39th GMA Dove Awards

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The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 23, 2008, recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2007. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.

39th GMA Dove Awards
DateApril 23, 2008
LocationGrand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee
Television/radio coverage
NetworkGospel Music Channel
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Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008, by singer Michael W. Smith and Elle Duncan at a press conference.[1]

TobyMac won three awards, including Artist of the Year, while Brandon Heath won New Artist of the Year. Mark Hall and David Crowder Band each won three awards also. Other multiple winners include: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Israel & New Breed, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7.

After years with spotty or little TV coverage, the event found a permanent home on Gospel Music Channel (now Up TV), marking the first live broadcast since 2004.

Performers

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The following performed at the telecast ceremony:

Artist(s) Song(s)
Casting Crowns "East to West"
The Clark Sisters "Blessed and Highly Favored"
Michael W. Smith
Amy Grant
Marvin Sapp "Never Would Have Made It"
Switchfoot "This Is Home"
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Trin-I-Tee 5:7 "Listen"
David Crowder Band "Everything Glorious"
Israel Houghton
Charlie Daniels
Mac Powell

Awards

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General

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Artist of the Year

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New Artist of the Year

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Group of the Year

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Male Vocalist of the Year

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Female Vocalist of the Year

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Song of the Year

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Songwriter of the Year

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Producer of the Year

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Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

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Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

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Rock

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Rock Recorded Song of the Year

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Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

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Rock Album of the Year

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Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

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Rap/Hip-Hop

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Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year

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Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

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Inspirational

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Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

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Inspirational Album of the Year

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Gospel

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Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

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Southern Gospel Album of the Year

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Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

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Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

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Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

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Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

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Country and Bluegrass

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Country Recorded Song of the Year

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Country Album of the Year

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Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year

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Bluegrass Album of the Year

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Praise & Worship

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Worship Song of the Year

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Praise & Worship Album of the Year

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Children's Music

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Children's Music Album of the Year

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Urban

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Urban Recorded Song of the Year

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Urban Album of the Year

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Others

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Instrumental Album of the Year

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Spanish Language Album of the Year

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Special Event Album of the Year

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Christmas Album of the Year

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Choral Collection of the Year

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Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

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Musicals

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Musical of the Year

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  • 3:16 The Numbers of Hope
  • All Bow Down
  • Amazing Grace – My Chains Are Gone
  • I've Seen Jesus
  • Unspeakable Joy

Youth/Children's Musical

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  • Bows of Holly
  • Livin' Inside Out
  • No Wonder!
  • Praise Rocks
  • The Mystery of the Manger

Videos

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Short Form Music Video of the Year

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Long Form Music Video of the Year

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Artists with multiple nominations and awards

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References

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  1. ^ Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com (February 14, 2008)
  • Gospel Music Association (April 23, 2008). "Dove Awards Spread Praise Among Christian/Gospel Artists". Archived from the original on July 18, 2011. Retrieved October 9, 2010.
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