The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at The Opry Entertainment Complex in

Nashville, Tennessee Nashville is the capital city of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the seat of Davidson County. With a population of 689,447 at the 2020 U.S. census, Nashville is the most populous city in the state, 21st most-populous city in the U.S., and ...

, and was hosted by

Bart Millard Bart Marshall Millard (born December 1, 1972) is an American singer and songwriter who is best known as the leader of the band MercyMe. He has also released two solo albums: '' Hymned, No. 1'', in 2005 and '' Hymned Again'' in 2008. He received a ...

. Nominations were announced on February 18, 2010 during a press conference at

Belmont University Belmont University is a private Christian university in Nashville, Tennessee. Descended from Belmont Women's College, founded in 1890 by schoolteachers Ida Hood and Susan Heron, the institution was incorporated in 1951 as Belmont College. It be ...

's Curb Café in

. The announcement was hosted by a group of artists which included

Francesca Battistelli Francesca Battistelli (born May 18, 1985) is an American Christian singer and songwriter. She was originally an independent artist and had released an independent album, ''Just a Breath'', in 2004. Her first studio album on Fervent Records, '' M ...

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 ...

, Jason Crabb,

Brandon Heath Brandon Heath Knell (born July 21, 1978) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer, and songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee. He has released six studio albums: ''Don't Get Comfortable'' (2006), ''What If We'' (2008), ''Leaving Ed ...

Kari Jobe Kari Brooke Jobe (born April 6, 1981) is an American contemporary Christian music singer and songwriter. Since her first album in 2009, she has received two Grammy Award nominations and ten Dove Award nominations, six of which she won. Biograp ...

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 '' ...

Ben Tankard Ben Tankard (born January 10, 1964) is an American gospel/smooth jazz musician, producer, and arranger. Biography Tankard's father was a minister and his mother a missionary. In church, he played drums at an early age. He played tuba in school ...

and

Lisa Kimmey 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 albums ...

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 ...

won Artist of the Year, while

Sidewalk Prophets Sidewalk Prophets is an American contemporary Christian music band from Nashville. Their album ''These Simple Truths'' contained the single "The Words I Would Say" which is also featured on ''WOW Hits 2010'' and ''WOW Hits 2011''. The group won ...

won New Artist of the Year. Rock group

Needtobreathe Needtobreathe (stylized as NEEDTOBREATHE) is an American rock band from Seneca, South Carolina. The band is composed of Bear Rinehart (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Seth Bolt (backing vocals, bass), Josh Lovelace (backing vocals, keys), Randall ...

ended up winning the three awards it was nominated for. Other multiple winners include:

Jennie Lee Riddle Jennie Lee Riddle (born April 22, 1967) is an American Christian songwriter, best known for penning "Revelation Song", first made popular by Gateway Worship and Kari Jobe, and carried to No. 1 by Phillips, Craig & Dean. The song enjoyed a 17 ...

, and Jars of Clay.

Performers

;Opening ceremony * Voices of Glory * Karen Peck & New River * Rhonda Vincent & The Rage *

Collin Raye Floyd Elliot Wray (born August 22, 1960) is an American country music singer, known professionally as Collin Raye, and previously as Bubba Wray. Under the latter name, he recorded as a member of the band The Wrays between 1983 and 1987. He made ...

The Nelons The Nelons are an American southern gospel group based in Atlanta, Georgia. Group members are Kelly Nelon Clark, her husband Jason Clark, and Kelly's daughters Amber Nelon Kistler and Autumn Nelon Clark. The Nelons were inducted into the Gospel Mu ...

with Karen Peck ;Telecast ceremony The following performed:CCM Artists Honored at 41st Dove Awards
on CBN.com

Presenters

;Telecast ceremony The following presented: * Tenley Molzhan – introduced

Ricky Skaggs Rickie Lee Skaggs (born July 18, 1954), known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, ...

and Gordon Kennedy *

– Male Vocalist of the Year *

Franklin Graham William Franklin Graham III (born July 14, 1952) is an American evangelist and missionary. He frequently engages in Christian revival tours and political commentary. He is president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and ...

– introduced the performance from "Come Together Now" * David Mann

Awards

General

;Artist of the Year *

* Jason Crabb * Jars of Clay * Mary Mary *

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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 ...

;New Artist of the Year * Crystal Aikin * Bluetree * Jonny Diaz *

* Revive *

Brian Courtney Wilson Brian Courtney Wilson is an American gospel and contemporary Christian music singer. Biography Wilson was raised in the Chicago area. In his childhood, Wilson began singing with the adult male chorus with his father at the Rock of Ages Baptis ...

;Group of the Year *

* Gaither Vocal Band * Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir * Jars of Clay *

Tenth Avenue North Tenth Avenue North was an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) band from West Palm Beach, Florida that was active from 2000 to 2021. The group was formed while its founding members attended Palm Beach Atlantic University took its name ...

;Male Vocalist of the Year *

* Jason Crabb * Michael English *

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. ...

* Smokie Norful *

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 ...

* Mark Schultz ;Female Vocalist of the Year *

* Karen Peck Gooch *

Natalie Grant Natalie Diane Grant (born December 21, 1971) is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years (2006, 2007, 2008 an ...

* Heather Headley *

Mandisa Mandisa Lynn Hundley (born October 2, 1976), known professionally as Mandisa, is an American gospel and contemporary Christian recording artist. Her career began as a contestant in the fifth season of ''American Idol'', in which she finished in ...

* Dawn Michele * Laura Story ;Song of the Year *"Born to Climb" – Jeff & Sheri Easter **Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters *" By Your Side" –

**Tenth Avenue North, songwriters *" Free To Be Me" –

**Francesca Battistelli, songwriter *"God Is There" –

Diamond Rio Diamond Rio is an American country music band. The band was founded in 1982 as an attraction for the Opryland USA theme park in Nashville, Tennessee, and was originally known as the Grizzly River Boys, then the Tennessee River Boys. It was fou ...

** Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms, songwriters *"I Will Rise" –

Chris Tomlin Christopher Dwayne Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, and worship leader from Grand Saline, Texas, United States, who has sold over 7 million records. He is a member of Passion Conferences ...

Louie Giglio 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 Gigl ...

, Chris Tomlin,

Matt Maher Matthew Guion Maher (born November 10, 1974) is a Canadian contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, and worship leader from Newfoundland, Canada, who lives in the United States. Three of his nine albums have reached the Top 25 ...

, Jesse Reeves, songwriters *"Let The Waters Rise" – Mikeschair **Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, songwriters *"

Revelation Song "Revelation Song" is a song written by Jennie Lee Riddle with lyrics adapted from Revelation 4 of the New Testament. The song first gained exposure on U.S. Christian radio through a Christ for the Nations Institute recording, "Glorious" in 2004, as ...

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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 ...

, songwriter *"Somebody Like Me" – Jason Crabb **

Neil Thrasher Joe Neil Thrasher Jr. (born July 13, 1965) is an American country music singer and songwriter. Between 1995 and 1997, he and Kelly Shiver comprised the duo Thrasher Shiver, which recorded a studio album for Asylum Records in 1996 and charted two ...

, Michael Boggs, songwriters *" Two Hands" – Jars of Clay **

Dan Haseltine Daniel Paul Haseltine (born January 12, 1973) is an American singer best known as lead vocalist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Haseltine has performed vocals, piano, accordion, percussion and melodica, while with Jars of ...

Charlie Lowell Charles Daniel Lowell (born October 21, 1973)Jars WorldJars World: Music: Tim. Date of Birth noted. Retrieved 9 August 2007. is an American pianist most known for being the pianist and keyboardist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars o ...

, Stephen Mason,

Matt Odmark Matthew Thomas Odmark (born January 25, 1974) is an American musician most known for being a guitarist for Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Biography Matthew Odmark was raised in Rochester, New York where he attended McQuaid ...

, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Rushchival, songwriters *"Why Can't All God's Children Get Along" –

Karen Peck and New River Karen Peck and New River is a southern gospel mixed group based in Gainesville, Georgia. Music career The youngest of three daughters, Karen was exposed to the traditional sounds of gospel music at a very early age. Her parents often took Ka ...

**Stephen Hill, songwriter ;Songwriter of the Year *

* Michael Boggs * Mike Donehey *

Jason Ingram Jason David Ingram is an American Christian music producer and songwriter. He has been a songwriter for many Christian artists, including Bebo Norman and Point of Grace. Career Around the end of 2001, he was the first artist to be signed to ...

;Producer of the Year *

Ed Cash Edmond Martin Cash (born August 6, 1971) is a producer, songwriter, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist. AllMusic/ref> He was named the "Producer of the Year" at the Gospel Music Awards for four consecutive years (2004–2007) and gains recogn ...

Ian Eskelin Ian Eskelin (born October 17, 1969), is a record producer, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band All Star United, and president of recording and publishing company Radiate Music. ...

* Wayne Haun *

Bernie Herms Bernhard "Bernie" Herms (born March 26, 1972) is a Canadian composer, songwriter, and music producer in Nashville, Tennessee. He has received and been nominated for Grammy Awards, GMA Dove Awards, and GMA Canada Covenant Awards, due to his song ...

and Rusty Varenkamp

Pop

;Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *" City on Our Knees" –

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 ...

*" Free to Be Me" –

*"Let the Waters Rise" – Mikeschair *" My Deliverer" –

*" Until the Whole World Hears" –

;Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *'' Come Alive'' – Mark Schultz *'' Mikeschair'' – Mikeschair *''

Speaking Louder Than Before ''Speaking Louder than Before'' is the sixth studio album from contemporary Christian musician Jeremy Camp. It was released on November 24, 2008, and entered the ''Billboard'' 200 at No. 38. Background In May 2008, Camp went into the studio to ...

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*'' The Long Fall Back to Earth'' – Jars of Clay *'' These Simple Truths'' –

Rock

;Rock Recorded Song of the Year *"

Bring Me to Life "Bring Me to Life" is the debut single by American rock band Evanescence from their debut studio album, ''Fallen'' (2003). Wind-up released it as the album's lead single on April 7, 2003. The song was written by Amy Lee when she was 19, after ...

" – Thousand Foot Krutch *" Fight Inside" –

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Hero A hero (feminine: heroine) is a real person or a main fictional character who, in the face of danger, combats adversity through feats of ingenuity, courage, or strength. Like other formerly gender-specific terms (like ''actor''), ''her ...

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*" Mess of Me" – Switchfoot *"Mystery of You" – Red ;Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *" Always" – Switchfoot *"Can't Take Away" – Mikeschair *" How He Loves" –

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 ...

*" Lay 'Em Down" –

*"You Gave Me a Promise" –

Fireflight Fireflight is an American Christian rock band formed in Eustis, Florida in 1999. The band was signed by Flicker Records. The band currently consists of Dawn Michele, Glenn and Wendy Drennen and Justin Cox (who left in 2013 but rejoined in 20 ...

;Rock Album of the Year *''

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August Burns Red August Burns Red is an American metalcore band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania, formed in 2003. The band's current lineup consists of lead guitarist John Benjamin "JB" Brubaker, rhythm guitarist Brent Rambler, drummer Matt Greiner, lead vocalist ...

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Decyfer Down Decyfer Down is an American Christian rock band formed in 1999 and based in Morehead City, North Carolina, United States. Until 2002 – the year that Christopher Clonts joined the band – they went by the moniker Allysonhymn (pronounced All-ey ...

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Innocence & Instinct ''Innocence & Instinct'' is the second studio album by American Christian rock band Red. It was released on February 10, 2009 through Essential Records and Sony Music. It was produced by Rob Graves. The standard edition of the album contains ...

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'' – Abandon *'' Welcome to the Masquerade'' – Thousand Foot Krutch ;Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *''

Church Music Church music is Christian music written for performance in church, or any musical setting of ecclesiastical liturgy, or music set to words expressing propositions of a sacred nature, such as a hymn. History Early Christian music The on ...

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*'' Confessions'' –

Pillar A column or pillar in architecture and structural engineering is a structural element that transmits, through compression, the weight of the structure above to other structural elements below. In other words, a column is a compression member. ...

*'' It Is Well'' –

Kutless Kutless is an American Christian rock band from Portland, Oregon formed in 1999. Since their formation, they have released multiple studio albums and one live album, ''Live from Portland''. They have sold over 3 million records worldwide. H ...

*'' Love & War'' –

BarlowGirl BarlowGirl was an American Christian rock and CCM all-female band from Elgin, Illinois. The band was composed of sisters Alyssa (lead vocals, bass guitar, keyboards), Lauren (co-lead vocals, drums) and Rebecca (guitar, backing vocals) Barlow. ...

*'' The Outsiders'' –

Rap/Hip-Hop

;Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year *"America" – Tracy Edmond *"End of My Rope" –

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,"

*"Go On" – B.Reith *"Lost" – Da' T.R.U.T.H. *"Movin'" –

Group 1 Crew Group 1 Crew was an American Christian hip hop band signed to Fervent Records and Warner Bros. Records. They made their debut with the hit song "Can't Go On" on WOW Hits 2007. Soon after they released their first EP ''I have a dream'' (2006 ...

;Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year *'' Five-Two Television'' –

*'' Now Is Not Forever'' – B.Reith *''

Reiterate ''Reiterate'' is the eighth full-length album from the Christian hip hop group GRITS. It was released on September 16, 2008, and is the GRITS first release on their newly formed Revolution Art label. Critical reception Awarding the album four ...

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GRITS Grits are a type of porridge made from boiled cornmeal. Hominy grits are a type of grits made from hominy – corn that has been treated with an alkali in a process called nixtamalization, with the pericarp (ovary wall) removed. Grits are of ...

*'' The Big Picture'' – Da' T.R.U.T.H. *'' Thrilla'' – Mr. Del

Inspirational

;Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year *"Hold On To Jesus" –

Austins Bridge Austins Bridge is an American Christian country band originally formed in Austin, Texas. The band consists of Justin Rivers and Jason Baird. Band history The band was formed around 2007 by Rivers and Baird, along with Mike Kofahl. After signing ...

*"Hosanna" –

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*"Jesus Saves" –

Travis Cottrell Travis Cottrell is an American contemporary Christian music (CCM) artist, songwriter, author, and worship leader. Biography Cottrell was raised in Boone, North Carolina. In 1990, he moved to Nashville to study at Belmont University. After gr ...

*"Since The World Began" –

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 ...

, Mac Powell *"The Only Hope" –

;Inspirational Album of the Year *''A Grand New Day'' – Women of Faith Worship Team *'' Fearless'' –

*'' Jesus Saves Live'' –

*'' Live at Oak Tree'' – Aaron & Amanda Crabb *''

You Deliver Me ''You Deliver Me'' is Selah's seventh studio album. It features a cover of Hillsong Worship's "Hosanna". The album was released August 25, 2009. Critical reception Andree Farias of AllMusic concludes his review with, "Selah is perhaps the only ...

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Gospel

;Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Because He Lives" – Gaither Vocal Band *"Born to Climb" – Jeff & Sheri Easter *"If You Knew Him" – The Perrys *"Life Goes On" –

Talley Trio The Talleys were a southern gospel trio composed of Roger and Debra Talley, and their daughter Lauren Talley as the lead and soprano singer. Performing over 20 years, they have made appearances all over the world. At the end of 2020 Roger and ...

*"Live With Jesus" – Oak Ridge Boys ;Southern Gospel Album of the Year *''Almost Morning'' – The Perrys *'' Reunited'' – Gaither Vocal Band *''North America Live'' – The Hoppers *''Treasure'' –

Janet Paschal Janet Paschal (born October 18, 1956) is an inspirational gospel vocalist. She has released numerous albums in that genre and has received multiple fan awards and Grammy and Dove Award nominations. She is also a songwriter and published author. ...

*''Worth It'' – Brian Free & Assurance ;Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Always Remember" –

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*"Don't Do It Without Me" – Bishop Paul S. Morton *"How I Got Over" –

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 ...

*"Justified" – Smokie Norful *"

Oh Happy Day "Oh Happy Day" is a 1967 gospel music arrangement of the 1755 hymn by clergyman Philip Doddridge. Recorded by the Edwin Hawkins Singers, it became an international hit in 1969, reaching No. 4 on the US Singles Chart, No. 1 in France, Germany, an ...

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Queen Latifah Dana Elaine Owens (born March 18, 1970), known professionally as Queen Latifah, is an American rapper, actress, and singer. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she signed with Tommy Boy Records in 1989 and released her debut album '' All Hail the Qu ...

;Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''Almost Morning'' –

Dorothy Norwood Dorothy Norwood (born May 29, 1935) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. She began touring with her family at the age of eight, and in 1956, began singing with Mahalia Jackson. In the early 1960s she was a member of The Caravans, and in 19 ...

*''Gaither Vocal Band Reunited'' – Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's *''Shout! Live'' – Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue *''Treasure'' – Clarence Fountain, Sam Butler and The Boys ;Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Awesome God" –

Fred Hammond Frederick William Hammond (born December 27, 1960) is an American gospel singer, bass guitar player, and record producer. He is regarded as one of the most popular figures in contemporary gospel music. He is known for using a variety of differe ...

*"Dear God" – Smokie Norful *"Every Prayer" –

Israel Houghton Israel Houghton (; born May 19, 1971) is an American contemporary Christian music singer, songwriter, producer and worship leader. He is usually credited as Israel & New Breed. Musical career Houghton produced an album by Michael Gungor, ''Big ...

*"So Good" –

Melinda Watts Melinda Frances Watts (''née'', Pickett; born July 20, 1978) is an American urban contemporary gospel artist and musician. She started her music career, in 2009, with her first studio album, ''People Get Ready'', released by Razor & Tie. This al ...

*"Souled Out" –

Hezekiah Walker & LFC Bishop Hezekiah Walker (born December 24, 1962) is a popular American gospel music singer and artist and pastor of prominent Brooklyn New York Pentecostal megachurch, Love Fellowship Tabernacle. Walker has released several albums on Benson Recor ...

*"The Power of One (Change the World)" – Israel Houghton *"Wait On The Lord" –

;Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year *''America'' – Tracy Edmond *'' Audience of One'' – Heather Headley *'' Love Unstoppable'' –

*'' Smokie Norful Live'' – Smokie Norful *''

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Country & Bluegrass

;Country Recorded Song of the Year *"Dry Bones" –

*"God Is There" –

*"King of the World" –

Point of Grace Point of Grace is an all-female contemporary Christian music vocal group. The current trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as wel ...

*"Somebody Like Me" – Jason Crabb *"Thank God for Kids" –

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;Country Album of the Year *'' Jason Crabb'' – Jason Crabb *'' Live at Oak Tree'' –

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Never Going Back ''Never Going Back'' is the tenth studio album from Country singer Collin Raye. The album was released on April 28, 2009 through Time Life Entertainment. Track listing # "Get Up in Jesus' Name" (Mike Curtis, Marty Raybon) - 3:41 # "The Only Je ...

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*'' The Reason'' –

*'' Then Sings My Soul'' – Ronnie Milsap ;Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year *"I Heard My Savior Calling Me" –

Rhonda Vincent Rhonda Lea Vincent (born July 13, 1962) is an American bluegrass singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Vincent's music career began when she was a child in her family's band The Sally Mountain Show, and it has spanned more than four de ...

*"On The Other Side" – Dailey & Vincent *"This World Is Not My Home" –

*"When We Fly" – Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long *"Working on a Building" –

Patty Loveless Patty Loveless (born Patricia Lee Ramey, January 4, 1957) is an American country music singer. She began performing in her teenaged years before signing her first recording contract with MCA Records' Nashville division in 1985. While her first ...

;Bluegrass Album of the Year *''Blue Ridge Mtn. Memories'' –

The Marksmen Quartet The Marksmen Quartet of Murrayville, Georgia originated in 1967 as a Southern gospel quartet under the direction of Dr. Earle Wheeler. Through the years, the group's styles moved to bluegrass gospel and country gospel. Dove award nominees in 2008 ...

*''Breaking Like Dawn'' – Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long *''I Have Been Blessed'' – The Far City Boys *''

I Just Want To Thank You Lord "I Just Want to Thank You Lord" is a notable American gospel and bluegrass song written by Judy Marshall (born 1951) of the Marshall Family of West Virginia. It was released in 1975 on the Marshall Family's "Come Springtime" album one year after ...

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Larry Sparks Larry Sparks (born September 25, 1947) is an American Bluegrass singer and guitarist. He was the winner of the 2004 and 2005 International Bluegrass Music Association Male Vocalist of the Year Award. 2005, won IBMA for Album of the Year and Re ...

*''Lord Bless This House'' – Nothin Fancy *''The Isaacs ...Naturally'' –

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Praise & Worship

;Worship Song of the Year *“ Alive Again” –

**Matt Maher and

, songwriters *“Hosanna” –

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 ...

and

Brenton Brown Brenton Gifford Brown Work ID No. 884337863 ISWC No. T9126089325 (born 1 July 1973) is a dual South African and American Christian musician and worship leader. The title track "Everlasting God" on his solo album, ''Everlasting God'' was given a ...

, songwriters *“I Will Rise” –

**Chris Tomlin, songwriter *“New Song We Sing”;

Meredith Andrews Meredith Frances Sooter (born January 19, 1983), known professionally as Meredith Andrews, is a contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader. She has won two Dove Awards. Biography Andrews grew up in Wilson, North Ca ...

**Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, and Keith Everette Smith, songwriters *“

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, songwriter ;Praise & Worship Album of the Year *''A Grand New Day'' – Women of Faith Worship Team *'' Alive Again'' –

*''Awaken The Dawn'' –

Keith & Kristyn Getty Keith & Kristyn Getty are a Northern Irish Christian duo, best known for writing many popular modern hymns with veteran English songwriter and worship leader Stuart Townend. Due to the success of "In Christ Alone", the duo has spearheaded the m ...

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Others

;Urban Recorded Song of the Year *"Avaylable" – Kortney Pollard *"Close To You" –

BeBe & CeCe Winans BeBe & CeCe Winans are an American gospel music brother and sister duo. BeBe and CeCe Winans are the seventh and eighth of the Winans family's ten children, most of whom have had gospel music careers. Together, they have received several awards ...

*"Just Love" –

*"Just Wanna Say" –

*"You Never Let Me Down" – Marvin Winans Jr. ;Instrumental Album of the Year *''A Moment's Peace, Vol. 2'' – Christopher Phillips and John Catchings *''A Moment's Peace, Vol. 1'' – Christopher Phillips and John Catchings *''Joy Comes In The Morning'' – Stan Whitmire *''Mercy Mercy Mercy'' – Ben Tankard ;Spanish Language Album of the Year *'' Adorándote'' – Julissa *''

Apasionado Por Ti ''Apasionado por Ti'' is the fifth studio album by the Mexican Christian rock band Rojo. The album was produced by the bass guitarist Emmanuel Espinosa and released on March 3, 2009. Track listing # "Intro - He Decidido" – 0:55 # "Siguiédote ...

'' – Rojo *''Cerca de Mí'' – Yamil Ledesma *'' Le Canto'' –

*''Su Vida, Sus Pasos, Su Voz'' – Melodie Joy ;Special Event Album of the Year *'' CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty'' (

Sparrow Records Sparrow Records is a Christian music record label and a division of Universal Music Group. History Sparrow Records was founded in 1976 by Billy Ray Hearn, then artists and repertoire (A&R) director at Myrrh Records. Purchased by Thorn EMI in ...

) *'' Fireproof: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack'' ( Reunion Records) *'' Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship'' (Reunion Records) *'' Hip Hope Hits 2009'' (

Gotee Records Gotee Records is a record label founded by Christian hip hop performer Toby McKeehan (known professionally as ''TobyMac''), Todd Collins, and Joey Elwood. The label began as a production company. At the time of the label's founding, McKeehan wa ...

) *'' Oh Happy Day: An All-Star Music Celebration'' (

EMI Gospel Capitol Christian Music Group (Capitol CMG) (formerly known as EMI Christian Music Group) is an American music group that, since 2013, is under the ownership of Universal Music Group. It is based in Brentwood, Tennessee. Capitol CMG is in the C ...

/Vector Recordings) ;Children's Music Album of the Year *''Great Worship Songs for Kids 3'' – GWS Kids Praise Band *''I Shine Jamz, Vol. 1'' – Todd Collins *''Shout Praises Kids: Today Is The Day'' – Various *''

The Real Thing The Real Thing or Real Thing may refer to: Film and television * The Real Thing (film), ''The Real Thing'' (film) or ''Livers Ain't Cheap'', a 1996 American film * ''The Real Thing'', a 1980 television documentary by James Burke (science historian) ...

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pureNRG PureNRG (stylized as pureNRG and pronounced "Pure Energy") was a Christian pop group from Nashville, Tennessee. They were signed to Fervent Records in late 2006. They released six albums: their self-titled debut ''pureNRG'' (released May 2007 ...

