42nd GMA Dove Awards explained
The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 20, 2011, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The show was broadcast on GMC[1] on April 24, 2011,[2] hosted by Sherri Shepherd from The Newlywed Game.[3]
Nominations were announced on February 15, 2011. The awards recognized the accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2010.
Performers
- Telecast ceremonyThe following performed:[4]
Presenters
The 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
- "All of Creation" – MercyMe
- Bart Millard, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul, songwriters
- "Beautiful, Beautiful" – Francesca Battistelli
- Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm, songwriters
- "Get Back Up" – TobyMac
- Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice, songwriters
- "Hold My Heart" – Tenth Avenue North
- "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
- Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters
- "Our God" – Chris Tomlin
- Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, songwriters
- "Sometimes I Cry" – Jason Crabb
- "Starry Night" – Chris August
- 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
- "Christ Is Risen" – Matt Maher
- "Great Are You Lord" – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- "I Feel a Song Coming On" – Ryan Seaton
- "Joseph" – Jason Crabb
- "You Deliver Me" – Selah
- "polly put kettle on" - Jonny Dent
- 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
- ...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
- Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the Pen of Rick Lang – Various Artists
- Singing From the Heart – Dailey & Vincent
- Sounds Like Heaven to Me – Lou Reid & Carolina
Praise & Worship
- Worship Song of the Year
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Others
- Urban Recorded Song of the Year
- Spanish Language Album of the Year
- Altisima Adoracion – V Music
- Con Todo – Hillsong
- Cuan Gran Amor – En Vivo Miami – Ingrid Rosario
- Devoción – Danilo Montero
- Mi Declaracion – Hector Sotelo
- Special Event Album of the Year
- Christmas Album of the Year
- Choral Collection of the Year
- All I Need – Geron Davis and Bradley Knight
- Big Mighty God – Lari Goss and Russell Mauldin
- Declare Your Name – Carol Cymbala (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
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" – Amy Grant
- "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
- 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
- A Beautiful Exchange – Hillsong Live
- Joel Houston (video director), Joel Houston, Andrew Crawford, Reuben Morgan (video producers)
- A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
- Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Ernie Haase (video producers)
- An Inconvenient Christmas – The Oak Ridge Boys
- 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 – Casting Crowns
- Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer)
Artists with multiple nominations and awards
The following artists received multiple nominations:
The following artists received multiple awards:
External links
Notes and References
- http://www.gmclife.com/press/2011-dove-awards-atlanta Gospel Music Association Renews Partnership with gmc to Air 42nd Annual Dove Awards, Moves Show to Atlanta for 2011
- http://www.watchgmctv.com/doves-landing 42nd GMA Dove Awards
- http://absolutelygospel.com/index/content/articles/tv-host-and-comedienne-sherri-shepherd-to-host-42nd-annual-gma-dove-awards/ TV Host and Comedienne Sherri Shepherd to Host 42nd GMA Dove Awards
- http://www.watchgmctv.com/news/doves-wrap That's a Wrap! Live Results: 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards
