Gospel rapper Lecrae leads the pack of nominees for the 46th annual Dove Awards organised by the the Gospel Music Association.
He scored himself seven nominations, including artist of the year.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 12. The award will be held on Oct. 13 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Other nominees include Erica Campbell, Brothers Joel, Luke Smallbone, Crowder, Matt Maher and Chris Tomlin.
The nominees in 12 categories were revealed today during the press conference and included here are five of the top categories announced today.
Artist of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY
Francesca Battistelli
Kari Jobe
Lecrae
Mercy Me
New Artist of the Year
About A Mile
Danny Gokey
I Am They
Lauren Daigle
NF
Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
for KING & COUNTRY
Hillsong UNITED
Lecrae
MercyMe
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year
Booth Brothers
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band
Collingsworth Family
The Isaacs
Gospel Artist of the Year
Erica Campbell
Fred Hammond
Israel & New Breed
Jonathan McReynolds
Tamela Mann
Tasha Cobbs
