The 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 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 2021. The awards show was aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Friday, October 22, 2021.

The nominees were announced on August 11, 2021, with producer and songwriter Steven Furtick leading ten nominations among non-artists, whilst Elevation Worship and Brandon Lake led the artist nominations with seven each.^[1] CeCe Winans won the most awards, with 4 including Gospel Artist of the Year, alongside producer Jason Ingram and worship band Elevation Worship, who both also clinched 4 awards each, the latter winning Song of the Year for "The Blessing". Pop duo For King & Country won their second consecutive Artist of the Year, whilst Maverick City Music took home the New Artist of the Year award.^[2]

Nominations announcement

The nominations were announced on August 11, 2021, during a livestream event which was broadcast on the GMA Dove Awards' Facebook page and YouTube channel.^[3] The event featured Alex Campos, John Cooper, Bill and Gloria Gaither, Kari Jobe, Brian and Jenn Johnson, Jonathan McReynolds, Wande and Tauren Wells as the announcers.^[4]

Performers

The following musical artists performed at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards:^[5]

Presenters

The following served as presenters at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards:^[5]

Nominees and winners

This is a complete list of the nominees & winners for the 52nd GMA Dove Awards.^[6] Winners are in bold.^[7]

General

Song of the Year

"Another in the Fire"
- (writers) Chris Davenport, Joel Houston, (publishers) Hillsong MP Songs, Hillsong Music Publishing Australia
"Famous For (I Believe)"
- (writers) Alexis Slifer, Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, Krissy Nordhoff, Tauren Wells, (publishers) All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, Buddybabe Music, Capitol CMG Paragon, Crucial Music Entertainment, Integrity's Praise! Music, Jord A Lil Music, Nordained Music, Songs By JSapp
"Graves into Gardens"
- (writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hudson, Brandon Lake, (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Brandon Lake Music, Maverick City Publishing Worldwide, Music by Elevation Worship Publishing
"Speak to Me"
- (writers) Donnie McClurkin, Jeremy Hicks, Johnta Austin, Troy Taylor, (publishers) Don Mac Music, Naked Under My Clothes Music, Peermusic III Ltd, Savgos Music Inc, Sony/Atv Tunes Llc, W S Music
"Thank You for It All"
- (writers) Aaron Lindsey, Christopher Thomas Leach, Jamone Davis, Marvin Sapp, (publishers) Capitol Cmg Paragon, Five Lions Publishing, Jarmone Hoox Davis Publishing, Marvin L. Sapp Music, Universal Music Brentwood Benson Songs
"The Blessing"
- (writers) Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Steven Furtick, (publishers) Capitol CMG Paragon, Kari Jobe Carnes Music, Music by Elevation Worship Publishing, Worship Together Music, Writer's Roof Publishing
"The Father's House"
- (writers) Benjamin Hastings, Cory Asbury, Ethan Hulse, (publishers) Be Essential Songs, Bethel Music Publishing, Cory Asbury Publishing, EGH Music Publishing, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia
"There Was Jesus"
- (writers) Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard, Zach Williams, (publishers) Anthems of Hope, Be Essential Songs, Cashagamble Jet Music, Little Louder Songs, Seven Ring Circus Songs, Wisteria Drive
"Together"
- (writers) Joel Smallbone, Josh Kerr, Kirk Franklin, Luke Smallbone, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson (publishers) Curb Dayspring Music, Curb Word Music, Heavenly Junkie Music, Kilns Music, Method to the Madness, Richmond Park Publishing, Shankel Songs, Shaun Shankel Pub Designee, Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., WC Music Corp.
"Truth Be Told"
- (writers) AJ Pruis, Matthew West, (publishers) Combustion Five, Get Ur Seek On, Highly Combustible Music, Two Story House Music

Songwriter of the Year

Songwriter of the Year (Non-artist)

Ethan Hulse
Jason Ingram
Jordan Sapp
Steven Furtick
Tiffany Hammer

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year

For King & Country, Curb | Word Entertainment
Hillsong United, Hillsong Music
Tauren Wells, Provident Label Group
We the Kingdom, Sparrow Records
Zach Williams, Essential Records / Provident

