The nominees for the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards were announced Wednesday.

Here are the full list of nominees!

Category 1

Song of the Year – song title; artist; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)
101 “All of Creation”; MercyMe; Bart Millard, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul; Brown Bannister, Dan Muckala, Simpleville Music/Wet As A Fish Music/Wintergone Music/Banistuci Music (ASCAP)
102 “Beautiful, Beautiful”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm; Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Designer Music, Inc./Honest and Popular Songs (SESAC), Universal Music/Z Songs/ Ocean at Night Music (BMI)
103 “Get Back Up”; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice; Achtober Songs (BMI), Emack Music/Rizzle Music/Jamnu Music (ASCAP), Castle Bound Music, Inc./Bummerman Music, Inc. (SESAC)
104 “Hold My Heart”; Tenth Avenue North; Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRue; Formerly Music/Peertunes Ltd./Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Windsor Way Music (SESAC)
105 “Lead Me”; Sanctus Real; Matt Hammitt, Jason Ingram, Chris Rohman; Birdwing Music/Toledo Tomorrow Music/1012 Rosedale Music (ASCAP), Windsor Hill Music/So Essential Tunes/West Main Music (SESAC)
106 “Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover; Screaming Norman Music/WB Music Corp (ASCAP),
Curb Congregation Songs/Strength to Shout Publishing /Wave and Romi Publishing (SESAC)
107 “Love Came Calling”; Triumphant Quartet; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; PsalmSinger Music/Bridge Building Music/Hefton Hill Music (BMI)
108 “Our God”; Chris Tomlin; Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin; Thankyou Music (PRS), sixsteps Music/worshiptogether.com Songs/Said And Done Music/Vamos Publishing/SHOUT! Publishing (ASCAP)
109 “Sometimes I Cry”; Jason Crabb; Gerald Crabb; Christian Taylor Music (BMI)
110 “Starry Night”; Chris August; Chris August, Ed Cash; Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Alletrop Music (BMI)

Category 3
Male Vocalist of the Year
301 Doug Anderson
302 Chris August
303 Jason Crabb
304 Brandon Heath
305 Israel Houghton
306 Marvin Sapp
307 Chris Tomlin

Category 4
Female Vocalist of the Year
401 Audrey Assad
402 Francesca Battistelli
403 Natalie Grant
404 Britt Nicole
405 Janet Paschal
406 Kerrie Roberts
407 Laura Story

Category 5
Group of the Year
501 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
502 Gaither Vocal Band
503 Sidewalk Prophets
504 Tenth Avenue North
505 MercyMe
506 MIKESCHAIR
507 NEEDTOBREATHE

Category 6
Artist of the Year
601 Francesca Battistelli
602 Jason Crabb
603 Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
604 Natalie Grant
605 Marvin Sapp
606 tobyMac
607 Chris Tomlin

Category 7
New Artist of the Year
701 Audrey Assad
702 Chris August
703 Forever Jones
704 John Mark McMillan
705 No Other Name
706 Kerrie Roberts
707 Kristian Stanfill

Category 8
Producer of the Year
801 Bernie Herms
802 Ed Cash
803 Ian Eskelin
804 Jason Ingram & Rusty Varenkamp
805 Wayne Haun

Dove Awards in Recorded Song Categories are given to the Artist and Songwriter, if other than the Artist.

Category 9
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
901 “Background”; Rehab; LeCrae; Lecrae Moore, Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, George Ramirez, Joseph Prielozny; Reach Records
902 “Calling You”; Five-Two Television; KJ-52; Jonah Sorrentino; BEC Recordings
903 “No Be Nah”; Sex, Drugs and Self-Control; John Reuben; John Zappin, Seth Earnest; Gotee Records
904 “Too Many Fakes”; The British Are Coming; JayEss; JayEss; Zoe Records
905 “Walking on the Stars”; Outta Space Love; Group 1 Crew; Manwell Reyes, Pablo Villatoro, Andy Anderson; Fervent Records/Word Records

Category 10
Rock Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1001 “Anchor”; Satellites and Sirens; Satellites and Sirens; Geoffrey Hunker, Rusty Varenkamp, Jason Ingram; Word Records
1002 “Dear X (You Don’t Own Me)”; Horseshoes & Handgrenades; Disciple; Kevin Young, Ben Glover, Rob Hawkins, INO Records
1003 “Showstopper”; Tonight; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Chris Stevens; Forefront Records
1004 “Start Again”; Innocence And Instinct; Red; Jasen Rauch, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur; Essential Recordings
1005 “The Sound (John M. Perkins Blues)”; Hello Hurricane; Switchfoot; Jonathon Foreman, Tim Foreman; Atlantic Records, Credential Recordings

Category 11
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1101 “Beautiful Things”; Beautiful Things; Gungor; Michael Gungor, Lisa Gungor; Brash Music
1102 “Lift Up Your Face”; Move; Third Day; Mac Powell; Essential Recordings, Consuming Fire
1103 “Something Beautiful”; The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Bear Rinehert, Bo Rinehert; Atlantic Records
1104 “Straight To Your Heart”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Michael Grayson, Matt Bronleewe; Curb Records
1105 “Tonight”; Tonight; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Chris Stevens, Cary Barlowe; Forefront Records

