The 35th Annual

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(the show had a name change in 2004-05) were held on April 28, 2004 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2003. The show was held at the Municipal Auditorium in

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, and was hosted by Deion Sanders and

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.Deion Sanders and Yolanda Adams to host GMA's 35th Annual Music Awards
on FreeLibrary Nominations were announced months earlier by

Steven Curtis Chapman Steven Curtis Chapman (born November 21, 1962) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist. Chapman began his career in the late 1980s as a songwriter and performer of conte ...

and

Toby McKeehan Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known f ...

. The event was transmitted live to theaters in 50 cities as part of

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"One Night Only" event. The livecast was shown at

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, United Artists Theatres, and Edwards Theatres. There was no delayed television broadcast, as part of a controversial move by broadcast rights holder

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, scorned by Sanders for leaving CBS' ''

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'' (UPN owned CBS) in favour of Disney's ''

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'' in the weeks between the awards ceremony and broadcast date, cancelled the television broadcast. This move was similar to a 1989 incident on CBS' '' 60 Minutes'' when a story on Richard Petty intending to air on the show in the weeks before the Daytona 500 was cancelled following reporter

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's defection to ABC. (That story was later edited and rewritten with

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the following season.) The ceremony was eventually broadcast in December 2004 on Pax (now

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MercyMe MercyMe is an American contemporary Christian music band founded in Edmond, Oklahoma. The band consists of lead vocalist Bart Millard, percussionist Robby Shaffer, bassist Nathan Cochran and guitarists Michael Scheuchzer and Barry Graul. The b ...

won Artist of the Year, plus two other awards, while

Jeremy Camp Jeremy Thomas Camp (born January 12, 1978) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter from Lafayette, Indiana. He has released eleven albums, four of them RIAA-certified as Gold, and two live albums. Camp's original music ...

was awarded New Artist of the Year.

Performers

;Telecast ceremony The following performed:2004 GMA Music Awards Winners Showcase New Talent
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Presenters

;Telecast ceremony The following presented: *

Amy Grant Amy Lee Grant (born November 25, 1960) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician. She began in contemporary Christian music (CCM) before crossing over to pop music in the 1980s and 1990s. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christia ...

and

Vince Gill Vincent Grant Gill (born April 12, 1957) is an American country music singer, songwriter and musician. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman of the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s and as a solo artist ...

— introduced video message from Bono * Bono — introduced Jars of Clay *

Stephen Baldwin Stephen Andrew Baldwin (born May 12, 1966) is an American actor, producer and director. He has appeared in the films '' Born on the Fourth of July'' (1989), '' Posse'' (1993), '' 8 Seconds'' (1994), ''Threesome'' (1994), ''The Usual Suspects'' ...

* Derrick Mason * Bethany Hamilton * Kristy Starling * R.J. Helton * LaShell Griffin *

TobyMac Toby McKeehan (born Kevin Michael McKeehan; October 22, 1964), better known by his stage name TobyMac (styled tobyMac or TOBYMAC), is an American contemporary Christian music singer, rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He was first known ...

Kirk Franklin Kirk Dewayne Franklin (born January 26, 1970) is an American songwriter, choir director, gospel singer, and rapper. He is best known for leading urban contemporary gospel ensembles such as The Family, God's Property, and One Nation Crew (1NC) ...

Michael W. Smith Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American musician who has charted in both contemporary Christian and mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when " Place in This World" hit No. 6 on the '' ...

* Mary Mary * Michelle Williams *

Charlie Peacock Charles William Ashworth (born August 10, 1956), known professionally as Charlie Peacock, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer, and author. His albums include ''Love Press Ex-Curio'', ''Arc of the Circle'' and ''No Man's L ...

Awards

General

;Artist of the Year *

* Randy Travis *

Stacie Orrico Stacie Joy Orrico (born March 3, 1986) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. After signing to ForeFront Records, Orrico recorded her first album, '' Genuine'' (2000), which sold 13,000 units in its first week of release. Af ...

* Switchfoot ;New Artist of the Year *

Across the Sky Across the Sky was a Dove Award-nominated Christian band formed in Nashville, Tennessee, during 2001 by singer-songwriters Ben Kolarcik and Justin Unger, with a music style combining light rock, pop, and folk. Their self-titled debut was rel ...

