INCLUDING FOUR FOR BRANDON LAKE WHO WAS THE MOST AWARDED OF THE NIGHT, NAMED ARTIST OF THE YEAR;
SONG OF THE YEAR WENT TO “GOODNESS OF GOD”
The Provident Entertainment family of artists, labels, films,  songwriters, and publishers was recognized in nine categories at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards including the coveted Artist Of The Year as well as Songwriter Of The Year going to Brandon Lake and Song Of The Year for “Goodness Of God.” Lake won the most GMA Dove Awards of the evening totaling four. Provident went into the awards with multiple nominations in 28 categories. 
All of the winners were announced this evening during the exclusive airing of the show on TBN. The awards were interspersed with numerous performances, including Elevation Worship opening the show, a medley from Brandon Lake (joined by Phil Wickham), Zach Williams along with country music star Walker Hayes, and Ernie Haase & Signature Sound with Take 6.
The winners and nominations are across all Provident Entertainment entities – Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Distribution, Films, and Essential Music Publishing. Top nominations included Brandon Lake with eleven while Kirk Franklin and Jason Ingram both received six.
Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment, shares, “It is overwhelming to see so many Provident Entertainment artists, writers, and producers recognized for their incredible talent and hard at this year’s Dove Awards. After a year of such incredible impact, I can’t think of a better recipient for Artist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year than Brandon Lake, while the well-deserved ‘Goodness of God’ is one of those special songs that deeply connects to the heart of the listener and is impacting the global church in a significant way.”
Below is a complete list of all Provident Entertainment winners.

Brandon Lake wins Artist of the Year at the 54th Annual GMA Dove Awards on October 17, 2023.
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SONG OF THE YEAR
“Goodness Of God”– (Writers) Ben Fielding, Ed Cash, Jason Ingram, Jenn Johnson, Brian Johnson; (Publishers) Alletrop Music, Capitol CMG Paragon, Bethel Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, Fellow Ships Music, SHOUT! Music Publishing Australia
 
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brandon Lake
 
 
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (ARTIST)
Brandon Lake
 
 
INSPIRATIONAL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“He’s Been Faithful” – Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, ft. TaRanda Greene; (Writer) Carol Cymbala
 
RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Graves” – KB and Brandon Lake; (Writers) Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, Kevin Elijah Burgess, Quinten Coblentz, Steven Furtick, Tiffany Hudson, Wesley Smith  
 
 
POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Life After Death – TobyMac; (Producers) Micah Kuiper, Bryan Fowler
 
 
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Kingdom Book One (Deluxe) – Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin; (Producers) Tony Brown, Jonathan Jay, Kirk Franklin, Chandler Moore, Norman Gyamfi, Maxwell Stark, Harold Brown, Demetrius Smith, Ron Hill
 
 
WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
LION: Live From The Loft – Elevation Worship; (Producers) Chris Brown, Steven Furtick, Scott Gardner 
 
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING OF THE YEAR
The Stories I Tell Myself – Matt Maher; (Art Directors/Graphic Designers) Tony Matula, Laura Matula, Tim Parker; (Photographers) Tony Matula, Laura Matula
 
[All bolded titles/names are affiliated with Provident Entertainment and its entities]
About Provident Entertainment: Provident Entertainment, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is home to Provident Label Group, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship, and Essential Music Publishing, along with Provident Films. It is home to an astounding artist roster that includes Casting Crowns, Kirk Franklin, Brandon Lake, Zach Williams, Koryn Hawthorne, CAIN, Matthew West, DOE, and more. 
Find out more at  ProvidentEntertainment.com. 
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