42nd ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS’ NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED TODAY

ATLANTA, GA (February 16, 2011) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today from the Grand Salon of the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta that TobyMac and Chris Tomlin lead the diverse group of artist nominees with six nominations each, while Jason Crabb nabs five, and Francesca Battistelli pulls in four nods from the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. This is the first time the awards have been held outside of Memphis or Nashville. The awards show will take place on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia at 8:00 p.m. EST. The awards will be broadcast on GMC, America’s favorite network for uplifting music and entertainment, on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

In addition to the Artist and New Artist of the Year nominees; Song of the Year, Album of the Year in each category and Short Video of the Year nominees were announced live.

Ed Leonard, Chairman and President of the GMA board stated, “Congratulations to all the nominees of the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. Your immense talents and heart for ministry are cause for honor and celebration. The excitement and energy of the Dove Awards at the Fox Theatre is something we are all looking forward to.”

Out of 43 categories, nominees in 18 categories of the Dove Awards were announced at a press conference today in Atlanta, Georgia at the Fox Theatre; where this year’s award show will be held. The press conference was hosted by a formidable list of Dove and GRAMMY nominees and winners including Francesca Battistelli, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Lecrae, Mandisa, Sisters, Third Day and Carlos Whittaker. The GMA Dove Awards, Gospel music’s biggest night of the year, will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together for an exciting evening of music and celebration.

The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. EST at Atlanta’s historic Fox Theatre and will be televised nationwide on GMC ( www.watchgmctv.com), on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 from 7-9p.m. EST. The evening will be full of rare and exciting performances showcasing the genre’s hottest and most diverse artists.

Dove Awards will be handed out in 43 categories. The Dove Awards nominations go to recordings released during the eligibility year from November 1, 2009 through October 31, 2010 and voted on by the members of the GMA. The complete list of nominations is available at www.gospelmusic.org. This year’s press conference was streamed live on www.hearitfirst.com and www.watchgmctv.com.

Tickets to the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards are now on sale at the Fox Theatre box office in Atlanta or at www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket prices range from $25.00 – $200.00. The phone number for Ticketmaster is (800) 745-3000.

About GMA:
Founded in 1964, the Gospel Music Association serves as the face and voice for the Gospel/Christian music community and is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music of all styles including Pop, Rock, Praise & Worship, Urban Gospel, R&B, Hip Hop, Southern Gospel, Bluegrass, Country and more. The GMA community consists of members including agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. The GMA produces the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Dove Week and IMMERSE. For more on supporting the GMA or becoming a member, please visit www.gospelmusic.org or contact the GMA directly at 615.277.1376.

About GMC:
GMC ( www.watchgmctv.com), the fastest-growing network in television and the number one digital network in perceived value (source: BETA Research), is America’s favorite channel for uplifting music and family entertainment. In 2010, The Parents Television Council™ awarded its Entertainment Seal of Approval™ to GMC for being “an authentic family-friendly cable network.” GMC was the only television network to receive the highly coveted honor last year.

GMC can be seen in nearly 48 million homes on various cable systems around the country, on DIRECTV on channel 338 and on Verizon FiOS on channel 224.

About the Fox Theatre:
The historic Fox Theatre is one of Atlanta’s premiere venues for live entertainment. The Fox’s 4,678 seat theatre is booked more than 300 performances a year ranging from Broadway to rock to comedy to movies. In December 2009, Billboard Magazine ranked the Fox Theatre in Atlanta as “The #1 non-residency venue worldwide for the decade (5,000 seats or less).”

The Fox Theatre is located on Peachtree Street in the middle of the city. Not only is it on the National Historic Register, but it is one of the most beloved landmarks in the city because it is a real memory maker for the citizens of Atlanta. They may have come here to see their first performance or Broadway show; they had their first date here, and maybe even had their first kiss in the balcony. Our ballrooms are spectacular and have hosted everything from Sweet 16s to weddings and corporate events.

