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The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin. This was the first year in which the awards were called the "GMA Dove Awards" since the 2006 edition was called the "GMA Music Awards". Nominations were announced earlier on February 20, 2007 by Juanita Bynum, Brian Littrell and
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at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Music City, Tennessee. Following the success from the previous year, Chris Tomlin won six awards, including Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Aaron Shust won three awards, including New Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay,
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,"
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Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...
, and
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 ...
each won two awards.


Performers

Telecast ceremony The following performed:


Presenters

Telecast ceremony The following presented: * Michael W. Smith * Brenda Lee * Bob &
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Awards


General

Artist of the Year * Casting Crowns * Chris Tomlin * Jars of Clay *
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...
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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.Third Day * TobyMac New Artist of the Year * Aaron Shust * Ayiesha Woods *
DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
* Leeland * Pocket Full of Rocks Group of the Year * BarlowGirl * Casting Crowns * David Crowder Band * Jars of Clay *
Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
* MercyMe Male Vocalist of the Year * Aaron Shust * Chris Tomlin * Jeremy Camp *
Jason Crabb Jason Douglas Crabb (born March 3, 1977) is a Christian music singer and musician. He has been the lead vocalist for the group The Crabb Family.
* Mark Hall * Mat Kearney Female Vocalist of the Year * Christy Nockels * Krystal Meyers * Natalie Grant * Nichole Nordeman *
Rebecca St. James Rebecca Jean Fink (; born 26 July 1977), known professionally as Rebecca Jean or Rebecca St. James, is an Australian Christian pop rock singer, songwriter and actress. She began performing in Australia in the late 1980s and released her first ...
Song of the Year * " Bless the Broken Road" – Selah **Marcus Hummon, Bobby E. Boyd, Jeff Hanna, songwriters * "Cry Out To Jesus" – Third Day **
Mac Powell Mac Powell (born Johnny Mac Powell; December 25, 1972), originally from Clanton, Alabama, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, and musician who formed the Christian rock band Third Day with guitarist Mark Lee, with both of them being ...
, songwriter * "In the Father's Arms" –
Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
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Ana Paula Valadão Ana Paula Machado Valadão Bessa (born May 16, 1976) is a Brazilian Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and pastor. She is the leader of the contemporary praise band Diante do Trono, which has sold more than 15 million worship albums glo ...
, songwriter * "Drifter" –
DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
**Josh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Erik Miker, Boone Daughdrill, songwriter * "God's Still God" –
Young Harmony Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American r ...
**Jonathan Bond, songwriter * "Imagine Me" – Kirk Franklin **Kirk Franklin, songwriter * "
Made to Worship "Made to Worship" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Stephan Sharp. It was featured on Tomlin's album ''See the Morning''. The song reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart. It also stayed at No. 1 on Christian Mu ...
" – Chris Tomlin **Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin, songwriters * " Me and Jesus" –
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...
**Adam Agee, Ian Eskelin, songwriters * "
My Savior My God "My Savior My God" is a 2006 radio single by contemporary Christian musician, Aaron Shust, from his album, ''Anything Worth Saying''. Although usually credited as author and composer, Shust used the verses from Dora Greenwell's 1873 poem, "I Am ...
" – Aaron Shust **Dorothy Greenwell, songwriter * " Nothing Left To Lose" – Mat Kearney **Mat Kearney, songwriter * " Praise You in This Storm" – Casting Crowns ** Mark Hall, Bernie Herms, songwriters Songwriter of the Year * Aaron Shust Producer of the Year * Brown Bannister * Ed Cash * Ian Eskelin * Nathan Nockels * Otto Price


Pop

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year * "Bless the Broken Road" – Selah * "Broken & Beautiful" – Mark Schultz * " Dead Man" – Jars of Clay * "
Made to Worship "Made to Worship" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Stephan Sharp. It was featured on Tomlin's album ''See the Morning''. The song reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart. It also stayed at No. 1 on Christian Mu ...
" – Chris Tomlin * "
My Savior My God "My Savior My God" is a 2006 radio single by contemporary Christian musician, Aaron Shust, from his album, ''Anything Worth Saying''. Although usually credited as author and composer, Shust used the verses from Dora Greenwell's 1873 poem, "I Am ...
" – Aaron Shust * " Praise You in This Storm" – Casting Crowns Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year * ''Between the Dreaming and the Coming True'' – Bebo Norman * '' Broken & Beautiful'' – Mark Schultz * ''
Coming Up To Breathe ''Coming Up to Breathe'' is the fourth studio album by Christian rock band MercyMe. Released on April 25, 2006, by INO Records, the album was intended by MercyMe to be edgier than their previous albums. ''Coming Up to Breathe'' sold 58,000 copies ...
'' – MercyMe * '' Nothing Left to Lose'' – Mat Kearney * '' See The Morning'' – Chris Tomlin


