The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 20, 2011, at the Fox Theatre in

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. The show was broadcast on GMC on April 24, 2011, hosted by

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from '' The Newlywed Game''. Nominations were announced on February 15, 2011. The awards recognized the accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2010.

Performers

;Telecast ceremony The following performed:That's a Wrap! Live Results: 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards
on gmc; Evans Price, Deborah (April 21, 2011)

Presenters

The following presented: * Francesca Battistelli * Sandi Patty – Female Vocalist of the Year * Chonda Pierce * Marvin Sapp * Committed * Ernie Haase and Signature Sound *

Lecrae Lecrae Devaughn Moore (born October 9, 1979), mononymously known as Lecrae, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record and film producer, record executive, actor, and entrepreneur. He is the president, co-owner and co-founder of the ind ...

Audrey Assad Audrey Nicole Assad (born July 1, 1983) is an American singer-songwriter. She has released six studio albums and four EPs. Early life Audrey Assad's mother was from Virginia and her father is a Syrian-born refugee. She was raised Protestant, a ...

* Deitrick Haddon *

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 ...

* Tim Tebow *

Greg Jennings Gregory Jennings Jr. (born September 21, 1983) is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for ten seasons, primarily with the Green Bay Packers. He played college football at Western Michigan an ...

* Ruben Studdard * Kim Fields

Awards

General

;Artist of the Year * Francesca Battistelli *

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.

* Natalie Grant *

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound Ernie Haase & Signature Sound is an American Southern Gospel quartet founded in 2002 by Ernie Haase, former Cathedral Quartet tenor and Garry Jones, former Gold City pianist. As of November 2021, the group consists of Dustin Doyle (lead/bariton ...

* Marvin Sapp *

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 f ...

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 an ...

* Jonny Dent ;New Artist of the Year *

Chris August Christopher August Megert (born March 20, 1982) is an American Contemporary Christian musician who performs under the stage name Chris August. August began recording as a secular musician before switching to Christian music. His song "Starry Nig ...

Forever Jones Forever Jones (usually stylized as forever JONES) is a Christian gospel group formed by husband and wife Dewitt and Kim Jones and their five children. Band history Husband and wife Dewitt and Kim Jones grew up in Washington and came from musical ...

John Mark McMillan John Mark McMillan (born November 27, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter and musician. Career In 2002, McMillan released his debut album ''Hope Anthology, Volume 1''. This independent album was followed by ''The Song Inside: The Sounds of Br ...

No Other Name ''No Other Name'' is the 23rd worship album by Hillsong released on 1 July 2014. This live album is named after the 2014 Hillsong Conference. The recording team for this album includes Reuben Morgan, Ben Fielding, Annie Garratt, Jad Gillies, ...

* Kerrie Roberts * Kristian Stanfill ;Group of the Year *

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 ...

* MercyMe * Mikeschair * Needtobreathe * Sidewalk Prophets *

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 f ...

;Male Vocalist of the Year * Doug Anderson *

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.

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 Ede ...

* Israel Houghton * Marvin Sapp *

;Female Vocalist of the Year *

* Francesca Battistelli * Natalie Grant * Britt Nicole *

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. ...

* Kerrie Roberts *

Laura Story Laura Mixon Story Elvington is an American contemporary Christian music singer-songwriter. ''Billboard'' ranked her as the 40th Top Christian Artist of the 2010s. She has won a Grammy and six GMA Dove Awards. Her second studio album, ''Bles ...

;Song of the Year *"All of Creation" – MercyMe **

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 ...

, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul, songwriters *"Beautiful, Beautiful" – Francesca Battistelli **Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm, songwriters *" Get Back Up" –

**Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice, songwriters *"Hold My Heart" –

**Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRue, songwriters *"Lead Me" – Sanctus Real **Matt Hammitt, Jason Ingram, Chris Rohman, songwriters *"Let the Waters Rise" – Mikeschair **Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, songwriters *"Love Came Calling" –

Triumphant Quartet The Triumphant Quartet (formerly Integrity Quartet until 2005) is an American Southern Gospel group that group consists of David Sutton (tenor), Clayton Inman (lead), Scott Inman (baritone), and Eric Bennett (bass). Background The Triumphan ...

** Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters *"Our God" –

**Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, songwriters *"Sometimes I Cry" –

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.

**Gerald Crabb, songwriter *"Starry Night" –

**Chris August, Ed Cash, songwriters ;Songwriter of the Year *

Gerald Crabb 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.Ed Cash * Ian Eskelin * 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 songw ...

* Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp

Pop

;Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"All of Creation" – MercyMe *"Beautiful, Beautiful" – Francesca Battistelli *" Get Back Up" –

*"Keep Changing the World" – Mikeschair *"Lead Me" – Sanctus Real *"

Starry Night ''The Starry Night'' ( nl, De sterrennacht) is an oil-on-canvas painting by the Dutch Post-Impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh. Painted in June 1889, it depicts the view from the east-facing window of his asylum room at Saint-Rémy-de-Provenc ...

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;Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year *'' Jars of Clay Presents: The Shelter'' – Jars of Clay *'' Love Revolution'' – Natalie Grant *''

No Far Away ''No Far Away'' is the first studio album by contemporary Christian musician Chris August. It was released on August 24, 2010 through Fervent Records, and produced by Chris August and Ed Cash. The album made it up to No. 1 on the Top Heatseekers l ...

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*'' The Light Meets the Dark'' –

*'' Until the Whole World Hears'' –

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 lat ...

Rock

;Rock Recorded Song of the Year *"Anchor" – Satellites and Sirens *"Dear X (You Don’t Own Me)" – Disciple *" Showstopper" –

*"Start Again" –

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The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues) "The Sound (John M. Perkins' Blues)" is a song written and recorded by Jon Foreman and Tim Foreman for the alternative rock band Switchfoot. It is a track from the band's seventh studio album, ''Hello Hurricane'', and was released as a digital sin ...

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Switchfoot Switchfoot is an American rock band from San Diego, California. The band's members are Jon Foreman (lead vocals, guitar), Tim Foreman (bass guitar, backing vocals), Chad Butler (drums, percussion), and Jerome Fontamillas (guitar, keyboards, back ...

;Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year *"Beautiful Things" –

Gungor Gungor is a musical collective formed by husband and wife duo Michael Gungor and Lisa Gungor. The group's music has been compared to the music of Sufjan Stevens, Bon Iver and Arcade Fire. The band has released seven studio albums, the last one ...

*"Lift Up Your Face" –

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 ...

*"Something Beautiful" – Needtobreathe *"Straight to Your Heart" – Mikeschair *"Tonight" –

;Rock Album of the Year *'' Horseshoes & Handgrenades'' – Disciple *''Live'' –

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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Memento Mori ''Memento mori'' (Latin for 'remember that you ave todie'Flyleaf Flyleaf may refer to: *In book design, a blank leaf in the front or back cover * Flyleaf (band) Flyleaf is an American rock band formed in Belton, Texas, in 2002. The band has charted on mainstream rock, Christian pop, and Christian metal ...

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The World Is a Thorn ''The World Is a Thorn'' (also stylized ''The World Is Λ Thorn'') is the fifth studio album by American Christian metal band Demon Hunter, which was released March 9, 2010. The album is described by the band as their "heaviest but most melodic" ...

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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 ...

*'' Travel III'' –

Future of Forestry Future of Forestry is an American indie rock band from Southern California, United States. History Future of Forestry is led by multi-instrumentalist, composer, and producer Eric Owyoung. The name comes from a poem by C.S. Lewis, " The Futu ...

;Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year *'' Move'' –

*'' Pieces of a Real Heart'' – Sanctus Real *''

Satellites & Sirens Satellites & Sirens is a synth and guitar driven Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. Members include Geoff Hunker, lead singer and founder of the band, as well as Jonathan Dimmel (drums), David Troyer (guitar), and David Willey (bass ...

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*''The Medicine'' –

*''The Rising'' – Charlie Hall *''

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Rap/Hip-Hop

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

*"Calling You" –

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,"

*"No Be Nah" – John Reuben *"Too Many Fakes" – JayEss *" Walking On the Stars" – Group 1 Crew ;Rap/Hip–Hop Album of the Year *'' Between Two Worlds'' – Trip Lee *''

Outta Space Love ''Outta Space Love'' is the third album by the hip-hop trio Group 1 Crew, released on September 21, 2010. It has a more electronic style than their previous albums, and has drawn comparisons to the music of The Black Eyed Peas. Critics have found ...

