Brandon Lake, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Blessing Offor and More Win Big at 2023 GMA Dove Awards
October 23, 2023
The 54th annual GMA Dove Awards celebrated some of the best Christian music of the past year, across the entire genre spectrum. ASCAP hitmaker Brandon Lake won big as the most-awarded winner of the night, taking home four awards including Artist of the Year. ASCAP members Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Blessing Offor and Carol Cymbala each received two awards for their work. The star-studded night of music also included performances from ASCAP’s for KING & COUNTRY, Jekalyn Carr, Hulvey, Dylan Scott and Miel San Marcos.
Honoring 44 ASCAP members in 23 categories, it was a fantastic evening for the ASCAP family.
Congratulations to our 2023 GMA Dove Award winners!
Song of the Year
“Goodness of God” - Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson
Songwriter of the Year - Artist
Brandon Lake
Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“Graves” - Brandon Lake, KB, Quinten Coblentz
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Brighter Days” - Blessing Offor, Sam Ellis
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“He’s Been Faithful” - Carol Cymbala
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Good Morning Mercy” - Dylan Scott
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“It Is Well” - Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Impossible” - James Fortune
Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
“Coritos (En Vivo)” - Josué “Josh” Morales, Luis Morales Jr., Samuel “Samy” Morales, Jose Pagán López
Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Gratitude (Radio Version)” - Brandon Lake
Children’s Recorded Song of the Year
“Sounding Joy” - Ellie Holcomb
Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Church Clothes 4 - Lecrae, Carvello, Andy Mineo, Connor Back, Don Cannon, Lyle Leduff, Matt Zara, Sims Cashion, Vinnyforgood
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Dominion: Day of Destiny - Bernard James Perry, Kane Churko, Kevin Churko
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Life After Death - Tommee Profitt, Dave Lubben
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
Light in the Canyon - Sandra McCracken, Seth Talley
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Transitions (Live) - Dana T. Soréy, Brian Courtney Wilson
Gospel Worship Album of the Year
Hymns (Live) - Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jevon Hill, Leonard Ray Jarman
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Tu Reino Está Aquí - Johan Manjarres, Anthony Catacoli, Jairo Zuluaga, Andres Mazuera
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Christmas at Home - Michael W. Smith
Musical/Choral Collection of the Year
A Night of Worship with The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - Carol Cymbala, Bradley Knight
Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)
The Goodness - Blessing Offor
Feature Film of the Year
Jesus Revolution - Brent McCorkle