| Year[I]
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Performing artist(s)
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Work
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Songwriter(s)
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Nominees
Songwriter(s) mentioned first, followed by title and performing artist(s)
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Ref.
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| 2015
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Lecrae featuring For King & Country
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"Messengers"
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Torrance Esmond, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Kenneth Chris Mackey, Lecrae Moore, Joseph Prielozny, Joel Smallbone and Luke Smallbone
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- Francesca Battistelli, David Arthur Garcia] and Ben Glover for "Write Your Story", performed by Francesca Battistelli
- David Crowder, Ben Glover and Matt Maher for "Come As You Are", performed by Crowder
- Nathan Cochran, David Arthur Garcia, Ben Glover, Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Soli Olds, Mike Scheuchzer and Robby Shaffer for "Shake", performed by MercyMe
- Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart for "Multiplied", performed by Needtobreathe
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[2]
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| 2016
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Francesca Battistelli
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"Holy Spirit"
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Song was written (and previously recorded) by Bryan & Katie Torwalt but as this category only awards newly written songs, the songwriters' Grammy was not awarded.
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- Ed Cash, David Crowder and Seth Philpott for "Lift Your Head Weary Sinners (Chains)", performed by Crowder
- Matt Maher for "Because He Lives (Amen)", performed by Matt Maher
- Tai Anderson, Brenton Brown, David Carr, Mark Lee, Matt Maher and Mac Powell for "Soul on Fire", performed by Third Day featuring All Sons & Daughters
- Cary Barlowe, David Garcia and Toby McKeehan for "Feel It", performed by TobyMac featuring Mr. Talkbox
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[3]
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| 2017
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Hillary Scott & The Scott Family
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"Thy Will"
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Hillary Scott, Bernie Herms & Emily Weisband
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- Lauren Daigle, Michael Farren & Paul Mabury for "Trust In You", performed by Lauren Daigle
- Benjamin Backus, Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Ted Tjornhom for "Priceless", performed by For King & Country
- Natalie Grant, Becca Mizell & Samuel Mizell for "King of the World", performed by Natalie Grant
- Mia Fieldes, Jonathan Smith & Zach Williams for "Chain Breaker", performed by Zach Williams
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[4]
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| 2018
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Hillsong Worship
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"What a Beautiful Name"
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Ben Fielding & Brooke Ligertwood
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[5]
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| 2019
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Lauren Daigle
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"You Say"
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Lauren Daigle, Jason Ingram & Paul Mabury
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- Cory Asbury, Caleb Culver & Ran Jackson for "Reckless Love", performed by Cory Asbury
- Ben Glover, Matt Hales, Stephen Blake Kanicka, Seth Mosley, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom for "Joy.", performed by for KING & COUNTRY
- David Garcia, Ben Glover, MercyMe, Solomon Olds & John Reuben for "Grace Got You", performed by MercyMe featuring John Reuben
- Ethan Hulse, Jordan Sapp & Tauren Wells for "Known", performed by Tauren Wells
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[6]
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| 2020
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for KING & COUNTRY & Dolly Parton
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"God Only Knows"
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Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone & Tedd Tjornhom
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[7]
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| 2021
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Zach Williams and Dolly Parton
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"There Was Jesus"
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Casey Beathard, Jonathan Smith, Zach Williams and Dolly Parton
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- Chris Brown, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe Carnes & Steven Furtick for "The Blessing (Live)", performed by Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes & Elevation Worship
- Denisia Andrews, Jones Terrence Antonio, Saint Bodhi, Brittany Coney, Kirk Franklin, Lasanna Harris, Shama Joseph, Stuart Lowery, Lecrae Moore & Nathanael Saint-Fleur for "Sunday Morning", performed by Lecrae featuring Kirk Franklin
- Andrew Bergthold, Ed Cash, Franni Cash, Martin Cash & Scott Cash for "Holy Water", performed by We The Kingdom
- Chuck Butler, Krissy Nordhoff, Jordan Sapp, Alexis Slifer & Tauren Wells for "Famous For (I Believe)", performed by Tauren Wells featuring Jenn Johnson
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[8]
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| 2022
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Cece Winans
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"Believe for It"
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Dwan Hill, Kyle Lee, CeCe Winans & Mitch Wong
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- Kirk Franklin, Dominque Jones, Cynthia Nunn & Justin Smith for "We Win", performed by Krk Franklin & Lil Baby
- Josiah Bassey, Dernst Emile & H.E.R. for "Hold Us Together (Hope Mix)", performed by H.E.R. & Tauren Wells
- Jonathan Jay, Nathan Jess & Chandler Moore for "Man Of Your Word", performed by Chandler Moore & KJ Scriven
- Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine for "Jireh", performed by Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music ft. Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine
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[9]
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| 2023
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Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin
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"Fear Is Not My Future"
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Kirk Franklin, Nicole Hannel, Jonathan Jay, Brandon Lake & Hannah Shackelford
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- Dante Bowe, David Crowder, Ben Glover & Jeff Sojka for "God Really Loves Us (Radio Version)", performed by Crowder ft. Dante Bowe & Maverick City Music
- Chuck Butler, Dominique Jones & Ethan Hulse for "So Good", performed by DOE
- Josh Kerr, Jordan Reynolds, Joel Smallbone & Luke Smallbone for "For God Is With Us", performed by for KING & COUNTRY & Hillary Scott
- Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Chris Tomlin & Phil Wickham for "Holy Forever", performed by Chris Tomlin
- Chris Davenport, Bill Johnson, Brian Johnson & Phil Wickham for "Hymn of Heaven (Radio Version)", performed by Phil Wickham
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[10]
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| 2024
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Winner TBA on 4 February 2024
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- Hank Bentley & Blessing Offor for "Believe", performed by Blessing Offor
- Cody Carnes for "Firm Foundation (He Won't) (Live)", performed by Cody Carnes
- Lauren Daigle & Jason Ingram for "Thank God I Do", performed by Lauren Daigle
- "Love Me Like I Am", performed by for KING & COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks (no composer's nomination as the song is a cover)
- Alexandria Dollar, Allen Swoope, Antonio Gardener, Christian Louisana, David Hein, Deandre Hunter, Dylan Hyde, Jeffrey Lawrence Shannon, Jordan Dollar, Justin Pelham, Lasanna Harris, Lecrae Moore, Michael Girgenti & Patrick Darius Mix Jr. for "Your Power", performed by Lecrae & Tasha Cobbs Leonard
- Daniel Bashta, Chris Davenport, Ryan Ellis & Naomi Raine for "God Problems", performed by Maverick City Music & Chandler Moore & Naomi Raine
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