'' – Group 1 Crew *''

Rapture Ruckus Rapture Ruckus was a Christian hip hop and rock band from Wellington, New Zealand signed to BEC Recordings. They have released four albums: ''Rapture Ruckus'' in 2002, ''I Believe'' in 2006, ''Rapture Ruckus Live at World's End'' in 2008, and '' ...

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Sex, Drugs and Self-Control ''Sex, Drugs and Self-Control'' is the sixth album by rapper John Reuben, released on December 22, 2009. Track listing #"Jamboree" #"Radio Makes You Lonely" #"Burn It Down" #"In the Air" #"Paranoid Schizophrenic Apocalyptic Whisper Kitten" #"T ...

'' – John Reuben

Inspirational

;Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year *"Christ Is Risen" –

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 ...

*"Great Are You Lord" –

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 ...

*"I Feel a Song Coming On" – Ryan Seaton *"Joseph" –

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.

*"You Deliver Me" –

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*"polly put kettle on" - Jonny Dent ;Inspirational Album of the Year *''A capella'' – Brian Free & Assurance *''Acoustic Sunday'' – Kevin Williams *'' Downtown Church'' –

Patty Griffin Patricia Jean Griffin (born March 16, 1964) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician.Griffin, Patrici She is a vocalist and plays guitar and piano. She is known for her stripped-down songwriting style in the folk music genre. Her songs ha ...

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The Edge of the Divine ''The Edge of the Divine'' is a studio album released by Christian singer Sandi Patty. Critical reception Reviews of the album were positive. Today's Christian Music, powered by CCM Magazine, praised the album's music style, and for "venturing in ...

'' – Sandi Patty *''The Stage Is Bare'' – Ryan Seaton

Gospel

;Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"Better Day" –

*"Faithful One" –

The Booth Brothers The Booth Brothers is an American southern gospel vocal trio. It was originally formed in 1957 by four brothers but disbanded in 1963. It was reformed in 1990 by one of the original members, Ron Booth, with two of his sons, Michael and Ronnie Bo ...

*"I Thirst" –

*"Live With Jesus" –

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 ...

*"Love Came Calling" –

;Southern Gospel Album of the Year *''

A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet ''A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet'' is a CD/DVD released by Christian gospel quartet Ernie Haase & Signature Sound. The album is a tribute to the gospel group the Cathedral Quartet with whom tenor singer Haase performed from 1990 to 1999. Thi ...

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Greatly Blessed ''Greatly Blessed'' is an album from Contemporary Christian, Southern Gospel group Gaither Vocal Band. The album was released on August 10, 2010. Track listing #"Better Day" (Connie Harrington, Steven Jones) - 3:54 #"When He Blest My Soul" (J.R ...

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*''Never Walk Alone'' – Brian Free & Assurance *''Shine'' – Bowling Family *''Something's Happening'' –

The Hoppers The Hoppers (until 1981: Hopper Brothers and Connie) are a multi award-winning Southern Gospel group from North Carolina. They have performed together for several decades and have achieved significant popularity due to widening the playing field ...

;Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *" Go Tell It on the Mountain" –

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.

*"Jesus Has Been This Way Before" – Beverly Moore *"TheFavor" –

Shirley Caesar Shirley Ann Caesar-Williams (born October 13, 1938), known professionally as Shirley Caesar, is an American gospel singer whose career has spanned seven decades. She has won 11 Grammys in addition to Dove Awards and Stellar Awards; Caesar is kno ...

*" Greatest Name" – Victory Cathedral Choir *"The Master Plan" – Tamela Mann ;Traditional Gospel Album of the Year *''A City Called Heaven'' –

*''At the Revival'' –

Mighty Clouds Of Joy The Mighty Clouds of Joy are an American traditional gospel music quartet. Joe Ligon Bio: Willie Joe Ligon was born on October 11, 1936, and died on December 11, 2016 (80 years, 2 months). He dedicated his life to Jesus making many hit songs ...

