39th GMA Dove Awards


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.
Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008, by singer Michael W. Smith and Elle Duncan at a press conference.
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, marking the first live broadcast since 2004.

Performers

The following performed at the telecast ceremony:
ArtistSong
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

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

Songwriter of the Year

Producer of the Year

Pop

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

"East to West" – Casting Crowns

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year

Blink – PlumbGO Remixed – NewsboysHow You Live – Point of GraceRush of Fools – Rush of FoolsThe Altar and the Door – Casting CrownsWhispered and Shouted – Aaron Shust

Rock

Rock Recorded Song of the Year

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Rock Album of the Year

Jungle of the Midwest Sea – Flatfoot 56Live from Hawaii: The Farewell Concert – Audio AdrenalineScars Remain – DiscipleSecret Weapon – MxPxTwilight – Future of Forestry

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

How Can We Be Silent – BarlowGirlOh! Gravity – SwitchfootPortable Sounds – TobyMacRemedy – David Crowder BandThe Heat – Needtobreathe

Rap/Hip-Hop

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year

"Name Droppin'" – T-Bone

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Group 1 Crew – Group 1 CrewRedemption – GRITSThe Yearbook – KJ-52Unleashed – L.A. SymphonyWord of Mouth – John Reuben

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Inspirational Album of the Year

Amazing Freedom – Women of Faith Worship TeamFalling Forward – Sandi PattyI Love to Tell the Story, A Hymns Collection – Mark LowryIn Christ Alone – Keith & Kristyn GettySpeak to Me – Geoff Moore

Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

"Get Away Jordan" – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Get Away, Jordan – Ernie Haase & Signature SoundJourney of Joy – Karen Peck & New RiverReal Faith – Brian Free & AssuranceSounds Like Sunday – Janet PaschalThe Ride – The Hoppers

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Closest Friend – The Rance Allen GroupComplete – LaShun PaceLive in Dallas 2006 – GMWANew Harvest – New HarvestPast and Present – Lillie KnaulsStill Standing – Bishop Paul S. Morton

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

A Deeper Level – Israel & New BreedBrand New Day – Jonathan ButlerBridges – Calvin HuntLive – One Last Time – The Clark SistersThe Gospel According to Patti LaBelle – Patti LaBelle

Country and Bluegrass

Country Recorded Song of the Year

Country Album of the Year

Austins Bridge – Austins BridgeBig Sky – The IsaacsGospel Duets with Treasured Friends – Brenda LeeJesus Is Coming – The Bellamy BrothersLife Is Great and Gettin' Better! – Jeff & Sheri EasterSongs of Inspiration II – Alabama

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year

"He's in Control" – Austins Bridge

Bluegrass Album of the Year

God's Masterpiece – The MarksmenLifetimes – Little Roy Lewis, Earl Scruggs, and Lizzy LongSalt of the Earth – Ricky Skaggs & The WhitesTell Someone – Kenny & Amanda Smith BandWhere No One Stands Alone – Paul Williams & The Victory Trio

Praise & Worship

Worship Song of the Year

Praise & Worship Album of the Year

All of the Above – Hillsong UnitedManifesto – Pocket Full of RocksOur God Saves – Paul BalocheRemedy – David Crowder BandWe Shine – Fee

Children's Music

Children's Music Album of the Year

Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 3 – Kid ConnectiondeliberateKids – Phil JoelMy Father's World – The Praise Baby CollectionSnazzy – Go FishSupernatural – Hillsong Kids'VeggieTales Christian Hit Music'' – VeggieTales'''

Urban

Urban Recorded Song of the Year

Urban Album of the Year

Church Girl – OnitshaDarlene McCoy – Darlene McCoyRestoration Vol. 1 – Terrence Mackey & Nu RestorationT57 – Trin-I-Tee 5:7V2 – J Moss

Others

Instrumental Album of the Year

Amazing Grace (Original Score) – David ArnoldHoly! Piano & Orchestra – Terry MacAlmonIn The Garden – Eric WyseLet's Get Quiet: The Smooth Jazz Experience – Ben TankardThe Nativity Story (Original Score) – Mychael Danna

Spanish Language Album of the Year

Bueno – Jacobo Ramos y SedientoDe Corazón a Corazón – Seth CondreyEl Ritmo de la Vida – JulissaEn Lo Secreto – Lucía ParkerInvencible – VerticalTu Amor – Danilo Montero

Special Event Album of the Year

Amazing Grace Evan Almighty Soundtrack Glory Revealed Music Inspired By the Motion Picture Amazing Grace
  • ''Songs 4 Worship Country''

Christmas Album of the Year

Christmas From the Realms of Glory – Bebo NormanChristmas Songs – Jars of ClayIt's a Wonderful Christmas – Michael W. SmithNoël – Josh GrobanOne Wintry Night – David Phelps

Choral Collection of the Year

God Is in This Place – Regi StoneHe Is Great – Geron DavisHeaven – Mike Speck and Cliff DurenLet The Redeemed Say So – Lari GossMade To Worship – Travis Cottrell

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Cities – AnberlinRemedy – David Crowder BandRival Factions – Project 86Secrets Keep You Sick – The FoldThe Fiancée – The Chariot

Musicals

Musical of the Year

Youth/Children's Musical

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

Videos

Short Form Music Video of the Year

Long Form Music Video of the Year

777 – Underoath

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

The following artists received multiple nominations:
The following artists received multiple awards: