Nelson has produced 13 gold records and 3 platinum records. He has received 20 Dove Awards as well as over 30 nominations. In addition his productions have garnered 7 Grammy Awards and 13 Grammy nominations for Sandi Patty and Larnelle Harris. He has received song, songwriter and publisher awards from Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), the Nashville Songwriters Association and the Gospel Music Association. He received a BMI "Special Contribution Award" in appreciation of his many outstanding contributions to the world of Christian music.
Songwriting
Nelson has written several hymns in The Celebration Hymnal and the Baptist Hymnals.[citation needed] "People Need The Lord", written by Phill McHugh and Nelson, is considered[by whom?] a modern Christian classic
Current work
Nelson began serving in a dual role at LifeWay Worship in 2004 as an exclusive songwriter and as Creative Supervisor for song and writer development.
Awards
Nelson was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2018
Outside These Walls
- Greg Nelson