Category 12
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1201 “All of Creation”; The Generous Mr. Lovewell; MercyMe; MercyMe, Dan Muckala, Brown Bannister; INO Records
1202 “Beautiful, Beautiful”; My Paper Heart; Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm; Fervent Records
1203 “Get Back Up”; Tonight; tobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice; Forefront Records
1204 “Keep Changing the World”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Michael Grayson, Matt Bronleewe; Curb Records
1205 “Lead Me”; Pieces of a Real Heart; Sanctus Real; Jason Ingram, Matt Hammitt, Chris Rohman; Sparrow Records
1206 “Starry Night”; No Far Away; Chris August; Chris August, Ed Cash; Fervent Records, Word Records

Category 13
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1301 “Christ Is Risen”; Alive Again; Matt Maher; Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes; Essential Records
1302 “Great Are You Lord”; Fearless; Phillips, Craig & Dean; James Rueger, Tony Wood; INO Records
1303 “I Feel a Song Coming On”; The Stage Is Bear; Ryan Seaton; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; IMC Records
1304 “Joseph”; Because It’s Christmas; Jason Crabb; Don Poythress, Tony Wood; Spring Hill Music Group
1305 “You Deliver Me”; You Deliver Me; Selah; Brian Nash, J. David Pearson, Mike Post; Curb Records

Category 14
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1401 “Better Day”; Greatly Blessed; Gaither Vocal Band; Connie Harrington, Steve Dale Jones; Gaither Music Group
1402 “Faithful One”; Room For More; Booth Brothers; Jim Brady, Barry Weeks, Tony Wood; Daywind
1403 “I Thirst”; A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Beverly Lowry; Gaither Music Group
1404 “Live With Jesus”; The Boys Are Back; Oak Ridge Boys; Paul Kennerley; Spring Hill Music Group
1405 “Love Came Calling ”; Love Came Calling; Triumphant Quartet; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Mansion Entertainment

Category 15
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1501 “Blaze of Glory”; …Oh Well; Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Marty Funderburk, Mike Richards; Daywind
1502 “I’m Going To Make Heaven My Home”; Precious Memories; Lewis Tradition; Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs; Thoroughbred Records
1503 “I’m Using My Bible For a Roadmap”; Old Fashioned Hymns and Gospel Songs; George Hamilton IV w/Del McCoury & The Moody Bros; Don Reno,
Charles Schroeder; Lamon Records
1504 “Mountaintop”; Straight From the Heart of Dixie; Lizzy Long & Little Roy Lewis; Wayne Haun, Lyn Rowell, Lizzy Long; Vine Records
1505 “Standing”; Cherryholmes IV Common Threads; Cherryholmes; Sandy Cherryholmes; Skaggs Family Records
1506 “Workin’ On A Road”; Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Lester Flatt; Spring Hill Music Group, She Loved Music

Category 16
Country Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1601 “Are You the One”; Breathe Deep; Guy Penrod; Tammy Hyler, Shaye Smith; Gaither Music Group
1602 “God’s Gonna Ease My Troublin’ Mind”; The Boys Are Back; Oak Ridge Boys; Trad., Arr. By Dave Cobb, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban; Spring Hill Music Group
1603 “Living In The Arms Of Mercy”; Something’s Happening; The Hoppers; Joel Lindsey, Jeff Silvey; Spring Hill Music Group, Hopper Music
1604 “Run and Tell”; Shine; Bowling Family; Wayne Haun, Ray Davis, Marty Funderburk; Big Ten House of Music
1605 “There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace”; No Changin’ Us; Point of Grace; Marshall Hall, Sam Mizell, Antonio Neal; Word Records

Category 17
Urban Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1701 “All I Need”; Just Love Deluxe; Brian Courtney Wilson; Stan Jones; Music World Gospel
1702 “Finally”; Finally; Lowell Pye; Asaph A. Ward; Miralex Records
1703 “He Knows”; All In One; Karen Clark Sheard; Kendall Hunter, James L. Moss, Paul D. Allen; Karew, EMI Gospel
1704 “Life”; Life; Beckah Shae; Rebecca Shocklee, Jack Shocklee; Shae Shoc Records
1705 “Wait On The Lord”; The British Are Coming; Lola Godheld; Lola Godheld; Zoe Records

Category 18
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1801 “Favor”; A City Called Heaven; Shirley Caesar; David Frazier; Light Records, Shu-Bel Records
1802 “Go Tell It On The Mountain”; Because It’s Christmas; Jason Crabb; Public Domain; Spring Hill Music Group
1803 “Jesus Has Been This Way Before”; The British Are Coming; Beverly Moore; Beverly Moore; Zoe Records
1804 “The Greatest Name”; Smokie Norful Presents; Victory Cathedral Choir; Smokie Norful; EMI Gospel, TreMyles Music
1805 “The Master Plan”; The Master Plan; Tamela Mann; Tamela Mann, Myron Butler; Tillymann Music Group

