- Kanye West is no stranger to music award nominations but his Dove Award nominations are a first.
- The nominations were announced on Thursday.
- Jesus is King was nominated for rap/hip hop album of the year.
- Jesus is Born which was an album by his Sunday Service Choir was nominated for traditional gospel album of the year.
- Follow Godwas nominated for rap/hip hop recorded song of the year.
- This is the same Dove Awards Kirk Franklin accused of editing his acceptance speech last year when he tried to talk about the state of the country. Lecrae stood with him in boycotting.
- The show airs October 30th on TBN.
- It will be done like most award shows lately, pre-recorded performances and acceptance speeches.
- Photo: Getty
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