Southern Gospel Artist of the Year

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Gaither Music
Gaither Vocal Band, Gaither Music
Jason Crabb, Red Street Records
Joseph Habedank, Daywind Records
Triumphant Quartet, StowTown

Gospel Artist of the Year

CeCe Winans, Pure Springs Gospel / Fair Trade
Jonathan McReynolds, E1 Music
Kirk Franklin, RCA Inspiration
Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Motown Gospel
Travis Greene, RCA Inspiration

Artist of the Year

Elevation Worship, Elevation Worship Records
For King & Country, Curb | Word Entertainment
Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music
Phil Wickham, Fair Trade
Zach Williams, Essential Records / Provident

New Artist of the Year

Brandon Lake, Bethel Music
Cain, Provident Label Group
Dante Bowe, Bethel Music
Hope Darst, Fair Trade
Maverick City Music, Tribl Records

Producer of the Year

AyRon Lewis
The Creak Music (David Leonard, Brad King, Seth Talley)
Jordan Mohilowski
Jordan Sapp
Wayne Haun

Rap/Hip Hop

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

"10K" – KB
- (writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Wes the Writer, Quinten Coblentz, Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman
"Deep End" – Lecrae
- (writers) Lecrae Moore, Anthony MrWriteNow Gardner
"Glory on Me" – Steven Malcolm, featuring Childish Major and Taylor Hill
- (writers) Joseph Prielozny, Markus Randle, Steven Malcolm, Taylor Hill, Torrance Esmond
"Is That Okay?" – Social Club Misfits
- (writers) Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda, Jimmy James
"Reasons" – Hulvey, featuring Lecrae, SVRCINA
- (writers) Christopher Michael Hulvey, Zach Paradis, Lecrae Moore, Molly Svrcina, Sam Tinnesz, Joe Williams

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

1970-01-01 03:34:00 – Zauntee
- (producers) Zauntee, Jordan Mohilowski, Geoff Duncan, Mako, Riley Friesen, Jordan Sapp
Feared By Hell – Social Club Misfits
- (producers) Jimmy James, Martin Santiago, Samuel Ash, Tommee Profitt, Dirty Rice, Ben Lopez, Juicebangers
His Glory Alone – KB
- (producers) Quinten Coblentz, Wes Writer, Jacob Cardec, Mashell Leroy, DJ Pez, Tee-Wyla Swoope, Kevin Elijah Burgess
Restoration – Lecrae
- (producers) Dave James, Lasanna "Ace" Harris, Taylor Hill, Alex Medina, Raymond Castro "Ray Rock", Gawvi, S1 for S.K.P.
The Divine Storm – Ty Brasel
- (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Juicebangers, Ty Brasel

Rock/Contemporary

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

"I Need a Ghost" – Brandon Lake
- (writers) Brandon Lake, Joshua Silverberg
"A Place Called Earth" – Jon Foreman, featuring Lauren Daigle
- (writers) Jonathan Foreman, Tim Foreman, Lauren Daigle
"Stand My Ground" – Zach Williams
- (writers) Zach Williams, Jonathan Smith, Hank Bentley
"This Is the Kingdom" - Skillet
- (writers) John L. Cooper, Mia Fieldes, Seth Mosley
"Who Am I" - Needtobreathe
- (writers) Bear Rinehart, Thomas Rhett, Jordan Reynolds, Cason Cooley, Jeremy Lutito

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

Departures – Jon Foreman
- (producers) Jon Foreman, Erick Owyoung, Tim Foreman, Jeremy Larson, Darren King
Out of Body – Needtobreathe
- (producers) Needtobreathe, Cason Cooley, Jeremy Lutito
Songs of Death and Resurrection – Demon Hunter
- (producer) Jeremiah Scott
The Joy of Being – Citizens
- (producers) Brian Eichelberger, Zach Bolen
The Path – Fit for a King
- (producer) WZRD BLD

