| NASHVILLE (August 1, 2025) — Gaither Music Group is honored to receive nine nominations for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, as announced on Wednesday, July 30 by the Gospel Music Association (GMA).
The recognitions span across multiple genres and categories, highlighting the international brand’s diverse roster of talent and recordings. A consumer brand, industry leader and modern-day media company, Gaither Music Group is home to award-winning, legacy artists; today’s rising talents; and a rich catalog of over 50 years of recordings and publishing.
“We are so proud of the artists and teams who poured excellence and passion into these projects,” stated Paul Sizelove, president of Gaither Music Group. “It is a joy to see their work recognized. We are grateful to partner with them daily to share their messages of eternal hope and daily encouragement with the world, and we appreciate the Gospel Music Association’s efforts to platform and promote our music.”
The nominations for this year’s awards include:
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year:
“Love ‘Em Where They Are” – Gaither Vocal Band
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year:
“(More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah – The Isaacs
“There’s A Hole in the Heart” – The Nelons (writers Bill Gaither & Larry Gatlin)
Inspirational Album of the Year:
The People’s Hymnal – Jordan Smith
Southern Gospel Album of the Year:
Foundations: The Hymns of My Heart – Chris Blue
I’m Free: Songs That Wrote My Story – Joseph Habedank
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year:
Praise & Worship: (More Than A) Hollow Hallelujah – The Isaacs
There Is Hope – Mark Lowry
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year:
Sweet Hymns of Fellowship: A Southern Convention Sing-Along – Gaither
Founded by three-time Gospel Music Hall of Famers Bill & Gloria Gaither, Gaither Music has a rich history of platinum album sales, sellout tours worldwide and weekly television programming across multiple networks. Five-time Billboard Indie Power Player of the Year Paul Sizelove has helmed the company’s recent exponential growth year over year, leading numerous digital initiatives as the company has served its longtime listener base while adapting to the latest marketing strategies on digital platforms.
The brand’s artists and songs can be heard daily on the Gaither Music TV YouTube channel, which just crossed the 4 billion life-to-date streaming mile marker; its content can be experienced via the Gaither Music FB page with three million followers.
The 56th Dove Awards will be held October 7, 2025 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN, with broadcasts on TBN and the TBN+ app on October 10 and a repeat on October 17. |