GMA DOVE AWARDS NOMINATIONS FULL LIST

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Song of the Year
Song title; artist; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)

“All of Creation”; MercyMe; Bart Millard, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul; Brown Bannister, Dan Muckala, Simpleville Music/Wet As A Fish Music/Wintergone Music/Banistuci Music (ASCAP)
“Beautiful, Beautiful”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm; Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Designer Music, Inc./Honest and Popular Songs (SESAC), Universal Music/Z Songs/ Ocean at Night Music (BMI)
“Get Back Up”; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice; Achtober Songs (BMI), Emack Music/Rizzle Music/Jamnu Music (ASCAP), Castle Bound Music, Inc./Bummerman Music, Inc. (SESAC)
“Hold My Heart”; Tenth Avenue North; Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRue; Formerly Music/Peertunes Ltd./Sony/ATV Timber Publishing/Windsor Way Music (SESAC)
“Lead Me”; Sanctus Real; Matt Hammitt, Jason Ingram, Chris Rohman; Birdwing Music/Toledo Tomorrow Music/1012 Rosedale Music (ASCAP), Windsor Hill Music/So Essential Tunes/West Main Music (SESAC)
“Let the Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover; Screaming Norman Music/WB Music Corp (ASCAP),
Curb Congregation Songs/Strength to Shout Publishing /Wave and Romi Publishing (SESAC)
“Love Came Calling”; Triumphant Quartet; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; PsalmSinger Music/Bridge Building Music/Hefton Hill Music (BMI)
“Our God”; Chris Tomlin; Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin; Thankyou Music (PRS), sixsteps Music/worshiptogether.com Songs/Said And Done Music/Vamos Publishing/SHOUT! Publishing (ASCAP)
“Sometimes I Cry”; Jason Crabb; Gerald Crabb; Christian Taylor Music (BMI)
“Starry Night”; Chris August; Chris August, Ed Cash; Word Music LLC (ASCAP), Alletrop Music (BMI)

Male Vocalist of the Year
Doug Anderson
Chris August
Jason Crabb
Brandon Heath
Israel Houghton
Marvin Sapp
Chris Tomlin

Female Vocalist of the Year
Audrey Assad
Francesca Battistelli
Natalie Grant
Britt Nicole
Janet Paschal
Kerrie Roberts
Laura Story

Group of the Year
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Gaither Vocal Band
Sidewalk Prophets
Tenth Avenue North
MercyMe
MIKESCHAIR
NEEDTOBREATHE

New Artist of the Year
Audrey Assad
Chris August
Forever Jones
John Mark McMillan
No Other Name
Kerrie Roberts
Kristian Stanfill

Artist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Jason Crabb
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Natalie Grant
Marvin Sapp
TobyMac
Chris Tomlin

Producer of the Year
Bernie Herms
Ed Cash
Ian Eskelin
Jason Ingram & Rusty Varenkamp
Wayne Haun

Dove Awards in Recorded Song Categories are given to the Artist and Songwriter, if other than the Artist.

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Background”; Rehab; LeCrae; Lecrae Moore, Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, George Ramirez, Joseph Prielozny; Reach Records
“Calling You”; Five-Two Television; KJ-52; Jonah Sorrentino; BEC Recordings
“No Be Nah”; Sex, Drugs and Self-Control; John Reuben; John Zappin, Seth Earnest; Gotee Records
“Too Many Fakes”; The British Are Coming; JayEss; JayEss; Zoe Records
“Walking on the Stars”; Outta Space Love; Group 1 Crew; Manwell Reyes, Pablo Villatoro, Andy Anderson; Fervent Records/Word Records

Rock Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Anchor”; Satellites and Sirens; Satellites and Sirens; Geoffrey Hunker, Rusty Varenkamp, Jason Ingram; Word Records
“Dear X (You Don’t Own Me)”; Horseshoes & Handgrenades; Disciple; Kevin Young, Ben Glover, Rob Hawkins, INO Records
“Showstopper”; Tonight; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Chris Stevens; Forefront Records
“Start Again”; Innocence And Instinct; Red; Jasen Rauch, Rob Graves, Jason McArthur; Essential Recordings
“The Sound (John M. Perkins Blues)”; Hello Hurricane; Switchfoot; Jonathon Foreman, Tim Foreman; Atlantic Records, Credential Recordings

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Beautiful Things”; Beautiful Things; Gungor; Michael Gungor, Lisa Gungor; Brash Music
“Lift Up Your Face”; Move; Third Day; Mac Powell; Essential Recordings, Consuming Fire
“Something Beautiful”; The Outsiders; NEEDTOBREATHE; Bear Rinehert, Bo Rinehert; Atlantic Records
“Straight to Your Heart”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Michael Grayson, Matt Bronleewe; Curb Records
“Tonight”; Tonight; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Chris Stevens, Cary Barlowe; Forefront Records

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“All of Creation”; The Generous Mr. Lovewell; MercyMe; MercyMe, Dan Muckala, Brown Bannister; INO Records
“Beautiful, Beautiful”; My Paper Heart; Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm; Fervent Records
“Get Back Up”; Tonight; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice; Forefront Records
“Keep Changing the World”; MIKESCHAIR; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Michael Grayson, Matt Bronleewe; Curb Records
“Lead Me”; Pieces of a Real Heart; Sanctus Real; Jason Ingram, Matt Hammitt, Chris Rohman; Sparrow Records
“Starry Night”; No Far Away; Chris August; Chris August, Ed Cash; Fervent Records, Word Records

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Christ Is Risen”; Alive Again; Matt Maher; Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes; Essential Records
“Great Are You Lord”; Fearless; Phillips, Craig & Dean; James Rueger, Tony Wood; INO Records
“I Feel a Song Coming On”; The Stage Is Bear; Ryan Seaton; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; IMC Records
“Joseph”; Because It’s Christmas; Jason Crabb; Don Poythress, Tony Wood; Spring Hill Music Group
“You Deliver Me”; You Deliver Me; Selah; Brian Nash, J. David Pearson, Mike Post; Curb Records

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Better Day”; Greatly Blessed; Gaither Vocal Band; Connie Harrington, Steve Dale Jones; Gaither Music Group
“Faithful One”; Room For More; Booth Brothers; Jim Brady, Barry Weeks, Tony Wood; Daywind
“I Thirst”; A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Beverly Lowry; Gaither Music Group
“Live With Jesus”; The Boys Are Back; Oak Ridge Boys; Paul Kennerley; Spring Hill Music Group
“Love Came Calling ”; Love Came Calling; Triumphant Quartet; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Mansion Entertainment

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Blaze of Glory”; …Oh Well; Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Marty Funderburk, Mike Richards; Daywind
“I’m Going to Make Heaven My Home”; Precious Memories; Lewis Tradition; Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs; Thoroughbred Records
“I’m Using My Bible for a Roadmap”; Old Fashioned Hymns and Gospel Songs; George Hamilton IV w/Del McCoury & The Moody Bros; Don Reno, Charles Schroeder; Lamon Records
“Mountaintop”; Straight From the Heart of Dixie; Lizzy Long & Little Roy Lewis; Wayne Haun, Lyn Rowell, Lizzy Long; Vine Records
“Standing”; Cherryholmes IV Common Threads; Cherryholmes; Sandy Cherryholmes; Skaggs Family Records
“Workin’ on a Road”; Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Lester Flatt; Spring Hill Music Group, She Loved Music

Country Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Are You the One”; Breathe Deep; Guy Penrod; Tammy Hyler, Shaye Smith; Gaither Music Group
“God’s Gonna Ease My Troublin’ Mind”; The Boys Are Back; Oak Ridge Boys; Trad., Arr. By Dave Cobb, Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban; Spring Hill Music Group
“Living In the Arms Of Mercy”; Something’s Happening; The Hoppers; Joel Lindsey, Jeff Silvey; Spring Hill Music Group, Hopper Music
“Run and Tell”; Shine; Bowling Family; Wayne Haun, Ray Davis, Marty Funderburk; Big Ten House of Music
“There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace”; No Changin’ Us; Point of Grace; Marshall Hall, Sam Mizell, Antonio Neal; Word Records

