Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 92 nominations for the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in 33 different categories. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG's entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Motown Gospel, Commercial Partnerships, & Capitol CMG Publishing."We are thrilled to see our incredible roster of artists and writers recognized by the GMA for their work," said Capitol Christian Music Group Co-President Brad O'Donnell. "We couldn't be prouder of what they achieved this year - the world needs great music filled with hope now more than ever."

"Congratulations to all our artists, writers, labels and partners on their nominations at the 52nd GMA Dove Awards," echoed O'Donnell's Co-President, Hudson Plachy. "We are extremely honored and proud of all our nominees."

Voting for the final winners will run August 19th through August 26th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 19th, 2021. A limited number of tickets and Fan Experiences are still available. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN, Friday, October 22nd, 2021 8:00p.m. ET and then again at 10:00p.m. ET.

Capitol Christian Music Group GMA Dove Award nominations:

Song of the Year

"Another In The Fire" (Joel Houston, Chris Davenport) - Label Group, Publishing

"Famous For (I Believe)" (Jordan Sapp) - Publishing

"Thank You For It All" (Marvin Sapp) - Publishing

"The Blessing" (Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) - Label Group, Publishing

"The Father's House" (Benjamin Hastings) - Publishing

Songwriter of the Year (Artist)

Ed Cash - Label Group, Publishing

 
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)

Jordan Sapp -  Publishing

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year

Hillsong United - Label Group, Publishing

We The Kingdom - Label Group, Publishing

 
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound - Commercial Partnerships

Gaither Vocal Band - Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

 
Gospel Artist of the Year

Tasha Cobbs Leonard - Motown Gospel, Publishing

 
Producer of the Year

Jordan Sapp -  Publishing

 
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

KB - "10K" (Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman) - Publishing

Social Club Misfits - "Is That Okay?" (Martin Santiago, Fernando Miranda) - Label Group, Publishing

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Jon Foreman ft. Lauren Daigle - "A Place Called Earth" (Jon Foreman) - Label Group, Publishing

Zach Williams - "Stand My Ground" (Hank Bentley) - Publishing

Skillet - "This Is The Kingdom" (Seth Mosley) - Publishing

 
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Tauren Wells - "Famous For (I Believe)" (Jordan Sapp) - Publishing

Crowder - "Good God Almighty" (Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, and David Crowder) - Label Group, Publishing

Lauren Daigle - "Hold On To Me" (Lauren Daigle, Paul Duncan) - Publishing

 
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

FAITHFUL, Ellie Holcomb, & Amy Grant - "A Woman" (Ellie Holcomb) - Publishing

Harry Connick, Jr. - "Alone With My Faith" - Label Group

Carrie Underwood ft. Cece Winans - "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" - Label Group

Phillips, Craig, & Dean - "There Is A God" - Commercial Partnerships 

 
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Gaither Vocal Band - "I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen" - Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

 
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year

Harry Connick, Jr. - "Because He Lives" (William J. Gaither, Gloria Gaither) - Label Group, Publishing

Fortune/Walker/Rogers/Isaacs - "Go Rest High On That Mountain" - Commercial Partnerships

 
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Maranda Curtis - "I Made It" (Dana Sorey) - Publishing

 
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year

Jonathan Traylor - "You Get The Glory" (Jonathan Traylor) - Motown Gospel, Publishing

 
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year 

Christine D'Clario - "Donde Esta El Espiritu De Dios" (Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Ben Fielding, Christine D'Clario) - Publishing

 
Worship Recorded Song of the Year

We The Kingdom - "God So Loved" (Ed Cash, Scott Cash, Martin Cash, Franni Cash) - Label Group, Publishing

Hope Darst - "Peace Be Still" (Hope Darst, Andrew Holt) - Publishing

 
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

Social Club Misfits - Feared by Hell (Producers: Martin Santiago, Tommee Profitt) - Label Group, Publishing

 
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

Jon Foreman - Departures - Label Group, Publishing

 
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Chris Tomlin - Chris Tomlin & Friends (Producers: Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash) - Label Group, Publishing

We The Kingdom - Holy Water (Producers: We The Kingdom, Ed Cash) - Label Group, Publishing

MercyMe - inhale (exhale) (Producer: Ben Glover) - Publishing

 
Inspirational Album of the Year

Keith & Kristen Getty, Sandra McCracken, Skye Peterson, Vince Gill, Ellie Holcomb, Sierra Hull, Deborah Klemme, The Getty Girls, Heather Headley - Evensong - Hymns and Lullabies at the Close of Day - Commercial Partnerships

Phillips, Craig, & Dean - There Is A God - Commercial Partnerships

 
Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Gaither Vocal Band - That's Gospel, Brother - Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

 
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year

Harry Connick, Jr. - Alone With My Faith - Label Group

Carrie Underwood - My Savior - Label Group

 
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Brian Courtney Wilson - Still (Producers: Dana Soréy, Jeff Pardo) - Motown Gospel, Publishing

 
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Ricky Dillard - Choirmaster - Motown Gospel

 
Spanish Language Album of the Year

Evan Craft - Desesperado - Re:Think, Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

Hillsong Young & Free, Hillsong En Espanol - Todos Mis Mejores Amigos - Label Group, Publishing

 
Worship Album of the Year

Kari Jobe - The Blessing - Label Group, Publishing

Hillsong United - The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden - Label Group, Publishing

 
Children's Album of the Year

Worship Together Kids - No Reason To Wait - Commercial Partnerships, Publishing 

 
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year

Tori Kelly - A Tori Kelly Christmas - Label Group

Chris Tomlin - Miracle of Love: Christmas Songs of Worship (Producer: Ed Cash) - Label Group, Publishing

Gaither Vocal Band - Reunited LIVE (Producer: Bill Gaither) - Commercial Partnerships, Publishing

 
Musical / Choral Collection 

I Choose Christ: The Songs of Sue C. Smith - (Creator) Sue C. Smith - Publishing

Behold the Lamb of God - Andrew Peterson, Carson Wagner, Russell Mauldin (Brentwood Benson) - Publishing

 
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Kari Jobe - The Blessing - Label Group, Publishing 

 
Short Form Video of the Year

TobyMac - "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)" - Label Group, Publishing

Social Club Misfits - "Is That Okay?" - Label Group, Publishing 

 
Long form Video of the Year

Hillsong United - The People Tour: Live from Madison Square Garden - Label Group, Publishing