*''Smokie Norful Presents'' – Victory Cathedral Choir *''The Master Plan'' – Tamela Mann *''Waymaker'' – The Original Messengers ;Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year *"He Wants It All" –

*"I Choose to Worship" – Wess Morgan *"Nobody Greater" –

VaShawn Mitchell VaShawn Mitchell (born November 19, 1976) is an American gospel singer and songwriter. He has produced several Stellar Award-winning projects and songs for Grammy Award winners Vanessa Bell Armstrong and Smokie Norful. Early life Born and ra ...

, Darius Paulk *"The Best In Me" – Marvin Sapp *"You Hold My World" – Israel Houghton ;Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year *''Get Ready'' –

*''Gospel According to Jazz 3'' – Kirk Whalum *''

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'' – Marvin Sapp *'' Love God, Love People'' – Israel Houghton *''Triumphant'' –

Country & Bluegrass

;Country Recorded Song of the Year *"Are You the One" –

Guy Penrod Guy Penrod is a gospel music singer. He is known for his work as the lead singer of the Gaither Vocal Band, a position he held from 1994 to 2008. Career Penrod is a graduate of Liberty University. Starting in the 1980s, he worked as a studi ...

*"God's Gonna Ease My Troublin’ Mind" –

*"Living In the Arms Of Mercy" –

*"Run and Tell" – Bowling Family *"There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace" –

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 ...

;Country Album of the Year *'' Breathe Deep'' –

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Expecting Good Things ''Expecting Good Things'' is an album from Christian duo Jeff & Sheri Easter. It was released on January 26, 2010. Track listing # "The Sun Will Shine Again" - 2:57 # "Born To Climb" - 3:44 # "Time For Me To Fly" - 3:26 # "Love Remains" - 3:55 # ...

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Jeff & Sheri Easter Jeff & Sheri Easter are a Southern gospel group led by the husband and wife duo of the same name. Jeff also has 2 older children from a previous marriage. Career Jeff Easter and Sheri Williamson met in August 1984 during the Albert E. Brumley Su ...

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'' – Ricky Skaggs *'' No Changin' Us'' –

*'' Times Like These'' – Austins Bridge *''Turn Up the Music'' – Crawford Crossing ;Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year *"Blaze of Glory" – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri *"I’m Going to Make Heaven My Home" – Lewis Tradition *"I’m Using My Bible for a Roadmap" – George Hamilton IV with Del McCoury &

The Moody Brothers The Moody Brothers are an Americana country music trio who gained prominence in 1985 when they were nominated for a Grammy Award for their instrumental performance of the classic fiddle tune "Cotton Eyed Joe". This trio of brothers, Carlton Moo ...

*"Mountaintop" –

Lizzy Long Elizabeth Long is an American bluegrass and country music singer. She usually performs alongside Little Roy Lewis from The Lewis Family. Long was born in Lincolnton, Georgia, on the same road as Roy Lewis. From a very early age, Long learned ...

Little Roy Lewis 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 Ho ...

*"Standing" –

Cherryholmes Cherryholmes was an American bluegrass band from Los Angeles, California, made up of six members of the Cherryholmes family: father Jere (Pop), mother Sandy Lee, daughters Cia Leigh, and Molly Kate, and sons B.J. and Skip. History In April of ...

*"Workin’ on a Road" –

;Bluegrass Album of the Year *''...Oh Well'' – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri *''Just a Little Closer Home'' – Paul Williams & The Victory Trio *''Light On My Feet, Ready To Fly'' –

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver Doyle Lawson (born April 20, 1944) is an American traditional bluegrass and Southern gospel musician. He is best known as a mandolin player, vocalist, producer, and leader of the 6-man group Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Lawson was inducted in ...

*''Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the Pen of Rick Lang'' – Various Artists *''Singing From the Heart'' –

Dailey & Vincent Dailey & Vincent is an American bluegrass music group composed of Jamie Dailey (guitar, bass, vocals), Darrin Vincent (mandolin, guitar, bass, vocals), Aaron McCune (guitar, bass vocals), Wesley Smith (vocals), Patrick McAvinue (fiddle), Shaun R ...

