The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 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 2014. The ceremony was produced by the Trinity Broadcasting Network and was hosted by musician Erica Campbell and television star Sadie Robertson. The awards show was broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on October 18, 2015.
The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 46th GMA Dove Awards:
Casting CrownsLauren DaigleMatt MaherMercyMeDanny GokeyTedashiiI Am TheyBig Daddy WeaveKirk FranklinBrian Courtney WilsonCrowderThe ErwinsJoseph HabedankIsrael HoughtonThe following were some of the presenters who presented at the 46th GMA Dove Awards:
Lincoln BrewsterJason CrabbBone HamptonCharles JenkinsDr. Bobby JonesMark LowryChonda PierceThe Newsboys', Michael Tait and Duncan PhillipsKari JobeMichelle WilliamsMichael W. SmithNominees and winners
This is a complete list of the nominees for the 46th GMA Dove Awards. The winners are in bold.
Song of the Year"Overwhelmed" – Big Daddy WeaveWriters: Michael Weaver, Phil Wickham“Thrive” – Casting CrownsWriters: Mark Hall, Matthew West“Come As You Are” – CrowderWriters: Ben Glover, David Crowder, Matt Maher“Hope In Front Of Me” – Danny GokeyWriters: Bernie Herms, Brett James, Danny Gokey Platinum Songs“He Knows My Name” – Francesca BattistelliWriters: Francesca Battistelli, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley“How Can It Be” – Lauren DaigleWriters: Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury“Greater” – MercyMeWriters: Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Ben Glover, David Garcia, Mike Scheuchzer, Nathan Cochran, Robby Shaffer“Multiplied” – NEEDTOBREATHEWriters: Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart“We Believe” – NewsboysWriters: Matthew Hooper, Richie Fike, Travis Ryan“This Is Amazing Grace” – Phil WickhamWriters: Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil WickhamSongwriter of the YearBart MillardChris TomlinLecrae MooreMatt MaherPhil WickhamSongwriter of the Year (Non-artist)Benjamin GloverDavid GarciaDianne WilkinsonJason IngramSeth MosleyContemporary Christian Artist of the YearChris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Recordsfor KING & COUNTRY, Word EntertainmentHillsong UNITED, Hillsong Church T/A/Sparrow RecordsLecrae, Reach RecordsMercyMe, Fair Trade ServicesSouthern Gospel Artist of the YearBooth Brothers, Spring Hill Music GroupCollingsworth Family, Stowtown RecordsErnie Haase & Signature Sound, StowTown RecordsGaither Vocal Band, Spring House Music GroupThe Isaacs, Spring House Music GroupGospel Artist of the YearErica Campbell, Entertainment OneFred Hammond, RCA RecordsIsrael & New Breed, RCA RecordsJonathan McReynolds, Light RecordsTamela Mann, Tillymann Music GroupTasha Cobbs, Motown GospelArtist of the Yearfor KING & COUNTRY, Fervent RecordsFrancesca Battistelli, Fervent RecordsKari Jobe, Sparrow RecordsLecrae, Reach RecordsMercyMe, Fair Trade ServicesNew Artist of the YearAbout a Mile, Word EntertainmentDanny Gokey, BMG Rights ManagementI Am They, Provident Label GroupLauren Daigle, Centricity MusicNF, Capitol CMG Label GroupProducer of the YearAaron LindseyEd CashSeth MosleyWayne HaunDavid Garcia and Ben Glover (Team)Joseph Prielozny and Chris Mackey (Team)Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year"Who You Know" – Derek Minor, (writers) Derek Johnson and Chris Mackey"Sideways (ft. Lecrae)" – KB, (writers) Kevin Burgess, Lecrae Moore, Jamal James, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny"All I Need Is You" – Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Dustin "Dab" Bowie, Latasha Williams, Chris Mackey and Joseph Prielozny"Mansion" – NF, (writers) Nate Feurstein, Lauren Strahm and David Garcia"Volcano (ft. Jonathan Thulin)" – Rapture Ruckus, (writers) Bradley Dring, Joshua Hawkins, Jonathan