38th GMA Dove Awards


The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin. This was the first year in which the awards were called the "GMA Dove Awards" since the 2006 edition was called the "GMA Music Awards".
Nominations were announced earlier on February 20, 2007 by Juanita Bynum, Brian Littrell and Thor Ramsey at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Music City, Tennessee.
Following the success from the previous year, Chris Tomlin won six awards, including Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Aaron Shust won three awards, including New Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, KJ-52, Gaither Vocal Band, and The Lewis Family each won two awards.

Performers

Telecast ceremony
The following performed:
ArtistSong
Mandisa
TobyMac
Kirk Franklin		"Lose My Soul"
T-Bone"Name Droppin'"
MercyMe"Hold Fast"
Take 6
Chris Tomlin
Aaron Shust"My Savior My God"
Stellar Kart"Me And Jesus"
The Crabb Family
Jonathan Butler
Donnie McClurkin
Natalie Grant
Brian Littrell		"Power in the Blood"

Presenters

Telecast ceremony
The following presented:

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
Pop/Contemporary Album of the YearBetween the Dreaming and the Coming True – Bebo NormanBroken & Beautiful – Mark SchultzComing Up To Breathe – MercyMeNothing Left to Lose – Mat Kearney'See The Morning'' – Chris Tomlin'''

Rock

Rock Recorded Song of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Rock Album of the YearBusiness Up Front/Party in the Back – Family Force 5Comatose – SkilletDecembeRadio – DecembeRadioEnd of Silence – RedSmile, It's the End of the World – Hawk Nelson
Rock/Contemporary Album of the YearGood Monsters – Jars of ClayHearts of the Innocent – KutlessSound of Melodies – LeelandThe Face of Love – Sanctus RealWe Can't Stand Sitting Down – Stellar Kart

Rap/Hip-Hop

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the YearAfter the Music Stops – LecraeGlory – ManafestPro + Pain – Mars IllKJ-52 Remixed – KJ-52The Flood – Gospel Gangstaz

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Inspirational Album of the YearA Grateful People – WatermarkA Greater Song – Paul BalocheBless the Broken Road: The Duets Album – SelahBlur the Lines – The Crabb FamilyDavid Phelps Live – David Phelps

Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year"Give It Away" – Gaither Vocal Band
  • "God's Still God" – Young Harmony
  • "New Day Dawning" – The Whisnants
  • "Nothing But The Blood" – The Crabb Family
  • "Prodigal's Dad" – Kenny Bishop
Southern Gospel Album of the YearGive It Away – Gaither Vocal BandGraceland – The Mike Bowling GroupHe's So God – Brian Free and AssuranceStepping Stones – Poet VoicesStrength – Young Harmony
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Traditional Gospel Album of the YearA New Beginning – Bishop Eddie Long & The New Birth Total Praise ChoirClarence Fountain and The Blind Boys of Alabama With Sam Butler, Jr. – Sam Butler, Clarence Fountain and The Blind Boys of AlabamaMighty Wind – Andraé CrouchPaved The Way – The CaravansSing to the Lord A New Song – Alabama Spirituals
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Contemporary Gospel Album of the YearFeels Good – Take 6Free to Worship – Fred HammondIt's Not Over – Karen Clark–SheardLife Changing – Smokie NorfulNo Limits Live – Martha Munizzi

Country and Bluegrass

Country Recorded Song of the Year
Country Album of the YearEveryday – Mark BishopFeels Like Home – Dave MoodyHe Kept on Loving Me – Barbara FairchildPrecious Memories – Alan JacksonSongs of Inspiration – Alabama
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
Bluegrass Album of the YearAcoustic Hymns Volume 1 – Cumberland QuartetAncient of Days – Harvest WindFlyin' High – The Lewis FamilyHe Lives in Me – Doyle Lawson & QuicksilverThe Promised Land – Del McCoury Band

Praise and Worship

Worship Song of the Year"Holy Is the Lord" – Chris Tomlin
Praise & Worship Album of the YearA Grateful People – WatermarkSee the Morning – Chris TomlinSong to the King – Pocket Full of RocksIn The Father's Arms – Diante do TronoSound of Melodies – LeelandTop of My Lungs – Phillips, Craig & Dean

Children's Music

Children's Music Album of the YearAbsolute Modern Worship for Kids YellowCedarmont Worship For Kids 3 – Cedarmont KidsHere I Am To Worship Kids 3Sing Over Me Worship Songs And Lullabies – Bethany Dillon, Erin O'Donnell, Christy Nockels, Nichole Nordeman, and Janna Long 'Veggie Tales Worship Songs'' – VeggieTales, featuring Matt Redman'''

Urban

Urban Recorded Song of the Year
Urban Album of the YearGrateful – CokoTales From The Badlands – LiquidTestimony – VirtueThis Is Me – Kierra SheardThis Is Who I Am – Kelly Price

Others

Instrumental Album of the Year20 Contemporary Hymn Favorites For Solo Piano – John E. CoatesBreathe–Piano – Tom HowardEnd of the Spear Soundtrack – Various artistsGuitars in Worship – Dave ClevelandSunday Morning Jams Vol. 2 – Quiet Time Players
Spanish Language Album of the YearAlegria – Marcos WittEn El Lugar Secreto – BlestMi Alma Te Alaba – Alan VillatoroEn los Brazos del Padre – Diante do TronoSi Alguna Vez – AlejandraUn Dia Mas – Daniel Calvetti
Special Event Album of the YearArise: A Celebration of Worship Bluegrass Gospel TimePassion: Everything Glorious Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to dcTalk's Jesus Freak Torch: A Live Celebration of Southern Gospel's Next Generation
Christmas Album of the YearA Christmas Homecoming – Cumberland QuartetA Mary Mary Christmas – Mary MaryChristmas Offerings – Third DayDo You See What I See? – Todd AgnewThe Christmas Hope – NewSong
Choral Collection of the YearAgain I Say Rejoice: Celebrating The Songs Of Israel Houghton – Various artistsDwell – Robert SterlingI'm Amazed – Carol CymbalaInvisible Christ – Church Prayz ChoirYou Are God Alone – Phil Barfoot and Lari Goss
Recorded Music Packaging of the YearAnd the Land of Fake Believe – EleventysevenBeyond Measure – Jeremy CampHearts of the Innocent – KutlessMy Island – Starflyer 59Say No More – House of HeroesSmile, It's the End of the World – Hawk Nelson

Musicals

Musical of the Year
  • Christmas Is Forever
  • Everything Glorious
  • He's Alive Forever
  • How Great Is Our God
  • My Savior, My God
Youth/Children's Musical
  • A King Is Coming to Town
  • Donkey Tales
  • Miracle on Main Street
  • The First Action Heroes
  • ''Voyage of Friendship''

Videos

Short Form Music Video of the Year
Long Form Music Video of the YearAlive in South Africa – Israel & New Breed

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

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