Category 19
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
1901 “He Wants It All”; Get Ready; forever JONES; Dominique’ Jones; EMI Gospel
1902 “I Choose to Worship”; Under an Open Heaven; Wess Morgan; Wess Morgan, Joseph Morgan; Bowtie World Music
1903 “Nobody Greater”; Triumphant; VaShawn Mitchell, Darius Paulk; EMI Gospel
1904 “The Best In Me”; Here I Am; Marvin Sapp; Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey; Verity
1905 “You Hold My World”; Love God, Love People; Israel Houghton; Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims; Integrity Music

Category 20
Worship Song of the Year
Song; writer; publisher (awards given to writer and publisher)
2001 “Christ Is Risen”; Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes; Thankyou Music, Spiritandsong.com, Hillsong Publishing
2002 “Greatness of Our God”; Reuben Morgan, Jason Ingram, Stuart Garrard; Shout! Publishing, Sony ATV
2003 “How Great Is The Love”; Meredith Andrews, Jacob Sooter, Paul Baloche; Word Music, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, LeadWorship Songs
2004 “How He Loves”; John Mark McMillan; Integrity Music
2005 “Our God”; Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin; Thankyou Music, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com Songs, Said and Done Music, Vamos Publishing, Jonas Myrin/SHOUT! Publishing

Dove Awards in Album Categories are given to the Artist and Producer, if other than the Artist.

Category 21
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2101 Between Two Worlds; Trip Lee; DJ Official, J.R, Joseph Priclozny, Trip Lee; Reach Records
2102 Outta Space Love; Group 1 Crew; David Garcia, Andy Anderson, Christopher Stevens; BEC Recordings
2103 Rapture Ruckus; Rapture Ruckus; Joe Baldridge, Rapture and Nic Manders; BEC Recordings
2104 Rehab; Lacrae; Cheesebeats, PK, Benjah, J.R, Alex Medina, Sky; Reach Records
2105 Sex, Drugs and Self-Control; John Reuben; John Reuben and Seth Earnest; Gotee Records

Category 22
Rock Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2201 Horseshoes & Handgrenades; Disciple; Rob Hawkins; INO Records
2202 LIVE; DecembeRadio; DecembeRadio; Slanted Records
2203 Memento Mori; FLYLEAF; Howard Benson; A&M/Octane Records
2204 The World Is A Thorn; Demon Hunter; Aaron Sprinkle; Solid State Records
2205 Travel III; Future Of Forestry; Eric Owyoung; Credential Recordings

Category 23
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2301 Move; Third Day; Paul Moak; Essential
2302 Pieces Of A Real Heart; Sanctus Real; Christopher Stevens, Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Sparrow Records
2303 Satellites & Sirens; Satellites & Sirens; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Word
2304 The Medicine; John Mark McMillan; Elijah Mosely and John Mark McMillan; Integrity Music
2305 The Rising; Charlie Hall; Kendall Combes; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
2306 Tonight; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens, Dave Wyatt, Jamie Moore; ForeFront Records

Category 24
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2401 Jars of Clay Presents The Shelter; Jars of Clay, various; Jars of Clay; Essential
2402 Love Revolution; Natalie Grant; Bernie Herms; Curb
2403 No Far Away; Chris August; Ed Cash, Chris August; Fervent/Word
2404 The Light Meets the Dark; Tenth Avenue North; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp, Phillip Larue; Reunion
2405 Until the Whole World Hears; Casting Crowns; Mark A. Miller; Beachstreet

Category 25
Inspirational Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2501 Acapella; Brian Free & Assurance; Ricky Free; Daywind
2502 Acoustic Sunday; Kevin Williams; Kevin Williams; Spring Hill Music Group
2503 Downtown Church; Patty Griffin; Buddy Miller; Credential Recordings
2504 The Edge of the Divine; Sandi Patty; Sandi Patty, Chance Scoggins, Anna Trent, Mike Atkins; Stylos Records
2505 The Stage Is Bare; Ryan Seaton; Landon Beene, Ryan Seaton; IMC Records

Category 26
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2601 A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Wayne Haun, Lari Goss; Gaither Music
2602 Greatly Blessed; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English; Gaither Music Group
2603 Never Walk Alone; Brian Free & Assurance; Ricky Free; Daywind
2604 SHINE; BOWLING FAMILY; Mike & Kelly Bowling, Terah Crabb Penhollow, Kathy; BIG TEN HOUSE OF MUSIC
2605 Something’s Happening; The Hoppers; Lari Goss; Spring Hill Music Group/Hopper Music

Category 27
Bluegrass Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2701 …Oh Well; Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Mark Dunham; Daywind
2702 Just A Little Closer Home; Paul Williams & The Victory Trio; Paul Williams; Rebel Records
2703 Light On My Feet; Ready To Fly; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Horizon
2704 Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the Pen of Rick Lang; Various Artists; Jesse Brock, John Miller, Rick Lang; Rural Rhythm Christian
2705 Singing From The Heart; Dailey & Vincent; Jamie Dailey, Darin Vincent; Rounder Records
2706 Sounds Like Heaven To Me; Lou Reid & Carolina; Lou Reid; Rural Rhythm Christian

