SESAC artists, songwriters and publishers garnered over 40 nods at the recently announced nominations for the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards. SESAC affiliates received nominations in a wide range of categories including Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist) and Artist of the Year among many others. The 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 16 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 21. For more information, visit DoveAwards.com.
See below for a full listing of SESAC nominations:
(SESAC Affiliates in bold.)
SONG OF THE YEAR
“Control (Somehow You Want Me)”
Written by: Jason Ingram, Matt Bronleewe, Mike Donehey
Published by: Fellow Ships Music, No Alibis Publishing, So Essential Tunes
“O’Lord”
Written by: Paul Mabury, Joe Williams
Published by: FLYCHILD Publishing, Joe Williams Publishing Designee, So Essential Tunes
“Hills and Valleys”
Written by: Jonathan Smith, Chuck Butler, Tauren Wells
Published by: Be Essential Songs, Crucial Music Entertainment, Jord A Lil Music, Not Just Another Song Publishing, So Essential Tunes
“I just need U.”
Written by: Bryan Fowler, Blake NeeSmith, Kevin McKeehan
Published by: Achtober Songs, Blake Neesmith Publishing Designee, RELWOF, So Essential Tunes
“So Will I (100 Billion X)”
Written by: Joel Houston, Benjamin Hastings, Michael Fatkin
Published by: Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
“So Will I (100 Billion X)”
Written by: Joel Houston, Benjamin Hastings, Michael Fatkin
Published by: Capitol CMG Publishing, Hillsong Music Publishing
“Spirit of the Living God”
Written by: Jacob Sooter, Mia Fieldes
Published by: Essential Music Publishing
“Tremble”
Written by: Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes, Andres Figueroa, Mariah McManus
Published by: Essential Music Publishing
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (NON-ARTIST)
Bryan Fowler
Jason Ingram
Jonathan Smith
CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Mercy Me
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Mercy Me
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
(Team) Jason Ingram and Paul Mabury
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Brave” – Skillet
Written by: Seth Mosley, John L. Cooper, Korey Cooper
POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“O’Lord”
Written by: Paul Mabury, Joe Williams
Recorded by: Lauren Daigle
“I just need U.”
Written by: Bryan Fowler, Blake NeeSmith, Toby McKeehan
Recorded by: TobyMac
SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Hallelujah Band”
Written by: Becca Mizell, Sam Mizell
Recorded by: Gaither Vocal Band
“Just When You Thought”
Written by: Michael Farren, Joseph Habedank, Wayne Haun
Recorded by: Joseph Habedank
BLUEGRASS/COUNTRY/ROOTS RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Chain Breaker”
Written by: Jonathan Smith, Mia Fieldes, Zach Williams
Recorded by: Gaither Vocal Band
“Daddy And Son”
Written by: Dony McGuire, Reba Rambo-McGuire, Jason Clark
Recorded by: The Nelons
WORSHIP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“So Will I (100 Billion X)”
Written by: Joel Houston, Benjamin Hastings, Michael Fatkin
Recorded by: Hillsong UNITED
“Tremble”
Written by: Hank Bentley, Mia Fieldes, Andres Figueroa, Mariah McManus
Recorded by: Mosaic MSC
ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Unleashed Beyond
Produced by: Seth Mosley, Brian Howes, Death Tiger, Jerricho Scroggins, Kane Churko, Kevin Churko, Mike X O’Connor,Solomon Olds
Recorded by: Skillet
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Wonder
Produced by: Joel Houston, Michael Guy Chislett
Recorded by: Hillsong UNITED
Out Of The Dark
Produced by: Bryan Fowler, Seth Mosley, Ben Glover, Christopher Stevens, Colby Wedgeworth, David Garcia, Mike X O’Connor
Recorded by: Mandisa
Different
Produced by: Hank Bentley, Colby Wedgeworth, Kyle Lee
Recorded by: Micah TylerHills and Valleys
Produced by: Casey Brown, Jordan Sapp, Bernie Herms, Brent Milligan, Chuck Butler,
Colby Wedgeworth
Recorded by: Tauren Wells
WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Reckless Love
Produced by: Jason Ingram, Paul Mabury
Recorded by: Cory Asbury
Good News
Produced by: Bryan Fowler, Gareth Gilkeson, Ed Cash, Ben Tan, Michael Fatkin
Recorded by: Rend Collective
Bright Faith Bold Future
Produced by: Jonathan Smith
Recorded by: Vertical Worship
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
What’s Not To Love?
Produced by: Dony McGuire
Recorded by: Mark Lowry
SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Snoop Dogg Presents Bible of Love
Produced by: B. Slade, Chris Johnson, Demetrius Sims, Derrick John, DJ Battlecat, Elvis “Blac Elvis” Williams, J Drew Sheard II, Jeremy Eudovique, Jevon Hill, John P Kee, Jovan Dawkins, KJ Conteh, Koshine, Lt Hutton, Lue, Scrapdolla, Soopafly, Stanley Green Jr, The B Wagon, Tony Russel, Tyrell Urquhart, Uncle Chucc, Warryn Campbell
Recorded by: Snoop Dogg
CHILDREN’S MUSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Bright Ones
Produced by: Seth Mosley, James Morales, Rick Seibold, Jacob Sooter, Jeff Schneeweis
Recorded by: Bright Ones
CHRISTMAS / SPECIAL EVENT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Light of Christmas
Produced by: Bryan Fowler, David Garcia
Recorded by: TobyMac
