Motown Gospel is celebrating a standout year with 11 nominations at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, recognizing the powerful artistry and impact of its roster across Gospel Worship, Contemporary Gospel, and Traditional Gospel categories. Leading the nominations are Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tye Tribbett, Pastor Mike Jr., and JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, whose music continues to shape modern Gospel and inspire listeners worldwide.
As one of the most prominent gospel music companies in the world and a division of Capitol CMG/Universal Music Group, Motown Gospel has spent more than two decades delivering chart-topping and award-winning artists, albums, and songs. Its roster includes Tasha Cobbs Leonard, William Murphy, Tye Tribbett, Pastor Mike Jr., Koryn Hawthorne, Ricky Dillard, JJ Hairston, Me’Kayla, Karen Clark Sheard, and many others. This year’s Dove nominations highlight the label’s ongoing commitment to excellence in worship, innovation, and life-changing music.
“We are incredibly proud of our artists and creative teams whose passion, excellence and unwavering commitment to their craft continue to elevate Gospel music around the world. These 11 Dove Award nominations are a meaningful recognition of their impact, and we are honored to celebrate this achievement with the Gospel Music Association,” said Walter Thomas, EVP of Motown Gospel.
The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will take place on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The show will broadcast exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ App on Friday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, with a rebroadcast on Friday, October 16 at the same times. Fans can also listen on SiriusXM’s The Message (Channel 65) during the October 9 simulcast.
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A complete listing of all 11 Motown Dove nominations:
Gospel Worship Recorded Song Of The Year
“One Good God (Live)” – Jonathan McReynolds
“Yahweh Flow (Live In San Francisco)” – Tye Tribbett (ft. Jocelyn Bowman, D’nar Young, Jewell Jones, Jalisa Faye)
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Already Good (Tasha Slide)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Still (Live)” – Jonathan McReynolds, Jamal Roberts
“Sunday Morning” – Tauren Wells, Pastor Mike, Jr
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year
“Church” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard, John Legend
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Closer (Live in Chicago) – Jonathan McReynolds
Confetti & Conspiracies: The Amen Mixtape – Pastor Mike Jr
Only On The Road (Live) – Tye Tribbett
TASHA – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year
The Live Reunion: Washington, DC (Live / Deluxe) – JJ Hairston, Youthful Praise
Conclusion
With 11 nominations at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, Motown Gospel continues to set the standard for excellence in Gospel music. From powerful worship anthems to contemporary and traditional albums, the label’s artists are shaping the sound of faith-based music in 2026 and beyond. Celebrate these outstanding achievements when the Dove Awards air on TBN this October, and stay connected with Motown Gospel for more inspiring music and news.
