Provident Entertainment proudly celebrates a powerful night of recognition at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, with its artists, songwriters, and partners taking home 12 wins across 39 categories. The event showcased the depth and diversity of Provident’s entities, including RCA Inspiration, Reunion Records, Essential Records, Essential Worship, Provident Distribution, and Essential Music Publishing.
Among the night’s biggest winners was Brandon Lake with five Dove Award wins. He earned Song of the Year and Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah”with Jelly Roll, as well as Songwriter of the Year (Artist). “Hard Fought Hallelujah” also received Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance). He also won with Elevation Worship for Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “I Know A Name,” underscoring Lake’s impact as one of the industry’s most dynamic voices this year.
Leanna Crawford was named New Artist of the Year, marking a significant milestone in her career. Elevation Worship was awarded Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “I Know A Name”(featuring Brandon Lake) and Worship Album of the Year for When Wind Meets Fire, and DOE walked away with the win for Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year for “Holy Hands.” Essential Music Publishing songwriters/producers recogniz
“This year’s Dove Award winners were a testament to the extraordinary talent, dedication, and faith that drives everything we do at Provident Entertainment,” shares Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment. “To see our artists and songwriters honored with 12 Dove Awards across our family of companies is incredibly gratifying, but what moves me most is witnessing how their music continues to inspire and transform lives.”
In addition to multiple award wins, Provident Entertainment artists graced the stage throughout the night with memorable performances. Leanna Crawford delivered a heartfelt debut Dove Awards performance of her hit song “Still Waters (Psalm 23).” Carrie Underwood joined Ben Fuller for a powerful collaboration on “If It Was Up to Me.” Elevation Worship and Elevation Rhythm led the audience in passionate worship moments, and the show concluded with a stunning finale featuring Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, and Jon Batiste, bringing the crowd to its feet with a powerful version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards took place on October 7, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, marking the first time in two decades that the ceremony has returned to this iconic venue. The broadcast aired exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App on Friday, October 10, 2025, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message.
Below is the complete list of all Provident Entertainment winners.
Song of the Year
“Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings, (Publishers) Brandon Lake Music, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Benjamin Hastings Publishing Designee, Bailee’s Ballads
New Artist of the Year
Leanna Crawford (Record Label) Provident Entertainment
Songwriter of the Year (Artist)
Brandon Lake
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“I Know A Name”
Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“The Jesus Way”
Phil Wickham
(Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Holy Hands”
DOE
(Writers) DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Jeffrey Castro Bernat, Jesse Paul Barrera, Juan Winans, Kelby Shavon Johnson, Slikk Muzik, Timothy Ferguson
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Come Jesus Come”
CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar
(Writers) Hank Bentley, Bryan Fowler, Stephen McWhirter, Tara McWhirter
Worship Album of the Year
When Wind Meets Fire
Elevation Worship
(Producers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Josh Holiday, Chandler Moore
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)
“Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
(Directors) Brandon Lake, Jacob Boyles, (Producers) Jacob Boyles, Rachel Mulcahy, Sadie Schwanberg, Caleb Cook
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Hallelujah! It’s Christmas!
Phil Wickham
(Producers) Jonathan Smith, Josh Auer, Jerad Atherton, Tyler Halford, Ben Lounsbury, Aaron Robertson
Musical/Choral Collection of the Year
Cain for Kids
(Arranger) Steven V. Taylor, (Creators) Steven V. Taylor, CAIN, Sue C. Smith, Johnathan Crumpton