Rock

Rock Recorded Song of the Year * " Activate" –
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...
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Breathe Into Me "Breathe Into Me" is the first single by the American Christian rock band Red on their debut full-length studio album '' End of Silence''. The song was written by Anthony Armstrong, Rob Graves, Jasen Rauch and Jason McArthur. The song was released ...
" – Red * "Dangerous" –
DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
* "Good Behavior" – Plumb * " Rebirthing" –
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Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year * " Cut" – Plumb * " I'm Not Alright" – Sanctus Real * " Me and Jesus" –
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...
* "Sound of Melodies" – Leeland * " Work" – Jars of Clay Rock Album of the Year * ''
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'' – Family Force 5 * '' Comatose'' –
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DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
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DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
* '' End of Silence'' – Red * '' Smile, It's the End of the World'' – Hawk Nelson Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year * '' Good Monsters'' – Jars of Clay * ''
Hearts of the Innocent ''Hearts of the Innocent'' is the fourth album released by the Christian rock band Kutless. A special edition of this album was also released. It included a DVD with all seven (at the time) of the band's music videos, as well as four bonus acou ...
'' – Kutless * '' Sound of Melodies'' – Leeland * '' The Face of Love'' – Sanctus Real * ''
We Can't Stand Sitting Down ''We Can't Stand Sitting Down'' is the second studio album by the Christian pop punk band, Stellar Kart. The album was officially released on July 25, 2006 under Word Entertainment records. The song "Me and Jesus" won the 2007 Dove Award for "R ...
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Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...


Rap/Hip-Hop

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year * "Gotta Notice" – Flame * "
Jesus Muzik "Jesus Muzik" is the second single from Lecrae's second studio album, ''After the Music Stops''. It is critically acclaimed and was nominated for two GMA Dove Awards.
" – Lecrae (featuring Trip Lee) * "Let's Go" – Gospel Gangstaz * "Never Look Away" –
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,"
(featuring Brynn Sanchez) * "Skills" – Manafest Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year * ''
After the Music Stops ''After the Music Stops'' is the second studio album released by Christian rap artist Lecrae on September 24, 2006. The album received a Stellar Awards, Stellar Award nomination for "Rap/Hip-Hop/Gospel CD of the Year" and a Dove Award nomination ...
'' – Lecrae * '' Glory'' – Manafest * ''Pro + Pain'' – Mars Ill * ''
KJ-52 Remixed ''Remixed'' is a remix album by KJ-52, featuring a reggaeton mix of '' Behind the Musik''s "Jesus", "47 Emcees (Plus 18 More Mix)" which reimagines the originally beatbox-driven track with multiple layered beats, each corresponding to the verse ...
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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,"
* '' The Flood'' – Gospel Gangstaz


Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year * "Behold The Lamb" – David Phelps * "Completely" –
Ana Laura Ana Laura Chávez (born February 18, 1986), commonly known as Ana Laura, is an American singer of Contemporary Christian musician. She released a self-titled debut album in 2006 and had two hit singles on Christian radio, ("Water" and "Completely ...
* "Find Your Wings" – Mark Harris * "Glory" – Selah (featuring Nichole Nordeman) * "Orphans of God" – Avalon Inspirational Album of the Year * ''
A Grateful People ''A Grateful People'' is the last album released by Christian duo Watermark. It was recorded live on August 25, 2005 in front of a small audience at their hometown church in Brentwood, Tennessee. It was released on March 14, 2006 by Rocketown Re ...
'' – Watermark * '' A Greater Song'' –
Paul Baloche Paul Joseph Baloche Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325 ( ; born on June 4, 1962) is an American Christian music artist, worship leader, and singer-songwriter. A native of Maple Shade Township, New Jersey,Price, Deborah Evans. "Higher Grou ...
* '' Bless the Broken Road: The Duets Album'' – Selah * ''Blur the Lines'' –
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.Legacy of Love...David Phelps Live'' – David Phelps


Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year * "Give It Away" –
Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...
* "God's Still God" –
Young Harmony Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American r ...
* "New Day Dawning" –
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* "Nothing But The Blood" –
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.Kenny Bishop Kenny Bishop (born April 8, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, Christian speaker and minister. He is known for performing as part of the Bishops. Early life Kenny Bishop was born in Irvine, Kentucky in 1966 to Kenneth and Shirly Bishop. ...
Southern Gospel Album of the Year * '' Give It Away'' –
Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...
* ''Graceland'' –
The Mike Bowling Group ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in E ...
* ''He's So God'' –
Brian Free and Assurance Brian Free & Assurance is a Southern Gospel group. Brian Free formed the group in 1993 after performing with the Gold City Gold City is an American southern gospel quartet based in Gadsden, Alabama. Formed in 1980, the group was one of t ...
* ''Stepping Stones'' –
Poet Voices A poet is a person who studies and creates poetry. Poets may describe themselves as such or be described as such by others. A poet may simply be the creator ( thinker, songwriter, writer, or author) who creates (composes) poems (oral or writt ...
* ''Strength'' –
Young Harmony Young may refer to: * Offspring, the product of reproduction of a new organism produced by one or more parents * Youth, the time of life when one is young, often meaning the time between childhood and adulthood Music * The Young, an American r ...
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year * "All Because of Jesus" – Andraé Crouch * "Call Him Jesus" –
Mary Mary Mary Mary is a female American urban contemporary gospel duo composed of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974). Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition fo ...
* "Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus" –
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.Clarence Fountain The Blind Boys of Alabama, also billed as The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, and Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, is an American gospel group. The group was founded in 1939 in Talladega, Alabama, and has featured a changing roster ...
and the Blind Boys of Alabama, with Sam Butler, Jr. * "Miracles Still Happen" –
Stephanie Dotson Stephanie is a female name that comes from the Greek name Στέφανος (Stephanos) meaning "crown". The male form is Stephen. Forms of Stephanie in other languages include the German "Stefanie", the Italian, Czech, Polish, and Russian "Stef ...
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year * ''A New Beginning'' –
Bishop Eddie Long Eddie Lee Long (May 12, 1953 – January 15, 2017) was an American pastor who served as the senior pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, a megachurch in unincorporated area, unincorporated DeKalb County, Georgia, from 1987 until his dea ...
& The New Birth Total Praise Choir * ''Clarence Fountain and The Blind Boys of Alabama With Sam Butler, Jr.'' – Sam Butler,
Clarence Fountain The Blind Boys of Alabama, also billed as The Five Blind Boys of Alabama, and Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, is an American gospel group. The group was founded in 1939 in Talladega, Alabama, and has featured a changing roster ...
and The Blind Boys of Alabama * ''
Mighty Wind ''Mighty Wind'' is a live album that was released to celebrate gospel musician Andrae Crouch's 40th year of recording gospel music. Crouch was able to get many well-known gospel singers to guest star on the project including Marvin Winans ("All ...
'' – Andraé Crouch * ''Paved The Way'' – The Caravans * ''Sing to the Lord A New Song'' –
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Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year * "Favor" –
Karen Clark-Sheard Karen Valencia Clark Sheard ( née Clark; born November 15, 1960) is an American Grammy Award–winning Gospel singer, musician, songwriter, and businesswoman. Clark-Sheard is the wife of the current Church of God in Christ Presiding Bishop J. D ...
* "No Limits" – Martha Munizzi * " This Too Shall Pass" – Yolanda Adams * "Turn It Around" – Israel & New Breed * "You Know Me" – George Huff Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year * ''
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'' – Take 6 * ''
Free to Worship ''Free to Worship'' is an album from Gospel music, contemporary gospel singer Fred Hammond. The album was recorded on April 14, 2006, and released on October 31, 2006 through Verity Records. Track listing # "My Heart Is for You" (Fred Hammond, R ...
'' – Fred Hammond * '' It's Not Over'' –
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Life Changing ''Life Changing'' is the third studio album by the contemporary gospel singer Smokie Norful. The album was released on October 3, 2006, through EMI Gospel. Track listing # "Celebrate" (Norful, Tyson) - 4:04 # "Um Good" (Bady) - 4:46 # "Great & ...
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Smokie Norful Rev. W.R. "Smokie" Norful, Jr. is an American gospel Gospel originally meant the Christian message (" the gospel"), but in the 2nd century it came to be used also for the books in which the message was set out. In this sense a gospel can be d ...
* '' No Limits Live'' – Martha Munizzi