Casting Crowns Casting Crowns is a contemporary Christian and Christian rock band started in 1999 by youth pastor Mark Hall, who serves as the band's lead vocalist, as part of a youth group at First Baptist Church in Downtown Daytona Beach, Florida. They later ...

* Kristy Starling * Todd Agnew ;Group of the Year * Jars of Clay *

Newsboys Newsboys (sometimes stylised as newsboys) are a Christian rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia, by Peter Furler and George Perdikis. Now based in Nashville, Tennessee, the band has released 17 studio albums, 6 of which ...

* Switchfoot *

Third Day Third Day was a Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee (both of whom were the only constant members) and Billy Wilkins. Drummer David Carr was the ...

;Male Vocalist of the Year * Bart Millard * David Phelps *

* Mark Schultz *

;Female Vocalist of the Year *

CeCe Winans Priscilla Marie Winans Love, known professionally as CeCe Winans, (born October 8, 1964) is an American gospel singer. She rose to prominence as a member of the duo BeBe & CeCe Winans; before launching an acclaimed solo career. Winans has been ...

* Joy Williams *

Nichole Nordeman Nichole Ellyse Nordeman (born January 3, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. Biography Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She got her start when she entered ...

* Rebecca St. James *

;Song of the Year *"All About Love" -

**Steven Curtis Chapman, songwriter *"Everything to Me" -

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** Chad Cates, Sue Smith, songwriters *"Great Light of the World" -

Bebo Norman Jeffery Stephen "Bebo" Norman (born May 29, 1973) is a former contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, US. His most successful album to date is ''Myself When I Am Real'', which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Fall ...

**Bebo Norman, songwriter *"He Reigns" -

Peter Furler Peter Andrew Furler (born 8 September 1966) is an Australian musician, songwriter, producer and music executive, record executive, best known as the co-founder and former lead vocalist of the Christian rock band Newsboys. Biography Furler was ...

, Steve Taylor, songwriters *" If We Are the Body" -

** Mark Hall, songwriter *"Lord Have Mercy" -

**Steve Merkel, songwriter *"

Meant to Live "Meant to Live" is a single by alternative rock band Switchfoot. "Meant to Live" was released to radio on January 27, 2003. The song peaked at number five on the US Modern Rock chart and U.S. Adult Top 40 chart, number six on U.S. Top 40 radio, ...

" - Switchfoot ** Jonathan Foreman, Tim Foreman, songwriter *"

Three Wooden Crosses "Three Wooden Crosses" is a song written by Kim Williams and Doug Johnson, and recorded by American country music singer Randy Travis. It was released in November 2002 from his album, '' Rise and Shine''. The song became Travis' 16th and fina ...

" - Randy Travis **Doug Johnson, Kim Williams, songwriter *"You Are a Child of Mine" - Mark Schultz **Mark Schultz, Chris Eaton, songwriters *"Word of God Speak" -

**Pete Kipley, Bart Millard, songwriters ;Songwriter of the Year * Mark Hall ;Producer of the Year * Brown Bannister *Christopher Harris *

Marc Byrd Carey Marcus "Marc" Byrd (born 1970) is an American musician, writer, and producer best known as one-half of the post-rock/ ambient duo Hammock with Andrew Thompson. Since its formation in 2005, Hammock has released ten full-length albums and f ...

* Steve Hindalong * Steven V. Taylor

Pop

;Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"

(There's Gotta Be) More to Life "(There's Gotta Be) More to Life" is a song by American recording artist Stacie Orrico from her self-titled second studio album. It was released as the album's second single in the United States in July 2003. The song was written by Sabelle Bree ...

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*"You Are a Child of Mine" - Mark Schultz *"I Still Believe" -

*" If We Are the Body" -

*"Word of God Speak" -

;Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *'' All About Love'' -

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*'' Simple Things'' -

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*'' Stories & Songs'' - Mark Schultz

Rock

;Rock Recorded Song of the Year *"All About You" -

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*" Ammunition" - Switchfoot *"Dirty" -

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*"Free" -

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*"Get This Party Started" -

;Rock Album of the Year *'' Believe'' -

Big Dismal Big Dismal is a Florida-based Christian rock band featuring vocalist Eric Durrance, guitarist Chuck Shea, bassist Gary Sobel, and drummer Corey Lane. ''Believe'', the official debut, appeared in May 2003. ''Rolling Stone'' named Big Dismal one ...