Category 28
Country Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
2801 Breathe Deep; Guy Penrod; Brent Rowan; Gaither Music Group
2802 Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Jeff & Sherri Easter/Greg Cole; Spring Hill Music Group/She Loved Music
2803 Mosaic; Ricky Skaggs; Ricky Skaggs, Gordon Kennedy; Skagg Family Records
2804 No Changin’ Us; Point of Grace; Nathan Chapman; Word
2805 Times Like These; Austins Bridge; Jay DeMarcus; Daywind
2806 Turn Up the Music; Crawford Crossing; Terry Thompson; willow creek records nashville

Category 30
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3001 A City Called Heaven; Shirley Caesar; James Robinson, Shirley Caesar, Michael Mathis; Light Records/Shu-Bel Records
3002 At The Revival; Mighty Clouds Of Joy; Raphael Saadiq & Donald Degrate; EMI Gospel
3003 Smokie Norful Presents; Victory Cathedral Choir; Jason Tyson & Smokie Norful for One World Productions; TreMyles/EMI Gospel
3004 The Master Plan; Tamela Mann; David & Tamela Mann, Myron Butler, Terrell Carter; Tillymann Music Group
3005 Waymaker; The Original Messengers; Darrell Luster; 4 Winds/Malaco

Category 31
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3101 Get Ready; forever JONES; Tommy Sims; EMI Gospel
3102 Gospel According to Jazz 3; Kirk Whalum; Kirk Whalum; Ryko
3103 HERE I AM; Marvin Sapp; Aaron Lindsey; Verity Gospel Music Group
3104 Love God. Love People; Israel Houghton; Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Tommy Sims; Integrity Music
3105 Triumphant; VaShawn Mitchell; VaShawn Mitchell & Daniel Weatherspoon; EMI Gospel

Category 32
Instrumental Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3201 A Moment’s Peace Vol 2; Christopher Phillips, John Catchings; Christopher Phillips
3202 A Moment’s Peace Vol One; Christopher Phillips, John Catchings; Christopher Phillips
3203 Joy Comes In The Morning; Stan Whitmire; Stan Whitmire; Spring Hill Music Group
3204 Mercy Mercy Mercy; Ben Tankard; Ben Tankard; Verity
3205 Smooth Praise; Sam Levine; Sam Levine; Spring Hill Music Group

Category 33
Children’s Music Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3301 Great Worship Songs for Kids 3; GWS Kids Praise Band; Luke Gambill; Great Worship Songs
3302 I Shine Jamz, Vol. 1; Todd Collins for Beatmart Productions, Carl Hergesell; Bema Media
3303 Shout Praises Kids – Today Is The Day; Various; Jeff Sandstrom; Integrity Music
3304 The Real Thing; pureNRG; Rob Hawkins, Mark Hammond; Fervent Records
3305 Veggie Tales: Here I Am To Worship; Featuring Natalie Grant & Aaron Shust; Steven V. Taylor; Big Idea

Category 34
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3401 Altisima Adoracion; V Music; Jennifer and Mark Crow; 3:16 Media
3402 Con Todo; Hillsong; Andrew Crawford; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
3403 Cuan Gran Amor – En Vivo Miami; Ingrid Rosario; Alan Villatoro, Ingrid Rosario, Christian Cartone; Integrity Music Latin
3404 Devocion; Danilo Montero; Coalo Zamorano; Canzion/Integrity Music Latin
3405 Lluvia de Luces; Sonnus; Cersar Garza; 3:16 Media
3406 Mi Declaracion; Hector Sotelo; Hector Sotelo; Canzion/Integrity Music Latin

Category 35
Special Event Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3501 One Voice – Every Tribe, Tongue & Nation; Bishop John Francis, Warryn Campbell, David Daniels, Rance Allen, Faye Simpson, Mal Pope, Tony Momrelle, Cie & Charlie Rose, Tre Sheppard, Kierra Kiki Sheard, Israel Houghton, Priscilla Jones-Campbell, Lou Fellingham, Erica Campbell, Jason Bailey, David Copeland, Shaun Escoffery, Noel Robinson, David Ruis, Martin Smith, Brenton Brown, LaDonna Haley-Peters, Neville Diedericks, El Trio De Hoy, Nu Colours, Darlene Zschech, Ian Pitter; Les Moir, Lawrence Johnson, Ken Pennell; Survivor Records/EMI Gospel
3502 Passion: Awakening; Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Fee, Hillsong United; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
3503 Rock Of Ages; Ben Graham, Caitlin Evanson, Eric Mizelle, Joseph Rojas, Josh Smith; Rob Hawkins/Brandon Ebel; BEC Recordings
3504 Sweetpea’s Songs for Girls; VeggieTales; Laura Neutzling; Big Idea
3505 The British Are Coming; All About Christ, Beverly Moore, Chan, Commission, Dwayne Tryumf, Elizabeth, Faith Child, Four Kornerz, G Force, Gospophilia 3, Guvna B, Issac Odeniran, Jahaziel, Jayess, Little Debbie Dee, Lola Godhead, Matthew Allen, Ni-Cola, Sam Moore, Simply Andy, Uic; Yemi Adeshina, Isaac Odeniran, Uzo Anyia; Zoe Records