Country and Bluegrass

Country Recorded Song of the Year * "Don't Let Who You Are Keep You Away" –
Kenny Bishop Kenny Bishop (born April 8, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, Christian speaker and minister. He is known for performing as part of the Bishops. Early life Kenny Bishop was born in Irvine, Kentucky in 1966 to Kenneth and Shirly Bishop. ...
* "It Ain't Over When It's Over" –
The Mike Bowling Group ''The'' () is a grammatical article in English, denoting persons or things that are already or about to be mentioned, under discussion, implied or otherwise presumed familiar to listeners, readers, or speakers. It is the definite article in E ...
* "Jonah, Job And Moses" –
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 change ...
* "On The Other Side of That Hill" –
Barbara Fairchild Barbara Fairchild (born November 12, 1950) is an American country and gospel singer, who is best known for her hit 1973 country song " The Teddy Bear Song" and other country hits. Biography Early life and beginnings in Nashville She was born in ...
* "Say Hello To Heaven" – Jamie Slocum Country Album of the Year * ''Everyday'' –
Mark Bishop Thomas Mark Bishop (born 29 June 1954) is a former Australian politician who served as an Australian Labor Party member of the Australian Senate representing the state of Western Australia from July 1996 until June 2014. He was born in Adela ...
* ''Feels Like Home'' – Dave Moody * ''He Kept on Loving Me'' –
Barbara Fairchild Barbara Fairchild (born November 12, 1950) is an American country and gospel singer, who is best known for her hit 1973 country song " The Teddy Bear Song" and other country hits. Biography Early life and beginnings in Nashville She was born in ...
* '' Precious Memories'' – Alan Jackson * ''
Songs of Inspiration ''Songs of Inspiration'' is the twentieth studio album and the first gospel album by American country music group Alabama, released on October 24, 2006. The album debuted at No. 1 on both the Top Country Albums and Top Christian Albums charts ...
'' – Alabama Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year * "Bedside Prayer" –
The Churchmen ''Ainsi soient-ils'', also known as ''The Churchmen'' and ''Thy Will Be Done'' in English-speaking countries, is a French television series. In The U.S., the series was shown on MHz Networks. Content The series takes place in the fictional semina ...
* "Did You Forget God Today" –
The Grascals The Grascals are a six-piece American bluegrass band from Nashville, Tennessee. Founded in February 2004, the band has gained a level of fame by playing on the Grand Ole Opry and bluegrass festivals around the country, as well as with Dolly Part ...
* "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again" – Dave Moody * "My Cross" –
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 ...
* "We Know Where He Is" –
Del McCoury Band The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy award-winning American bluegrass band. History Originally the band was called Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass. The band went through a number of changes in personn ...
Bluegrass Album of the Year * ''Acoustic Hymns Volume 1'' –
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* ''Ancient of Days'' –
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* ''Flyin' High'' –
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 ...
* ''He Lives in Me'' – Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver * ''The Promised Land'' –
Del McCoury Band The Del McCoury Band is a Grammy award-winning American bluegrass band. History Originally the band was called Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals with Del on guitar and his brother Jerry on bass. The band went through a number of changes in personn ...


