BMI Congratulates its 55th Annual DOVE Award Winners
BMI songwriters earned nods at the 55th annual DOVE Awards in Nashville, which aired on Friday, October 4, on TBN.
Hosted by Tauren Wells, Jonathan Smith won seven trophies and the title of “Producer of the Year,” and Jason Ingram was awarded “Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist).” 2024 BMI Christian Songwriter of the Year Phil Wickham earned four awards, including “Worship Album of the Year,” while longtime affiliate CeCe Winans took home the honor of “Artist of the Year” and two additional awards. Newcomer Forrest Frank brought home two awards for “New Artist of the Year and “Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year,” and Anne Wilson’s Rebel was named “Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year.”
Congratulations to our BMI winners! See the full list of honorees below:
Artist of the Year
CeCe Winans
New Artist of the Year
Forrest Frank
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
Rebel, Anne Wilson
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Live in Amsterdam, Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“Love Like That” by Hulvey* feat. Tony D. Shaun, Alex Jean
Short-form Music Video (Concept)
“Faithfully” by TobyMac
Short-form Video of the Year (Performance)
“Joy (The Choir Room Version)” by The Choir Room, Ben Rector
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist)
Jason Ingram
Producer of the Year
Jonathan Smith
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Praise” by Elevation Worship
Song of the Year
“Holy Forever” by Chris Tomlin
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“God Problems” by Maverick City Music
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Father’s Day, Kirk Franklin
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Lookin’ For You” by Zach Williams Feat. Dolly Parton
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
More Than This, CeCe Winans
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“My Tribute (to God Be the Glory)” by Natalie Grant feat. CeCe Winans
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
No Failure, Melvin Crispell III
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Here Comes Jesus” by Jeff & Sheri Easter (ft. Mo Pitney)
Worship Album of the Year
I Believe, Phil Wickham
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Lifesongs: A Celebration of the First 20 Years, Casting Crowns
Christmas Recorded Song of the Year
“Manger Throne” by Phil Wickham
Inspirational Album of the Year
autobiography, Joseph Habedank
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Manna, Chris Renzema
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“The Story I’ll Tell (Live)” by Naomi Raine
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Good Day” by Forrest Frank
Musical/Choral Collection of the Year
“My King Is Known By Love”
Long Form Video of the Year
“Steven Curtis Chapman: The Great Adventure” by Steven Curtis Chapman
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