Thursday, April 26, 2007

Chris Tomlin most honored artist at 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards

Chris Tomlin
Chris Tomlin
Natalie Grant
Natalie Grant


38th Annual GMA Dove Awards - Gospel Music's Biggest Night!

Chris Tomlin was the most honored artist at the Gospel Music Association' s Dove Awards, winning six trophies, including his second consecutive artist of the year award.Besides the top award Wednesday, Tomlin also won male vocalist for the second year and worship song of the year for "Holy is Lord," and was recognized for his involvement with the special event album of the year, "Passion: Everything Glorious."

Tomlin's current album, "See the Morning," won two more awards: pop/contemporary album and praise and worship album."I never felt like much of a singer. I just like to lead people in worship to God," Tomlin said.

Tomlin led all nominees with nine. The 34-year-old from Grand Saline, Texas, is the most often sung contemporary Christian artist in the country, according to the Christian Copyright Licensing International.

Aaron Shust was named best new artist, and he won song and songwriter awards for "My Savior, My God."
Natalie Grant won female vocalist for the second consecutive year. Grant, who co-hosted the show with former Backstreet Boy and contemporary Christian artist Brian Littrell and singer Donnie McClurkin.

Casting Crowns won group of the year.

Earlier in the evening, Alan Jackson's gospel album "Precious Memories" won country album of the year. Jackson originally recorded the songs as a Christmas gift to his mother.

Ed Cash won producer of the year. Cash has worked with Tomlin, country singer Kathy Mattea and others.The awards were held at the Grand Ole Opry House.

Among the performers were Tomlin, TobyMac, Shust, MercyMe and Take 6.


Winners for 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards

Song of the Year : "My Savior My God"; Aaron Shust; Bridge Building, Whitespot Publishing
Songwriter of the Year : Aaron Shust - Website - MySpace
Male Vocalist of the Year : Chris Tomlin - Website - MySpace

Female Vocalist of the Year : Natalie Grant - Website - MySpace

Group of the Year : Casting Crowns - Website

Artist of the Year : Chris Tomlin
New Artist of the Year : Aaron Shust
Producer of the Year : Ed Cash

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3 comments:

She's Jess said...

i've always love chris tomlim's songs

Anonymous said...

Yups.. he's an awesome Worship Leader! :) Glad he won too! :)

Sheila Palmer said...

Chris Tomlin is a great worship leader. He is down to earth and you can just see that he loves the Lord very much and it shows in the songs that he writes. His songs are simple - songs that people can identify themselves with - anointed lyrics.Happy that he won!