37th GMA Dove Awards


The 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards, also called the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, were held on April 5, 2006 recognizing accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2005. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Rebecca St. James and Kirk Franklin. This was the last year in which the awards were called the "GMA Music Awards", since they will change their names to "GMA Dove Awards".
Nominations were announced earlier in 2006 by Kirk Franklin and Rebecca St. James at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Music City, Tennessee.
Chris Tomlin won four awards, including Artist of the Year, while The Afters were awarded New Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, Kirk Franklin, and The Crabb Family each won two awards.

Performers

;Telecast ceremony
The following performed:
ArtistSong
Jeremy Camp
David Crowder
Mark Hall
Mac Powell		Tribute to Steven Curtis Chapman:
"For the Sake of the Call"
"More To This Life"
"Magnificent Obsession"
"I Will Be Here"
"Dive"
BarlowGirl
Kirk Franklin"Looking For You"
Kutless"Shut Me Out"
Sawyer Brown
The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir"Hallelujah Anyhow"
Natalie Grant"Held"
Martha Munizzi
Mark Schultz"I Am"
Chris Tomlin"How Great Is Our God"
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
Israel & New Breed
Rebecca St. James
Third Day"Cry Out to Jesus"

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
;Producer of the Year

Pop

;Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
;Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearAwaken – Natalie GrantGenesis – Joy WilliamsLifesong – Casting CrownsRedemption Songs – Jars of ClayRestored – Jeremy Camp

Rock

;Rock Recorded Song of the Year
;Rock Album of the YearAll Gas. No Brake. – Stellar KartBeauty From Pain – SuperchickDisciple – DiscipleMmhmm – Relient KThe Art of Breaking – Thousand Foot Krutch
;Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
;Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearA Collision – David Crowder BandAnother Journal Entry – BarlowGirlI Wish We All Could Win – The AftersNothing is Sound – SwitchfootWherever You Are – Third Day

Rap/Hip-Hop

;Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
;Rap/Hip Hop Album of the YearBehind the Musik (A Boy Named Jonah) – KJ–52BoogiRoot – DJ MajDichotomy B – GritsStereo: The Evolution of HipRockSoul – 4th Avenue JonesThe Boy vs. The Cynic – John Reuben

Inspirational

;Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
;Inspirational Album of the YearBelieve – Natalie GrantGreatest Hymns – SelahHymned, No. 1 – Bart Millard'Life is a Church – David PhelpsRock of Ages... Hymns and Faith'' – Amy Grant'''

Gospel

;Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
;Southern Gospel Album of the YearBill Gaither – Bill GaitherCommon Thread – The Oak Ridge BoysErnie Haase & Signature Sound – Ernie Haase & Signature SoundLive at Brooklyn Tabernacle – The Crabb FamilyLive in NYC – Brian Free & Assurance
;Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
;Traditional Gospel Album of the YearAtom Bomb – Blind Boys of AlabamaI Know the Truth – Shirley CaesarI Shall Not Be Moved – Rev. F.C. BarnesIn the House of the Lord – The Mighty Clouds of JoyLive in Memphis, He Said It – Dottie PeoplesProject Praise: Live in Atlanta – Chicago Mass ChoirRizen 2 – Rizen
;Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
;Contemporary Gospel Album of the YearDream – BeBe WinansMary Mary – Mary MaryNow Is The Time – AnointedPsalms, Hymns & Spiritual Songs – Donnie McClurkinWhen He Came – Martha MunizziWorshipper – Darwin Hobbs

Country & Bluegrass

;Country Recorded Song of the Year
;Country Album of the YearAbout You – Corey BrooksCount It All Joy – Susie LuchsingerGlory Train: Songs of Faith, Worship, and Praise – Randy TravisPerfect Love – McRaesSouls' Chapel – Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
;Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year"A Living Prayer" – Alison Krauss & Union Station
;Bluegrass Album of the YearHymns & Prayer Songs – Buddy GreeneNew Beginnings – DEWgrassOne Rose – The Lewis FamilyShine On – Ralph StanleySo Glad – The Bradleys

Praise & Worship

;Worship Song of the Year
;Praise & Worship Album of the YearBlessed Be Your Name: The Songs of Matt Redman Vol. 1 – Matt RedmanAlive in South Africa – Israel & New BreedHe Is Exalted – Twila ParisRescue – NewSongStrong Tower – Kutless

Urban

;Urban Recorded Song of the Year
;Urban Album of the YearCharles and Taylor – Charles and TaylorDay by Day – Yolanda AdamsHero – Kirk FranklinJust Until... – Kierra "Kiki" SheardMiracles – George Huff

Others

;Instrumental Album of the YearAdonai – Hector DavidLife – Andy Hunter°Songs of Remembrance – Wayne HaunThe Power of Your Love – Mark McClureTribute to Bill and Gloria Gaither – Anthony Burger
;Children's Music Album of the YearAbsolute Modern Worship for Kids – VariousBorn to Worship: The Praise Baby Collection – VariousCedarmont Worship For Kids Volume 1 – VariousHere I Am To Worship for Kids 2 – VariousJesus Is My Superhero – HillsongKing of the Jungle – Celeste Clydesdale
;Spanish Language Album of the YearAdorar: Cantos de Alabanza y Adoracion – VariousBrillas: Assiria Do Nascimiento – Miguel VillagranDios es Bueno – Marcos WittEn Vivo desde Costa Rica – FunkyHip Hop y Reggaetón Constructivo – 7th PoetLeonardo – LeonardoMi Propósito – Julissa
;Special Event Album of the YearCome Let Us Adore Him Happy Christmas Vol. 4 – Music Inspired by The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Passion: How Great is Our God – WOW Christmas: Green
;Choral Collection of the Year
  • Bigger Than Life – Michael Neale, Harold Ross, Jay Rouse
  • Come, Let Us Adore Him – Lari Goss
  • Great and Marvelous: Celebrating the Songs of Tommy Walker Vol. 2 – Tommy Walker, Bradley Knight
  • Hymns – Rob Howard, Scott Harris, Ken Barker
  • Seasons of Praise – Carol Cymbala
;Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Musicals

;Musical of the Year
  • Amazing Grace
  • Grace That Amazes
  • Redemption: Power of the Cross
  • Sing Joy
  • Wondrous Gift
;Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
  • Christmas in Reverse
  • Christmas Starr
  • Extreme Christmas
  • His Renown
  • ''King of the Jungle''

Videos

;Short Form Music Video of the Year
;Long Form Music Video of the Year

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

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