Pop/Contemporary

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

"Famous For (I Believe)" – Tauren Wells
- (writers) Alexis Slifer, Chuck Butler, Jordan Sapp, Krissy Nordhoff, Tauren Wells
"Good God Almighty" – Crowder
- (writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka
"Hold on to Me" – Lauren Daigle
- (writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury
"There Was Jesus" - Zach Williams, featuring Dolly Parton
- (writers) Jonathan Smith, Casey Beathard, Zach Williams
"Together" - For King & Country, Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin
- (writers) Joel Smallbone, Josh Kerr, Kirk Franklin, Luke Smallbone, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Chris Tomlin & Friends – Chris Tomlin
- (producer) Chris Tomlin, Corey Crowder, Tyler Hubbard, Brian Kelley, Ed Cash, Dave Haywood, David Garcia
Holy Water – We the Kingdom
- (producers) We the Kingdom, Ed Cash, Steven V. Taylor
Inhale (Exhale) – MercyMe
- (producers) Brown Bannister, Jordan Mohilowski, Tedd Tjornhom, Chris Stevens, Micah Kuiper, David Leonard, Ben Glover
No Stranger – Natalie Grant
- (producers) Bernie Herms for SoulFuel Productions, Joseph Prielozny, Dirty Rice for COBRA
To Love a Fool – Cory Asbury
- (producers) Paul Mabury

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

"A Woman" – Faithful, Ellie Holcomb and Amy Grant
- (writers) Ellie Holcomb, Ann VosKamp, Sarah MacIntosh
"Alone with My Faith" – Harry Connick, Jr.
- (writer) Harry Connick, Jr.
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" – Carrie Underwood, featuring CeCe Winans
- (writers) Thomas Obadiah Chisholm, William M. Runyan
"Promise Keeper" – Hope Darst
- (writers) Hope Darst, Jonathan Smith, Ethan Hulse
"There Is a God" – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- (writers) Randy Phillips, Matthew West, AJ Pruis

Inspirational Album of the Year

All Things – Jaime Jamgochian
- (producers) Jaime Jamgochian, Jeremy Redmon, Andrew Berthgold, Antonio Porcheddu, Benton Miles, Micah Kuiper, Tommy Iceland, Austin Cannon
Evensong - Hymns and Lullabies at the Close of Day – Keith & Kristyn Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson, Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, Sierra Hull, Deborah Klemme, The Getty Girls, Heather Headley
- (producers) Ben Shive, Keith & Kristyn Getty
Step into My Story – Selah
- (producers) Jason Kyle Saetveit
You Are More – Tiffany Coburn
- (producers) Wayne Haun, Mike Swift
You're Still God – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- (producer) Nathan Nockels

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

"First Church of Mercy" – The Sound
- (writers) Aaron Wilburn, Lee Black
"I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About to Happen" – Gaither Vocal Band
- (writer) William J. Gaither
"My King is Known By Love" – Crabb Family
- (writers) Jason Cox, Jeff Bumgardner, Kenna West
"Religion Isn't Working" – Joseph Habedank
- (writers) Jesse Reeves, Joseph Habedank, Michael Farren, Nick Romes, Tony Wood
"Wake Up" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
- (writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Bigger Than Sunday – Triumphant Quartet
- (producers) Wayne Haun, Scott Inman, Jason Webb, Kris Crunk, Chipper Hammond, Joshua Frerichs
Change Is Coming – Joseph Habedank
- (producer) Dottie Leonard Miller, Wayne Haun, Joseph Habedank, Lindsey Habedank
It's Still Good News – Guardians
- (producers) Wayne Haun, John Darin Rowesy
That's Gospel, Brother – Gaither Vocal Band
- (producer) Gordon Mote, Bill Gaither
The Journey – Greater Vision
- (producers) Trey Ivey, Gerald Wolfe

