The sixth annual 116 Summer playlist is now available on all music platforms. Subtitled, The sounds of summer, it features collaborations by and between Reach Records’ artists, as well as some acts that may be new to listeners.

According to the label: “The playlist is all about bringing the community together and celebrating the message that started it all: We are unashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”

CLICK HERE TO STREAM / DOWNLOAD “116 SUMMER 23”

Friday, August 18th is the date for the Shabach Worship Gospel Concert at Duhaney Park Primary School (Auditorium) – 1 Bronte Way – in Kingston 20, Jamaica. It will feature performances by Rian Davis, Bradley Sutherland, Ronaldhino McLean, Sadra Madonna Lindsay, Orville Sutherland, and Nadine Blair & Perpetual Sounds of Praise.

Gates will open at 6:30pm, and tickets are going for $2,500 JMD for adults, and $1,500 for children.

Prepare to be moved as Perpetual Praise, Dale Brown, Michelle Adams, Jennifer Meade, and many more artists deliver powerful performances at New Life Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Lasalle, Quebec, on Saturday, August 19th.

Not only will you enjoy an evening of exceptional music, but your attendance will also support a worthy cause. Proceeds from this fundraising event will go towards the Parousia Pathfinder Club, which is making a positive impact in the lives of our youths. Buy tickets here.

The 54th GMA Dove Awards will be held on October 17, 2023 at the Allen Arena (Lipscomb University) – 4021 Granny White Pike – in Nashville, Tennessee. It will then air exclusively on TBN and the TBN app a few days later, on Friday, October 20th at 8:00p.m ET, and again at 10:00p.m. ET. As such, earlier this week the Gospel Music Association announced this year’s nominees. See list below.

Song of the Year
“Build A Boat” (Writers) Colton Dixon, Seth Mosley, Johan Lindbrandt, Sandro Cavazza, Mikey Gormley
“Fear Is Not My Future” (Writers) Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Jonathan Jay, Hannah Shackleford, Nicole Hannel
“God Really Loves Us” (Writers) David Crowder, Ben Glover, Jeff Sojka, Dante Bowe
“Goodness Of God” (Writers) Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson
“Gratitude” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Ben Hastings, Dante Bowe
“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible)” (Writers) Ethan Hulse, Katy Nichole, David Andrew Spencer, Jeff Pardo
“Love Me Like I Am” (Writers) Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, Michael Pollack, Josh Kerr
“Perfectly Loved” (Writers) Rachael Lampa, Andrew Ripp, Ethan Hulse
“Same God” (Writers) Brandon Lake, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Pat Barrett
“Then Christ Came” (Writers) Bart Millard, Phil Wickham, Jason Ingram, David Leonard

Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
CeCe Winans
for KING + COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham

New Artist of the Year
Ben Fuller
Hulvey
Jon Reddick
Katy Nichole
Naomi Raine

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Brighter Days” – Blessing Offor
“I’m So Blessed (Best Day Remix)” – CAIN
“Love Me Like I Am” – for KING + COUNTRY ft. Jordin Sparks
“God Is In This Story” – Katy Nichole ft. Big Daddy Weave
“Thank God I Do” – Lauren Daigle

Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Gratitude (Radio Version)” – Brandon Lake
“Honey In The Rock” – Brooke Ligertwood, Brandon Lake
“Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
“Fear Is Not My Future (Radio Version)” – Maverick CIty Music ft. Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore
“This Is Our God” – Phil Wickham

Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
“Jordan” – Darin & Brooke Aldridge, ft. Ricky Skaggs, Mo Pitney, Mark Fain
“Good Morning Mercy” – Jason Crabb, Dylan Scott
“Matchless” – Tiffany Coburn, ft. Point of Grace
“Way of the Triune God (Hallelujah Version)” – Tyler Childers
“Jesus’ Fault” – Zach Williams, ft. Walker Hayes

Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year
“Guarda Tu Corazón” – Alex Zurdo
“So Good (Cuán Bueno)” – DOE, ft. Lilly Goodman
“Nubes” – Indiomar, ft. Blanca
“Coritos (En Vivo)” – Miel San Marcos, Daniel Calveti, Marcos Witt, Ingrid Rosario
“Suelto” – Sarai Rivera

Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“One Name (Jesus) [Live]” – Naomi Raine
“Impossible” – Pastor Mike Jr., ft. Jame Fortune
“I Still Have You” – Smokie Norful
“The Moment (Live)” – Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“You’ve Been Good To Me” – Zacardi Cortez

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“New Day” – Blanca, ft. Jekalyn Carr
“Your World” – Jonathan McReynolds
“Miracles” – Kierra Sheard, ft. Pastor Mike Jr.
“Bless Me” – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin
“Get Up” – Tye Tribbett

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
My Tribe – Blessing Offor
Jesus Changed My Life – Katy Nichole
Always Only Jesus – MercyMe
Life After Death – TobyMac
A Hundred Highways – Zach Williams

Worship Album of the Year
Come Up Here – Bethel Music
Honest Offering (Live) – CAIN
God Is Good! (Live) – Cody Carnes
LION: Live From The Loft – Elevation Worship
Lamb Of God – Matt Redman

Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Think About There – Greater Vision
Come On In – Guardians Quartet
John 3:16 – Perrys
Believe – The Hoppers
Hymns & Worship – Triumphant Quartet

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
My Truth – Jonathan McReynolds
Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin
Impossible – Pastor Mike Jr.
Overcomer (Deluxe) – Tamela Mann
All Things New – Tye Tribbett

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Church Clothes 4 – Lecrae
Sunday in Lagos – Limoblaze
Everyone Loves A Comeback Story – Social Club Misfits
Tree – Steven Malcolm
NEW HOLLYWOOD – WHATUPRG

Feature Film of the Year
Big George Foreman
Family Camp
I Heard The Bells
Jesus Revolution
Remember Me: The Mahalia Jackson Story

Gospel Xperience 2023 is a high energy, Spirit filled, Christian event, that will take place on Friday, September 15th from 7 to 10pm, at the Ontario Convention Center – 2000 E Convention Center Way – in Ontario, California.

The organizers are calling the affair a praise fest, as they tell likely attendees to prepare their hearts, minds, and feet for an amazing night with Tye Tribbett and Israel Houghton. Click here for tickets.