The Gospel Music Association announced the 55th annual Dove Awards nominees on July 24th extending Daywind Music Groupwith the honor of 9 nominations. Daywind Music Group solidified its position as a leading force within the Christian/Gospel music industry as the exceptional talent of its artists and songwriters were highlighted. Nominations were received for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year, Inspirational Album of the Year, Southern Gospel Album of the Year, andMusical/Choral Collection of the Year. Additionally, Daywind Publishing received nominations for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year and Inspirational Song of the Year. The GMA Dove Awards ceremony will be held in Nashville, TN, on October 1, 2024, at the Allen Arena and will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ Friday, and simulcast on SiriusXM The Message, on October 4, 2024 at 8pm and 10pm ET.
In response to the nominations, nominees expressed their gratitude for the recognition.
“Thank you so much to the GMA, Daywind records and my peers for these two nominations,” said Joseph Habedank. “autobiography is truly the most personal album I’ve ever written and released. To see it recognized in this way is so humbling”
Karen Peck stated, “We are extremely honored and grateful for our Dove nomination. A few days ago we sang “Sheaves” at our Mom’s Heaven Celebration. This song is dear to our hearts. We pray it will continue to encourage hurting hearts… ‘He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him.’ – Psalms 126:6.”
Gary Casto of the Tribute Quartet said, “It’s been fun to watch the songs from our Quartet Tribute series (produced by Gerald Wolfe) gain breaths of fresh air. The fact that this latest volume (Vol. 3) has garnered a Dove Award nomination really is a testament to the intrinsic value these songs still hold today.”
Jerry Cole from Authentic Unlimited expressed, “We are humbled and honored to be recognized amongst the great talent in the Christian/Gospel genre. We are deeply grateful to our fans, our team at Daywind Music Group, and the Gospel Music Association for this incredible honor.”
Additionally, TrueSong member Jay Arview added, “To say we are humbled and honored would be an understatement. We are so incredibly grateful for every opportunity to share the good news with our music and give God all the glory!”
Joining in on congratulating the Daywind Music Group artists, Dusty Wells, director of A&R/label relations of Daywind Music Group, stated, “Congratulations to the incredible talents at Daywind Music Group along with all of the other nominees and companies on your well-deserved nominations for the 2024 Gospel Music Association Dove Awards! Your dedication, passion, and faith continue to inspire and uplift us all with the incredible music you are sharing with a world that desperately needs to hear the message of Jesus. Here’s to celebrating the music that brings us closer to God and each other. Keep shining and sharing brightly!”