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
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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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Music Review: Jeremy Camp Live
Some of my favorite records have always been live records. Sometimes it was because a live record would be the closest I could come to see an artist perform. Other times, the album would be a snapshot in time, an everlasting reminder of a night captured with an artist.
Jeremy Camp Live, his sixth offering on BEC Records captures concert experiences from his recently concluded year-long tour in support of the Speaking Louder Than Before CD.
The record features many of his hits including “Tonight”, “Let It Fade”, and “Take You Back” along with newer songs like “Speaking Louder Than Before” and “Give Me Jesus”
One thing about a Jeremy Camp performance is that it is a worship experience. After a touching performance of “Walk By Faith”, he adds a beautiful chorus of Hallelujah adding a spiritual depth to the moment.
With the proliferation of live worship records flooding the market these days, the most important aspect never makes it to the record, the sharing of the Gospel, that is where this record is different. Jeremy shared an intimate talk about what was on his heart about being distracted in this generation, and that we are in need of a Saviour to deliver us from building up our own kingdoms. Instead, we should be serving other and building up God’s kingdom. He also used his song “Speaking Louder Than Before” as a challenge to live boldly for God.
The production, while very sound throughout is superb, and in some ways it was hard to tell that you were listening to a live album. While that is not necessarily a bad thing, it did sound a bit awkward when he was trying to engage the crowd, it was difficult to feel that energy.
Overall, this record will put you in the front row of the Jeremy Camp concert experience and will appeal to fans and is also the perfect records to introduce Jeremy’s music to new fans this Christmas season.