Category 36
Christmas Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3601 Another Sentimental Christmas; Russ Taft; James Hollihan; Spring Hill Music Group
3602 Christmas Like This; Ayiesha Woods; Jamie Moore; Gotee Records
3603 Home for the Holidays; Point of Grace; Nathan Chapman; Word
3604 The Essential Christmas Collection; Third Day, Tenth Avenue North, Revive, Brandon Heath, Kerrie Roberts, Casting Crowns, Building 429, Anthem Lights, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Rebecca St. James; Essential
3605 The Isaacs Christmas; The Isaacs; Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs; Gaither Music Group

Category 37
Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
3701 A Beautiful Exchange; Hillsong Live; Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Reuben Morgan, Peter Wilson; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
3702 As Long As It Takes; Meredith Andrews; Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp; Word
3703 Everywhere; Geron Davis; Geron Davis; Great Worship Songs
3704 Jars of Clay Presents The Shelter; Jars of Clay; Jars of Clay; Gray Matters/Essential
3705 Passion: Awakening; Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Fee, Hillsong United; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
3706 We Cry Out: The Worship Project; Jeremy Camp; Brown Bannister and Jeremy Camp; BEC Recordings

Category 38
Musical of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
3801 “What’s Up, Zak?” A Musical Encounter with Jesus; Kim Ingram and Joe Milton; Open Heart Musicals
3802 As Sure As My Redeemer Lives… So Shall I; Robert Sterling, Tony Wood; Word Music
3803 God Coming Down; Travis Cottrell, Sue C. Smith, David Moffitt; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
3804 Just Run; Annette Oden; Hal Leonard/Integrity Music
3805 The Star Still Shines; Cliff Duren, Nan Allen; Word Music

Category 39
Youth/Children’s Musical of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
3901 Camp Wallaballa; Pamela Vandewalker; Lillenas Publishing Company
3902 Christmas Hang-ups; Dennis and Nan Allen; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
3903 Get To The Manger!; Jeff Sandstrom; Integrity Choral, Hal Leonard; Annette Oden; Integrity Choral, Hal Leonard
3904 GPS (God’s Plan of Salvation) ; Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music
3905 The Best Christmas Present Ever!; Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music

Category 40
Choral Collection of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
4001 All I Need; Geron Davis, Bradley Knight; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
4002 Big Mighty God; Lari Goss, Russell Mauldin; Word Music
4003 Declare Your Name; Carol Cymbala (Orchestrated by Chris MacDonald); Word Music
4004 National Quartet Convention Collection; Marty Hamby; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
4005 Rise and Sign (featuring the Prestonwood Student C); Bradley Knight; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Category 41
Recorded Music Packaging
Product; art director; graphic artist; illustrator/photographer; label (award given to art director, graphic artist, illustrator/photographer if other than artist)
4101 Fireflies and Songs; Sara Groves; Wayne Brezinka; Wayne Brezinka; Wayne Brezinka; Jaime Rau
4102 Hello Hurricane (Deluxe); Switchfoot; Rob Gold; Andy Barron; Andy Barron
4103 Move; Third Day; Beth Lee, Tim Parker; Tim Parker; David McClister
4104 Suburba; House of Heroes; Brad Moist, Eddy Boer; Andrew Beckman
4105 The World Is A Thorn – Deluxe; Demon Hunter; Ryan Clark; Ryan Clark; Dan Seagrave; Jerad Knudson
4106 We Cry Out: The Worship Project – Deluxe Edition; Jeremy Camp; Jordan Butcher; Jordan Butcher; Laura Dart

Category 42
Short Form Video of the Year
Title; artist; director; producer; production company; label (award given to artist, director, producer if other than artist)
4201 Better Than A Hallelujah; Amy Grant; Kip Kubin; Kip Kuben
4202 For Those Who Wait; Fireflight; The Erwin Brothers; Dan Atchison; Alabama Production Company
4203 Invasion (Hero); Trip Lee; Amisho Baraka Lewis, TK McKamy; Amisho Baraka Lewis, TK McKamy; Lions and Liars
4204 My Own Little World; Matthew West; Eric Welch; Broken Poet Productions
4205 SMS (Shine); David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band

Category 43
Long Form Music Video of the Year
Title; artist; director; producer; production company; label (award given to artist, director, producer if other than artist)
4301 A Beautiful Exchange; Hillsong Live; Joel Houston; Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Reuben Morgan, etc; N/A; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
4302 A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Ernie Haase; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group
4303 An Inconvenient Christmas; The Oak Ridge Boys; Jim Halsey; Warren G. Stitt, David Forman, Duane Allen; Halsey DVD; Spring Hill Music Group
4304 Count Your Blessings; Bill and Gloria Gaither and Homecoming Friends; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group
4305 Until the Whole World Hears…Live; Casting Crowns; The Erwin Brothers; Dan Atchison; Alabama Production Company; Beachstreet/Reunion

Synopsis

Everything can change in an instant … and take a lifetime to unravel.