*''Sounds Like Heaven to Me'' – Lou Reid & Carolina

Praise & Worship

;Worship Song of the Year *"Christ Is Risen" –

**Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes, songwriters *"The Greatness of Our God" – Hillsong Live **

Reuben Morgan Reuben Timothy Morgan (born 9 August 1975) is an Australian worship pastor at Hillsong Church and one of several worship leaders and songwriters in Hillsong Worship group. Prior to this he was a worship pastor at Hillsong Church in Sydney, ...

, Jason Ingram, Stuart Garrard, songwriters *"How Great Is the Love" –

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 Carol ...

**Meredith Andrews, Jacob Sooter,

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 ...

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How He Loves "How He Loves" is a song by independent artist John Mark McMillan for his second studio album, ''The Song Inside the Sounds of Breaking Down''. The song was successful despite the album's independent release, and has been covered by several wel ...

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**John Mark McMillan, songwriter *"Our God" –

**Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, songwriters ;Praise & Worship Album of the Year *''

A Beautiful Exchange ''A Beautiful Exchange'' is the nineteenth album in the live praise and worship series of contemporary worship by Hillsong Church. It was recorded at the Sydney Entertainment Centre and Hillsong Church in Australia by Reuben Morgan, Darlen ...

'' – Hillsong Live *'' As Long As It Takes'' –

*''Everywhere'' –

Geron Davis Geron Davis (born December 1, 1960) is a musician best known as a composer. He was first signed by Meadowgreen Music and best known for penning the song "Holy Ground". Davis married partner Becky Davis and have collectively written several songs ...

*'' Jars of Clay Presents: The Shelter'' – Jars of Clay *'' Passion: Awakening'' –

, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman,

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, Hillsong United *'' We Cry Out: The Worship Project'' – Jeremy Camp

Others

;Urban Recorded Song of the Year *"All I Need" – Brian Courtney Wilson *"Finally" – Lowell Pye *"He Knows" – Karen Clark Sheard *"Life" –

Beckah Shae Rebecca Shocklee (born September 1, 1978, née Wilson), known professionally by her stage name Beckah Shae, is an American Contemporary Christian music, Christian-pop-worship singer-songwriter. She is signed to the independent record label Shae ...

*"Wait On the Lord" – Lola Godheld ;Spanish Language Album of the Year *''Altisima Adoracion'' – V Music *''Con Todo'' – Hillsong *''Cuan Gran Amor – En Vivo Miami'' – Ingrid Rosario *''Devoción'' –

Danilo Montero Danilo Montero (born 1 November 1962) is a Costa Rican contemporary Christian music singer, author, and pastor, who currently serves as pastor of Lakewood Church's Spanish-speaking congregation. Biography Born on 1 November 1962, in San Jose, ...

*''Mi Declaracion'' – Hector Sotelo ;Special Event Album of the Year *''One Voice – Every Tribe, Tongue & Nation'' ( Survivor Records/ EMI Gospel) *'' Passion: Awakening'' ( Sparrow Records/

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 ...

) *''Rock of Ages'' ( BEC Recordings) *''Sweetpea's Songs for Girls'' ( Big Idea) *''The British Are Coming'' (Zoë Records) ;Christmas Album of the Year *''Another Sentimental Christmas'' –

Russ Taff Russell Taff (born November 11, 1953) is an American gospel singer and songwriter who grew up in Farmersville, California. He has sung a variety of musical styles throughout his career including: pop rock, traditional Southern gospel, contempora ...

*'' Christmas Like This'' –

Ayiesha Woods Ayiesha Woods (born July 2, 1979) is a contemporary Christian musician signed to Gotee Records. She has released two studio albums on Gotee: '' Introducing Ayiesha Woods'' (2006) and '' Love Like This'' (2008). Woods is known for the hit songs " H ...

*'' Home for the Holidays'' –

*''The Essential Christmas Collection'' – Various artists *''The Isaacs Christmas'' – The Isaacs ;Choral Collection of the Year *''All I Need'' –

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Bradley Knight Bradley is an English surname derived from a place name meaning "broad wood" or "broad meadow" in Old English. Like many English surnames Bradley can also be used as a given name and as such has become popular. It is also an Anglicisation of t ...

