NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 8, 2024) — Gaither Music Group is excited to share that two-time GRAMMY-nominated and nine-time Gospel Music Association (GMA) DOVE Award-winning gospel duo Jeff & Sheri Easter took home the Southern Gospel Song of the Year Award at the 2024 GMA DOVE Awards for their song “Here Comes Jesus” featuring country singer-songwriter Mo Pitney. The 2024 GMA Dove Awards aired on Friday, October 4, 2024, allowing fans and Gospel music lovers to join in the celebration of this year’s award recipients. 

“Here Comes Jesus” is part of the Easters’ critically acclaimed album Treasure, released in 2023. The emotional ballad, co-written by Pitney, Bobby Tomberlin, and Wil Nance, delivers a message of hope and redemption, resonating with audiences across the globe. The win marks Jeff & Sheri’s 10th career DOVE Award, further solidifying the impacts of their recordings in the country and southern Gospel music communities.

“We are so grateful that so many people have had such encouragement from ‘Here Comes Jesus’!” shared Jeff, who is also a two-time DOVE Award winner as a producer (Easter Brothers).

“When we recorded the Treasure project, we included in the credit the Scripture from 2 Corinthians 4:7: ‘But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us,’” stated Sheri. “We have always believed that everything we have to offer others is a gift from God, but the beauty of winning the DOVE Award at this particular time is especially profound.

“The entire southeast, us included, is reeling from the damages of Hurricane Helene; and when we received the call that we won, Jeff was on the tractor; and I was picking up shingles, knee deep in the cleanup efforts after the storm. The things of this life will pass away, but the treasure in this earthen vessel will not.”

In addition to Pitney’s guest appearance on the award-winning track, Treasure features collaborations with The Sound and The Archers, further showcasing the album’s breadth and the duo’s knack for bringing heartfelt stories and talents together through music.

Jeff & Sheri Easter have a rich musical legacy. Jeff’s father was one of the famed Easter Brothers, and Sheri’s mother was a member of the award-winning Lewis Family. Together, Jeff & Sheri have shared their love for Gospel music with fans worldwide, building a career that spans decades. They have been featured on Gaither Homecoming stages and TV specials since 1993; and their numerous accolades include Sheri being honored as the Singing News choice for Favorite Alto 11 times and Female Vocalist four times, being chosen as Trio of the Year by the Singing News Fan Awards, and winning three Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music Association Awards.

Treasure features hit singles such as “One Name” (featuring The Sound) and “Sunshine on a Cloudy Day” (featuring The Archers). Fans can also catch Jeff & Sheri Easter on their nationwide tour this fall, with Christmas performances scheduled later this year in celebration of their recent holiday album, Christmas Is.