When Mac McDonald loses his son in an accident, the ensuing 17 years of bitterness and pain erodes his love for his family and leaves him angry with God … and just about everyone else.

Mac’s rage stonewalls his career in the police department and makes for a combustible situation when he’s partnered with Sam Wright, a rising star on the force who happens to be a part-time pastor and a loving family man.

Mac’s home life is as frightening as anything he encounters on the streets of Memphis. Money is tight and emotions run high as he constantly argues with his wife and his surviving son Blake, who is hanging with the wrong crowd and in danger of flunking out of school.

Sam Wright also never expected to be a police officer. He has a calling—to be a minister like his Grandpa George. But leading a small, start-up church doesn’t always put enough food on the table for a young family, so Sam doubles as a police officer. With his new promotion to Sergeant, Sam starts questioning if his real calling might actually be police work rather than the pastorate.

Can Mac and Sam somehow join forces to help one another when it’s impossible for either of them to look past their differences—especially the most obvious one?

Every day, we have the opportunity to rebuild relationships and heal deep wounds by extending and receiving God’s grace. Offer THE GRACE CARD … and never underestimate the power of God’s love.

Press Release Via GQ Media & Public Relations, Inc.:

(Houston, TX — February 16, 2011) — Mathew Knowles, the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment (MWE), has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Gospel Music Association (GMA). Knowles brings to the board his creative, business and management expertise, as well as a profound commitment to music.

GMA is considered the face and voice of the gospel and Christian music. The working board is comprised of 35 board members who are leaders in the industry. “I am so pleased that Mathew has been elected to the GMA Board of Directors,” Ed Leonard, President and Chairman of the Board of the Gospel Music Association. “He will add his vast mainstream and Gospel expertise to a board stocked with talented professionals. I know he will be integral in leading the GMA to greater heights as we work together to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music.”

Under Knowles’ visionary leadership, Music World Entertainment (MWE) has had an unprecedented global impact on music and entertainment for nearly two decades. In 2002, Knowles launched Spirit Rising Music, now named Music World Gospel (MWG), a division of MWE. The company began with the successful launch of Michelle Williams as a gospel artist. Several years later, Knowles continues his mission to produce high quality entertainment for the faith-based community.

“I look forward to working with the other board members in developing ideas and concepts to further expand both the platforms and audiences for Gospel and Christian artists,” said Knowles. “These are challenging times in the music industry , but it’s extremely important for us to work together to meet those challenges and to achieve long-term stability and profitability for our business, for our Christian and Gospel artists, and the faithful listeners they serve.”

In recent years, MWG has experienced a tremendous amount of growth and success. The label features a roster of award-winning recording artists, joint ventures and special projects including, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Juanita Bynum, Brian Courtney Wilson, Micah Stampley, Pastor Rudy Rasmus and The ESSENCE Gospel Project.

In the Billboard’s 2010 year-end issue, MWG ranked in the Top 5 and 10 on nine of the eleven gospel charts. Music World Gospel was #4 on the Hot Gospel Songs Imprints chart, #6 on the Hot Gospel Songs Label and #9 as the Top Gospel Album Label. In the past two years, MWG set and broke records and made Billboard chart history with the success of contemporary break-through artist and GMA Dove nominee Brian Courtney Wilson. After 87 weeks, Wilson’s CD remains on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart in the Top 20-longer than any other CD title on Billboard’s Top 50. In June 2009, JUST LOVE debuted at #2 on the Billboard Top Gospel Album chart and #6 on Billboard’s Top Christian Album chart. The CD also remained at #1 on Christian Music Trade Association’s (CMTA) Inspirational Album chart for 52 weeks.

www.musicworldent.com 

ABOUT MATHEW KNOWLES
Mathew Knowles is the founder, President and CEO of Music World Entertainment (MWE), one of the world’s leading music and entertainment conglomerates. Under his visionary leadership, the Houston-based company has experienced tremendous growth and extraordinary success over the past two decades. Its worldwide platforms include successful record label ventures, management services for recording artists and producers, endorsement deals and partnerships, artist development services, a master catalog series, film ventures, licensed merchandise products, community philanthropic work and investment and property holdings. Knowles is widely recognized in the entertainment industry for his effective approach to developing and promoting award-winning artists. Under his leadership and management, Destiny’s Child became a global phenomenon and the “most successful girl group” in the history of popular music. Destiny’s Child was named Billboard magazine’s Female Group of the Decade (2000-2009). Knowles also successfully launched and managed the solo careers of the members of Destiny’s Child: Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé, who was crowned Billboard’s Top Female Artist of the Decade (2000-2009). Knowles is a 1974 graduate of Fisk University, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He was bestowed with the honor of Doctor of Humane Letters by his alma mater at the University’s 2008 Commencement Ceremony and is a member of the University’s Board of Trustees. He holds a professorship at Texas Southern University and is a popular guest lecturer at colleges and universities around the country. Knowles began his career as a sales and marketing representative for Xerox in Houston, Texas. He became a top sales executive worldwide before turning his attention to the music business that had intrigued him since his youth.

