The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, songwriters, and publishers received more than 125 nominations across 33 categories for the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Nominees were announced this week exclusively on SiriusXM’s The Message. The Awards will be held October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena in Nashville, TN, and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, October 4, 2024, at 8 pm and 10 pm ET.
Provident Entertainment’s nominations are across several entities – RCA Inspiration, Reunion Records, Essential Records, Essential Worship, Provident Distribution, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominees included Brandon Lake with the most nominations overall with 16 nods, and Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown and Essential Music Publishing’s Jonathan Smith each receiving 10 nominations.
“It is overwhelming to see over 36 unique artists, writers, and partners recognized for their creativity, sacrifice, and impact in this year’s Dove nominations,” says Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment. “We are so proud to work alongside each of them and grateful they call Provident Entertainment their home.”
Below is the complete list of all Provident Entertainment nominees.
Song of the Year
(Writer) Kirk Franklin, (Publisher) Aunt Gertrude Music Publishing LLC
“Holy Forever”
(Writers) Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram, Phil Wickham, (Publishers) Capitol CMG Paragon, S.D.G. Publishing, Bethel Music Publishing, Brian And Jenn Publishing, Simply Global Songs, Phil Wickham Music, Be Essential Songs, My Magnolia Music
“I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)”
(Writers) Jon Reddick, Daniel Carson, David Leonard, Jess Cates, Jonathan Smith, (Publishers) B Reddi Music, House Of Emack Music, Zoom Out Songs, TIM Tunes Music, Capitol CMG Amplifier, Be Essential Songs, Shout It, Storied Journey Songs, So Essential Tunes, Hickory Bill Doc, Hyatt Street Publishing, Integrity’s Praise! Music, Cashagamble Jet Music, Simply Global Songs, Daniel Carson Songs, Capitol CMG Genesis, COTC Worship
“More Than Able”
(Writers) Chandler Moore, Ben Fielding, Steven Furtick, Naomi Raine, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Chandler Moore Publishing Designee, Naomi Raine Publishing Designee, SHOUT! MP Brio, Be Essential Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon
“Praise”
(Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Maverick City Publishing, For Humans Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Bethel Music Publishing, Heritage Worship Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Capitol CMG Genesis, Capitol CMG Paragon, Writers Roof Publishing
“Praise You Anywhere”
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, (Publishers) Brandon Lake Music, Just When Publishing, So Essential Tunes, SHOUT! MP Brio, Songs By That Dog Will Hunt, Capitol CMG Paragon
“Thank God I Do”
(Writers) Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram, P!nk, Jeffrey Bhasker, Nate Ruess, (Publishers) Centricity Songs, Capitol CMG Paragon, Be Essential Songs, My Magnolia Music, Way Above Music, EMI Blackwood Music Inc., P!nk Inside Publishing, FBR Music, Bearvon Music, WC Music Corp., Pubalicious, Sony Story Music Publishing, Sony Songs LLC
“This Is Our God”
(Writers) Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, (Publishers) Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Be Essential Songs, Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, All Essential Music, Brandon Lake Music, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Capitol CMG Genesis, Housefires Sounds
“Trust In God”
(Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, Mitch Wong, (Publishers) Music By Elevation Worship Publishing, Be Essential Songs, Bethel Music Publishing, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Heritage Worship Publishing, Integrity’s Praise! Music, A Wong Made Right Publishing
Songwriter of the Year – Artist
Brandon Lake
Chris Brown
Songwriter of the Year – Non-Artist
Jason Ingram
Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
New Artist of the Year
Seph Schlueter
Producer of the Year
David Leonard
Jonathan Smith
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“IGWT”
Jon Keith, KB
(Writers) Jon Keith, KB
KB, Lecrae
(Writers) KB, Lecrae, Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Brandon Lake
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Strong”
Anne Wilson
(Writers) Anne Wilson, Jeff Pardo, Matthew West
“Any More”
CAIN
(Writers) Logan Cain, Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo
“Counting My Blessings”
Seph Schlueter
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“Like Jesus Can”
TaRanda Greene
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
Anne Wilson (ft. Lainey Wilson)
(Writers) Anne Wilson, Lainey Wilson, Matthew West, Jeff Pardo, Trannie Anderson
“If I Got Jesus”
Ben Fuller
“tell the devil”
Joseph Habedank
(Writers) Joseph Habedank, Ethan Hulse, Nick Schwarz
“Man On The Middle Cross”
Rhett Walker
(Writers) Rhett Walker, AJ Pruis, Matthew West, Matt Jenkins
“Lookin’ For You”
Zach Williams (ft. Dolly Parton)
(Writers) Zach Williams, Jonathan Smith, Tony Wood
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Kirk Franklin
(Writer) Kirk Franklin
“Look At God”
Koryn Hawthorne
(Writers) Charles Jenkins, Christopher Gales, Isaiah Campbell, Koryn Hawthorne, Munson Steed