*''

Lose This Life ''Lose This Life'' is the second and final studio album by American Christian rock band Tait. According to frontman Michael Tait, the songs all have to do with the striving human passion to know, feel and experience God's love. It was release ...

'' - Tait *''

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'' - Thousand Foot Krutch *'' Picking Up the Pieces'' - Seventh Day Slumber *'' Say It Loud'' - Sanctus Real ;Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *" Gone" - Switchfoot *"

" - Switchfoot *"Sing a Song" -

*"This Fragile Breath (The Thunder Song)" - Todd Agnew *"You Are So Good to Me" - Third Day ;Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *'' Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage'' - Jars of Clay *'' Grace Like Rain'' - Todd Agnew *'' So Much for Substitutes'' -

Downhere Downhere (stylized as downhere) is a Christian rock band from Canada. They have released six studio albums to date: '' downhere'' (2001), ''So Much for Substitutes'' (2003), '' Wide-Eyed and Mystified'' (2006), '' Ending Is Beginning'' (2008 ...

*''

The Beautiful Letdown ''The Beautiful Letdown'' is the fourth studio album by alternative rock band Switchfoot. Released on February 25, 2003, it launched the band into the mainstream on the strength of two top 20 singles: "Meant to Live" and "Dare You to Move." The a ...

'' - Switchfoot *''

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;Modern Rock Recorded Song of the Year *"

Beautiful Day "Beautiful Day" is a song by Irish rock band U2. It is the first track on their tenth studio album, ''All That You Can't Leave Behind'' (2000), and was released as the album's lead single on 9 October 2000. The song was a commercial success, ...

" - Sanctus Real *"Breaking Me Down" -

*"Go" - Andy Hunter° *"I Am Understood" - Relient K *"

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;Modern Rock Album of the Year *'' 2'' - Apt.core *'' A Beautiful Glow'' - Rock n Roll Worship Circus *'' Beautiful Lumps of Coal'' -

*'' Perfect Change'' - Dakona *'' Two Lefts Don't Make a Right...but Three Do'' - Relient K

Rap/Hip-Hop

;Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year *"Believe" -

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(featuring

Jennifer Knapp Jennifer Lynn Knapp (born April 12, 1974) is an American-Australian folk rock, and contemporary Christian musician. She is best known for her first single "Undo Me" from her debut album, ''Kansas'' (1998), and the song "A Little More" from her ...

) *"Dear Slim Pt. 2" -

KJ-52 Jonah Kirsten Sorrentino (born June 26, 1975), better known by his stage name KJ-52, is a Christian rapper from Tampa, Florida. The "KJ" part of his name refers to his old rap alias, "King J. Mac,"

*"Jubilee" - Souljahz *"Love Is In The House" -

*" Raised in Harlem" -

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Michael Tait Michael DeWayne Tait (born May 18, 1966) is an American contemporary Christian music artist. Michael Tait met Toby McKeehan in 1984 when he was in high school. Both Toby and Michael met Kevin Max while attending Liberty University in the late 1 ...

and

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;Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year *'' Gospelalphamegafunkyboogiediscomusic'' -

*'' Holy Culture'' - The Cross Movement *'' It's Pronounced Five Two'' -

*''Lil iROCC Williams'' - Lil iROCC Williams *''

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Gospel Gangstaz Gospel Gangstaz is a Greater Los Angeles Area-based Christian hip hop group. The West Coast hip hop members were formerly affiliated with the Crips and Bloods gangs, which has featured Mr. Solo, Chilly Baby, DJ Dove and Tik Tokk. Biography T ...

Inspirational

;Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year *"Everything To Me" -

*"Free (Take My Life)" -

Jill Paquette Jill Paquette-DeZwaan (born 1979) is a Canadian folk musician and Christian pop singer. She launched her music career in 2003 with her first studio album, ''Jill Paquette'', released by Reunion Records. Early life Jill Paquette-DeZwaan was born ...

*"In the Garden/There Is None Like You (Remix)" -

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with

Shane & Shane Shane & Shane is a Texas-based contemporary worship music band known for acoustic praise and worship music. The band consists of Shane Barnard (vocals, acoustic guitar) and Shane Everett (vocals). They are often joined by their drummer and manag ...

*"Jesus Is" -

Jaci Velasquez Jacquelyn "Jaci" Davette Velasquez (Spanish ''Jaci Velásquez'', born October 15, 1979) is an American actress and contemporary Christian and Latin pop singer and songwriter, performing in both English and Spanish. Velasquez has sold almost ...

