The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards lit up Nashville’s Lipscomb University on October 1, 2024, as a sold-out crowd celebrated Christian music’s top artists. CeCe Winans, Brandon Lake, and Forrest Frank were among the biggest winners of the night, with Winans taking home three awards, including the prestigious Artist of the Year.

Winans humbly accepted her award, stating, “I don’t know what’s going on, but I know it has nothing to do with me. God is amazing…He only knows us according to our relationship with Him.”

Host Tauren Wells echoed the theme of unity as he opened the night, saying, “Though there are many genres, we are singing one song.” The Dove Awards brought together an inspiring mix of pop, gospel, rap, and southern gospel performances. Brandon Lake, who won Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and was named Songwriter of the Year, shared heartfelt gratitude for his collaborators, saying, “I just want my friends to win…I’m surrounded by greatness.”

Forrest Frank, crowned New Artist of the Year, also picked up Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year for “Good Day.” He expressed his deep faith, saying, “Everything I do is for the Lord…but one name will remain, and that’s Jesus Christ.”

The night was filled with praise-filled performances, including CeCe Winans’ exhilarating rendition of “That’s My King,” Tye Tribbett’s energetic medley, and a multilingual version of “Holy Forever” led by Brian and Jenn Johnson.

The 55th Dove Awards also honored Bill and Gloria Gaither with the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award. Bill Gaither, calling attention to the need for hope in America, said, “There’s a hole in the heart of America that only God can fill.”

The GMA announced that the Dove Awards will move to the Bridgestone Arena in 2025, marking a new chapter in its history. The night ended with Crowder’s electrifying performance of “Grave Robber,” wrapping up an evening of joy, diversity, and unity in worship.

Partial list of winners:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR: CeCe Winans

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Forrest Frank

SONG OF THE YEAR: “Holy Forever”

WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Praise” – Elevation Worship (ft. Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Chandler Moore)

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR: His Glory Alone II – KB

SPANISH LANGUAGE RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “Tantas Historias” – Christine D’Clario

CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR: “God Problems” – Maverick City Music (ft. Naomie Raine, Chandler Moore)

POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR: COAT OF MANY COLORS – Brandon Lake

SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Live In Amsterdam – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

FEATURE FILM OF THE YEAR: Unsung Hero – (Directors) Richard Ramsey, Joel Smallbone, (Producers) Joel Smallbone, Josh Walsh, Luke Smallbone, Justin Tolley

Watch the Dove Awards now on demand on TBN+. For the full list of winners, visit the official Dove Awards website.