Bluegrass/Country/Roots

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

"Because He Lives" - Harry Connick, Jr.
- (writers) Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither
"Better Off There" – The Browns
- (writers) Wayne Haun, Sonya Issacs Yeary, Jimmy Yeary
"Go Rest High on That Mountain" – Fortune/Walker/Rogers/Isaacs
- (writers) Vince Gill
"Great God Almighty" – The Sound
- (writers) David Carr, Johnny Powell, Mark Lee
"If God Pulled Back the Curtain" – The Nelons
- (writers) Jason Cox, Kenna Turner West, Michael Boggs

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

Alone with My Faith – Harry Connick, Jr.
- (producer) Harry Connick Jr.
Little More Love – Jordan Family Band
- (producers) Joshua Jordan, Gordon Mote
My Savior – Carrie Underwood
- (producers) Carrie Underwood, David Garcia
Peace at Last - The Nelons
- (producers) Dottie Leonard Miller, Wayne Haun, Jason Clark
Songs for the Times - The Isaacs
- (producers) Ben Isaacs, The Isaacs

Contemporary Gospel

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

"I Got It" – Pastor Mike Jr.
- (writer) Amanda Gentry, Anthony R. Pettus Jr., Pastor Mike Jr.
"Joyful" – Dante Bowe
- (writers) Dante Bowe, Ben Schofield
"Never Lost" - CeCe Winans
- (writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hammer
"Speak to Me" – Koryn Hawthorne
- (writer) Donnie McClurkin, Jeremy Hicks, Johnta Austin, Troy Taylor
"Touch from You" – Tamela Mann
- (writers) Rickey "Slikk Muzik" Offord, Andrew Collins, II, Jeremy "J-Mu" Hairston, Emerald Campbell, Quennel Gaskin, Tamela Mann

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

DOE - EP – DOE
- (producers) Jonathan McReynolds, Darryl "Lil Man" Howell, Rogest "Roscoe" Carstarphen
Gospel According to PJ – PJ Morton
- (producer) PJ Morton
I Am – Koryn Hawthorne
- (producers) Troy Taylor, Johntá Austin, Jeremy "TryBishop" Hicks, Camper, KJ Scriven, Greg Cox, Anthony "Kid Class" Wyley, Connor Little, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Jacob Sooter
Still – Brian Courtney Wilson
- (producer) Dana T. Soréy, Jeff Pardo, Justin Savage, Tyrone Belle, Brian Courtney Wilson
The Book of Mali – Mali Music
- (producers) David D1 Grant, Derrick Harvin

Traditional Gospel

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

"Changing Your Story" – Jekalyn Carr
- (writer) Jekalyn Carr
"Help" – Anthony Brown & Group therAPy
- (writers) Anthony Brown, Darryl Woodson
"I Made It" – Maranda Curtis
- (writers) Maranda Curtis, Dana Sorey, Justin Gilbert
"Repay You" – PJ Morton, featuring J Moss
- (writer) Paul Sylvester Morton Jr.
"Wonderful Is Your Name" – Melvin Crispel III
- (writer) Melvin Crispell III

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album) – Fisk Jubilee Singers
- (producers) Shannon Sanders, Jim Ed Norman, Mike Curb
Changing Your Story – Jekalyn Carr
- (producer) Allen Carr
Choirmaster – Ricky Dillard
- (producers) Ricky Dillard, Michael Taylor, Will Bogle, Quadrius Salters
Chosen Vessel – Marvin Sapp
- (producer) Aaron Lindsey
The Reunion – Jonathan Nelson
- (producers) Jonathan Nelson, Kenneth Shelton

Gospel Worship

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

"Believe for It" – CeCe Winans
- (writers) CeCe Winans, Kyle Lee, Mitch Wong, Dwan Hill
"Good & Loved" – Travis Greene, featuring Steffany Gretzinger
- (writer) Travis Greene
"Never Be Defeated" – Rich Tolbert Jr.
- (writer) Rich Tolbert Jr.
"Voice of God" – Dante Bowe, featuring Steffany Gretzinger, Chandler Moore
- (writers) Dante Bowe, Jeff Schneeweis, Mitch Wong, Tywan Mack
"You Get The Glory" – Jonathan Traylor
- (writer) Jonathan Traylor