ThulinRap/Hip Hop Album of the YearEmpire – Derek Minor, (producers) Dirty Rice, Derek Minor, Black Knight, Jonny Grande, Anthony "AntMan Wonder" Reid, Tyshane, Bandplay, G-Roc, GAWVI, SyksenseTomorrow We Live – KB, (producers) Swoope, Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Supe, Kevin Burgess, Mpax, 808XEliTE, Justin Ebach, De-Capo Music Group for Vakseen LLCAnomaly – Lecrae, (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEliTE, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derek Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, Alex Medina, JaquebeatzMansion – NF, (producers) Tommee Profitt, David GarciaRise – Trip Lee, (producers) GAWVI, Jonatan Barahona, Alex MedinaRock Songs of the Year"Safety (ft. Stephen Christian)" – Fireflight, (writers) Dawn Michele and Rusty Varenkamp"Darkest Part" – Red, (writers) Anthony Armstrong, Michael Barnes, Randy Armstrong, Rob Graves, Josh Baker, Mark Holman"Good To Be Alive" – Skillet, (writers) John L. Cooper, Zac Maloy, Tom Douglas"Furious Love" – VERIDIA, (writers) Brandon Brown, Deena Jakoub, Ian Eskelin, Barry Weeks"Dead Man" – We as Human, (writer) Justin CordleRock/Contemporary Song of the Year"Fireblazin" – Capital Kings (writers), Cole Walowac, Jonathan White, Neon Feather, David Garcia and Toby Mckeehan"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" – Crowder, (writers) Ed Cash, David Crowder, Seth Philpott"Messengers (ft. for KING & COUNTRY)" – Lecrae, (writers) Lecrae Moore, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Ricky Jackson, Ran Jackson, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny and Torrance Esmono"Brother" – NEEDTOBREATHE, (writers) Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart"Let It Out" – Switchfoot, (writers) Jon Foreman, Tim Foreman, Andrew PearsonRock Album of the YearLowborn – Anberlin, (producer) AnberlinAttack – Disciple, (producer) Travis WyrickFight the Silence – For Today, (producer) Will Putneyof Beauty and Rage – RED, (producer) Rob GravesOxygen: INHALE – Thousand Foot Krutch, (producers) Aaron Sprinkle and Trevor McNevanRock/Contemporary Album of the YearAnchor – Colton Dixon, (producers) David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Gannin ArnoldThe Borderland Sessions – John Mark McMillan, (producer) Elijah MoselyLive from the Woods – NEEDTOBREATHE, (producers) NEEDTOBREATHEInvader – Rapture Ruckus, (producers) Brad Dring, Geoff Duncan, Steve AielloThe Edge of the Earth (EP) – Switchfoot, (producers) Neal Avron, the Foreman BrothersPop/Contemporary Song of the Year“Come As You Are” – Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Matt Maher, Ben Glover“Shoulders” – for KING & COUNTRY, (writers), Luke Smallbone, Joel Smallbone, Ben Glover, Tedd Tjornhom“Touch The Sky” – Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas and Michael Guy Chislett“How Can It Be” – Lauren Daigle, (writer) Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson“We Believe” – Newsboys, (writers) Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matt Hooper“Soul On Fire” – Third Day, (writers), Mac Powell, Tai Anderson, David Carr, Mark Lee, Brenton Brown, Matt MaherPop/Contemporary Album of the YearLove Ran Red – Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed CashNeon Steeple – Crowder, (producers) David Crowder, Gabe Scott, Solomon Olds, Ed Cash, Christopher Stevens, Christian Paschall, Will Hunt, Jared FoxRUN WILD. LIVE FREE. LOVE STRONG. – for KING & COUNTRY, (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T., Matt Hales, Ben GloverHow Can It Be – Lauren Daigle, (producers) Paul Mabury and Jason IngramSaints and Sinners – Matt Maher, (producers) Paul Moak, Matt Maher, Ed Cash, Jason IngramLead Us Back: Songs of Worship – Third Day, (producers) The Sound Kids, Third DayInspirational Song of the Year"Ghost Town (Freedom)" – David Phelps, (writer) David