Praise and Worship

Worship Song of the Year * "
Holy Is the Lord "Holy Is the Lord" is a song by Chris Tomlin, featured on his album ''Arriving'', that reached No. 2 on the ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart and won the "Worship Song of the Year" award at the 2007 GMA Dove Awards. It ...
" – Chris Tomlin ** Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, songwriters * "
Made to Worship "Made to Worship" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash and Stephan Sharp. It was featured on Tomlin's album ''See the Morning''. The song reached No. 1 on the ''Billboard'' Hot Christian Songs chart. It also stayed at No. 1 on Christian Mu ...
" – Chris Tomlin ** Stephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin, songwriters * "
My Savior My God "My Savior My God" is a 2006 radio single by contemporary Christian musician, Aaron Shust, from his album, ''Anything Worth Saying''. Although usually credited as author and composer, Shust used the verses from Dora Greenwell's 1873 poem, "I Am ...
" – Aaron Shust ** Aaron Shust, Dorothy Greenwell, songwriters * "In The Father's Arms" –
Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
** Ana Paula Valadão, songwriter * "Our God Reigns" – Brandon Heath ** Brandon Heath, songwriter * "Yes You Have" – Leeland **
Leeland Dayton Mooring Leeland Dayton Mooring (born June 16, 1988) is an American worship musician, singer and songwriter known as the lead vocalist and guitarist of the band Leeland, as well as serving a brief tenure as an ensemble worship leader with Bethel Music. ...
, Jack Anthony Mooring, Matt Bronleewe, songwriters Praise & Worship Album of the Year * ''
A Grateful People ''A Grateful People'' is the last album released by Christian duo Watermark. It was recorded live on August 25, 2005 in front of a small audience at their hometown church in Brentwood, Tennessee. It was released on March 14, 2006 by Rocketown Re ...
'' – Watermark * '' See the Morning'' – Chris Tomlin * '' Song to the King'' – Pocket Full of Rocks * ''
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Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
* '' Sound of Melodies'' – Leeland * ''
Top of My Lungs ''Top of My Lungs'' is the eleventh studio album from contemporary Christian group Phillips, Craig and Dean. It was released through INO Records on September 16, 2006. The album features the radio hit singles, "Saved the Day", "Your Name", and "To ...
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Phillips, Craig & Dean Phillips, Craig and Dean (rendered as Phillips, Craig & Dean on albums) is a contemporary Christian music trio composed of pastors Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig, and Dan Dean. Since forming in 1991, the group has sold over two million units. The ...


Children's Music

Children's Music Album of the Year * ''Absolute Modern Worship for Kids Yellow'' * ''Cedarmont Worship For Kids 3'' – Cedarmont Kids * ''Here I Am To Worship Kids 3'' * ''Sing Over Me Worship Songs And Lullabies'' – Bethany Dillon,
Erin O'Donnell Erin O'Donnell (born Erin McDonald, March 11, 1971 in Severn, Maryland) is an American Contemporary Christian music singer. She grew up near Jacksonville, Florida before going to the University of Miami Frost School of Music, where she got her degr ...
, Christy Nockels, Nichole Nordeman, and
Janna Long Janna (Kannada : ಮಹಾಕವಿ ಜನ್ನ) was one of the well-known Kannada poets of the early 13th century who also served in the capacity of a minister and a builder of temples. He graced the court of Hoysala empire King Veera Ba ...
* ''Veggie Tales Worship Songs'' – VeggieTales, featuring Matt Redman


Urban

Urban Recorded Song of the Year * "Follow Me" – Virtue * "I Get Joy" – Coko * "Imagine Me" – Kirk Franklin * "Victory" – Tye Tribbett and G.A. * "Why Me" – Kierra Sheard Urban Album of the Year * '' Grateful'' – Coko * ''
Tales From The Badlands Tales may refer to: Arts and entertainment * ''Tales'' (album), a 1995 album by Marcus Miller * ''Tales'' (film), a 2014 Iranian film * ''Tales'' (TV series), an American television series * ''Tales'' (video game), a 2016 point-and-click adventure ...
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* '' Testimony'' – Virtue * ''
This Is Me This Is Me may refer to: Albums * ''This Is Me'' (Charlie McDonnell album), 2010 * ''This Is Me'' (Heather Peace album), 2010 * ''This Is Me'' (Jully Black album), or the title song, 2005 * ''This Is Me'' (Kierra Sheard album), or the titl ...
'' – Kierra Sheard * '' This Is Who I Am'' – Kelly Price