Gospel Worship Album of the Year

Believe for It – CeCe Winans
- (producers) Kyle Lee, Dwan Hill
Come Alive (Deluxe) – All Nations Music
- (producer) Ernest Vaughan
Never Be Defeated – Rich Tolbert Jr.
- (producers) Rich Tolbert Jr., Joshua Easley, Will Davis, Shajuan Andrews
The N.O.W. Experience – Kelontae Gavin
- (producers) Kelontae Gavin, Marquis Boone
VaShawn Mitchell Presents Africa Worship – Various Artists
- (producer) VaShawn Mitchell

Spanish Language

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year

"Amén" – Ricardo Montaner, Evaluna Montaner, Mau y Ricky, y Camilo
- (writers) Ricardo Montaner, Camilo Echeverry, Ricky Montaner, Mau Montaner, Evaluna Montaner, Richi López
"Donde Está El Espíritu De Dios" – Christine D'Clario
- (writers) Christine D'Clario, Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Seth Mosley
"Llévame A La Cruz" – Majo y Dan
- (writers) Eduardo Danilo Ruiz Guzmán, María José Solís González, David Hernández Pimentel
"Mi Libertador" – Miel San Marcos, Christine D'Clario
- (writers) Josh Morales, Sayra Morales, Luis Morales Jr, Christine D'Clario
"Tumbas A Jardines" – Elevation Worship, featuring Brandon Lake
- (writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hudson, Brandon Lake

Spanish Language Album of the Year

Desesperado (Spanish) – Evan Craft
- (producer) Sean Cook
Mil Generaciones – Miel San Marcos, Essential Worship
- (producers) Sam Ash, Alexandria Davila, Henry Alonzo, Diana Alfonso
Renovada - EP – Blanca
- (producers) Gawvi, Samuel ASH
Todos Mis Mejores Amigos – Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong En Español
- (producers) Ben Tan, Cameron Robertson, Michael Guy Chislett, Michael Fatkin, Aodhan King, Laura Toggs
Uno – Alex Zurdo - Redimi2 - Funky
- (producer) Luis "Funky" Marrero

Worship

Worship Recorded Song of the Year

"Battle Belongs" – Phil Wickham
- (writers) Phil Wickham, Brian Johnson
"God So Loved" – We the Kingdom
- (writers) Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash, Andrew Bergthold
"Graves into Gardens" – Elevation Worship, featuring Brandon Lake
- (writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Tiffany Hudson, Brandon Lake
"Jireh" – Elevation Worship / Maverick City Music, featuring Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine
- (writers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine
"Peace Be Still" – Hope Darst
- (writers) Hope Darst, Mia Fieldes, Andrew Holt

Worship Album of the Year

Graves into Gardens – Elevation Worship
- (producers) Steven Furtick, Aaron Robertson, Chris Brown, Jonathan Mix
Old Church Basement – Elevation Worship / Maverick City Music
- (producers) Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Jason Ingram, Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay
Revival's in the Air – Bethel Music
- (producer) Brian Johnson, Joel Taylor, David Whitworth, John-Paul Gentile, Mathew Ogden
The Blessing (Live) – Kari Jobe
- (producers) Henry Seeley, Cody Carnes, Austin Davis, Jacob Sooter, McKendree Tucker
The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden – Hillsong United
- (producers) Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett

Other categories

Children's Album of the Year

Living Color – Elevation Church Kids
- (producers) Steven Furtick, Aaron Robertson
No Reason To Wait – Worship Together Kids
- (producers) Terryl Padilla, John Roberts
Ready Set Go – Yancy & Little Praise Party
- (producer) Stephen Leiweke
Sing The Bible, Vol. 4 – Slugs And Bugs
- (producer) Ben Shive
Todos Mis Días – Gateway Kids Worship
- (producers) Julian Collazos, Kyle Lee, Josh Alltop