Phelps"This I Believe (The Creed)" – Hillsong Worship, (writers) Matt Crocker, Ben Fielding"O Love Of God" – Laura Story, (writers) Laura Story, Cindy Morgan, Ian Cron"More And More Of You" – Selah (writers) Jennie Lee Riddle, Richie Fike, Jonathan Lee"Christ Be All Around Me" – Michael W. Smith, (writers) Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie JordanInspirational Album of the YearBe Still and Know – Amy Grant, (producers) Vince Gill, Marshall Altman, Brown BannisterGlorious Day: Hymns of Faith – Casting Crowns, (producer) Mark A. MillerAbove It All – Phillips, Craig & Dean, (producers) Seth Mosley, Nathan NockelsYou Amaze Us – Selah, (producers) Jason Kyle, Todd Smith, Allan Hall, Jordan Mohilowski, Ed CashA Cappella – The Martins, (producers) Michael English, Lari Goss, The Martins, David Phelps, Matthew HoltSouthern Gospel Song of the Year"Happy People" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey"Sometimes It Takes a Mountain" – Gaither Vocal Band, (writers) Mark Mathes, Gloria Gaither"What A Happy Time" – Goodman Revival, (arrangers) Michael Sykes, Johnny Minick"Pray Now" – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Dave Clark and Michael Farren"Hidden Heroes" – The Talleys, (writers) Dixie Lynn Phillips and Sharon PhillipsSouthern Gospel Album of the YearSometimes It Takes a Mountain – Gaither Vocal Band, (producers) Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs, David PhelpsSongs in the Key of Happy – Goodman Revival, (producers) Michael Sykes, Johnny MinickThreads of Mercy – Ivan Parker, (producer) Roger TalleyPray Now – Karen Peck & New River, (producer) Wayne HaunLiving in Harmony – Triumphant, (producer) Wayne HaunContemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year"Worth Fighting For" – Brian Courtney Wilson, (writers) Brian Courtney Wilson and Aaron Lindsey"I Luh God (ft. Big Shizz)" – Erica Campbell (writers) Warryn Campbell, Erica Campbell, LaShawn Daniels"Flaws" – Kierra Sheard, (writer) Diane Warren"Say Yes (ft. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland)" – Michelle Williams, (writers) Harmony Samuels, Michelle Williams, H."Carmen Reece" Culver, Al Sherrod Lambert"No Greater Love" – Smokie Norful, (writers) Aaron W. Lindsey and Smokie NorfulContemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the YearVintage Worship – Anita Wilson, (producers) Rick Robinson, Anita WilsonI Will Trust – Fred Hammond, (producers) Fred Hammond, Raymond Hammond, Geo Bivins, Calvin Rodgers, Phillip Feaster, King Logan, Shuan MartinGraceland – Kierra Sheard, (producer) J. Drew Sheard IIJourney to Freedom – Michelle Williams, (producer) Harmony SamuelsForever Yours – Smokie Norful, (producers) Aaron Lindsey, Antonio Dixon, Derek "DOA" Allen, BlacElvis, Tre MylesTraditional Gospel Song of the Year"Fill Me Up" – Casey J (writer) William Reagan"#War" – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (writer) Charles Jenkins"How Awesome Is Our God (ft. Yolanda Adams)" – Israel & New Breed (writers) Israel Houghton, Nevelle Diedericks, Meleasa Houghton"This Place" – Tamela Mann (writer) Darrell Blair"God My God" – VaShawn Mitchell (writer) VaShawn Mitchell"Send The Rain" – William McDowell (writer) William McDowell and William McMillanTraditional Gospel Album of the YearWorth Fighting For – Brian Courtney Wilson, (producer) Aaron W. LindseyThe Truth – Casey J, (producers) Korey Bowie, Chris CarterAny Given Sunday – Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago, (producer) Charles JenkinsAmazing – Ricky Dillard and New G, (producers) Ricky Dillard, Will Bogle, Rick RobinsonUnstoppable – VaShawn Mitchell, (producers) VaShawn Mitchell and Daniel WeatherspoonCountry and Bluegrass
