The 47th Annual GMA Awards: Winners

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces winners for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards tonight live at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16, reaching over 100 million viewers in the U.S., plus global and multi-platform distribution.
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The Dove Awards will feature performances by Matthew West, Big Daddy Weave, TobyMac, Steven Curtis Chapman, Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy, Bethel Music, Hollyn, Hillsong UNITED, Natalie Grant, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Tamela Mann, Greater Vision, Jonathan McReynolds, Joseph Habedank, Karen Peck & New River, Kingdom Heirs and The Isaacs.

Chris Tomlin, Jordan Feliz, Kari Jobe, Kirk Franklin, Priscilla Shirer, Ryan Stevenson, Tasha Cobbs, Willie Moore Jr., Bill Gaither, CeCe Winans, David Mann, Hezekiah Walker, Jaci Velasquez, Janice Gaines, Lauren Daigle, Sadie Robertson,Wally from WAY-FM, Lecrae, Danny Gokey, Donald Lawrence, Hillary Scott, Jason Ingram, Jonathan Butler, LeAndria Johnson, Matt Maher, Michael Jr., Chris Cleveland (of Stars Go Dim) and Veritas will present along with hosts for KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett.

For Winners of the major categories and for a complete winners list in all 44 categories, please visit doveawards.com.

GMA Dove Awards: Hillsong United, Natalie Grant and Tamela Mann Set To Perform At 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces more performers and presenters for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Hillsong UNITED, Natalie Grant and Tamela Mann will perform. Donnie McClurkin, KB, Priscilla Shirer and Ryan Stevenson will present. These new appearances join already announced performers TobyMac, Anthony Brown and Group TherAPy, Steven Curtis Chapman and Hollyn. 

Blanca and Travis Greene will host the pre-telecast. Hosted by for KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett, the awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb's University's Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16. Tickets are now on sale at the Allen Arena box office or online here. 

Top nominated artists include Lauren Daigle, Hillsong UNITED, Chris Tomlin. Kirk Franklin and Bill Gaither. View the full list of nominees at http://doveawards.com/2016-nominees/. 

The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,600 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. For more information, visit www.doveawards.com. 

Dove Awards: For King & Country And Tye Tribbett To Host 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announces award winning duo for KING & COUNTRY and Gospel music powerhouse Tye Tribbett as the hosts for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16. Tickets to the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Allen Arena box office or online here.

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"I am delighted to welcome for KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett to the Dove Award stage. Tye has made a tremendous impact in Gospel music throughout his career, and for KING & COUNTRY has earned immense critical praise and a huge following in the CCM world. Together, they are going to make this year's show one of the best yet!" says GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo. 

"I can't really explain how elated I am to be co-hosting the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards this year! To be along side for KING & COUNTRY is a real dream come true! I cannot wait!" Tye Tribbett says.

In line with this year's theme "Love. Amplified." the GMA announced the "Our Love Amplified" social media campaign designed to bring awareness to individuals who are "amplifying love" in their communities. Christian and Gospel music fans are invited to record a 60 second video nominating someone in their community who is showing love in extraordinary ways, post to Instagram with #ourloveamplified and tag their favorite Christian or Gospel radio station. One winner will be selected to receive an all expenses paid trip to the GMA Dove Awards on October 11. For complete details, visit www.doveawards.com/ourloveamplified.

Last week, the GMA announced the nominees for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominated artists include Lauren Daigle, Hillsong UNITED, Chris Tomlin. Kirk Franklin and Bill Gaither. View the full list of nominees at http://doveawards.com/2016-nominees/.

The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,600 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. For more information, visit www.doveawards.com/live.

The 47th Annual Dove Awards Nominees Announced Today, With Lauren Daigle leading with 6 nominations

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today the nominees in 44 categories for the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards. The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday, October 16, reaching over 100 million viewers in the U.S., plus global and multi-platform distribution. Voting for the final winners will run August 23 through August 30. 

Lauren Daigle leads artist nominations with six, followed by Hillsong UNITED and Chris Tomlin with five. Anthony Brown, Bill Gaither, Danny Gokey, Jonathan McReynolds, Kirk Franklin, Matthew West and Tasha Cobbs tally four nods each. Songwriter Jason Ingram scores seven nods, including "Song of the Year." To see the full list of nominees, visit the Dove Awards website here.

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GMA executive director Jackie Patillo, artists CeCe Winans and Jason Roy (Building 429) and radio personalities Wally from WAY-FM and Doug from the "Family Friendly Morning Show" participated in the nominee press conference from the campus of Lipscomb University.

"Congratulations to all of this year's Dove Award nominees!" Patillo stated. "We celebrate the outstanding achievement, hard work and creative excellence you have poured into this life-changing music."

Patillo continued, "Our theme this year is 'Love. Amplified.,' a phrase we believe encompasses the collective power & impact of our music. At a time when so much of the world is divided and hostility is in the air, we will turn up the volume of love and the hope that can only be found in Jesus Christ."

TBN Chairman Matt Crouch said that the faith-and-family network is thrilled once again to serve as the exclusive broadcast partner for the GMA Dove Awards. "The Dove Awards set the standard for excellence in the field of Gospel and Christian music," he said. "And as always, TBN is excited to share with our global audience this incredible evening honoring those who create the music that brings hope and changes lives."

The nominees in the following categories were revealed at the press conference today:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• for KING & COUNTRY
• Hillsong UNITED
• Lauren Daigle
• Lecrae
• TobyMac

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

• Hollyn
• Jordan Feliz
• Stars Go Dim
• Travis Greene
• We Are Messengers

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Everyday Jesus -- Anthony Brown & group therAPy
• We Give You Praise -- Chicago Mass Choir
• WAP New Era -- James Hall Worship & Praise
• Powerful -- Japan Mass Choir
• Level Next-- John P. Kee

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Uncomfortable -- Andy Mineo
• Therapy Session -- NF
• Church Clothes 3 -- Lecrae
• This Time Around -- Tedashii
• Forward -- Flame

ROCK/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEAR

• Cities -- Live In New York City -- Anberlin
• Sound Of The Saints -- Audio Adrenaline
• Dead Man Walking -- John Tibbs
• The Wonderlands: Sunlight & Shadows -- Jon Foreman
• Surrender -- Kutless

POP/CONTEMPORARY RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR 

• "My Story" -- Big Daddy Weave
• "Just Be Held" -- Casting Crowns
• "Good Good Father" -- Chris Tomlin
• "Tell Your Heart To Beat Again" -- Danny Gokey
• "The River" -- Jordan Feliz
• "Trust In You" -- Lauren Daigle

SOUTHERN GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR

• "Jesus Changed Everything" -- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
• "Jesus Gave Me Water" -- Gaither Vocal Band
• "I Am Blessed" -- Karen Peck & New River
• "Keep On" -- Perrys
• "Jesus, The One" -- The Hoppers

WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR

• "No Longer Slaves" -- (writers) Jonathan David Hesler, Brian Johnson, Joel Case 
• "Good Good Father" -- (writers) Pat Barrett, Anthony Brown
• "Touch the Sky" -- (writers) Joel Houston, Dylan Thomas, Michael Guy Chislett 
• "We Believe" -- (writers) Travis Ryan, Richie Fike, Matt Hooper 
• "Even So Come" -- (writers) Jess Cates, Jason Ingram, Chris Tomlin 

The GMA Dove Awards celebrate the contributions of artists from every style of Christian/Gospel music. Nominees are determined by over 1,500 professional members, and winners will be voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. For more information, visit www.doveawards.com. To purchase tickets to the show, click here.