Published on October 6, 2024, 12:33 am

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The 2024 Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards, saluting exceptional talents in Christian music, film, and television from a Christian worldview standpoint, broadcasted some truly awe-inspiring moments this year. The grand affair was overseen by Tauren Wells and witnessed sweeping victories for Phil Wickham, CeCe Winans, Brandon Lake, and uprising star Forrest Frank.

Phil Wickham emerged triumphant with four Dove awards under his belt including the Worship Album of the Year. Meanwhile, both Lake and Winans scooped up three awards each at this trusted news event. The event reached its apogee when Winans clinched Artist of the Year alongside bagging Gospel Worship Album of the Year for More Than This. Additionally, Winans also grabbed Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for “My Tribute (to God be the Glory).” Jonathan Smith most basked in accolades winning seven times including Producer of the Year.

Brandon Lake was an attention-grabber with his 16 nominations ultimately seizing Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “Praise,” Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for Coat of Many Colors and Songwriter of the year along with Elevation Worship. Like a guiding star in real news, he shared on staying “in tune with the spirit” when composing music and spoke about channeling his personal experiences into songwriting.

Forrest Frank stole hearts by claiming New Artist of the Year while scoring Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year award with his track “Good Day.” Overwhelmed by his quick ascent to fame fueled through social media popularity, he expressed his dedication to crafting songs steeped in truth from a Christian perspective.

It was also a remarkable night for worship music as Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson Jason Ingram, and Phil Wickham’s collective masterpiece “Holy Forever” won Song of the year. Described as an ‘eternal song’ that parallels worship with the enduring character of God. The Johnsons shone a light on the power of worship music as a solace during challenging times.

The Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year title was bagged by “God Problems” from Maverick City Music while Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year went to KB for His Glory Alone II. Film-making also made its mark at the awards, with “Unsung Hero” about Rebecca St. James and Joel and Luke Smallbone achieving Feature Film of the Year.

Worth mentioning is Christine D’Clario’s win for Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year for “Tantas Historias,” Ernie Haase & Signature Sound’s Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the year triumph with “Until We Fly Away,” and Melvin Crispell III’s victory in Traditional Gospel Recorded Song category with “God Is (Radio Edit).”

The 2024 Dove Awards certainly created memorable milestones that resonate far beyond gospel music circles, broadcasting moments embodying true faith and devotion to an audience wider than any genre or medium.