56th Annual Dove Awards Winners List (2025)

Congratulations to all of the winners and nominees of the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards:

2025 GMA Dove Awards Winners List:

Song of the Year: “Hard Fought Hallelujah”: (Writers) Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Brandon Lake
Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist): Mitch Wong
Artist of the Year: Forrest Frank
New Artist of the Year: Leanna Crawford
Producer of the Year: Jeff Pardo
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: “I Need Faith” Alex Jean
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: “sunset silhouette” Strings and Heart
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” Forrest Frank
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: “The Jesus Way” Phil Wickham
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “That’s What Faith Looks Like” Karen Peck & New River
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year: “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “Holy Hands” DOE
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “Yes” Karen Clark Sheard
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “Come Jesus Come” CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year: “Coritos de Fuego” Israel & New Breed, Unified Sound (ft. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Nate Diaz, Aaron Moses, Lucia Parker)
Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “AMIGO” Karen Espinosa
Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “I Know A Name” Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake
Children’s Recorded Song of The Year: “Siempre Que Me Muevo” Shout Praises Kids
Christmas Recorded Song of the Year: “Joy To The World” CeCe Winans
Hip Hop Album of the Year: CRY Hulvey
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: trustfall Stephen Stanley
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: CHILD OF GOD Forrest Frank
Inspirational Album of the Year: The People’s Hymnal Jordan Smith
Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Loving You The Nelons
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year: Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah The Isaacs
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Live Breathe Fight Tamela Mann
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: I Still Have You Smokie Norful
Spanish Language Album of the Year: KINTSUGI Un Corazón
Worship Album of the Year: When Wind Meets Fire Elevation Worship
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year: Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! Phil Wickham
Musical/Choral Collection of the Year: Cain for Kids
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year: Heaven On My Mind TobyMac
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept): “Can’t Stop Me” TobyMac
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance): “Hard Fought Hallelujah” Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
Long Form Music Video of the Year: “A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)” for KING & COUNTRY
Feature Film of the Year: The King of Kings
Television Series of the Year: The Chosen