The 57th GMA Dove Awards wrapped in Nashville, and worship music had a big night.
The winners
- Phil Wickham: Artist of the Year, one of three awards.
- Brandon Lake: Songwriter of the Year, also three awards.
- Josiah Queen: Song of the Year for “Dusty Bibles,” three awards.
- Jamie MacDonald: New Artist of the Year.
Tauren Wells hosted at Bridgestone Arena, with categories across gospel, worship, country, hip-hop and Spanish-language music.
A testimony from the red carpet
Christian hip-hop artist 1K Phew told Premier Gospel the season feels like a second chance after a hard stretch of feeling misunderstood: “It give me another chance to be a stronger child of God… It’s no greater feeling to know and get that reminder that God has you.” His advice: “Stay in the lane that God has for you.”
My take
A song called “Dusty Bibles” winning Song of the Year says a lot about where hearts are right now. People want to open the Book again. Worship that points people back to Scripture is exactly what a revival generation needs.
