56th Annual Dove Awards Nominees

Rap/Hip Hop Artists Spotlighted in the 56th Annual Dove Award Nominations

The Gospel Music Association has unveiled the rap and hip hop nominees for the 56th Annual Dove Awards, highlighting a powerful wave of artists pushing boundaries and bringing Christ centered lyricism to the forefront of mainstream culture.

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year

The nominees for Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year showcase standout tracks that have defined the genre in the past year:

• "All For You" – Hulvey
  
  

• "HEAVEN ON THIS EARTH" – Forrest Frank, Torey D'Shaun
  
  
• "I Need Faith" – Alex Jean
  
  
• "I Need Help" – Connor Price, Maverick City Music, Taylor Hill (ft. Nick Day)
  
  
• "Still Here" – Lecrae

These songs have not only dominated playlists but also brought hope, authenticity, and conviction to listeners across generations and cultures.

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year

The 2025 nominees for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year feature a blend of industry veterans and rising stars pushing creative boundaries while keeping faith at the forefront:

• Anike — Anike
  
  
• Miles Minnick — Christlike, California
  
  
• Hulvey — CRY
  
  
• Aaron Cole — SORRY, I CHANGED (AGAIN)
  
  

• nobigdyl. — The People We Became
  

These albums reflect a wide range of sonic textures, from lo-fi storytelling to high energy anthems, proving that Christian hiphop is more diverse and lyrically bold than ever.

With heavy hitters like Lecrae, Hulvey, and nobigdyl continuing to lead, and newer voices like Forrest Frank and Alex Jean making their mark, the 2025 Dove Awards underscore the evolution of Christian rap and hip hop as both culturally relevant and spiritually powerful.

The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will tape in Nashville on October 1, 2025, and air later on TBN, promising an exciting celebration of the unstoppable momentum within Christian hip hop.