“We are so grateful for the incredible roster of hard-working artists and writers we represent at Capitol CMG and are so excited to see them recognized for their efforts," says CCMG Co-President Brad O’Donnell. "We join with the Recording Academy in celebrating them and these nominations!”

“Congratulations to all our writers, artists, labels and partners on their nominations for the 63rd annual Grammy Awards," adds CCMG Co-President Hudson Plachy. 
"We are extremely honored to work with them in bringing their music to the world. Very proud of all our nominees.” 

2020 Capitol Christian Label Group, Motown Gospel, Publishing and Commercial Partnership GRAMMY Award Nominations-


Best Gospel Performance/Song

"Release (Live)" – Ricky Dillard ft. Tiff Joy (Label Group) 


Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song

"The Blessing (Live)" – Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes, & Elevation Worship (Label Group & Publishing) 

"Sunday Morning" – Lecrae ft. Kirk Franklin (Publishing) 

"Holy Water" – We The Kingdom (Label Group & Publishing)

"Famous For (I Believe)" -Tauren Wells ft. Jenn Johnson (Publishing)

 

Best Gospel Album

Choirmaster – Ricky Dillard (Label Group)


Best Contemporary Christian Album

Run To The Father – Cody Carnes (Label Group & Publishing)

All Of My Best Friends – Hillsong Y&F (Label Group & Publishing)

Holy Water – We The Kingdom (Label Group & Publishing)

Citizen of Heaven – Tauren Wells (Publishing)



Best Roots Gospel Album

Something Beautiful – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound (Distributed Partner)

 

About Capitol Christian Music Group:
An unwavering vision combined with a commitment to excellence and an arsenal of exceptional talent continues to make Capitol Christian Music Group the leader in the faith-based entertainment industry. Representing such iconic artists as Amy Grant, Mandisa, Hillsong UNITED, Chris Tomlin, Tye Tribbett and TobyMac, Capitol CMG is a multi-faceted company whose assets include such legendary brands as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as an award-winning publishing division whose writers pen chart-topping hits on both the Christian and mainstream music charts.

Formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group, Capitol CMG is a division of Capitol Music Group, a Universal Music Group company. Over the years, the venture has grown from a scrappy family-owned independent label to a multi-faceted business that includes Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong Music, Motown Gospel, Worship Together and Credential Recordings. The company’s roster features the top names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them Jeremy Camp, Kari Jobe, Danny Gokey, Brian Courtney Wilson, Riley Clemmons, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Hillsong Young & Free, The New Respects and Crowder.

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