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Miami, FL. (July 24, 2024) – Renowned Global artist Daddy Yankee has captured his first-ever nomination for the prestigious Dove Awards, with his hit rap song “Donante de Sangre“ vying for the title of Best Spanish Recorded Song at the upcoming ceremony. The annual event, now in its 55th edition, will take place on October 1 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Expressing his excitement, Daddy Yankee commented, “I am truly honored to receive this nomination for ‘Donante de Sangre’ at the Dove Awards. It’s incredibly rewarding to see my music being recognized in this way.”
The Dove Awards ceremony, known for celebrating excellence in Christian and gospel music, will be broadcast exclusively on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, October 4, at 8 pm and 10 pm (Eastern Time), with simultaneous broadcasting on SiriusXM The Message. This year’s nominees, selected from over 2,500 entries and voted by GMA‘s professional members, reflect the diverse talent and creativity in the industry.
With the theme “Unite The Song,” this year’s Awards aims to bring together artists and audiences in celebration of the power of music. Since its inception in 1964, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) has been dedicated to promoting and showcasing gospel music, serving as a platform for creatives and professionals within the Christian music industry.
The final voting for the Dove Awards nominees will take place from August 1 to August 8, 2024, leading up to the highly anticipated event in Nashville. Stay tuned to witness Daddy Yankee‘s journey and the celebration of gospel music at the Dove Awards.
Daddy Yankee announced his retirement from secular music. In March 2022, he revealed that he would retire following the release of his final album “Legendaddy” and his farewell tour, “La Última Vuelta World Tour.” This marked the end of his career in secular music, where he has been a major influence in the reggaeton genre for decades. He released “Donante de Sangre” on March 29th (Good Friday) of this year as a song dedicated to his faith and how Jesus transformed his life.
For more information about the upcoming ceremony and the Gospel Music Association, please visit the official website at www.gospelmusic.org.