Christmas / Special Event Album of the Year

A Drummer Boy Christmas – For King & Country
- (producers) Benjamin Backus, Tedd T., For King & Country
A Tori Kelly Christmas – Tori Kelly
- (producers) Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Demonte Posey, Tori Kelly, Wendy Wang
Christmas: Acoustic Sessions – Phil Wickham
- (producer) David Cook
Miracle Of Love: Christmas Songs Of Worship – Chris Tomlin
- (producers) Ed Cash, Corey Crowder
Reunited LIVE – Gaither Vocal Band
- (producer) Bill Gaither

Musical/Choral Collection

Behold The Lamb Of God
- (creators) Andrew Peterson, (arrangers/orchestrators) Carson Wagner, Russell Mauldin
Christmas Comes Alive
- (creators/arrangers/orchestrators) Devin McGlamery, Cliff Duren, Phillip Keveren, Phil Nitz
I Choose Christ: The Songs of Sue C. Smith
- (creator/arranger) Cliff Duren, (creator) Sue C. Smith
Love Lifted Up: An Easter Musical
- (creators/arrangers/orchestrators) Jason Cox, Joseph Habedank, Cliff Duren, Jay Rouse, Marty Hamby, Phil Nitz
Love Was Born A King
- (creators/arrangers/orchestrators) Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

A Drummer Boy Christmas – For King & Country
- (art director)Blair McDermott, (photographer) Robby Klein, (illustrator) Andrew Cherry
Graves into Gardens – Elevation Worship
- (art directors) Jacob Boyles, Ryan Hollingsworth, (graphic artist) Jacob Boyles, (photographer) Paul C. Rivera
Revival's in the Air – Bethel Music
- (art director/photographer) Stephen James Hart, (photographers) Chad Vegas, Jordana Griffith, Caleb Marmolejo
Songs of Death and Resurrection - Deluxe Box – Demon Hunter
- (art director/graphic artist/illustrator/photographer) Ryan Clark
The Blessing (Live) – Kari Jobe
- (art director/graphic artist/photographer) Connor Dwyer, (art director/photographer) Rachel Dwyer

Videos and films

Short Form Video of the Year

"Help Is on the Way (Maybe Midnight)" – TobyMac
- (director) Eric Welch, (producer) Scott McDaniel
"Hold on to Me" – Lauren Daigle
- (directors/producers) John Gray, Leigh Holt
"Is That Okay?" – Social Club Misfits
- (director/producer) Anler Hernandez
"Truth Be Told" – Matthew West
- (directors/producers) Kyle Lollis, Ashley Lollis
"Walking Backwards" – Mike Mains & The Branches
- (directors) Robbie Barnett, Carson Butcher

Long Form Video of the Year

Burn The Ships Concert Film – For King & Country
- (directors/producers) Ben Smallbone, Andrea Royer
House of Miracles (Live) – Brandon Lake
- (director/producer) Caleb Marmolejo
Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms at Ryman Auditorium – Natalie Grant
- (directors/producers) Kristi Brazell, Shelby Goldsmith
Still: The Artistry & Life of Fanny J. Crosby Reimagined – Ashley Elizabeth Sarver & O.N.U. Theatre Original Cast
- (directors/producers) Ashley Elizabeth Sarver, Joe Mantarian
The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden – Hillsong United
- (director) Nathaniel Redekop, (producers) Johnny Rays, Jessica Ico

Inspirational Film of the Year

A Week Away
- (director) Roman White, (producer) Alan Powell
Fatima
- (director) Marco Pontecorvo, (producers) Stefano Buono, Rose Ganguzza
Mahalia
- (director) Kenny Leon, (producers) Moshe Bardach, Charles Cooper
My Brother's Keeper
- (director) Kevan Otto, (producers) Robert C. Bigelow, Daniel Buggs
Queen Esther
- (director) Ryan Miller, (producer) Dean Sell

References

External links

GMA Dove Awards

GMA Dove Awards
Major awards	Song of the Year Songwriter of the Year New Artist of the Year Vocalist of the Year Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year Worship Album of the Year
Years	1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
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.