Lauren Daigle leads with 6 nominations, including Artist of the Year;
Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin garner 5
Songwriter Jason Ingram scores 7 nods, including Song of the Year
This year’s Award Show will be held live Tuesday, October 11 at Lipscomb University
and will air on TBN on Sunday, October 16
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (August 2016) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) recently announced the nominees in 44 categories for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16, reaching over 100 million viewers in the U.S., plus global and multi-platform distribution. Voting for the final winners will run August 23 through August 30.
Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin with five. Anthony Brown, Bill Gaither, Danny Gokey, Jonathan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin, Matthew West and Tasha Cobbs tally four nods each. Songwriter Jason Ingram scores seven nods, including “Song of the Year.” To see the full list of nominees, visit the Dove Awards website here.
The GMA also announced the theme for 2016:
“Our theme this year is ‘Love. Amplified.,’ a phrase we believe encompasses the collective power & impact of our music. At a time when so much of the world is divided and hostility is in the air, we will turn up the volume of love and the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ.”
TBN Chairman Matt Crouch said that the faith-and-family network is thrilled once again to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner for the GMA Dove Awards. “The Dove Awards set the standard for excellence in the field of Gospel and Christian music,” he said. “And as always, TBN is excited to share with our global audience this incredible evening honoring those who create the music that brings hope and changes lives.”
The nominees in the following categories were revealed at the press conference August 10th:
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
for KING & COUNTRY, Word Entertainment Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Music Australia/Sparrow Records Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music Lecrae, Reach Records TobyMac, ForeFront Records
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Hollyn, Gotee Records Jordan Feliz, Centricity Music Stars Go Dim, Word Entertainment Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration We Are Messengers, Word Entertainment
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Everyday Jesus – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage 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, (producer) DA Johnson Level Next– John P. Kee, (producer) John P. Kee
RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
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” Johnson-Pompey, John “The Kracken” Williams Forward – Flame, (producers) SPEC, Courtney Orlando, G. Roc
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Cities – Live In New York City – Anberlin, (producer) Aaron Sprinkle Sound Of The Saints – Audio Adrenaline, (producers) Seth Mosley, Joshua Silverberg, Nick Baumhardt Dead Man Walking – John Tibbs, (producer) Ben Shive 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
POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“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, (writers) Pat Barrett, Tony Brown “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
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
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, Anthony 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
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Airing in Primetime on FOX Saturday, February 8 at 8 PM ET/7CT, Super Bowl Soulful Celebration Is An Unforgettable Night of Music, Inspiration and Football, Taped Live at New Orleans’ Historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts; Tickets are Available to the Public and On Sale Now at SuperBowlSoulful.com!
New Orleans, LA (January 3, 2024) – The 26th Annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration, an official NFL-sanctioned event and a cornerstone of Super Bowl weekend for over a quarter of a century, unites music, faith, and football in the heart of the Big Easy for an unforgettable evening of inspiration on Wednesday, February 5. Heldat New Orleans’ historic Mahalia Jackson Theater of Performing Arts, the live television taping honors the rich cultural tapestry of the Crescent City. With unforgettable performances by award-winning artists, the soulful harmonies of the NFL Players Choir, heartfelt tributes to NFL players and leaders, and a celebration of resilience under the theme “Keep Going,” the event will shine a spotlight on the unique elements that make New Orleans the crown jewel of the South.
As previously announced, the show premieres on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 8 PM ET/7 PM CT as a primetime special on FOX, the official broadcast home of Super Bowl LIX. In addition, after the initial airing, the special will be available on demand via the FOX Sports App, FOXSports.com, HULU, Tubi and FOX Soul.
The annual Super Bowl Soulful Celebration is the NFL’s only sanctioned inspirational concert, uniting cultures through the power of music, faith, and football. Featuring performances from diverse genres such as R&B, Gospel, and Country, past artists include Kirk Franklin, Patti LaBelle, Earth, Wind & Fire, Yolanda Adams, T-Pain, Mary Mary, Snoop Dogg, Mickey Guyton, Gladys Knight, Robin Thicke, and more.
A highlight of the show each year is the NFL Players Choir, featuring current and former players delivering a moving musical performance that celebrates the power of faith and unity. Super Bowl Soulful Celebration also honors NFL players both on and off the gridiron, spotlighting their contributions to making the world a better place.
This morning, TD Jakes appeared to have a medical emergency while closing his service in the pulpit this morning. Out of respect for the family and due to the video being triggering, we will not show the full video. But, we will say that his team came to his aid right away as the congregation began to pray.
We ask that you join us as we pray for his full and quick recovery as we also pray for his family and everyone present at today’s service.