Feb 18 / Charley

2010 GMA Dove Awards Final Nominees Announced

Source: GMA

The Gospel Music Association today announced the final nominees for the 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards to be handed out on April 21st at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The Doves will be hosted this year by Bart Millard (MercyMe) and Natalie Grant.

Here are this years Nominees:
Category 1  -  Song of the Year song title; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)

“Born To Climb”; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music, Psalm Singer Music, Hefton Hill Music (BMI)

“By Your Side”; Tenth Avenue North; Essential Publishing

“Free To Be Me”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli; Word

“God Is There”; Diamond Rio; Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms; Ole, Warner Chappell, Word Music

“I Will Rise”; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music, Spirit and Song.com, Vamos Publishing, Thank You Music

“Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover

“Revelation Song”; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Jennie Lee Riddle; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity’s Praise Music

“Somebody Like Me”; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; 2009 Sweet Summer Music, Kobalt Songs, Crosstown Uptown Music, Major Bob Music, Upsurge Music (ASCAP)

“Two Hands”; Jars of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Rushchival; Dudie Music, Chigostick Music, Bridgebuilding, Pogostick Music

“Why Can’t All God’s Children Get Along”; Karen Peck & New River; Stephen Hill; Christian Taylor Music (BMI), Dingo Bat Music (BMI)

Category 3  – Male Vocalist of the Year

Jeremy Camp

Jason Crabb

Michael English

Brandon Heath

Donnie McClurkin

Smokie Norful

Bebo Norman

Mark Schultz

Category 4  – Female Vocalist of the Year

Francesca Battistelli

Karen Peck Gooch

Natalie Grant

Heather Headley

Mandisa

Dawn Michele

Laura Story

Category 5  – Group of the Year

Casting Crowns

Gaither Vocal Band

Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir

Jars of Clay

NEEDTOBREATHE

Skillet

Tenth Avenue North

Category 6 – Artist of the Year

Francesca Battistelli

Casting Crowns

Jason Crabb

Jars of Clay

Mary Mary

Skillet

tobyMac

Category 7 – New Artist of the Year

Crystal Aikin

Bluetree

Jonny Diaz

Kari Jobe

Revive

Sidewalk Prophets

Brian Courtney Wilson

Category 8 – Producer of the Year

Ed Cash

Ian Eskelin

Wayne Haun

Bernie Herms

Jason Ingram

Rusty Varenkamp
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Feb 17 / Charley

Wordless Wednesday: No longer a coke addict (coca cola of course!)

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Feb 15 / Charley

Cross Driven Radio Podcast 29: Dear Future, Burning Yesterday

On episode 29 of the Cross Driven Radio Podcast, we talk a little bit about Compassion 365, upcoming interviews, and announce next weeks interview with Melissa Brock from Superchick about the new cd, Reinvention which comes out in April, and her recent trip to Uganda with Compassion International. The interview will also be included in the Compassion 365 feed.

Here is today’s playlist:

Links Mentioned:

Conduit Mission

Ben Holeton

Podcamp Nashville

Theme music is Fakeout by Derek K. Miller

We welcome your feedback. You can contact us via email, toll free at 1-888-634-1147. If you get a chance, please give us a review on iTunes.

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Feb 15 / Charley

This Week On Cross Driven Radio: Melissa from Superchick!

This week on Cross Driven Radio, we chat with members of Superchick about Reinvention, their upcoming CD and their recent trip to Uganda with Compassion International. Since 2004, over 2000 children have been sponsored through the bands partnership with Compassion.

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