Did you miss Deitrick Haddon on the Monique Show this week?  Deitrick was on the show promoting his new CD “Church on the Moon.”

Haddon performed two songs and answered questions about his innovative new album.  Early reviews of the CD are positive.  Personally, I think it’s his best CD ever!

Tune in to the video below.

Los Angeles, CA — Oscar nominated, multiple GRAMMY,®  Stellar and GMA Dove Award winner and GMA Hall of Famer Andraé Crouch will release his 18th album, The Journey, in stores May 17, 2011. His new single, “The Promise,” will be sold exclusively at Wal-mart beginning February 15.

The new single and album will be released by Riverphlo Entertainment and distributed by Universal Music Christian Group. Riverphlo Entertainment’s founder, President and CEO Luther “Mano” Hanes signed Andraé Crouch to his new label in 2010. “It is very simple. It is the greatest honor in the world to sign Andraé Crouch to Riverphlo,” said Hanes. “I am playing music today because of him. I learned how to play piano by imitating him when I was six years old. I studied all of his records, all day long.”

The single CD package of “The Promise” includes the single, an instrumental version, an instrumental version with background vocals, “The Promise” video, a video with a personal message from Crouch and a PDF copy of the sheet music.  The digital version of single will be sold initially at Walmart.com, iTunes and Amazon beginning February 15.  The digital single will be available at all other online retail outlets on February 22.  The digital single includes the same components as the physical CD, with the exception of the sheet music.

“The Promise” is written by Crouch and Hanes, an award-winning producer, who is also the creator and executive producer for the CD project. “He has always been progressive, prolific and ahead of his time,” said Hanes. “He dominated radio during his time in the industry, but that was not the thing that made him great. What made him great was how his songs exploded and took deep root inside the church—no mater what color or denomination. His songs were made great by the churches all over the world. When I thought of this project, it was very important that we start off with a song that spoke to the state of the world today, the times we are living in and how we really need to hear from God. The body of Christ needs to be reassured of God’s promise to His people.  I felt this song was the perfect song for the body of Christ in this hour.”

As a testament to Crouch’s music legacy, Riverphlo Entertainment will present “The Promise” Choir Competition, which will run from February 15, 2011 through June 30, 2011. “The Promise” Choir Competition is open to church and community choirs in the US, Puerto Rico and Canada. All participants must be at least 18 years of age or older.

The winning choir will receive numerous prizes, including a two song recording digital deal with Riverphlo Entertainment. The label will also handle the marketing and promotion for the winning choir’s digital release. The songs will be produced by Crouch and Hanes.  The winning choir will have the opportunity to appear in Andraé Crouch’s upcoming documentary film. Both Crouch and Hanes will come to the winning choir’s city/community to conduct a music workshop on songwriting, production and music ministry. The winning choir will have the option of Crouch and Hanes appearing and/or participating at the winning choir’s sponsored concert in their city/community. In addition, the winning choir will have the opportunity to participate in various local and national media opportunities with Crouch. The winning choir will also receive music and sound equipment from a leading music supplier. For further information on the competition, please visit www.riverphlo.com.

Crouch has been an important figure in Christian Music since the 1960s.

Crouch is credited with revolutionizing the sound of contemporary gospel music and was one of the first black gospel artists to crossover to mainstream contemporary Christian music. His songs have been performed by Elvis Presley, Paul Simon, and church choirs and other musical groups around the world. Crouch also has worked as a producer or arranger with Michael Jackson, Madonna (“Like A Prayer”), Quincy Jones, Diana Ross, Elton John and Rick Astley (“Cry For Help”). His film credits include Once Upon A Forest, The Color Purple, The Lion King, and Free Willy.  In 2004, he became the only living contemporary gospel artist—and just the third in history—to have his star enshrined on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame.

As Crouch puts the final touches on the new CD, he spends his time writing 20-30 songs per week.  He currently serves as Senior Pastor at the New Christ Memorial Church of God in Christ in San Fernando, California, the church founded by his parents. His twin sister, Sandra Crouch, is the Executive Pastor.

For more information on “The Promise” and Andraé Crouch, please visit:

www.riverphlo.com.

I figured today was a good day to send some love out to all of our subscribers.  I’m so happy to present you with Gospel music and Christian entertainment each day.  

Gospel music is the only genre of music that fulfills and sustains all human emotions.  It’s the only form of music that can utterly uplift your spirits, inspire you, make you reflect on love, heal and offer advice based on moral and biblical principles.  More than that it helps you stay on God’s righteous PATH for your life.

I’m truly proud to be apart of it, and as I love on God today I encourage you to remember from whom all love comes from.  You may not have a “boo” to share it with but take comfort in the Lord today.

“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”-John 3:16

The ultimate Love for me is that right there.  Thank you for letting us into your places of work and the comfort of your homes.  If you haven’t checked out February’s issue yet, make sure you swing by www.pathmagazine.com, and check out all of the “Cover Articles.”  It’s a wonderful issue featuring Canton Jones on the cover, as well as some of your favorite Gospel artists and Hollywood Celebrities.  