Others

Instrumental Album of the Year * ''20 Contemporary Hymn Favorites For Solo Piano'' – John E. Coates * ''Breathe–Piano'' – Tom Howard * ''End of the Spear'' Soundtrack – Various artists * ''Guitars in Worship'' –
Dave Cleveland Dave may refer to: Film, television, and theater * ''Dave'' (film), a 1993 film starring Kevin Kline and Sigourney Weaver * ''Dave'' (musical), a 2018 stage musical adaptation of the film * Dave (TV channel), a digital television channel in the ...
* ''Sunday Morning Jams Vol. 2'' –
Quiet Time Players Quiet may refer to: * Silence, a relative or total lack of sound In music * The Quiett (born 1985), South Korean rapper * ''Quiet'' (album), a 1996 John Scofield album * "Quiet", a song by Lights, from her album '' The Listening'' (2009) * "Qui ...
Spanish Language Album of the Year * '' Alegria'' – Marcos Witt * ''En El Lugar Secreto'' –
Blest Blest may refer to: * Alberto Blest Gana (1830–1920), a Chilean novelist and diplomat * Clotario Blest Riffo (1899–1990), a Chilean trade union leader and social activist * Another form of the noun "blessed", more popular in old English. * Will ...
* ''Mi Alma Te Alaba'' –
Alan Villatoro Alan Villatoro was born and raised in Huehuetenango, Guatemala. His parents are pastors at a local church were at an early age he fell in love with music. He began his music career with a dusty old guitar that was brought home by his mother. The ke ...
* ''En los Brazos del Padre'' –
Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
* ''Si Alguna Vez'' – Alejandra * ''Un Dia Mas'' –
Daniel Calvetti Daniel is a masculine given name and a surname of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my judge"Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 68. (cf. Gabriel—"God is my strength"), ...
Special Event Album of the Year * '' Arise: A Celebration of Worship'' ( Integrity Music) * ''Bluegrass Gospel Time'' * '' Passion: Everything Glorious'' (
Sixsteps Records Louie Giglio (pronounced GIG-leo; born June 30, 1958) is an American Christian pastor. He is the leader of Passion City Church, located in Atlanta, Georgia. The founder of the Passion Movement, he is an author and public speaker. Biography Gigli ...
) * '' Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to dcTalk's Jesus Freak'' ( Gotee Records) * ''Torch: A Live Celebration of Southern Gospel's Next Generation'' ( Daywind Records) Christmas Album of the Year * ''A Christmas Homecoming'' –
Cumberland Quartet Cumberland ( ) is a historic county in the far North West England. It covers part of the Lake District as well as the north Pennines and Solway Firth coast. Cumberland had an administrative function from the 12th century until 1974. From 1974 ...
* ''
A Mary Mary Christmas ''A Mary Mary Christmas'' is the fourth studio album by American duo Mary Mary. It was released by Columbia Records on October 10, 2006 in the United States. The album is a follow-up to their self-titled third album (2005). Produced by Warryn Ca ...
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Mary Mary Mary Mary is a female American urban contemporary gospel duo composed of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell (born April 29, 1972) and Trecina Atkins-Campbell (born May 1, 1974). Formed in 1998, Mary Mary was launched into mainstream recognition fo ...
* ''
Christmas Offerings ''Christmas Offerings'' is the seventh full-length album by the Christian rock band Third Day. It was released on October 17, 2006. "Away in a Manger", "Silent Night", "The First Noel" and "Do You Hear What I Hear" are all live versions. "Christm ...
'' – Third Day * '' Do You See What I See?'' –
Todd Agnew Todd Wilson Agnew (born March 15, 1971, in Dallas, Texas) is a contemporary Christian musician and songwriter. Musical career Agnew's best-known song is " Grace Like Rain", a version of "Amazing Grace", which was featured on his first album, ...
* ''The Christmas Hope'' –
NewSong NewSong is an American contemporary Christian music group that was founded in 1981, at Morningside Baptist Church in Valdosta, Georgia. They have had twelve GMA Dove Award nominations, and one 45th Annual Grammy Awards, Grammy Award Nomination ...
Choral Collection of the Year * ''Again I Say Rejoice: Celebrating The Songs Of Israel Houghton'' – Various artists * ''Dwell'' – Robert Sterling * ''I'm Amazed'' – Carol Cymbala * ''Invisible Christ'' – Church Prayz Choir * ''You Are God Alone'' –
Phil Barfoot Phil may refer to: * Phil (given name), a shortened version of masculine and feminine names * Phill, a given name also spelled "Phil" * Phil, Kentucky, United States * ''Phil'' (film), a 2019 film * -phil-, a lexical fragment, used as a root ter ...
and
Lari Goss Lari may refer to: Currency * Georgian lari, the currency of Georgia * Maldivian laari, or lari, a coin denomination of the rufiyaa of the Maldives Places *Lari Constituency, an electoral constituency in Kenya *Lari, Ardabil, or Lahrud, a ci ...
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year * ''
And the Land of Fake Believe ''And the Land of Fake Believe'' is the full-length debut album by the Christian pop punk band Eleventyseven. It was released on May 16, 2006 under Flicker Records. Critical reception The album garnered mostly mixed to negative reviews upon its ...
'' – Eleventyseven * '' Beyond Measure'' – Jeremy Camp * ''
Hearts of the Innocent ''Hearts of the Innocent'' is the fourth album released by the Christian rock band Kutless. A special edition of this album was also released. It included a DVD with all seven (at the time) of the band's music videos, as well as four bonus acou ...
'' – Kutless * ''
My Island ''My Island'' is the tenth full-length album by Starflyer 59. It was released September 12, 2006 on Tooth & Nail Records. A music video for "I Win" was released online to coincide with the album's release. This was the first video the band relea ...
'' – Starflyer 59 * '' Say No More'' – House of Heroes * '' Smile, It's the End of the World'' – Hawk Nelson


