The Gospel Music Association has announced the nominees for the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominations include songwriter and producer Jeff Pardo with nine (9) nominations, Matthew West and Maverick City Music with seven (7) nominations each, six (6) nominations for Anne Wilson, Ben Glover, FOR KING + COUNTRY, Jeff Sojka, Jonathan Smith and Phil Wickham; and five (5) for Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Chandler Moore, Chris Brown, Jonathan Jay, and Steven Furtick. Voted on by the GMA Professional Membership, this year’s nominees were chosen from over 2,087 submitted entries.

Nominees were announced in an artist-hosted livestream event featuring Jimmie Allen, Erica Campbell, Evan Craft, Sonya Isaacs, Brandon Lake, Trip Lee, Chris Tomlin, and Tye Tribbett. The announcement premiered live on the GMA Dove Awards YouTube and Facebook pages. Read the complete list of nominees here.

Voting for the final winners will run August 18th through August 25th. The GMA Dove Awards are happening live and in person in Nashville, TN, October 18th, 2022. A limited number of tickets are still available. This year’s broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app, Friday, October 21st, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET, with an encore presentation on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.

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Gospel Touchdown – Season 3 will come to an end this Sunday, August 14, with finalists Adira Truthe, Jhadae Masters, Donica-Dennis Chambers, Yoshiko Clarke and Syvonia Lewis. The inspirational competition started with three judges: Jodian Pantry, Judith Gayle and Johnmark Wiggan; each selecting four singers from well over a hundred. The contestants are vying for a chance to win approximately $200,000 JMD in cash and prizes.

the consummation of season three will take place at Celebration Church – 1e Portmore Skating Rink – in St. Catherine (Jamaica). Producer Ragjhon Brown is opening up the finals to the public and it is absolutely free! That said, much like all the other episodes, this too will stream live online via Gospel Touchdown’s Facebook page, Instagram Live and YouTube channel. Starting time is 7pm.

Online viewers and in-person attendees will be treated to a special performance from the judges, as well as other established gospel ministers. Jodian Pantry, who’s currently one of the most in demand gospel singers in Jamaica, will not only be performing, but she will also be cheering on her team members Adira Truthe and Donica-Dennis Chambers.

See below a statement from Reach Records – issued on Friday, August 5th – regarding the cancellation of the Unashamed Tour Pt.2.

“To the Unashamed

We regret to inform you due to logistical issues, we are unable to move forward with the Unashamed Tour Part II. Ticket holders for all canceled shows will receive an automatic refund.

We appreciate your continued support as we work to provide new and innovative opportunities for us to gather, enjoy our favorite music, and celebrate the work and life of Jesus. Stay tuned for the return of the Unashamed Tour!

Sincerely,
The Reach Team “

The man behind Kingdom Muzic – Bryann Trejo – will be joined by Plain James, Mike Servin, Lucky, KG Santiago, Da Young Disciples, Bigperk, Gospel Ready and Brandon Trejo at The Overflow on Friday, August 19.

The objective is to feed, have fun and fellowship with those in attendance at Washington Park in Midland, Texas. This is a free event that will run from 4 to 10:30pm.

Your World is the name of the new single by Grammy-winning gospel singer Jonathan McReynolds. It was recorded on the road as he embarked on the 37-city Kingdom Tour alongside Maverick City Music and Kirk Franklin.

Your World will be featured on McReynold‘s upcoming album, which, based on this single, should be really great. The song’s official lyric video was also released and can be viewed on Jonathan‘s YouTube channel.

This Sunday, August 7th, Denise Daley MP, Constituency Development Fund and Mayor Norman Scott will present the Eastern St. Catherine 60th Independence Fest At Spanish Town Prison Oval. They are encouraging everyone to wear white with a touch of black, green and gold to the all-day, family event.

Activities for the day include a football competition (from 1 to 4pm), a talent contest and a live stage-show. Jodian Pantry – who gave a heartfelt performance at last week’s burial for Kemesha Wright and her kids – will be among the performers. This event is absolutely free to the public.