A flurry of Christian music’s finest filled the Hall of Fame Room at Lipscomb’s Allen Arena Wednesday morning to share the nominations for this year’s Dove Awards.
Artists such as Natalie Grant, TobyMac, KB, Brandon Heath, Tasha Cobb and Karen Peck were all present for the announcements.
Lecrae, NEEDTOBREATHE, Switchfoot, Mandisa, Hillsong UNITED and Casting Crowns all made the cut for Artist of the Year.
Newcomers Love and the Outcome, Andy Mineo, Ellie Holcomb, 1 Girl Nation, and Hillsong Young and Free all were honored with a New Artist of the Year nomination.
Song of the Year titles included “Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail)” by Hillsong UNITED, “Revival” by Karen Peck and New River, “Overcomer” by Mandisa, “Hurricane” by Natalie Grant, “Fix My Eyes” by for KING AND COUNTRY, “Say Amen” by Brian Free and Assurance, “I Can Trust Him” by The Perrys, “Lord I Need You,” by Matt Maher, “That’s Why” by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound and “Hello My Name Is” by Matthew West.
“Oceans (Where My Feet May Fail)” also racked up nods in the Worship Song of the Year, Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year categories.
The Doves ceremony returns to Allen Arena for a second year on Oct. 7 with a showtime of 6:30 p.m.
The event will partner with Trinity Broadcasting Network this year to steam the show on all devices.
To see all of this year’s nominees, visit the Doves’ website.