In the near future we have some great new things in the works for everyone.  I can’t speak on it now, but it’s major!  Please keep us in your prayers.  In the meantime make sure you tell a friend about Path MEGAzine.  Until next time.

Shalom,

Kris Patrick
Kris@pathmagazine.com

WOW Gospel 2011, the latest installment of the popular WOW Gospel series, debuts atop the Billboard Top Gospel Charts this week. The album also sits at #29 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts. Canton Jones‘ new release Dominionaire debuts at the #2 position. Church on the Moon from Deitrick Haddon takes the #3 position while I Believe: Live from James Fortune & FIYA jumps to #4. Lecrae‘s Rehab: The Overdose rounds out the week’s top five albums. In other chart news, …Then Sings My Soul, the newest effort from The Mississippi Mass Chior debuts at #13 while Live at the Cathedral from Pastor E. Dewey Smith, Jr. & The Hope Mass Choir jumps eight places to #24.

In the world of radio, “Nobody Greater” from VaShawn Mitchell moves to the top of the radio charts. “I Believe” from James Fortune & FIYA featuring Shawn McLemore and Zacardi Cortez enters at the #2 spot while William McDowell‘s “I Give Myself Away” moves to the #3 position. “He Wants It All” from Forever Jones takes the #4 spot while “Walking” from Mary Mary rounds out the week’s top five songs.

The Winners are Highlighted in Orange.

And the Grammy Goes to:

Best Gospel Performance

“He Wants It All” by Forever Jones | Get Ready
“You Hold My World” by Israel Houghton | Love God. Love People.
“Nobody Greater” by VaShawn Mitchell | Triumphant
“He’s Been Just That Good” by Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway | The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III
“Grace” by BeBe & CeCe Winans | Still

 Best Gospel Song

“Beautiful Things” by Lisa Gungor & Michael Gungor, songwriters (Gungor) | Beautiful Things
“Better Than A Hallelujah” by Sarah Hart & Chapin Hartford, songwriters (Amy Grant) | Somewhere Down The Road
“It’s What I Do” by Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum, songwriters (Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway) | The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter III
“Our God” by Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves & Chris Tomlin, songwriters (Chris Tomlin) | Passion: Awakening
“Return To Sender” by Gordon Kennedy, songwriter (Ricky Skaggs) | Mosaic

Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album

Church Music | David Crowder Band
For Those Who Wait | Fireflight
Beautiful Things | Gungor
Rehab | Lecrae
Hello Hurricane | Switchfoot

Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

Beauty Will Rise | Steven Curtis Chapman
Love God. Love People. | Israel Houghton
Pieces Of A Real Heart | Sanctus Real
Mosaic | Ricky Skaggs
Tonight | TobyMac

Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel

Times Like These | Austins Bridge
The Reason | Diamond Rio
Expecting Good Things | Jeff & Sheri Easter
Journey | Ty Herndon
Live At Oak Tree: Karen Peck & New River | Karen Peck & New River

Traditional Gospel Album

The Experience | Vanessa Bell Armstrong
A City Called Heaven | Shirley Caesar
Downtown Church | Patty Griffin
Here I Am | Marvin Sapp
All In One | Karen Clark Sheard

Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

Get Ready | Forever Jones
Love Unstoppable | Fred Hammond
Triumphant | VaShawn Mitchell
Aaron Sledge | Aaron Sledge
Still | BeBe & CeCe Winans

The man  taking Gospel Rap by storm is up for a Grammy nomination.  He makes a few observations that I’ve been wrestling with myself lately.  So I thought I would share this.  

Some times we can work so hard to achieve things that we forget that we’re working for the Glory of God.  Even in the secular industry you can let your light shine among men.  Lecrae talks about it below.

From Lecrae:

I’m in LA. I’m 2 inches away from some of Americas most popular entertainers. I’m walking around during Grammy week amongst tons of people who deeply desire to be accepted. I’m in a world where people want to be embraced by society and those they think are more important or significant than themselves.

It’s quite sad, but what’s sadder is that there are few Christians amongst them who are fighting to serve them and help them see where our true significance is found.
In Christ.

I didn’t come to take home a Grammy. If I’m honest I really doubt I will. I came to take home relationships with people who seem untouchable and who are addicted to the praise of men. I’m came to strategically place myself among them, to love them, to share hard truths with them and serve them.

Pray for my time here. Read more at Reach Records

Stellar Award Winner LONNIE HUNTER returns with his new choir STRUCTURE to bring forth “I’M BACK” on Black Smoke Music Worldwide.  This week, Radio Stations across the country began to put in rotation the title track, I’M BACK”.

Hunter’s new album will be the first under the Black Smoke records label.  Tune into the Lonnie Hunter radio show which is syndicated across the country, for your chance to win I-Pods that come pre-loaded with the album.  We also have Lonnie in our prayers as he recently lost his father this week. 

Check out the song below, and then check out our interview where Lonnie Hunter first announced the new partnership with Black Smoke Records.  He speaks about the expectations for the new release.

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“I’m Back”

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