Urban Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“All I Need”; Just Love Deluxe; Brian Courtney Wilson; Stan Jones; Music World Gospel
“Finally”; Finally; Lowell Pye; Asaph A. Ward; Miralex Records
“He Knows”; All In One; Karen Clark Sheard; Kendall Hunter, James L. Moss, Paul D. Allen; Karew, EMI Gospel
“Life”; Life; Beckah Shae; Rebecca Shocklee, Jack Shocklee; Shae Shoc Records
“Wait On the Lord”; The British Are Coming; Lola Godheld; Lola Godheld; Zoe Records

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“Favor”; A City Called Heaven; Shirley Caesar; David Frazier; Light Records, Shu-Bel Records
“Go Tell It On The Mountain”; Because It’s Christmas; Jason Crabb; Public Domain; Spring Hill Music Group
“Jesus Has Been This Way Before”; The British Are Coming; Beverly Moore; Beverly Moore; Zoe Records
“The Greatest Name”; Smokie Norful Presents; Victory Cathedral Choir; Smokie Norful; EMI Gospel, TreMyles Music
“The Master Plan”; The Master Plan; Tamela Mann; Tamela Mann, Myron Butler; Tillymann Music Group

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Song; album; artist; writer; label
“He Wants It All”; Get Ready; forever JONES; Dominique’ Jones; EMI Gospel
“I Choose to Worship”; Under an Open Heaven; Wess Morgan; Wess Morgan, Joseph Morgan; Bowtie World Music
“Nobody Greater”; Triumphant; VaShawn Mitchell, Darius Paulk; EMI Gospel
“The Best In Me”; Here I Am; Marvin Sapp; Marvin Sapp, Aaron Lindsey; Verity
“You Hold My World”; Love God. Love People.; Israel Houghton; Aaron Lindsey, Israel Houghton, Tommy Sims; Integrity Music

Worship Song of the Year
Song; writer; publisher (awards given to writer and publisher)
“Christ Is Risen”; Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes; Thankyou Music, Spiritandsong.com, Hillsong Publishing
“Greatness of Our God”; Reuben Morgan, Jason Ingram, Stuart Garrard; Shout! Publishing, Sony ATV
“How Great Is the Love”; Meredith Andrews, Jacob Sooter, Paul Baloche; Word Music, Integrity’s Hosanna Music, LeadWorship Songs
“How He Loves”; John Mark McMillan; Integrity Music
“Our God”; Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin; Thankyou Music, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com Songs, Said and Done Music, Vamos Publishing, Jonas Myrin/SHOUT! Publishing

Dove Awards in Album Categories are given to the Artist and Producer, if other than the Artist.

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Between Two Worlds; Trip Lee; DJ Official, J.R, Joseph Priclozny, Trip Lee; Reach Records
Outta Space Love; Group 1 Crew; David Garcia, Andy Anderson, Christopher Stevens; BEC Recordings
Rapture Ruckus; Rapture Ruckus; Joe Baldridge, Rapture and Nic Manders; BEC Recordings
Rehab; Lacrae; Cheesebeats, PK, Benjah, J.R, Alex Medina, Sky; Reach Records
Sex, Drugs and Self-Control; John Reuben; John Reuben and Seth Earnest; Gotee Records

Rock Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Horseshoes & Handgrenades; Disciple; Rob Hawkins; INO Records
LIVE; DecembeRadio; DecembeRadio; Slanted Records
Memento Mori; Flyleaf; Howard Benson; A&M/Octane Records
The World Is a Thorn; Demon Hunter; Aaron Sprinkle; Solid State Records
Travel III; Future of Forestry; Eric Owyoung; Credential Recordings

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Move; Third Day; Paul Moak; Essential
Pieces of a Real Heart; Sanctus Real; Christopher Stevens, Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Sparrow Records
Satellites & Sirens; Satellites & Sirens; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp; Word
The Medicine; John Mark McMillan; Elijah Mosely and John Mark McMillan; Integrity Music
The Rising; Charlie Hall; Kendall Combes; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
Tonight; TobyMac; Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens, Dave Wyatt, Jamie Moore; ForeFront Records

