DAYWIND RECORDS’ CREATORS RECEIVE MULTIPLE HONORS AT THE 56TH GMA DOVE AWARDS

DAYWIND RECORDS’ CREATORS  RECEIVE MULTIPLE HONORS AT THE 56TH GMA DOVE AWARDS

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 10,2025) — Daywind Records celebrates an extraordinary night at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, held at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, where the label’s creators were honored with multiple awards spanning Southern Gospel, Bluegrass/Country/Roots, and Choral categories. The show aired tonight on TBN and will repeat over the weekend.

“We are humbled and honored by the recognition we received from Dove Awards voters for our artists and projects. We are proud of our creators and how God works in their lives and through their music,” said Ed Leonard, President of Daywind Music Group.

Daywind artist Karen Peck (winner), along with Sonya Isaacs, presented their dear friend Autumn Nelon with the Southern Gospel Album of the Year for the Nelons’ album Loving You during the televised main ceremony.

“It is such a bittersweet emotion to accept this honor on behalf of my family,” shared Autumn Nelon of The Nelons. “This record is always going to be the north star for me and is my favorite project our family produced. Thank you.”

During the Dove Awards pre-show ceremony, several Daywind creators were nominated, awarded, or performed. Karen Peck and New River was honored with the Dove Award for Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. It was their 10th Dove Award. Karen Peck of Karen Peck and New River stated, “We are deeply grateful to the GMA Dove Awards for honoring ‘That’s What Faith Looks Like’ as Southern Gospel Song of the Year. This song has been such a blessing to our hearts, and we’re humbled to see how it has touched others. A very special thanks to my incredible co-writers, Dave Clark and Wayne Haun, whose talent and heart helped bring this song exactly where it needed to be.”

Daywind Worship received the Dove Award for Choral Collection of the Year for its CAIN for Kids musical. Daywind artist, Scotty Inman, performed his hit Dove-nominated song “Man on the Middle Cross” accompanied by Jason Crabb.  Notable among the Daywind nominees was High Road, nominated for two Dove Awards this year, and Joseph Habedank.

Daywind’s 56th GMA Dove Awards Wins

Southern Gospel

Southern Gospel Album of the YearLoving You by The Nelons

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year“That’s What Faith Looks Like” by Karen Peck & New River

Choral

Collection of the Year - CAIN for Kids(Arranger) Steven V. Taylor; (Creators) Steven V. Taylor, CAIN, Sue C. Smith, and Johnathan Crumpton

These wins underscore Daywind’s deep roots in the Southern Gospel, Roots, and Inspirational communities, as well as its commitment to developing innovative, ministry-minded projects that impact audiences of all ages.

The recognition follows a remarkable year for the label, marked by chart-topping releases, landmark anniversaries, and a growing influence across both traditional and contemporary Christian formats. Daywind’s consistent success continues to highlight the company’s deep-rooted mission: fostering excellence in Gospel music while empowering artists to share their unique testimony with the world.