The Gospel Music Association has officially revealed the contenders for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the upcoming 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards. This morning, they named the song nominees.

This year’s lineup features heavy hitters, veterans, and breakout artists who continue to push the boundaries of Christian hip-hop.

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Nominees

• Blameless – Jackie Hill Perry

  • Producers: Jackie Hill Perry, 1995, Oscar Zulu, S1, Ace, Carvello, Epikh Pro, T9C, Clark D, Sterling Hayes, Juberlee, Rvei, Alexandria Dollar, Andrew Prim, I Project, Jayboskiebeatz, Weathrman, Playoffs, Rambo, vizychill, Swisher

• COULD BE TONIGHT – Hulvey

  • Producers: xander., Micah Palace, Zac Lawson, Michael Howell, Ace

• FINE BY ME – gio.

  • Producers: LOGE, John Michael Howell, ScottyC Beats, Tenroc, Dylan Thomas, Dell Ngonga, Samuel ASH, Zac Lawson

• Reconstruction – Lecrae

  • Producers: Epikh Pro, S1, Joaquin Bynum, Pluss, 100Graham, MilanMadeit, Lihtz, Jeremiah Adkins, Amore Jones, Ace, Fridayy, Fortune, KVRIM, EDGAR CUTINO, Jordan Hollywood, Jon Bellion, Roget, Tenroc, Ayo, tywiththewifi, Channel WYA, Jack LoMastro, Doobie, Angelo Mota, Mihji Grey, J.LBS, Weathrman, 4CEN, Tre Wright, Carvello, Kofo, Tim Suby, Jay Gogna, Victor Thell, Travis Tatad, Caleb Bryant, SHADOX, Juberlee, Eks, SkipOnDaBeat, DeAndre Hunter, WEARETHEGOOD, Bongo ByTheWay, Smythe, Million Miles, prodbyTY, Alexandria Dollar

• Via Dolorosa – Miles Minnick

  • Producers: Tre Wright, 4CEN, Austin Sexton, Ace Christian, Darz, DJ Hed, DJ Mal-Ski, Link+Up

Key Highlights & Storylines

• Double Nominations for Hulvey and Lecrae: Both Hulvey and Lecrae picked up nods in both the Recorded Song of the Year and Album of the Year categories for 2026.

• Prolific Production Teams: Lecrae’s Reconstruction boasts one of the most extensive production rosters in Dove Awards history, featuring credits from top-tier collaborators like Jon Bellion, Fridayy, and S1.

• Rising Stars: gio. and Miles Minnick continue their major industry momentum, securing spots alongside long-standing heavyweights Jackie Hill Perry and Lecrae.

Event Details & Show Info

• Date: October 6, 2026

• Location: Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee

• Broadcast Date: October 9, 2026, on TBN

• Tickets: Available at doveawards.com

Which of these albums would you vote for?

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