Musicals

Musical of the Year *''Christmas Is Forever'' *''Everything Glorious'' *''He's Alive Forever'' *''How Great Is Our God'' *''My Savior, My God'' Youth/Children's Musical *''A King Is Coming to Town'' *''Donkey Tales'' *''Miracle on Main Street'' *''The First Action Heroes'' *''Voyage of Friendship''


Videos

Short Form Music Video of the Year *"Breathe into Me" – Red ** Matt Bass (video director), Steven Johnson (video producer) *"This House" – Edison Glass **
JT Daly Justin Thomas "JT" Daly (born January 2, 1981) is an American musician, producer, songwriter, and visual artist, known also as the frontman for Nashville-based rock band Paper Route. His recent production and co-writing work include Pvris's new ...
(video director and producer) *" Welcome Home" – Brian Littrell ** Roman White (video director), Randy Brewer (video producer) * " Work" – Jars of Clay **Jeff Stephenson (video director), Monica Ortiz (video producer) *"Writing on the Walls" – Underoath **Popcore Films (video director and producer) Long Form Music Video of the Year * '' Alive in South Africa'' – Israel & New Breed **Israel Houghton; Di Rosen; Di Rosen Productions; Integrity Music * '' Give It Away'' –
Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...
**Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, and Bill Carter (video producers) * '' Live Unplugged'' – Jeremy Camp **Carl Diebold (video director), Ken Concord and Michael Sacci (video producers) * '' Legacy of Love... David Phelps Live'' – David Phelps **Russell E. Hall (video director), David Phelps and Jim Chaffee (video producers) * ''
Lifesong Live ''Lifesong Live'' is a live CD/DVD by the contemporary Christian music band Casting Crowns, released in 2006. It included songs from their second studio release, ''Lifesong''. Track listing #"Lifesong" ( Mark Hall) – 5:05 #" Praise You in Th ...
'' – Casting Crowns ** Karl Hortsmann (video producer) * '' Time Again... Amy Grant Live'' – Amy Grant ** Ken Carpenter (video director), Ken & Rod Carpenter (video producers)


Artists with multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple nominations:Nominations Announced for 38th GMA Dove Awards
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* Nine: Chris Tomlin * Six: Jars of Clay * Five:
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.Diante do Trono Diante do Trono (; lit.: Before the Throne) is a Brazilian contemporary Christian music band formed in 1997 as a ministry of Lagoinha Church in Belo Horizonte. It is led by singer, songwriter and pastor Ana Paula Valadão. The group became po ...
, Aaron Shust, Leeland * Four: Casting Crowns,
Stellar Kart Stellar Kart was an American pop punk band from Phoenix, Arizona, signed to Inpop Records and Capitol Records. The band released their first album, '' All Gas. No Brake'', in February 2005. Most of their singles have been accepted exclusively o ...
, and Israel Houghton * Three: Third Day, Mat Kearney,
DecembeRadio DecembeRadio was an American Christian rock band formed in 2003 and composed of bassist and lead vocalist Josh Reedy, lead guitarist Brian Bunn, rhythm guitarist Eric Miker and drummer Boone Daughdrill. Reedy, Bunn and Miker first ventured out o ...
, Jeremy Camp * Two: MercyMe, Mark Hall The following artists received multiple awards: * Six: Chris Tomlin * Three: Aaron Shust * Two: Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay,
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,"
,
Gaither Vocal Band The Gaither Vocal Band is an American southern gospel vocal group, named after its founder and leader Bill Gaither. On March 1, 2017, it was announced that the Gaither Vocal Band lineup consisted of Reggie Smith, Wes Hampton, Adam Crabb, Todd ...
,
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 ...


References


External links


Official Result
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GMA Dove Awards IN THE PRESS ROOM / ThoughtQuotient Video Podcast
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