GMA Announces Dove Nominations

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today (2/22) the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees at a press conference held at The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The announcement also streamed live at hearitfirst.com.

Nominees were announced by Grammy nominated R&B artist Montell Jordan, BET “Lift Every Voice” host CoCo Brother, Daytime Emmy nominated comedian Chonda Pierce and World Heavyweight Champion wrestler AJ Styles.

“The GMA is excited to again honor the artists, songwriters and creative individuals in our community through the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards” said Jackie Patillo, GMA’s Executive Director.  “This event not only celebrates great work, but provides a platform to further our mission of exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music.”

The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees include:

Song of the Year
“Alive”; Natalie Grant
“Blessings”; Laura Story
“Celebrate Me Home”; Perrys
“Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)”; Casting Crowns
“Hold Me”; Jamie Grace
“I Smile”; Kirk Franklin
“I’ve Been Here Before”; Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
“Please Forgive Me”; Gaither Vocal Band
“Who Am I”; Jason Crabb
“Your Great Name”; Natalie Grant

Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris August
Chris Tomlin
Jason Crabb
Kirk Franklin
Steven Curtis Chapman

Female Vocalist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Kari Jobe
Laura Story
Mandisa
Natalie Grant

Group of the Year
Casting Crowns
David Crowder*Band
Gaither Vocal Band
NEEDTOBREATHE
The Isaacs
Casting Crowns

Artist of the Year
Jason Crabb
Laura Story
LeCrae
The Isaacs

New Artist of the Year
Beyond The Ashes
Dara Maclean
Jamie-Grace
Royal Tailor
The City Harmonic

Producer of the Year
Bernie Herms, Brown Bannister
Ed Cash
Ian Eskelin
Michael Sykes
Wayne Haun

For a complete list of all of the GMA Dove Awards nominees, click here.

Atlanta will host the Dove Awards for a second time at the Fox Theatre on Apr. 19, 2012. For more information, visit www.gospelmusic.org and www.hearitfirst.com.