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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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:
- Born – Dear Future
- Don’t Give Up – I’m OK, You’re OK
- Dear Jesus – 3 Nailz
- Beautiful Day – London Calling
- Won’t Back Down – Burning Yesterday
- In God We Trust - Cynthia Odom
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Theme music is Fakeout by Derek K. Miller
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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.