*"My Hope" -

Darlene Zschech Darlene Joyce Zschech (; née Steinhardt on 8 September 1965) is an Australian Pentecostal Christian worship leader and singer-songwriter who primarily writes praise and worship songs. Described as a pioneer of the modern worship movement, she ...

& Hillsong ;Inspirational Album of the Year *''Above It All'' -

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*'' Becoming'' - Christine Dente *'' Forgiveness'' - Jim Witter *'' Live...This Is Your House'' -

Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir Brooklyn () is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Kings County, in the U.S. state of New York. Kings County is the most populous county in the State of New York, and the second-most densely populated county in the United States, behi ...

*'' Take Hold of Christ'' -

Sandi Patty Sandra Faye "Sandi" Patty (born July 12, 1956) is an American Christian music singer, known for her wide soprano vocal range and expressive flexibility. Biography Early life Patty was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, into a family of musician ...

Gospel

;Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Gentle Shepherd" - Gaither Vocal Band *"He Forgets" - Legacy Five *"The Cross" -

The Crabb Family The Crabb Family is a southern gospel group originally from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They have had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.The Martins ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things already mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in English. ''The'' is the ...

*"When the Savior Wipes the Tears From Our Eyes" - The Hoskins Family ;Southern Gospel Album of the Year *'' A Cappella'' - Gaither Vocal Band *'' Best of Friends'' - Joyce Martin McCollough, Karen Peck Gooch, Sheri Easter *''Great Day'' - The Hoppers *''Quartets'' - Greater Vision *''The Walk'' -

The Crabb Family The Crabb Family is a southern gospel group originally from Beaver Dam, Kentucky. They have had sixteen No. 1 songs on the national radio charts.The Born Again Church Choir *"Holiness Is Right" - The Born Again Church Choir *"I Need You to Survive" - Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir *"Poor Man Lazarus" -

Fisk Jubilee Singers The Fisk Jubilee Singers are an African-American '' a cappella'' ensemble, consisting of students at Fisk University. The first group was organized in 1871 to tour and raise funds for college. Their early repertoire consisted mostly of traditio ...

*"View The City" - Rizen ;Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''Ann McCrary'' - Ann McCrary *''Believe'' -

Aaron Neville Aaron Joseph Neville (born January 24, 1941) is a retired American R&B and soul singer. He has had four platinum albums and four Top 10 hits in the United States, including three that reached number one on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. ...

*''CeCe Winans Presents...The Born Again Church Choir'' - The Born Again Church Choir *''Rizen'' - Rizen *'' Shirley Caesar & Friends'' - Shirley Caesar ;Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Because of Who You Are" - Vicki Yohe *"Hallelujah Praise" -

*"I Need More Love" - Robert Randolph & The Family Band *"I Need You Now" - Smokie Norful *" The Presence of the Lord" -

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;Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year *''Donnie McClurkin Again'' -

Donnie McClurkin Donald Andrew "Donnie" McClurkin, Jr. (born November 9, 1959) is an American gospel singer and minister. He has won three Grammy Awards, ten Stellar Awards, two BET Awards, two Soul Train Awards, one Dove Award and one NAACP Image Awards. ...

*'' Bringing It All Together'' -

Vickie Winans Vickie Winans (born Viviane Bowman; October 18, 1953) is an American gospel singer. Early life The seventh of twelve children, Winans was born in Michigan to Mattie A. Bowman, a housewife, and Aaron Bowman, who worked at various times as a lab ...

*'' Byron Cage: Live at New Birth Cathedral'' -

*'' I Need You Now: Limited Edition'' - Smokie Norful *'' On the Inside'' -

Alvin Slaughter Alvin Martin Slaughter (born July 17, 1955) is an American gospel musician, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. Slaughter is based out of New York City, where he was a member of the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir until the early 1990s, when he wa ...

*''Speak Life'' -

Joe Pace Joe Pace (born December 18, 1953) is an American former professional basketball player. He played in the NBA for the Washington Bullets and in Italy. College career Pace played college basketball at Maryland Eastern Shore and Coppin State. P ...

& The Colorado Mass Choir

Country & Bluegrass

;Country Recorded Song of the Year *"Closer To Home" -

Connie Smith Connie Smith (born Constance June Meador; August 14, 1941) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Her contralto vocals have been described by music writers as significant and influential to the women of country music. A similarity h ...