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Maverick City Music (ft. Naomi Raine, Chandler Moore)
(Writers) Naomi Raine, Chris Davenport, Daniel Bashta, Ryan Ellis
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Melvin Crispell III
(Writer) Robert J. Fryson
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
DOE
(Writers) Dominique Jones, Ethan Hulse, Tommy Iceland
“All Yours”
(Writers) Kierra Sheard, J. Drew Sheard II, Anthony Brown
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums
(Writers) KB, Niko Eme, Cardec Drums, James McCurdy
Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Chris Tomlin, Miel San Marcos
(Writers) Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham, Jason Ingram
“Alaba”
Elevation Worship, Elevation Espanol, Unified Sound
(Writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore, Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
Brandon Lake
(Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Fielding, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley
“Praise”
Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)
(Writers) Chris Brown, Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore, Steven Furtick, Pat Barrett, Cody Carnes
“Trust In God”
Elevation Worship (ft. Chris Brown)
“I Believe”
Phil Wickham
Children’s Recorded Song of The Year
“Holy Forever”
Yancy
(Writers) Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Phil Wickham
The Getty Girls, Keith & Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken (ft. Joni Eareckson Tada)
(Writers) Matt Boswell, Bryan Fowler, Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken, Matt Papa
Christmas Recorded Song of the Year
ELEVATION RHYTHM
(Writers) Joshua Holiday, Davide Mutendji, Isaac Watts
“Because of Bethlehem”
Matthew West
“Manger Throne”
Phil Wickham
(Writers) Phil Wickham, Jonathan Smith, Tony Wood
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
His Glory Alone II
KB
(Producers) KB, WEARETHEGOOD, Scootie Wop, Cardec Drums, Quinten Coblentz, Maurice Fonville, Dayshawn Mojico, Carvello, Tbabz
Social Club Misfits
(Producers) Grant Lapointe, Martin Santiago, Andy Mineo, Enzo Gran, Samual Ash, Sajan Nauriyal, Juicebangers, Ben Lopez, Isaiah LaRoi, Elxjah, Josh Cumbee, David Frank, Dave James, Rey King, Avxp, Zach Paradis, Carvello, Gabe Payne
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Brandon Lake
(Producers) Jonathan Smith, Jacob Sooter, Hank Bentley, Micah Nichols, Joe Laporta
Jesus Music
CAIN
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
(Producers) Wayne Haun, Ernie Haase
Where You Lead Me
Gordon Mote
(Producers) Gordon Mote, Wayne Haun
25
Legacy Five
(Producers) Wayne Haun, Kris Crunk
Shine (Darker The Night, Brighter The Light)
Gaither Vocal Band
(Producers) Bill Gaither, Gordon Mote, Nick Schwarz
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
REBEL
Anne Wilson
(Producers) Jeff Pardo, Jonathan Smith, Zach Kale
Pioneer
(Producer) Paul Mabury
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
DOE
(Producers) Dominique Jones, Tommy Iceland, LiLMaN, Judah Jones, Rogest Carstarpen Jr., Slikk Muzik, Juan Winans, Kelby On The Track, Jonathan McReynolds, Jonathan Crone, David Leonard, Isaia Huron
Father’s Day
Kirk Franklin
(Producers) Kirk Franklin, KP, Maxwell Stark, Devin Morrison, Ron Hill, JP, D Bizzy, Chandler Moore
On God
Koryn Hawthorne
(Producers) J White Did It, Lil Ronnie, Retro D, Munson Steed, Xavier Wright, Pyro, Charles Jenkins
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Melvin Crispell III
(Producer) Donatniel Jamel Kimbrough
Worship Album of the Year
Brooke Ligertwood
(Producers) Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram
CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Elevation Worship
(Producers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Jacob Sooter, Chandler Moore
I Believe
Phil Wickham
(Producer) Jonathan Smith
Ascend
Red Rocks Worship
(Producer) Aaron Robertson
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Casting Crowns
(Producers) Jonathan Smith, Jeff Pardo, Josh Auer, Jerad Atherton, CHPTRS, Mark Miller, Keith Smith, Keith Thomas, Brad King, David Leonard, AJ Pruis, Jason Hoard, Brent Milligan, Chad Judd, Kuk Harrell, Chuck Butler, Paul Moak, Bernie Herms, Jeremy Redmon
Echo The Angels
Elevation Worship
(Producers) Aaron Robertson, Chris Brown, Joshua Holiday, Scott Gardner
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Coat of Many Colors
**Brandon Lake
Jesus Music
**CAIN
(Art Directors) Rachel Mulcahy, Tim Parker, (Graphic Artists) Madison Cain Johnson, Taylor Cain Matz, Tim Parker, (Photographers) Maddox Fowler, Rachel Mulcahy
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept)
Brandon Lake
(Director/ Producer) Noah Taher, (Producer) Blaine Fuhs
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)
Brandon Lake
(Director/ Producer) Noah Taher, (Producer) Rachel Mulcahy
Any More
CAIN
(Director/ Producer) Preston Leatherman, (Producer) Mckinnis Calderala
Danza
KB (ft. Niko Eme & Cardec Drums)
(Director) Cobe Grandstaff
Long Form Video of the Year
CAN YOU IMAGINE?
Elevation Worship
(Director) Chris Dobson, (Producers) Chris Brown, Jacob Boyles, Kathleen Jurado
Matthew West
(Directors/ Producers) Russ Hall, Kim White, Elizabeth Suter, Mike Termale, Matthew West, Maggie Laws
Television Series of the Year
Chasing CAIN
(Director/ Producer) Daric Gates, (Producer) Alexander J. Wysocki