*'' Veggie Tales: Here I Am To Worship'' – Featuring

Aaron Shust Aaron Michael Shust (born October 31, 1975) is an American contemporary Christian music artist formerly on the Brash Music and Centricity Music labels, and now on his own label. Shust was named the Songwriter of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards o ...

;Christmas Album of the Year *'' Christ Is Come'' –

Big Daddy Weave Big Daddy Weave is an American contemporary Christian band from Mobile, Alabama composed of Mike Weaver, Joe Shirk, Jeremy Redmon, and Brian Beihl. They are signed to Fervent Records. History The band members met in college while attending t ...

*''Christmas Is'' – Mark Harris *''Every Light That Shines at Christmas'' – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound *'' Glory in the Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship'' –

*'' Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant'' –

Family Force 5 FF5 (formerly known as Family Force 5, The Phamily, Ground Noise and The Brothers) is an American Christian rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. The band formed in 2005 by brothers Solomon "Soul Glow Activatur" Olds, Joshua "Fatty" Olds, and Jaco ...

;Choral Collection of the Year *''Everlasting Praise 2'' – Mike Speck and Stan Whitmire *''Hallelujah! Light Has Come'' – Various arrangers *''Hymns of the Ages'' – Lari Goss *''Let The Worshippers Arise'' – Various arrangers *'' Jesus Saves Live'' –

;Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *''

Live Life Loud ''Live Life Loud'' (stylized as ''LIVE*LIFE*LOUD!'') is the fourth studio album from Christian rock band Hawk Nelson. It was released on September 22, 2009. According to Daniel Biro, the dog on the cover is lead vocalist Jason Dunn's dog Murphy. ...

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Hawk Nelson Hawk Nelson is a Canadian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. Formed in 2000, the band has released eight studio albums to date. History Early independent releases (2000–2003) In 2000, Dunn, Clark, and Paige founded a Peterborough-based gr ...

**Bonnie Biro (art director), Ryan Clark (graphic artist), Caleb Kuhl (illustrator/photographer);

BEC Recordings BEC (Brandon Ebel Company) Recordings is a Christian rock record label that is an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. The label was formed in 1997 in partnership with the EMI Christian Music Group. The label promotes bands with more adult Christi ...

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Lost in the Sound of Separation ''Lost in the Sound of Separation'' is the sixth album by American rock band Underoath. It was released on September 2, 2008, through Solid State and Tooth & Nail Records. Following the release of their fifth studio album ''Define the Great Line' ...

'' (Deluxe Edition) –

Underoath Underoath (stylized as Underøath or UnderOath) is an American rock band from Tampa, Florida. It was founded by lead vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Luke Morton on November 30, 1997, in Ocala, Florida; subsequently, its additional memb ...

**Jordan Butcher (art director), Drew Beckmeyer (graphic artist), Ryan Russell (illustrator/photographer);

Tooth & Nail Records Tooth & Nail Records is a Christian rock record label founded by Brandon Ebel in California in November 1993. The label later moved to Seattle, Washington where it is situated today. It is home to many well-known musical acts, including Undero ...

Solid State Records Solid State Records is a Christian metalcore record label, an imprint of Tooth & Nail Records. Unlike Tooth & Nail, Solid State signs hardcore punk and heavy metal bands. Like Tooth & Nail, Solid State is primarily a Christian label. However, ...

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It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright ''It’s All Crazy! It’s All False! It’s All a Dream! It’s Alright'' is the fourth studio album by American indie band mewithoutYou. The record was Produced by Brian McTear and Daniel Smith, and was released on May 19, 2009 through Tooth & ...

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MewithoutYou MewithoutYou, usually styled as mewithoutYou, was an American rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band consisted of Aaron Weiss (vocals), Michael Weiss and Brandon Beaver (guitars), Greg Jehanian (bass guitar), and Rickie Mazzotta ...