Bluegrass Song of the Year"Stacking Up Rocks" – Balsam Range, (writer) Buddy Melton"Mighty To Save" – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri (writers) Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan"He Made The Tree" – Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, (writers) Tom Botkin and Donnie Skaggs"God Is There" – Lizzy Long & Rhonda Vincent, (writers) Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey"Daddy Was An Old Time Preacher Man (ft. Rhonda Vincent) – Volume Five, (writers) Dolly Parton and Dorothy Jo OwensCountry Song of the Year"I Saw The Light" – Alabama (writer) Hank Williams, Sr."I'll Be There With You" – Doug Anderson (writers) Shelby Haun, Wayne Haun and Joel Lindsey"Ain't It Just Like The Lord" – Gordon Mote, (writers) Lee Black, Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West"I Wanna Be There" – The Isaacs, (writers) Jimmy Yeary, Sonya Isaacs and Rebecca Isaacs Bowman"Sweet Jesus (ft. Merle Haggard)" – The Oak Ridge Boys (writers) Merle Haggard, Kenny VernonBluegrass/Country Album of the YearAngels Among Us – Alabama, (producers) Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy OwenWorship Him – John Bowman, (producer) John BowmanDirections Home (Songs We Love, Songs You Know) – Point of Grace, (producers) Andy Leftwich, Stuart Dill, Rodger Ryan, Point of GraceHere's to the Ones – Rhett Walker Band, (producers) Paul Moak, Ed Cash, Rhett Walker BandRock of Ages, Hymns and Gospel Favorites – The Oak Ridge Boys, (producers) Ben Isaacs, Duane AllenPraise and Worship
Worship Song of the Year"Great Are You Lord" – All Sons & Daughters, (writers) David Leonard, Jason Ingram, Leslie Jordan (publishers) Integrity's Alleluia! Music/Integrity's Praise! Music/Open Hands Music/Sony/ATV Timber Publishing"Holy Spirit" – Francesca Battistelli, (writers) Bryan Torwalt, Katie Torwalt (publishers) Capitol CMG Genesis/Jesus Culture Music"Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" – Kari Jobe, (writers) Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/KAJE Songs/Worship Together Music"Because He Lives (Amen)" – Matt Maher, (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither (publishers) Alletrop Music/Hanna Street Music/I Am A Pilgrim Songs/Open Hands Music/S. D. G. Publishing/sixsteps Music/Sixsteps Songs/Worship Together Music/worshiptogether.com songsworshiptogether.com"This Is Amazing Grace" – Phil Wickham, (writers) Jeremy Riddle, Josh Farro, Phil Wickham (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/Phil Wickham Music/Seems Like Music/Sing My Songs/WB Music Corp.Worship Album of the YearAll Sons & Daughters – All Sons & Daughters, (producers) Paul Mabury and Shane WilsonWe Will Not Be Shaken – Bethel Music, (producers) Bobby Strand and Chris GreelyLove Ran Red – Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed CashNo Other Name – Hillsong Worship, (producer) Michael Guy ChislettEven So Come – Passion, (producer) Nathan NockelsChildren's Music Album of the YearCapitol Kids! Hits – Capitol Kids!, (producer) Brian HittBest of Lifeway Kids Worship Volume 1 – Lifeway Kids, (producer) Jeremy Johnson, Paul Marino, Jeffrey B. ScottSing The Bible with Slugs & Bugs – Randall Goodgame (producer) Ben ShiveBrave – Saddleback Kids, (producer) David Dalton25 Favorite Sing-A-Long Hymns for Kids – Songtime Kids, (producer) Larry HallKids – The Hoppers, (producer) Mike HopperSpanish Language Album of the YearFuego – Esperanza de Vida, (producers) Eduardo Durney and Armando MorenoGloria A Dios – Gateway Worship, (producers) Walker Beach, Robert Quintanay, Rosemary TaletonEsto Es Jesus Culture – Jesus Culture, (producer) Jeremy EdwardsonMe Vistio De Promesas – Julissa, (producers) Mike Rivera, Onis Rodriguez, Wiso Aponte, Chris RochaComo En El Cielo – Miel San Marcos, (producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales, Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha, Roberto PradoChristmas Album of the YearChristmas – Guy Penrod, (producer) Michael OmartianWhen