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Jars of Clay Presents: The Shelter; Jars of Clay, various; Jars of Clay; Essential
Love Revolution; Natalie Grant; Bernie Herms; Curb
No Far Away; Chris August; Ed Cash, Chris August; Fervent/Word
The Light Meets the Dark; Tenth Avenue North; Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp, Phillip Larue; Reunion
Until the Whole World Hears; Casting Crowns; Mark A. Miller; Beachstreet

Inspirational Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
A capella; Brian Free & Assurance; Ricky Free; Daywind
Acoustic Sunday; Kevin Williams; Kevin Williams; Spring Hill Music Group
Downtown Church; Patty Griffin; Buddy Miller; Credential Recordings
The Edge of the Divine; Sandi Patty; Sandi Patty, Chance Scoggins, Anna Trent, Mike Atkins; Stylos Records
The Stage Is Bare; Ryan Seaton; Landon Beene, Ryan Seaton; IMC Records

Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Wayne Haun, Lari Goss; Gaither Music
Greatly Blessed; Gaither Vocal Band; Bill Gaither, David Phelps, Michael English; Gaither Music Group
Never Walk Alone; Brian Free & Assurance; Ricky Free; Daywind
Shine; Bowling Family; Mike & Kelly Bowling, Terah Crabb Penhollow, Kathy; Big Ten House of Music
Something’s Happening; The Hoppers; Lari Goss; Spring Hill Music Group/Hopper Music

Bluegrass Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
…Oh Well; Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Mark Dunham; Daywind
Just a Little Closer Home; Paul Williams & The Victory Trio; Paul Williams; Rebel Records
Light On My Feet; Ready To Fly; Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Horizon
Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the Pen of Rick Lang; Various Artists; Jesse Brock, John Miller, Rick Lang; Rural Rhythm Christian
Singing From the Heart; Dailey & Vincent; Jamie Dailey, Darin Vincent; Rounder Records
Sounds Like Heaven to Me; Lou Reid & Carolina; Lou Reid; Rural Rhythm Christian

Country Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Breathe Deep; Guy Penrod; Brent Rowan; Gaither Music Group
Expecting Good Things; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Jeff & Sherri Easter/Greg Cole; Spring Hill Music Group/She Loved Music
Mosaic; Ricky Skaggs; Ricky Skaggs, Gordon Kennedy; Skagg Family Records
No Changin’ Us; Point of Grace; Nathan Chapman; Word
Times Like These; Austins Bridge; Jay DeMarcus; Daywind
Turn Up the Music; Crawford Crossing; Terry Thompson; willow creek records nashville

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
A City Called Heaven; Shirley Caesar; James Robinson, Shirley Caesar, Michael Mathis; Light Records/Shu-Bel Records
At the Revival; Mighty Clouds Of Joy; Raphael Saadiq & Donald Degrate; EMI Gospel
Smokie Norful Presents; Victory Cathedral Choir; Jason Tyson & Smokie Norful for One World Productions; TreMyles/EMI Gospel
The Master Plan; Tamela Mann; David & Tamela Mann, Myron Butler, Terrell Carter; Tillymann Music Group
Waymaker; The Original Messengers; Darrell Luster; 4 Winds/Malaco

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Get Ready; forever JONES; Tommy Sims; EMI Gospel
Gospel According to Jazz 3; Kirk Whalum; Kirk Whalum; Ryko
Here I Am; Marvin Sapp; Aaron Lindsey; Verity Gospel Music Group
Love God. Love People.; Israel Houghton; Israel Houghton, Aaron Lindsey, Tommy Sims; Integrity Music
Triumphant; VaShawn Mitchell; VaShawn Mitchell & Daniel Weatherspoon; EMI Gospel

