44th GMA Dove Awards explained

44th GMA Dove Awards
Date:October 15, 2013
Location:Nashville
Host:Amy Grant & Kirk Franklin
Network:UP (October 21, 2013)
Previous:43rd
Next:45th

The 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the Allen Arena. It returned to Nashville, Tennessee after being away for two years.[1] The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry since the previous ceremony in April 2012. The ceremony was produced by the Gospel Music Association and was hosted by singers Kirk Franklin and Amy Grant.[2] The awards show was broadcast on the UP television network on October 21, 2013.

Performers

Artist(s)Song(s)
TobyMac and Diverse City
Britt Nicole
"Eye on It"
Jason Crabb
Jay DeMarcus
"Love is Stronger"
Trip Lee
KB
Andy Mineo
"One Sixteen"
Tasha Cobbs"Break Every Chain"
Daily and Vincent
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
The Isaacs
Bill Gaither and The Gaither Vocal Band
Tribute to Bill Gaither
"He Touched Me"
"Alpha And Omega"
The Passion Band
Kristian Stanfill
Brian and Jenn Johnson
"One Thing Remains"
Rhett Walker Band"When Mercy Found Me"
Bart Millard
Amy Grant
"If I Could See (What the Angels See)"
Colton Dixon"Never Gone"
Big Daddy Weave"Redeemed"
Capital Kings"I Feel So Alive"
Tamela Mann"Take Me to the King"
For King & Country"Fix My Eyes"
Michael W. Smith
Newsboys
Tribute to Billy Graham
"Just as I Am"
"We Believe"
NEEDTOBREATHE"Difference Maker"
"Keep Your Eyes Open"

Presenters and introducers

Winners

Song of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Contemporary Christian Performance of the Year
Southern Gospel Performance of the Year
Gospel Performance of the Year
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Producer of the Year
Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
Rock Recorded Song of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
Country Recorded Song of the Year
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Worship Song of the Year
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Rock Album of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Inspirational Album of the Year
Southern Gospel Album of the Year (TIED)
Bluegrass Album of the Year
Country Album of the Year
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Instrumental Album of the Year
Children's Music Album of the Year
Josh Alltop
  • Spanish Language Album of the Year
  • Andrew Crawford, Steve McPherson, Toni Romero
  • Special Event Album of the Year
  • Christmas Album of the Year
    (producers) Brent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman
  • Praise and Worship Album of the Year
  • Musical of the Year
    Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
    Choral Collection of the Year
    Recorded Music Packaging
    Short Form Music Video of the Year
    Long Form Music Video of the Year
    Inspirational Film of the Year
    Stephen Kendrick[3]

    Special awards

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Evans-Price. Deborah. Matt Redman, TobyMac & Jason Crabb Win Big at Dove Awards. Billboard magazine. October 24, 2013.
    2. Web site: Sarachin. Justin. The 44th Annual Dove Awards 2013 Airs Tonight on Up Network. Christian Post. October 24, 2013.
    3. Web site: Past Winners | the 52nd Annual GMA Dove Awards.
    4. Web site: 2013 Dove Awards. TV Guide. November 4, 2013.