, Sharon White, Barbara Fairchild (SW & F) *"Family Man" - Andrew Peterson *"Love Never Fails" - Connie Smith, Sharon White, Barbara Fairchild (SW & F) *"Pray for the Fish" - Randy Travis *"Stand by the River" -

Dottie Rambo Dottie Rambo (March 2, 1934 – May 11, 2008) was an American gospel singer and songwriter. She was a Grammy winning solo artist and multiple Dove award-winning artist. Along with ex-husband Buck and daughter Reba, she formed the award-winnin ...

and

Dolly Parton Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American singer-songwriter, actress, philanthropist, and businesswoman, known primarily for her work in country music. After achieving success as a songwriter for others, Parton made her album d ...

" - Randy Travis ;Country Album of the Year *''

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The Oak Ridge Boys The Oak Ridge Boys are an American country and gospel vocal quartet originating in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. The group was founded in the 1940s as the Oak Ridge Quartet. They became popular in Southern gospel during the 1950s. Their name was chang ...

*'' Love Never Fails'' -

, Sharon White, Barbara Fairchild (SW & F) *'' Refuse To Be Afraid'' - LordSong *'' The Christmas Guest'' -

Andy Griffith Andy Samuel Griffith (June 1, 1926 – July 3, 2012) was an American actor, comedian, television producer, southern gospel singer and writer whose career spanned seven decades in music and television. Known for his Southern drawl, his character ...

*'' The Other Side'' -

Billy Ray Cyrus Billy Ray Cyrus (born August 25, 1961) is an American country singer and actor. He has released 16 studio albums and 53 singles since 1992, and is known for his hit single "Achy Breaky Heart", which topped the U.S. Hot Country Songs chart and ...

*'' Worship & Faith'' - Randy Travis ;Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year *"Love is Free" -

George Hamilton IV George Hege Hamilton IV (July 19, 1937 – September 17, 2014) was an American country musician. He began performing in the late 1950s as a teen idol, switching to country music in the early 1960s. Biography Hamilton was born in Winston-Salem, ...

*"She Found Jesus Alive" - The Hoppers *"So Many Years, So Many Blessings" -

The Lewis Family The Lewis Family is a family of gospel and bluegrass musicians from Lincolnton, Georgia. They are known as the "First Family of Bluegrass Gospel". Background The family was founded by Pop and Mom Lewis (Roy Lewis Sr. and Pauline Lewis, née H ...

*"Teach Me To Love Like That" - LordSong *"Walkin Through The Fire" -

, Sharon White, Barbara Fairchild (SW & F) ;Bluegrass Album of the Year *''Wondrous Love'' -

Blue Highway Blue Highway is an American contemporary bluegrass band formed in 1994 and based in Tennessee. The band's albums include ''Wondrous Love'' (2003), ''Marbletown'' (2005), and '' Original Traditional'' (2016). Background After helping found th ...

Praise & Worship

;Worship Song of the Year *"Above All" - Randy Travis ** Lenny LeBlanc,

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, songwriters *" God of Wonders" -

, Steve Hindalong, songwriters *"

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** Steve Taylor,

, songwriters *" Here I Am to Worship" - Salvador **

Tim Hughes Timothy David Llewelyn Hughes (born 23 July 1977) is a British worship leader, singer, songwriter, and Anglican priest. Formerly the director of worship at Holy Trinity Brompton, a large Anglican church in central London, he has since been ...

, songwriter *"Throne Room" -

**CeCe Winans,

Andraé Crouch Andraé Edward Crouch (July 1, 1942 – January 8, 2015) was an American gospel singer, songwriter, arranger, record producer and pastor. Referred to as "the father of modern gospel music" by contemporary Christian and gospel music profess ...

, songwriters ;Praise and Worship Album of the Year *'' Adoration: The Worship Album'' -

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David Crowder Band David Crowder Band (stylized as David Crowder*Band and The David Crowder*Band) was a six-piece Christian rock and modern worship band from Waco, Texas. Their final album debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Christian and No. 2 on the B ...

*'' Offerings II: All I Have to Give'' -

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Urban

;Urban Recorded Song of the Year *"Dance, Dance, Dance" - Mary Mary *"Let Go" - Souljahz *"

Love, Peace & Happiness ''Love, Peace & Happiness'' is the fifth album from Christian R&B/ Urban-Pop group Out of Eden Out of Eden was an American gospel music group often identified with R&B and contemporary Christian music. It featured sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andr ...