Christmas Comes – Kim Walker-Smith, (producer) Jeremy EdwardsonThe Spirit of Christmas' – Michael W. Smith & Friends, (producers) Michael W. Smith, Robert Deaton, David HamiltonMotown Christmas – Various Artists, (producer) Aaron LindseyAll Is Calm, All Is Bright – Various Artists, (producers) Andrew Greer and Kyle BuchananChoral Collection of the YearSplendor of Heaven, (creators) Geron Davis, Tyler BrinsonReady To Sing Gaither Homecoming Favorites, (creator) Russell MauldinThe Song of Christmas, (creators) Phil Barfoot, Cliff Duren, Ken Barker, Craig AdamsONE, (creators) Bradley KnightThen Sings My Soul (A Worship Service of Hymns, Scripture and Inspirational Readings For Choir, Congregation and Worship Leader), (creators) Cliff DurenRecorded Music PackagingAfter All These Years – Andrew Peterson, (art director & design) Christopher Tobias (hand lettering) Joseph Alessia (photographer) Keely ScottAnchor – Colton Dixon, (art director & design) Sarah Sung (photographer) David MolnarNeon Steeple – Crowder, (art director) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith, (design) Leighton Ching (photographer) Zack Arias, Mary Caroline MannAnomaly – Lecrae, (art director) Don Clark, (designer) Invisible Creature, (illustrator) Robert Carter, Kevin Fleming, Shinbone Creative (photographer) Mary Caroline MannRise – Trip Lee, (art directors) Alex Medina, Ryan Clark, (design) Invisible Creature (illustrator) Ryan Clark (photographer) Sam HurdMusical of the YearAt The Cross (Love Ran Red), (creator) Bradley KnightThe Cross Changes Everything, (creators) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel LindseyIf The Grave Could Shout, (creator) Jason CoxOnce You've Seen The Star, (creator) Belinda SmithWe're Glad You Came (A Musical Celebration of the Savior's Birth), (creators) Jeff Bumgardner, Joel LindseyYouth/Children's Musical of the YearAn Unplugged Christmas, (creators) Susie Williams, Luke GambillDavid's Dynasty, (creators) Gina Boe, Barb Dorn, Sue C. Smith, Christopher DavisThe Go Tour, (creators) Jeff Slaughter, Brian GreenGod's Not Dead (A Faith Musical For Kids), (creators) Dale Mathews, Dana AndersonBack to the Cross (A Kids Musical Adventure Through Time), (creator) Christy SemsenShort Form Music Video of the YearYou Can't Stop Me – Andy Mineo, (director & producer) Kyle DettmanTake This City – Everfound, (director & producer) Sean HagwellShoulders – for KING & COUNTRY, (director) Ben Smallbone (producer) Ben StansburyDreams – King's Kaleidoscope, (director & producer) David Faddis, Belief FilmsWake Up – NF, (director) Jon Jon Augustavo (producer) Andrew Lerios, PhilyMack ProductionsLong Form Video of the YearWe Will Not Be Shaken – Bethel Music, (director) Nathan Grubbs and Luke Manwaring, (producer) Nathan GrubbsWake Up the Wonder – Elevation Worship, (director) Steven Lester (producers) Steven Furtick, Cherish Rush, Lindsey Newton, Kelly Draddy & Ashley Hollingsworth, Elevation ChurchNo Other Name (Live at Hillsong Conference) – Hillsong Worship, (directors) Ben Field and Richard Cause (producer) Ben Field, HillsongFaithful – NewSong (director) Nathan Corona (producer) Austin Woodward, Dust Brand FilmsThis Is Our Time – Planetshakers, (director) Peter John (producer) Planetshakers, Epik FilmsInspirational Film of the YearDo You Believe? (director) Jon Gunn (producers) Pure Flix Entertainment, 10 West Studios, Believe Entertainment, Toy Gun FilmsLeft Behind, (director) Vic Armstrong (producer) Stoney Lake EntertainmentMom's Night Out, (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) Affirm Films, FourBoys Entertainment, Provident Films, Pure Flix Entertainment, TriStar PicturesThe Song, (director) Richard Ramsey (producers) City on a Hill Productions, Jorva Entertainment ProductionsWhen The Game Stands Tall, (director) Thomas Carter (producers) Affirm Films, Mandalay Pictures