Steven Curtis Chapman and CeCe Winans hosted the 34th Annual Dove Awards April 10 at the Gaylord Entertainment Center in Nashville, Tenn. “I was honored to be asked to host,” said Winans. Chapman added, “I’m glad to be giving back to what has meant so much to me.”
Nineteen performances included New Artist of the Year nominees Big Daddy Weave, Daily Planet, Jeff Deyo, Paul Colman Trio, the Rock ‘n’ Roll Worship Circus and Souljahz among others and a multiartist performance of “Friends” marking Michael W. Smith’s 20th anniversary in music.
Nearly five months pregnant, Nichole Nordeman took top honors by earning seven Dove Awards including Female Vocalist of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Her #1 radio hit “Holy” from Woven and Spun, which she wrote and performed, was recognized as Song of the Year and the best Pop Contemporary Song.
Her seventh Dove recognized her performance on the Special Event Album of the Year, City on a Hill — Sing Alleluia.
Smith added six Doves to his collection with Artist of the Year and his first award for Male Vocalist of the Year.
After the show, he commented that he was surprised he won Male Vocalist of the Year because he didn’t think he had that great of a voice.
Apparently the voters felt differently and also awarded him for Praise and Worship Album of the Year, called Worship Again, which he performed and produced.
Hall of Fame inductees
Gospel greats Pat Boone, Amy Grant and Blind Boys of Alabama were officially inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame for their contributions to the growth of contemporary Christian and gospel music.
For the third straight year, Feed the Children, the third largest U.S. charity involved in global aid, was the official charity for the awards show.
Following is a complete list of Dove Award winners, other than those noted above.
Songwriter of the Year: Nichole Nordeman
Producer of the Year: Brown Bannister
Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song of the Year: “All Around the World” by Souljahz, from the album The Fault is History.
Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song: “Breathe Your Name” by Sixpence None the Richer from the album Divine Discontent.
Hard Music Recorded Song: “Boom” by P.O.D. from the album Satellite.
Rock Recorded Song: “40 Days” by Third Day from the album Come Together.
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song: “Holy” by Nichole Nordeman from the album Woven and Spun.
Inspirational Recorded Song: “Here I Am to Worship” by Tim Hughes from the album Here I Am to Worship.
Southern Gospel Recorded Song: “Don’t You Wanna Go?” by The Crabb Family from the album A Crabb Collection.
Bluegrass Recorded Song: “Walkin’ and Talkin’ ” by The Lewis Family from the album 50th Anniversary Celebration.
Country Recorded Song: “The River’s Gonna Keep On Rolling” by Amy Grant and Vince Gill from the album Legacy … Hymns & Faith.
Urban Recorded Song: “Meditate” by Out of Eden from the album This Is Your Life.
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song: “Holding On” by the Mississippi Mass Choir from the album Amazing Love.
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song: “In the Morning” by Mary Mary from the album Incredible.
Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album: The Art of Translation by GRITS.
Modern Rock/Alternative Album: The Eleventh Hour by Jars of Clay.
Hard Music Album: Fireproof by Pillar.
Rock Album: Lift by Audio Adrenaline.
Pop/Contemporary Album: Woven and Spun by Nichole Nordeman.
Inspirational Album: Legacy … Hymns & Faith by Amy Grant and Vince Gill.
Southern Gospel Album: A Crabb Collection by The Crabb Family.
Bluegrass Album: 50th Anniversary Celebration by the Lewis Family.
Country Album: Rise and Shine by Randy Travis and Kyle Lehning.
Urban Album: (TIE) Fault Is History by Souljahz; This Is Your Life by Out of Eden.
Traditional Gospel Album: Higher Ground by Blind Boys of Alabama.
Contemporary Gospel Album: The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin by Kirk Franklin.
Instrumental Album: Hymnsongs by Phil Keaggy.
Praise & Worship Album: Worship Again by Michael W. Smith.
Children’s Music Album: Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie Original
Soundtrack by Kurt Heinecke, Phil Vischer, Mike Nawrocki, David Mullin, Steve Taylor and Monroe Jones.
Spanish Language Album: Navidad by Jaci Velasquez.
Special Event Album: City on a Hill — Sing Alleluia by Caedmon’s Call, FFH, Jars of Clay, Jennifer Knapp, Phil Keaggy, Nichole Nordeman, Bebo Norman, Fernando Ortega, The Choir and Third Day.
Musical: The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere, Eddie Carswell and J. Daniel Smith.
Youth/Children’s Musical: Meet Me at the Manger by Celeste Clydesdale.
Choral Collection: More Songs for Praise & Worship 2 by Ken Barker, Keith Christopher.
Recorded Music Packaging: Welcome to The Rock ‘n’ Roll Worship Circus by Rock ‘n’ Roll Worship.
Short Form Music Video: Irene by TobyMac.
Long Form Music Video: Worship by Michael W. Smith. (EP)
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