41st GMA Dove Awards explained
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, and was hosted by Bart Millard.
Nominations were announced on February 18, 2010 during a press conference at Belmont University's Curb Café in Nashville, Tennessee. The announcement was hosted by a group of artists which included Francesca Battistelli, Jeremy Camp, Jason Crabb, Brandon Heath, Kari Jobe, Michael W. Smith, Ben Tankard and Lisa Kimmey.[1]
Casting Crowns won Artist of the Year, while Sidewalk Prophets won New Artist of the Year. Rock group Needtobreathe ended up winning the three awards it was nominated for. Other multiple winners include: Jennie Lee Riddle, Francesca Battistelli, and Jars of Clay.
Performers
- Opening ceremony
- Telecast ceremonyThe following performed:[2]
Presenters
- Telecast ceremonyThe following presented:
Awards
General
- Artist of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Group of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Song of the Year
- "Born to Climb" – Jeff & Sheri Easter
- Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters
- "By Your Side" – Tenth Avenue North
- Tenth Avenue North, songwriters
- "Free To Be Me" – Francesca Battistelli
- Francesca Battistelli, songwriter
- "God Is There" – Diamond Rio
- Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms, songwriters
- "I Will Rise" – Chris Tomlin
- "Let The Waters Rise" – Mikeschair
- Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, songwriters
- "Revelation Song" – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- "Somebody Like Me" – Jason Crabb
- "Two Hands" – Jars of Clay
- "Why Can't All God's Children Get Along" – Karen Peck and New River
- Songwriter of the Year
- Producer of the Year
Pop
- Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Rock
- Rock Recorded Song of the Year
- Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- Rock Album of the Year
- Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Rap/Hip-Hop
- Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
- Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Inspirational
- Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
- Inspirational Album of the Year
Gospel
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year
- Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Country & Bluegrass
- Country Recorded Song of the Year
- Country Album of the Year
- Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
- Bluegrass Album of the Year
Praise & Worship
- Worship Song of the Year
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Others
- Urban Recorded Song of the Year
- 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
- Special Event Album of the Year
- Children's Music Album of the Year
- Christmas Album of the Year
- Choral Collection of the Year
- Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
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" – BarlowGirl
- Tim Morgan (video director and producer)
- "Free to Be Me" – Francesca Battistelli
- Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer)
- "Hero" – Skillet
- Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer)
- "Live Life Loud" – Hawk Nelson
- Etypical (video director), Kayvan Ghavim (video producer)
- "Lose My Soul" – TobyMac, featuring Kirk Franklin and Mandisa
- 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" – Underoath
- Anders Foreman (video director and producer)
- "Wait and See" – Brandon Heath
- Eric Welch (video director), Tameron Hedge (video producer)
- Long Form Music Video of the Year
- 45 Days (Documentary w/music) – Demon Hunter
- 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 – Michael W. Smith
- Steve Gilreath (video director and producer)
- Faith + Hope + Love – Hillsong Live
- Luke Irvine and Magdalene Phillips (video directors), Hillsong Music (video producers)
- Live at Oak Tree – Austins Bridge
- Graham Bustin (video director), Paul Corley, Tre Corley, Norman Holland, Michael Turner, and Shannon Lancaster (video producers)
- Live Revelations – Third Day
- 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:
The following artists received multiple awards:
References
- Web site: Dove Awards History . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120605031050/http://www.doveawards.com/history.php?x=artist . 2012-06-05 ., official winners list by year
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.cmspin.com/newsmanager/anmviewer.asp?a=5840&z=26 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards Nominations Announced Today
- http://www.cbn.com/cbnmusic/news/41st-gma-dove-award-winners.aspx CCM Artists Honored at 41st Dove Awards
