The nominees for the 43rd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards were announced during a press conference today, Wednesday, February 22 at 11:00 a.m. ET at The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, Ga. GRAMMY nominated R&B artist Montell Jordan, Daytime EMMY nominated comedian Chonda Pierce, newcomer Jamie Grace and World Heavyweight Champion wrestler AJ Styles announced the nominees.
Jamie Grace and Royal Tailor were among the nominees for New Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns received nominations for Group of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year (“Glorious Day/Living He Loved Me”).
Richard Smallwod and Vision are nominated for Traditional Gospel Album of the Year for Promises. Kirk Franklin received a nod for Song of the Year (“I Smile”). Ricky Dillard & New G were nominated for Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year (God is Great) and Dawkins and Dawkins were nominated for Urban Album of the Year for (From Now On). Andrae Crouch's "Let The Church Say Amen" was among the nominees for Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year. Kim Burrell was nominated for Urban Recorded Song of the Year for "Sweeter."
Male Vocalist nominees are Chris August, Chris Tomlin, Jason Crabb, Kirk Franklin and Steven Curtis Chapman. Female Vocalist nominees are Francesca Battistelli, Kari Jobe, Laura Story, Mandisa and Natalie Grant.
The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place April 19 at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. The award show is produced by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) to offer the most comprehensive platform of music celebrating Christian and Gospel music. For more information on the Dove Awards visit www.doveawards.com
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