In August 2016 , the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees of the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards with Brian Johnson alongside Jonathan David Helser and Joel Case being nominated for writing the song , " No Longer Slaves " in the " Worship Song of the Year " category . On October 11 , 2016 , the song won the GMA Dove Award at a ceremony held at the Lipscomb University 's Allen Arena in Nashville , Tennessee , with Jonathan David & Melissa Helser performing the song that night
47th Annual GMA Dove Awards
47th GMA Dove Awards
Brian Johnson (Bethel Music singer)