Capitol CMG
Aug 23, 2015
Nashville, TN - August 14, 2015 - Capitol CMG was honored to receive 26 nominations at the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards press conference, which was held at Lipscomb University's campus on Wednesday. From Artist of the Year (Kari Jobe) to New Artist of the Year (NF), Capitol garnered nods from a wide variety of categories and a diverse group of artists.
Several names grabbed multiple nominations, including newcomer hip hop artist NF, with four nominations. Chris Tomlin, Crowder and Hillsong Worship each received three nominations, respectively; Colton Dixon, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture and Michael W. Smith were recognized with a respective two nominations.
"We are delighted by the news of these nominations and want to sincerely congratulate all of our nominated artists," shares Peter York, President, Capitol Christian Music Group. "These nominations are a testament to the talent, hard work and collaboration that came together over the past year, and we couldn't be more pleased. We look forward to celebrating these accomplishments together at the Dove Awards."
The GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 13 at Allen Arena within Lipscomb University's campus. Here is a complete list of Capitol CMG's celebrated nominations:
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords/Sparrow Records
Hillsong UNITED, Hillsong Church T/A/Sparrow Records
Artist of the Year
Kari Jobe, Sparrow Records
New Artist of the Year
NF, Capitol CMG Label Group
Rap / Hip-Hop Song of the Year
"Mansion" - NF, (writers) Nate Feurstein, Lauren Strahm and David Garcia
Pop Contemporary Song of the Year
"Come As You Are" - Crowder, (writers) David Crowder, Matt Maher, Ben Glover
"Touch The Sky" - Hillsong UNITED, (writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas and Michael Guy Chislett
Inspirational Song of the Year
"This I Believe (The Creed)" - Hillsong Worship, (writers) Matt Crocker, Ben Fielding
"Christ Be All Around Me" - Michael W. Smith, (writers) Leeland Mooring, Jack Mooring, David Leonard, Leslie Jordan
Worship Song of the Year
"Forever (We Sing Hallelujah)" - Kari Jobe, (writers) Brian Johnson, Christa Black Gifford, Gabriel Wilson, Jenn Johnson, Joel Taylor, Kari Jobe (publishers) Bethel Music Publishing/KAJE Songs/Worship Together Music
Hip Hop Album of the Year
Mansion - NF, (producers) Tommee Profitt, David Garcia
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Anchor - Colton Dixon, (producers) David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Gannin Arnold
Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year
"Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)" - Crowder, (writers) Ed Cash, David Crowder, Seth Philpott
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Love Ran Red - Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed Cash
Neon Steeple - Crowder, (producers) David Crowder, Gabe Scott, Solomon Olds, Ed Cash, Christopher Stevens, Christian Paschall, Will Hunt, Jared Fox
Inspirational Album of the Year
Be Still and Know - Amy Grant, (producers) Vince Gill, Marshall Altman, Brown Bannister
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Esto Es Jesus Culture - Jesus Culture, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson
Christmas Album of the Year
When Christmas Comes - Kim Walker-Smith, (producer) Jeremy Edwardson
The Spirit of Christmas - Michael W. Smith & Friends, (producers) Michael W. Smith, Robert Deaton, David Hamilton
Worship Album of the Year
Love Ran Red - Chris Tomlin, (producer) Ed Cash
No Other Name - Hillsong Worship, (producer) Michael Guy Chislett
Even So Come - Passion, (producer) Nathan Nockels
Recorded Music Packaging
Anchor - Colton Dixon, (art director & design) Sarah Sung (photographer) David Molnar
Neon Steeple - Crowder, (art director) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith, (design) Leighton Ching (photographer) Zack Arias, Mary Caroline Mann
Short Form Video of Year
"Wake Up" - NF, (director) Jon Jon Augustavo (producer) Andrew Lerios, PhilyMack Productions
Long Form Video of the Year
No Other Name (Live at Hillsong Conference) - Hillsong Worship, (directors) Ben Field and Richard Cause (producer) Ben Field, Hillsong