The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today, from Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University, the nominees in 42 categories for the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Top nominees include Chris Tomlin, Lecrae, Matt Redman, Tamela Mann and Wayne Haun.
The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 15th, 2013 at Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN at 7:30 p.m. CT.
The show will be broadcast on Monday, October 21st at 8:00 p.m. ET exclusively on the UP! Television Network. Voting for the final winners will run from September 3rd through September 24th.
And the nominees are…
ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Chris Tomlin, sixstepsrecords
Francesca Battistelli, Fervent
Lecrae, Reach Records
Tamela Mann, TillyMann
TobyMac, ForeFront Records
NEW ARTISTE OF THE YEAR
Capital Kings, Gotee Records
Colton Dixon, Sparrow Records
for King & Country, Fervent
Rhett Walker Band, Essential Records
Tasha Cobbs, EMI Gospel
SONG OF THE YEAR
10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) – Matt Redman
All I Can Do (Thank You) – Mikeschair
Break Every Chain – Tasha Cobbs
Forgiveness – Matthew West
From My Rags To His Riches – Devin McGlamery featuring Dailey & Vincent
Greatly Blessed, Highly Favored – Gaither Vocal Band
Hold On – Canton Junction
I’m Learning – Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Live Like That – Sidewalk Prophets
Need You Now (How Many Times) – Plumb
Not For a Moment (After All) – Meredith Andrews
One Thing Remains – Kristian Stanfill
Redeemed – Big Daddy Weave
Sometimes I Wonder – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Take Him To The Place – Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Take Me to the King – Tamela Mann
The Proof of Your Love – for King & Country
What The Blood Is For – Jason Crabb
Where I Belong – Building 429
Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies) – Chris Tomlin
Why Can’t We – The Isaacs
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
Ben Glover
Benji Cowart
Matt Redman
Toby McKeehan
Wayne Haun
INSPIRATIONAL FILM OF THE YEAR
Amazing Love: The Story of Hosea
Christmas With A Capital C
Courageous
Jerusalem Countdown
Love Begins
MONUMENTAL: In Search of America’s National Treasure
October Baby
The Bible
Travel The Road: Season One
Seven Days In Utopia
For a full list of nominees, Click www.doveawardsvoting.com/nominees
ABOUT GMA DOVE AWARDS
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented at an annual ceremony called the GMA Dove Awards.
Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards took place in Atlanta, Georgia during 2011 and 2012, but has since moved back to Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on Up.
The awards were established in 1969, and represent a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban.