**Jordan Butcher (art director/graphic artist), Vasily Kavonof (illustrator/photographer); Tooth & Nail Records *'' The Long Fall Back to Earth'' (Limited Edition) – Jars of Clay **Tim Parker and Jars of Clay (art directors), Kharyn Hill; Gray Matters/ Essential Records *'' Forget and Not Slow Down'' – Relient K **

Matthew Thiessen Matthew Arnold Thiessen (born August 12, 1980) is a Canadian-American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer known for being co-founder, lead singer, guitarist, pianist, and primary songwriter for the Christian rock band Relient K. Wit ...

and Linden Frederick (art directors), Davy Baysinger,

Ethan Luck Ethan John Luck is an American musician, producer, multi-instrumentalist and photographer who has played in several bands, most prominently, the ska band The O.C. Supertones, Demon Hunter, Kings of Leon, Morgan Wade, and pop punk band Relient ...

, Cale Glendening;

Mono Vs Stereo Mono vs Stereo is an independent record label based in Franklin, Tennessee. It was founded in 2003 as an imprint of Gotee Records. While Gotee signs mostly rap, hip-hop, and pop-rock artists, Mono vs Stereo leaned more towards indie music. Hi ...

*''The Long Fall Back to Earth'' – Jars of Clay **Tim Parker and Jars of Clay (art directors), Kharyn Hill; Gray Matters/Essential Records

Musicals

;Musical of the Year *''A Baby Changes Everything'' *''Glorious Impossible'' *''It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year'' *''Reign, Jesus, Reign'' *''See What A Morning'' ;Youth/Children's Musical *''Camp Wallaballa'' *''Christmas Hang-ups'' *''Get To The Manger!'' *''GPS (God's Plan of Salvation)'' *''The Best Christmas Present Ever!''

Videos

;Short Form Music Video of the Year *"Beautiful Ending" –

**Tim Morgan (video director and producer) *" Free to Be Me" –

**Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer) *"

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**Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer) *"Live Life Loud" –

**Etypical (video director), Kayvan Ghavim (video producer) *"

Lose My Soul "Lose My Soul" is a song by TobyMac from his third studio album, ''Portable Sounds'' (2007). It features gospel artist Kirk Franklin and contemporary Christian singer Mandisa and was released in 2008 as the fifth single from the album. The song was ...

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, featuring

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) ...

and

**Danny Yourd (video director), Danny Yourd and Steve Hoover (video producers) *" Monster" – Skillet **Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer) *"Too Bright To See" –

**Anders Foreman (video director and producer) *"Wait and See" –

**Eric Welch (video director), Tameron Hedge (video producer) ;Long Form Music Video of the Year *'' 45 Days'' (Documentary w/music) –

Demon Hunter Demon Hunter is an American Christian metal band from Seattle, Washington, started in 2000 by brothers Don Clark and Ryan Clark. Although the brothers created the band together, only Ryan remains, since Don left the band to take care of his ...

**Cale Glendening (video director), Don and Ryan Clark (video producers) *'' A Gospel Journey'' – Oak Ridge Boys **Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, and Bill Carter (video producers) *''A New Hallelujah: The Live Worship DVD'' –

**Steve Gilreath (video director and producer) *''

Faith + Hope + Love ''Faith + Hope + Love'' is the eighteenth album in the live praise and worship series of Christian Contemporary music by Hillsong Church. It was recorded live on 01 March 2009 at Hillsong Convention Centre, on 08 March 2009 at Hilsong City Camp ...

'' – Hillsong Live **Luke Irvine and Magdalene Phillips (video directors), Hillsong Music (video producers) *'' Live at Oak Tree'' –

**Graham Bustin (video director), Paul Corley, Tre Corley, Norman Holland, Michael Turner, and Shannon Lancaster (video producers) *''

Live Revelations ''Live Revelations: Onstage, Offstage, Backstage'' is a 2009 live CD/DVD released by the Christian rock band Third Day. Most of the tracks are from their album ''Revelation'', released in 2008. Some of the songs were cut off the CD but can be fo ...

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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 ...

**Andy and Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison, Jonathan Erwin, and Andrew Erwin (video producers)

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple nominations: * Six: Jars of Clay,

and Jason Crabb * Five:

* Four: Smokie Norful * Three:

, Gaither Vocal Band,

* Two:

The following artists received multiple awards: * Three:

* Two:

, Jars of Clay

References

*, official winners list by year

External links

Dove Awards Hosts and Nominees
at DoveAwards.com
Dove Awards winners
at DoveAwards.com
List of Nominees
{{Dove Award years

GMA Music 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 annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards ...

GMA Dove Awards GMA Dove 2010 in American music GMA