*''Big Mighty God'' –

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and Russell Mauldin *''Declare Your Name'' –

Carol Cymbala Carol Cymbala is the choir director for the Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir has won 6 Grammy Awards. She is the wife of pastor Jim Cymbala and daughter of pastor Clair Hutchins. Awards *Grammy Award for Best Gospel Choir ...

(orchestrated by Chris MacDonald) *''National Quartet Convention Collection'' – Marty Hamby *''Rise and Sign'' (featuring the Prestonwood Student C) – Bradley Knight ;Recorded Music Packaging of the Year *''

Fireflies and Songs ''Fireflies and Songs'' is the sixth studio album and ninth overall album from Christian singer and songwriter Sara Groves, and it released on November 17, 2009 by Fair Trade, Columbia Records and Integrity Music. The producer on the album is Ch ...

'' – Sara Groves **Wayne Brezinka (art director, graphic artist), Jaime Rau (illustrator/photographer); INO Records *'' Hello Hurricane'' (Deluxe Edition) –

**Rob Gold (art director), Andy Barron (graphic artist, illustrator/photographer); Lowercase people records/

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*'' Move'' –

**Beth Lee (art director), Tim Parker (graphic artist, illustrator/photographer); Essential Records *''

Suburba ''Suburba'' is the fourth full-length album by the band House of Heroes. They went into Dark Horse Recording Studio on February 1, 2010, to record it with producer Mark Lee Townsend. It was released on August 3, 2010, through Gotee Records. On Apr ...

'' – House of Heroes **Brad Moist (art director), Eddy Boer (graphic artist), Andrew Beckman (illustrator/photographer); Gotee Records *''

'' (Deluxe Edition) –

** Ryan Clark (art director), Dan Seagrave (graphic artist), Jerad Knudson (illustrator/photographer);

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, ...

*'' We Cry Out: The Worship Project'' (Deluxe Edition) – Jeremy Camp **Jordan Butcher (art director, graphic artist), Laura Dart (illustrator/photographer); BEC Recordings

Musicals

;Musical of the Year *''"What's Up, Zak?" A Musical Encounter with Jesus'' *''As Sure As My Redeemer Lives... So Shall I'' *''God Coming Down'' *''Just Run'' *''The Star Still Shines''

Videos

;Short Form Music Video of the Year *"

Better Than a Hallelujah "Better Than a Hallelujah" is a digital MP3 single released in 2010 (see 2010 in music) to promote Amy Grant's album '' Somewhere Down the Road'', which was also released in 2010. The single for "Better Than a Hallelujah" was released to radio ...

" – Amy Grant **

Kip Kubin Kip Kubin (born March 4, 1965) is an American film director, producer, writer, musician, and sound designer. He is best known for being in the band Venus Hum (MCA Records, BMG Records, and Universal Records) but transitioned to directing and writ ...

(video director and producer) *"For Those Who Wait" – Fireflight **Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer) *"Invasion (Hero)" – Trip Lee **Amisho Baraka Lewis (video director), TK McKamy (video producer) *"My Own Little World" –

Matthew West Matthew Joseph West (born April 25, 1977) is an American contemporary Christian musician, singer-songwriter, and actor. He has released five studio albums and is known for his songs "More", "You Are Everything", and " The Motions". He was nomin ...

**Eric Welch (video director and producer) *"SMS (Shine)" – David Crowder Band **David Crowder Band (video directors and producers) ;Long Form Music Video of the Year *''

'' – Hillsong Live **Joel Houston (video director), Joel Houston, Andrew Crawford, Reuben Morgan (video producers) *''

'' –

**Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Ernie Haase (video producers) *''An Inconvenient Christmas'' –

**Jim Halsey (video director), Warren G. Stitt, David Forman, Duane Allen (video producers) *''Count Your Blessings'' – Bill and Gloria Gaither and Homecoming Friends **Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter (video producers) *'' Until the Whole World Hears... Live'' –

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

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple nominations: * Six:

* Five:

* Four: Francesca Battistelli,

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.

, Marvin Sapp,

* Three: Natalie Grant The following artists received multiple awards: * Three: Francesca Battistelli,

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.

* Two: Needtobreathe, Group 1 Crew,

References

External links

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