Dove Awards Nominations are In!

Ladies & Gentlemen, here it is: the Dove Awards nominations are in! For all those who are wondering, the Dove Awards are given by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) and are traditionally held in Nashville, TN. Think of it as the Christian version of the Grammys. Here are the nominees:

Song of the Year:

“All of Creation” by MercyMe

“Beautiful, Beautiful” by Francesca Battistelli

“Get Back Up” by TobyMac


“Hold My Heart” by Tenth Avenue North

“Lead Me” by Sanctus Real

“Let the Waters Rise” by MIKESCHAIR

“Love Came Calling” by Triumphant Quartet

“Our God” by Chris Tomlin

“Sometimes I Cry” by Jason Crabb

Male Vocalist of the Year

 Doug Anderson
 (not pictured)

Chris August


Jason Crabb


Brandon Heath

Israel Houghton


Marvin Sapp


Chris Tomlin


Female Vocalist of the Year

Audrey Assad


Francesca Battistelli


Natalie Grant


Britt Nicole


Janet Paschal


Kerrie Roberts


Laura Story


 Group of the Year

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band

Sidewalk Prophets

Tenth Avenue North

MercyMe

MIKESCHAIR

NEEDTOBREATHE


New Artist of the Year

 

Audrey Assad
Chris August

Forever Jones
John Mark McMillan

No Other Name


Kerrie Roberts

Kristian Stanfill



 

Artist of the Year

Francesca Battistelli

Jason Crabb

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Natalie Grant

Marvin Sapp

TobyMac

Chris Tomlin




So...who will win? Tune in on the Gospel Music Chanel (gmc) on Sunday, April 24th (Appropriately, Easter Sunday) at 7:00 PM. Sherri Sheppard (Yes, she of "The View") will be hosting from the Fox Theater in Atlanta, GA (the first time it's been held there). Click the above link for the full list of nominees.