Honorees represented in five categories across Capitol Christian Music Group, including Label Group, Publishing, Commercial Partnerships and Motown Gospel

Nashville, Tenn. (December 13, 2016) — Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 10 nominations for the 59th Annual GRAMMY® Awards, representing honorees in five different categories. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG's entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Commercial Partnerships and Motown Gospel.

"We are excited and proud of our artists, songwriters, and strategic label partners who are recognized by the Recording Academy as nominees," said Capitol Christian Music Group Senior Vice President, Hudson Plachy. "Across all our divisions, we congratulate the nominees for their extraordinary work this year and are grateful to the academy voters for acknowledging their efforts and creativity."

The Recording Academy will present the 59th GRAMMY® Awards on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2017, live from Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 8–11:30 pm ET/5–8:30 pm PT.

Capitol Christian Music Group GRAMMY® nominations:

Best Gospel Performance/Song
“Better” — Hezekiah Walker, Capitol CMG Publishing

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song
“Trust In You — Lauren Daigle, Capitol CMG Commercial Partnerships
“Thy Will” — Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Capitol CMG Commercial Partnerships

Best Gospel Album
Listen — Tim Bowman Jr., Lifestyle Music Group/Motown Gospel
Losing My Religion — Kirk Franklin, Capitol CMG Publishing

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album
American Prodigal — Crowder, Capitol CMG Label Group and Capitol CMG Publishing
Youth Revival [Live] — Hillsong Young & Free, Capitol CMG Label Group and Capitol CMG Publishing
Love Remains — Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Capitol CMG Commercial Partnerships

Best Roots Gospel Album
Better Together — Gaither Vocal Band, Capitol CMG Commercial Partnerships
Hymns — Joey+Rory, Capitol CMG Commercial Partnerships

For a full list of nominees for the 59th Annual GRAMMY® awards, click here. For more information about Capitol Christian Music Group, visit www.capitolchristianmusicgroup.com.

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 Christian/Gospel music industry. Representing such iconic artists as Chris Tomlin, TobyMac and Amy Grant, Capitol CMG is a multi-faceted company whose assets include such legendary labels as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as the industry's top distribution company and an award-winning, global leading publishing company. 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 music label to a multi-faceted business that includes Capitol CMG Label Group (Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong, Credential Recordings, Rend Family Records and Jesus Culture Music), Capitol CMG Publishing, Motown Gospel and Commercial Partnerships. The company's roster features top names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them Jeremy Camp, Hillsong UNITED, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Britt Nicole, Crowder, Kari Jobe, Rend Collective, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs, Colton Dixon, Mandisa, Matthew West and VaShawn Mitchell.

For more information, visit www.CapitolChristianMusicGroup.com.

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Honorees represented across Capitol CMG Label Group, Capitol Christian Distribution, Capitol CMG Publishing and Motown Gospel

Nashville, Tenn. (August 15, 2016) — Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) earned 41 nominations for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards, representing honorees in such major categories as Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year. Nominees represent all of Capitol CMG's entities including Capitol CMG Label Group, Capitol Christian Distribution, Capitol CMG Publishing and Motown Gospel.

"We are grateful to have an incredibly talented and hard working roster of artists who convey artistic credibility and the vision to impact lives with their music," shares Capitol Christian Music Group President, Peter York. "It is always encouraging to see them recognized by their peers and honored for their accomplishments. Our sincere congratulations to each artist who secured a Dove Award Nomination. We are extremely proud of you and humbled to partner with you in taking your music to the world.”

The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16, reaching over 100 million viewers in the U.S., plus global and multi-platform distribution.

Song of the Year
“Good Good Father” – Writers: Pat Barrett & Tony Brown
“Touch The Sky” – Writers: Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas & Michael Guy Chislett

Songwriter of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Joel Houston
Matt Redman

Songwriter of the Year (non-artist)
David Garcia

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year
TobyMac

Gospel Artist of the Year
Tasha Cobbs

Artist of the Year
Hillsong UNITED
TobyMac

Producer of the Year
David Garcia

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
“I Just Wanna Know” – NF – Writers: Nate Feuerstein & Tommee Profitt

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
“Good Good Father” – Chris Tomlin – Writers: Pat Barrett & Tony Brown

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
“Let It Be Jesus” – Christy Nockels – Writers: Chris Tomlin, Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman
“O Praise the Name” – Hillsong Worship – Writers: Marty Sampson, Benjamin Hastings & Dean Ussher

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year
“Wait on You” – Janice Gaines – Writer: Janice Gaines

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
“Put A Praise On It” – Tasha Cobbs – Writer: Tasha Cobbs

Urban Worship Recorded Song of the Year
“Fill Me Up” – Tasha Cobbs – Will Reagan

Worship Song of the Year
“Good Good Father” – Writers: Pat Barrett & Tony Brown
“Touch The Sky” – Writers: Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas & Michael Guy Chislett
“Even So Come” – Writer: Chris Tomlin

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Therapy Session – NF

Pop Album of the Year
Empires – Hillsong UNITED
This Is Not A Test – TobyMac

Inspirational Album of the Year
Open Heaven/River Wild – Hillsong Worship

Spanish Album of the Year
En Esto Creo – Hillsong en Espanol

Instrumental Album of the Year
Piano Lullabies (Vol.1) – Hillsong Kids Jr.

Special Event Album of the Year
Passion: Salvation's Tide Is Rising – Passion

Christmas Album of the Year
ADORE: Christmas Songs of Worship (LIVE) – Chris Tomlin

Worship Album of the Year
Empires – Hillsong UNITED
Let It Echo – Jesus Culture

Music Packaging of the Year
Empires – Hillsong UNITED
Youth Revival – Hillsong Y&F

Long Form Video of the Year
Neon Porch Extravaganza LIVE – Crowder
Youth Revival – Hillsong Y&F

Urban Worship Album of the Year
One Place Live – Tasha Cobbs

Musical of the Year
Bethlehem Morning – Russel Mauldin & Sue C. Smith

Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
Christmas in Black & White – Jeff Slaughter & Jeff Anderson
UNITED - The Modern Youth Choir – Cliff Duren

Choral Collection of the Year
Burning Lights - Choral Collection – Cliff Duren
My Hope (Songs & Message of Billy Graham) – Travis Cottrell

Voting for the final winners will run August 23 through August 30.

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 Christian/Gospel music industry. Representing such iconic artists as Chris Tomlin, TobyMac, Amy Grant and CeCe Winans, Capitol CMG is a multi-faceted company whose assets include such legendary labels as Sparrow and ForeFront Records as well as the industry's top distribution company and an award-winning, global leading publishing company. 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 music label to a multi-faceted business that includes Capitol CMG Label Group (Sparrow Records, ForeFront Records, sixstepsrecords, Hillsong and Credential Recordings), Capitol CMG Publishing, Motown Gospel and Capitol Christian Distribution. The company's roster features top names in the Christian and gospel communities, among them Jeremy Camp, Michael W. Smith, Hillsong UNITED, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Britt Nicole, Crowder, Newsboys, Matt Redman, Tasha Cobbs, Colton Dixon, Mandisa, Matthew West and VaShawn Mitchell.

For more information, visit www.CapitolChristianMusicGroup.com.

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