Instrumental Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
A Moment’s Peace Vol 2; Christopher Phillips, John Catchings; Christopher Phillips
A Moment’s Peace Vol 1; Christopher Phillips, John Catchings; Christopher Phillips
Joy Comes In the Morning; Stan Whitmire; Stan Whitmire; Spring Hill Music Group
Mercy Mercy Mercy; Ben Tankard; Ben Tankard; Verity
Smooth Praise; Sam Levine; Sam Levine; Spring Hill Music Group

Children’s Music Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Great Worship Songs for Kids 3; GWS Kids Praise Band; Luke Gambill; Great Worship Songs
I Shine Jamz, Vol. 1; Todd Collins for Beatmart Productions, Carl Hergesell; Bema Media
Shout Praises, Kids – Today Is the Day; Various; Jeff Sandstrom; Integrity Music
The Real Thing; pureNRG; Rob Hawkins, Mark Hammond; Fervent Records
Veggie Tales: Here I Am to Worship; Featuring Natalie Grant & Aaron Shust; Steven V. Taylor; Big Idea

Spanish Language Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Altisima Adoracion; V Music; Jennifer and Mark Crow; 3:16 Media
Con Todo; Hillsong; Andrew Crawford; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
Cuan Gran Amor – En Vivo Miami; Ingrid Rosario; Alan Villatoro, Ingrid Rosario, Christian Cartone; Integrity Music Latin
Devocion; Danilo Montero; Coalo Zamorano; Canzion/Integrity Music Latin Lluvia de Luces; Sonnus; Cersar Garza; 3:16 Media
Mi Declaracion; Hector Sotelo; Hector Sotelo; Canzion/Integrity Music Latin

Special Event Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
One Voice – Every Tribe, Tongue & Nation; Bishop John Francis, Warryn Campbell, David Daniels, Rance Allen, Faye Simpson, Mal Pope, Tony Momrelle, Cie & Charlie Rose, Tre Sheppard, Kierra Kiki Sheard, Israel Houghton, Priscilla Jones-Campbell, Lou Fellingham, Erica Campbell, Jason Bailey, David Copeland, Shaun Escoffery, Noel Robinson, David Ruis, Martin Smith, Brenton Brown, LaDonna Haley-Peters, Neville Diedericks, El Trio De Hoy, Nu Colours, Darlene Zschech, Ian Pitter; Les Moir, Lawrence Johnson, Ken Pennell; Survivor Records/EMI Gospel
Passion: Awakening; Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Fee, Hillsong United; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
Rock Of Ages; Ben Graham, Caitlin Evanson, Eric Mizelle, Joseph Rojas, Josh Smith; Rob Hawkins/Brandon Ebel; BEC Recordings
Sweetpea’s Songs for Girls; VeggieTales; Laura Neutzling; Big Idea
The British Are Coming; All About Christ, Beverly Moore, Chan, Commission, Dwayne Tryumf, Elizabeth, Faith Child, Four Kornerz, G Force, Gospophilia 3, Guvna B, Issac Odeniran, Jahaziel, Jayess, Little Debbie Dee, Lola Godhead, Matthew Allen, Ni-Cola, Sam Moore, Simply Andy, Uic; Yemi Adeshina, Isaac Odeniran, Uzo Anyia; Zoe Records

Christmas Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
Another Sentimental Christmas; Russ Taft; James Hollihan; Spring Hill Music Group
Christmas Like This; Ayiesha Woods; Jamie Moore; Gotee Records
Home For the Holidays; Point of Grace; Nathan Chapman; Word
The Essential Christmas Collection; Third Day, Tenth Avenue North, Revive, Brandon Heath, Kerrie Roberts, Casting Crowns, Building 429, Anthem Lights, Michael W. Smith, Jars of Clay, Rebecca St. James; Essential
The Isaacs Christmas; The Isaacs; Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs; Gaither Music Group

Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Album; artist; producer; label
A Beautiful Exchange; Hillsong Live; Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Reuben Morgan, Peter Wilson; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
As Long as it Takes; Meredith Andrews; Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp; Word
Everywhere; Geron Davis; Geron Davis; Great Worship Songs
Jars of Clay Presents: The Shelter; Jars of Clay; Jars of Clay; Gray Matters/Essential
Passion: Awakening; Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder*Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, Fee, Hillsong United; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow Records/sixstepsrecords
We Cry Out: The Worship Project; Jeremy Camp; Brown Bannister and Jeremy Camp; BEC Recordings

Musical of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
“What’s Up, Zak?” A Musical Encounter with Jesus; Kim Ingram and Joe Milton; Open Heart Musicals
As Sure As My Redeemer Lives… So Shall I; Robert Sterling, Tony Wood; Word Music
God Coming Down; Travis Cottrell, Sue C. Smith, David Moffitt; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
Just Run; Annette Oden; Hal Leonard/Integrity Music
The Star Still Shines; Cliff Duren, Nan Allen; Word Music

Youth/Children’s Musical of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
Camp Wallaballa; Pamela Vandewalker; Lillenas Publishing Company
Christmas Hang-ups; Dennis and Nan Allen; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
(Youth/Children’s Musical continued)
Get To The Manger!; Jeff Sandstrom; Integrity Choral, Hal Leonard; Annette Oden; Integrity Choral, Hal Leonard
GPS (God’s Plan of Salvation) ; Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music
The Best Christmas Present Ever!; Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale; Word Music

Choral Collection of the Year
Title; creator; publisher (award given to creator)
All I Need; Geron Davis, Bradley Knight; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
Big Mighty God; Lari Goss, Russell Mauldin; Word Music
Declare Your Name; Carol Cymbala (Orchestrated by Chris MacDonald); Word Music
National Quartet Convention Collection; Marty Hamby; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing
Rise and Sign (featuring the Prestonwood Student C); Bradley Knight; Brentwood-Benson Music Publishing

Recorded Music Packaging
Product; art director; graphic artist; illustrator/photographer; label (award given to art director, graphic artist, illustrator/photographer if other than artist)
Fireflies and Songs; Sara Groves; Wayne Brezinka; Wayne Brezinka; Wayne Brezinka; Jaime Rau
Hello Hurricane (Deluxe); Switchfoot; Rob Gold; Andy Barron; Andy Barron
Move; Third Day; Beth Lee, Tim Parker; Tim Parker; David McClister
Suburba; House of Heroes; Brad Moist, Eddy Boer; Andrew Beckman
The World Is a Thorn – Deluxe; Demon Hunter; Ryan Clark; Ryan Clark; Dan Seagrave; Jerad Knudson
We Cry Out: The Worship Project – Deluxe Edition; Jeremy Camp; Jordan Butcher; Jordan Butcher; Laura Dart

Short Form Video of the Year
Title; artist; director; producer; production company; label (award given to artist, director, producer if other than artist)
Better Than a Hallelujah; Amy Grant; Kip Kubin; Kip Kuben
For Those Who Wait; Fireflight; The Erwin Brothers; Dan Atchison; Alabama Production Company
Invasion (Hero); Trip Lee; Amisho Baraka Lewis, TK McKamy; Amisho Baraka Lewis, TK McKamy; Lions and Liars
My Own Little World; Matthew West; Eric Welch; Broken Poet Productions
SMS (Shine); David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band; David Crowder*Band

Long Form Music Video of the Year
Title; artist; director; producer; production company; label (award given to artist, director, producer if other than artist)
A Beautiful Exchange; Hillsong Live; Joel Houston; Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Reuben Morgan, etc; N/A; Hillsong Church T/A Hillsong Music AU/Sparrow
A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Ernie Haase; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group
An Inconvenient Christmas; The Oak Ridge Boys; Jim Halsey; Warren G. Stitt, David Forman, Duane Allen; Halsey DVD; Spring Hill Music Group
Count Your Blessings; Bill and Gloria Gaither and Homecoming Friends; Doug Stuckey; Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter; Gaither Television Productions; Gaither Music Group
Until the Whole World Hears… Live; Casting Crowns; The Erwin Brothers; Dan Atchison; Alabama Production Company; Beachstreet/Reunion