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Fair Trade Services Celebrates CeCe Winans and
Phil Wickham's Multiple, Stand-out Awards at
53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards
Nashville, TN.... October 25, 2022 - Fair Trade Services is celebrating multiple stand-out Dove Award wins for both CeCe Winans and Phil Wickham during the 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards. The two artists took home awards in the coveted categories of Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year (Artist), Worship Album of the Year and Worship Song of the Year.
In front of a live audience at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville, TN., Winans was presented with Song of the Year for "Believe For It" and Artist of the Year, raising her career Dove Award tally to 29. Additionally, Winans made history becoming the first African American female to win Artist of the Year.
“All I wanted for this record was for it to touch the hearts of people so they would be encouraged and filled with hope," said Winans. "But its success far exceeded all that I could have imagined. To God be the glory!”
Award-winning artist, songwriter, and worship leader Phil Wickham took home three Dove awards for Worship Song of the Year ("Hymn of Heaven), Worship Album of the Year (Hymn of Heaven) and Song-Writer of the Year (Artist).
“Floored once again by God’s grace and kindness that I even get to do this," remarked Wickham. "What a joy and privilege it is to write new songs for the church to sing, and to do it alongside this beautiful family/community. Thank you Jesus for giving me reason and purpose, a future Hope and a present joy. You are and will forever be the center of my song.”
The GMA Dove Awards were taped live in Nashville, TN, on October 18th, 2022 and aired exclusively on TBN and the TBN app October 21st. An encore presentation aired on October 28th, 2022 at 8:00p.m. ET and 10:00p.m. ET.
About CeCe Winans:
The best-selling and most-awarded female gospel artist of all time, CeCe Winans has long since cemented her status as one of the most accomplished and celebrated women in modern music history. She has released a myriad of solo and collaborative albums that crossed genres and influenced generations of gospel and secular vocalists. Her mantel today holds a staggering 15 Grammy Awards, 31 Grammy Nominations, 29 Dove Awards and 15 Stellar Awards. Staggering accolades include being inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, and receiving stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Nashville Music City Walk of Fame. In addition to being named a Trailblazer of Soul by BMI and garnering multiple NAACP Image Awards, Soul Train Awards and ESSENCE Awards, this music pioneer continues to break through barriers. She has sold 17 million records world-wide, topping the gospel charts repeatedly while managing to cross over with smashes like "Count On Me," her stunning duet with Whitney Houston, which sold two million copies and cracked the Top 10 on the Pop, R&B, and Adult Contemporary charts. She touched millions more with inspirational performances everywhere from singing before the Pope to The White House. With her newest album “Believe For It,” Winans is adding her first ever live album to her meteoric and expansive catalogue. To learn more, visit www.cecewinans.com and her socials below.
Instagram // www.instgram.com/cecewinans
Facebook // www.facebook.com/Official.CeCe.Winans
Twitter // www.twitter.com/cecewinans
YouTube // www.youtube.com/c/CeCeWinansOfficial
About Phil Wickham:
Since his self-titled debut in 2006, Phil Wickham has emerged as a leader in the modern worship movement, penning countless songs sung in churches around the world. His RIAA Platinum®-certified single “This Is Amazing Grace” was his first career No. 1, holding the top spot for 13 consecutive weeks and named Billboard’s No. 1 “Christian Airplay Song of the Year” in 2014 and BMI’s “Christian Song of the Year” in 2015. His anthemic “Living Hope,” RIAA Gold®-certified, earned him a GMA Dove Award for “Worship Recorded Song of the Year” in 2019.
His latest project, Hymn of Heaven was written during a year when the family of God couldn’t physically gather in houses of worship around the world. The album’s singles, “Battle Belongs,” “House of the Lord” and “Hymn of Heaven” all earned the number 1 chart position on Billboard’s Christian AC chart.
Wickham’s music has received hundreds of millions of streams across his catalog and platforms, with his discography including eight full-length projects, multiple Christmas releases, and a series of popular Singalong records that capture Wickham’s songs doing what they were always meant to do—giving people language to sing to God. To find out more, visit PhilWickham.com and his socials below.
Twitter // www.twitter.com/philwickham
Instagram // www.instagram.com/philwickham
Facebook // www.facebook.com/philwickham
YouTube // www.youtube.com/user/philwickham
About FairTrade Services:
FairTrade Services, LLC launched in June 2011 by music industry veteran Jeff Moseley. FairTrade Services is a partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect, formed for the development of remarkable Christian & Gospel artists who desire artistic excellence, cultural relevance and spiritual significance. Located in Brentwood, TN, their roster includes MercyMe, Phil Wickham, CeCe Winans, Micah Tyler, Austin French, Jason Nelson, Anthony Brown & Group therAPy, The Afters, Hope Darst, and more. In partnership with Atlantic Records, Fair Trade represents Skillet and Colton Dixon to the Christian market. www.fairtradeservices.com
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