The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out in 41 categories, as well as 4 special awards. Co-hosted by Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson, the night drew a record attendance at the Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University. The entire show will broadcast exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18th at 9:00PM CST.
Franklin resident and producer, Seth Mosley leads in the Dove Award count, taking home four awards. Mosley was also involved with producing the King & County Album-Run Wild,Live Free,Love Strong.
Other big winners from the evening included Lecrae who won “Artist of the Year,” “Rap/Hip-Hop album of the Year” and “Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year” With Matt Maher taking honors as “Songwriter of the Year/Artist” and writer/performer for “Prasie and Worship Song of the Year.”
Newcomer to the Dove Awards,Lauren Daigle, with four nominations and winning three Dove Awards, “New Artist of the Year,” Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year,” and “Song of the Year.” Daigle said, “I’m blown away by all the support.”
Winning his 45th Dove Award for “Christmas Album of the Year,” Michael W. Smith said,”The people who came to be a part of this record is pretty magical. I usually never say the word, but I really am proud of this project and it wouldn’t be what is it without Robert and David and all the artists who came in and brought their talents.” Smith hinted at a new project underway with Cracker Barrel but was unable to release any details.
American Idol alumni,Colton Dixon won a Dove Award for the “Best Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year for Anchor. Dixon just announced his engagement to long time girlfriend,Annie Coggeshall. Backstage, he told how he got the ring placed inside the glass slipper at Cinderella’s Castle in Disneyworld. When asked about winning the Dove Award, Dixon went on to say, “I’m happy to serve and happy to be in this industry with artists I look up to and I love.
List of televised award winners:
Song of the Year: “How Can It Be,” – Lauren Daigle (writers) Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury
Artist of the Year: Lecrae
New Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle
Southern Gospel Album of Year: Pray Now – Karen Peck & New River (producer) Wayne Haun
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: “I Luh God (ft. Big Shizz)” – Erica Campbell (writers) Warren Campbell, Erica Campbell, Lashawn Daniels
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Anomaly – Lecrae (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEIite, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derke Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna, “Ace” Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: RUN WILD, LIVE FREE, LOVE STRONG – for King & Country (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T. Matte Hales, Ben Glover
Gospel Artist of the Year: Tasha Cobbs
Praise and Worship Song of the Year: “Because He Lives (Amen)” – Matt Maher (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither
Inspirational Film: Mom’s Night Out (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) Affirm Films, FourBoys Ent. Provident Films, Pure Flix Ent. And TriStar Pictures
Special recognition honors also presented this evening include:
Lifetime Achievement Award – Bobby Jones Gospel and John Rivers 20 The Countdown Magazine
The Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music Award – Mark Burnett and Roma Downey
Radio Impact Award – CCM – The Joy FM, Southern Gospel – enlighten, Gospel – WPRS – FM 104.1
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