July 30, 2025 ... The Gospel Music Association has revealed the nominees for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Brandon Lake leads artist nominations with nine. Artist of the Year nominees include Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Forrest Frank, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, and Phil Wickham. Nominee announcements will be shared on the GMA Dove Awards Instagram account by Dove Award-winning artists CAIN, Jekalyn Carr, Katy Nichole, Karen Peck, and Pastor Mike Jr. via surprise FaceTime calls to select nominees...

The hit song "Desperate" was born from the ashes of Jamie MacDonald's profound grief after the loss of her father following five years as his caregiver. The raw, soul-stirring cry became her lifeline in the wake of her loss, and the tune has struck a nerve. With its seven-week Christian chart-topping run, it's clear the song has resonated deeply with listeners navigating similar pain and loss. Now, MacDonald is joined by modern CCM royalty Lauren Daigle on guest vocals, adding a layer to an already standout song. MacDonald's smoky, bluesy vocals, steeped in heartache, intertwine with Daigle's equally husky, soulful...

SEU Worship's latest offering, A Forgiving God, is a tender, soul-searching journey that trades stadium-sized anthems for something far more intimate -- a whispered invitation back to the heart of grace. With a sonic palette that leans into indie-folk textures and ambient worship tones, the album feels less like a performance and more like a prayer room session.

From the opening strains of "Psalm 42," to the closing title track, SEU Worship crafts a narrative of return: return to mercy, to stillness, to the God who never stops welcoming home. Standouts like "Fruit Takes Time"...