event Album of the Year
Blessed Assurance: The New Hymns of Fanny Crosby – Various
(producers) Bobby Blazier, John Hartley
Let the Glory Come Down – Bill & Gloria Gaither and Friends
(producers) Geron Davis, Bradley Knight
Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising – Passion
(producers) David Crowder, Gabe Scott, Ed Cash, David Garcia, Ross Copperman, Seth Mosley, Nathan Nockels, Shama “Sake Pase, Joseph, Maurice “Jimi Cravity” Willis, Solomon Olds The Passion: New Orleans – Various/The Passion Cast
(producers) Adam Anders, Peer Astrom
We Will Stand – Various
(producers) Michael Omartian, Dan Posthuma
Christmas Album of the Year
Musical of the Year
Bethlehem Morning
(creators) Russel Mauldin, Sue C. Smith
Jesus, Only Jesus
That’s Where The Story Begins
(creators) Dave Clark, Gerald Crabb, Mike Harland This Changes Everything
(creators) Marty Funderbunrk, Joseph Habedank
Under a Starry Sky (A Dramatic Musical for Christmas)
(creators) Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner
Choral Collection of the Year
Burning Lights – Choral Collection
Fantasia Noel (Songs of the Season for Choir and Orchestra)
(arranger & orchestrator) Joshua Spacht
My Hope (Songs & Message of Billy Graham)
(arranger) Travis Cottrell
Southern Gospel Songs (10 New, Emerging and Classic Hits for Southern Gospel Choir)
(arranger & orchestrator) Marty Hamby Timeless (Ageless and Enduring Songs of Worship)
(arrangers) David Wise, David Shipps (orchestrator) David Shipps
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Have It All – Bethel Music
(art director) Kiley Goodpasture (graphic artist & photographer) Stephen Hart
Come Alive Bethel Music Kids
(art director) Kiley Goodpasture (graphic artist & photographer) Stephen Hart (photographer) Justin Posey
Empires – Hillsong UNITED
(art directors) Joel Houston, Jay Argaet (graphic artist) Nathan Cahyadi Youth Revival – Hillsong Y&F
(art director) Jay Argaet, Nathan Cahyadi, Nathaniel Redekop
O Come Emmanuel – Various
(graphic artist) The Parable Group
Videos
Tell Your Heart To Beat Again – Danny Gokey
(director & producer) Kristen Barlowe
Be Like Jesus – Deitrick Haddon
(director) Yolande Geralds (producer) Don Le
The Way You Love Me – Jonathan McReynolds
(director & producer) Derek Blanks
Mr. Roboto – Rapture Ruckus
(director & producer) Kyle Dettman
Live On Forever – The Afters
(director & producer) Nathan William
Come Alive – Bethel Music Kids
(director) David Noroña (producer) Kiley Goodpasture
Neon Porch Extravaganza LIVE – Crowder
(director) Nathan Corrona (producers) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey
Youth Revival – Hillsong Y&F
(director) Jamin Tasker (producer) Ben Field
Hymns That Are Important To Us – Joey + Rory
(director) Daniel Grace (producer) Aaron Carnahan, Joel McAfee, Bill Gaither #LetsGo – Planetshakers
(director) Pete Seamons, Peter John (producer) Russell Evans, Mike Pilmer, Joth Hunt, Josh Brown
CCM United – Various
(director) Michael Omartian (producer) Stephen Yake
Films
Inspirational Film of the Year
God’s Not Dead 2
(director) Harold Cronk (producer) Pure Flix Productions Miracles From Heaven
(director) Patricia Riggen (producer) TriStar Pictures in association with AFFIRM Films Risen
(director) Kevin Reynolds (producers) LD Entertainment, AFFIRM Films War Room (director) Alex Kendrick (producers) Kendrick Brothers Pictures, AFFIRM FilmsWoodlawn
(directors) Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin (producer) Erwin Brothers Entertainment
References
^ "47th Annual GMA Dove Awards" . TV Guide . Retrieved March 22, 2017 .^ a b c d "News: Lauren Daigle Leads With Three Wins at 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards" . Gospel Music.org. October 13, 2016. Retrieved March 22, 2017 .^ "2016 Dove Awards Nominees" (PDF) . June 16, 2021. Archived from the original (PDF) on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021 .^ "Dove Awards 2016 Full Winners List: Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin Win Big (and DC Talk Reunites After 16 Years!) | Entertainment News | The Christian Post" . June 16, 2021. Archived from the original on June 16, 2021. Retrieved June 16, 2021 .^ "Past Winners | The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards" . Retrieved June 16, 2021 .
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Major awards Years NOTE: The
1971 winners (except GMA Hall of Fame members) were nullified because of voting irregularities; no awards show was held in 1979, as the
Gospel Music Association moved the awards show from September to April.