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Out of Eden Out of Eden was an American gospel music group often identified with R&B and contemporary Christian music. It featured sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey. The group was active from 1994 to 2006, producing seven albu ...

*"Nobody Like Jesus" - Darwin Hobbs *"Showpiece" - Out of Eden ;Urban Album of the Year *''Based on a True Story'' - Sandtown *''Broken'' - Darwin Hobbs *'' Free'' -

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*''Soul Music'' - Lisa McClendon *'' Unclassified'' - Robert Randolph & The Family Band

Others

;Instrumental Album of the Year *''An Acoustic Christmas'' - Tom Hemby *''I Can Only Imagine'' - Fletch Wiley *''Irish Christmas'' - Craig Duncan *''Masterpiece'' - Anthony Burger *''The Trumpet Sounds'' - Rod McGaha ;Spanish Language Album of the Year *''Amar a Alguien Como Yo'' - Patty Cabrera *'' Con Poder'' - Salvador *''El Poder Esta En Ti'' - René González *''Exitos de Hoy'' - Various artists *'' Trono de Gracia'' -

Don Moen Donald James Moen (born June 29, 1950) is an American singer, pianist, and songwriter of Christian worship music. Early and personal life Moen grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota where he attended high school in 1968. Moen attended Oral Robe ...

;Special Event Album of the Year *'' !Hero The Rock Opera'' (

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) *'' City on a Hill: The Gathering'' ( Essential Records) *''Mansion Over The Hilltop'' ( Daywind Records) *''Next Door Savior'' (Creative Trust) *'' Passion: Sacred Revolution'' ( Sixsteps Records) ;Children's Music Album of the Year *''Acorns to Oaks'' - Celeste Clydesdale *''Canciones de Gozo Para Ninos'' - Alejandro Allen and Edgar Arceo *''Crazy Praize: Songs From the Lighter Side Vol. 2'' - Ed Kee and Dave Hunt *''I Can Only Imagine... Lullabies for a Peaceful Rest'' - Various artists *''Shout Praises Kids 3'' - Jeff Sandstrom *''Songtime Kids: All New Praise Songs'' - Dennis Dearing and Kevin Stokes ;Choral Collection of the Year *''Extreme! Youth Worship'' - Steven V. Taylor and Johnathan Crumpton *''High Praises'' - Phil Barfoot and Lari Goss *''Hymns for Praise & Worship'' - John E. Coates and Travis Cottrell *''Inhabit The Praise'' - Geron Davis, Wayne Haun and Steve Carey *''Simply Worship'' - Rob Howard, David Guthrie and Dale Bleam ;Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *'' !Hero The Rock Opera'' - Various artists **Bethany Newman (art director) *'' City on a Hill: The Gathering'' - Various artists ** Robert Beeson, Jordyn Thomas (art directors) *'' Furthermore: From the Studio, From the Stage - Jars of Clay **Tim Parker (art director) *'' Here in America'' - Various artists **Rusty Mitchell, Jill Paquette, Scott Hughes, Stephanie McBrayer (art directors) *''

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** Don Clark (art director) *'' In Bright Mansions'' - The Fisk Jubilee Singers **Jim McAnally (art director)

Musicals

;Musical of the Year *''A Thrill of Hope'' *''Evidence of Grace'' *''The Love of Jesus'' *''The Wonderful Cross'' ;Youth/Children's Musical of the Year *''Acorns to Oaks'' *''City on a Hill Christmas'' *''Noelle, The First'' *''The Christmas S.O.C.C.E.R. Team'' *''The First Leon''

Videos

;Short Form Music Video of the Year *"

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Breathe Slow "Breathe Slow" is a song performed by British singer-songwriter Alesha Dixon. It is the second single from her second studio album, ''The Alesha Show'', released by Asylum Records, a part of Atlantic Records, on 9 February 2009. The song peake ...

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ZOEgirl ZOEgirl was an American contemporary Christian music, Christian teen pop and pop rock band formed in 1999. The group comprised Chrissy Conway-Katina, Alisa Childers and Kristin Swinford-Schweain. They were signed to Sparrow Records from 1999 to ...

;Long Form Music Video of the Year *''#1 Hits Live'' -

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References

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Nominations announced for 35th annual Dove Awards
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