12 Aug PROVIDENT ENTERTAINMENT RECEIVES MULTIPLE NOMINATIONS IN 22 CATEGORIES FOR 53RD ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS

11 August 2022 – NASHVILLE, TN – The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, films, songwriters, and publishers is pleased to announce multiple nominations in 22 categories for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. All of the nominees were announced virtually yesterday for the show, which will be held Tuesday, October 18 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena and air Friday, Oct. 21 at 8pm ET and 10pm ET exclusively on Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN) and the TBN app. The theme for this year’s awards is Sound Of Heaven.

The nominations are across several Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, Films, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominations include Matthew West with seven nominations, six for producer and songwriter Jonathan Smith, five nominations for Chris Brown and Steven Furtick of Elevation Worship, and four for breakout artist DOE, including New Artist of the Year. Zach Williams is nominated for Artist of the Year, while another breakout artist, Ryan Ellis, is also nominated for New Artist of the Year.

“I am thrilled to see so many of our artists, songwriters, and partners recognized for their hard work and pursuit of excellence in Christian and Gospel music,” shares Holly Zabka, the newly appointed President of Provident Entertainment. “It’s an honor to have them call Provident Entertainment home.”

Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,000 submitted entries and include a wide range of creativity and artistic integrity in both artist and non-artist categories.

Below is a complete list of all Provident Entertainment nominees.

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About Provident Entertainment: Provident Entertainment, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is home to Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship, and Essential Music Publishing, along with Provident Films. It is home to an astounding artist roster that includes Casting Crowns, Donald Lawrence, Zach Williams, Koryn Hawthorne, Kirk Franklin, Matt Maher, CAIN, Matthew West, DOE, Ryan Ellis, Donnie McClurkin, and more.

Provident Entertainment operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville. Find out more at ProvidentEntertainment.com.

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ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Zach Williams
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SONG OF THE YEAR
“Hold On To Me” – (Writers) Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan, Paul Mabury; (Publishers) Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing, LLC
“House Of The Lord” – (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham; (Publisher) Essential Music Publishing LLC
“Jireh” – (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Chandler Moore, Naomi Raine, (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC
“Promises” – (Writers) Keila Alvarado, Joe L. Barnes, Dante Bowe, Phillip Carrington Gaines, Lemuel Marin, Aaron Moses; (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Capitol CMG Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC, Watershed Music Group
“Rattle!” – (Writers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake; (Publishers) Bethel Music Publishing, Essential Music Publishing LLC

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NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
DOE (RCA Inspiration)
Ryan Ellis (Provident Label Group)

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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)
Chris Brown
Matthew West

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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)
Jason Ingram

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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Jonathan Smith
Wayne Haun

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POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“House Of The Lord” – Phil Wickham; (Writers) Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham
“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” – Katy Nicole; (Writers) Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole, Jeff Pardo, David Spencer
“Scars In Heaven” -Casting Crowns; (Writers) John Mark Hall, Matthew West

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“My Feet Are On The Rock” – Gaither Vocal Band; (Writers) Josh Brownleewe, Matthew Hein, Abbie Parker, Lindsey Sweat
“Overcome” – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; (Writers) Jeff Bumgardner, Jason Davidson, Aaron Stewart

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SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Keeping On – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; (Producers) Kris Crunk, Brian Eads, Wayne Haun
Something New – Legacy Five; (Producers) Wayne Haun, Gordon Mote

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BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Grace & Goodness” – Sunday Drive; (Writers) Randall Garland, Donna King, Kevin Winebarger

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ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“I Need You” – Gable Price And Friends; (Writers) Kristene DiMarco, David Funk, Brandon Lake, David Leonard, Gable Price

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TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Third Round – Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling; (Producers) Erik Miller, Larry Wilson

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INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM SONG OF THE YEAR
Be Still & Know – Jordan Smith; (Producer) Cason Cooley

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POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Healer – Casting Crowns; (Producers) Mark Miller, Seth Mosley
Rise Up – CAIN; (Producers) The Creak, Bryan Fowler, Jordan Mohilowski, Jeff Pardo, Nick Schwarz, Jonathan Smith

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RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“King Jesus” – KB; (Writers) Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Dylan Alexander Phillips, Wesley Smith

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CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Sunday” – Koryn Hawthorne; (Writers) Daniel Breland, Koryn Hawthorne, Connor J. Little, Kasey Rashel Sims, Anthony Wyley
“When I Pray” – DOE; (Writers) DeWitt Jones, Dominique Jones

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CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Clarity – DOE; (Producers) Chuck Butler, Bryan Fowler, Israel Houghton, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Dewitt Jones, Dominique Jones, Judah Jones, Matt Maher, Jonathan McReynolds, Jerry M. Tate
Jonny x Mali: Live In LA (Stereo) – Jonathan McReynolds, Mali Music; (Producers) Rogest “Roscoe” Carstarphen, Gregory Edwards, Darryl “LiLMaN” Howell, Jonathan McReynolds, Kortney Jamaal Pollard
Oil + Water – Travis Greene; (Producers) Brunes Charles, Matthew Edwards, Travis Greene

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GOSPEL WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Breathe” – Maverick City Music feat. DOE, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore; (Writers) Pat Barrett, Dominique Jones, Jonathan McReynolds, Chandler Moore
“Goodness Of God – Live” – CeCe Winans; (Writers) Ed Cash, Ben Fielding, Jason Ingram, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson
“Love Song” – Travis Greene, feat. Madison Binion; (Writers) Travis Greene

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WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Hymn Of Heaven – Phil Wickham; (Producers) Adrian Disch, Jason Ingram, Ran Jackson, Ricky Jackson, Taylor Johnson, Kyle Lee, Jonathan Smith
LION – Elevation Worship; (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Josh Holiday, Jonathan Mix, Chandler Moore
SEVEN (Live) – Brooke Ligertwood; (Producers) Jason Ingram, Brooke Ligertwood

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RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
LION – Elevation Worship; (Art Directors) Jacob Boyles, Steven Furtick; (Graphic Artist) Jacob Boyles
Rise Up – CAIN; (Art Directors) Quinn Forrer, Tim Parker; (Graphic Artist) Tim Parker; (Photographer) Quinn Forrer

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CHRISTMAS/SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
We Need Christmas – Matthew West; (Producer) AJ Pruis
Wonderful – CAIN; (Producers) Steven Curtis Chapman, Kent Hooper, Brent Milligan, Garrett Moshier, Nick Schwarz

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INSPIRATIONAL FILM/SERIES OF THE YEAR
“Blue Miracle” – (Director) Julio Quintana; (Producers) Javier Chapa, Chris George, Ben Howard, Darren Moorman, Trey Reynolds

[All bolded titles/names are affiliated with Provident Entertainment and its entities]