The Gospel Music Association (GMA) today announced the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees at a press conference held at The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, GA, which was streamed live at HearItFirst. Nominees were announced by GRAMMY nominated R&B artist Montell Jordan, known for his iconic hit “This is How We Do It,” BET “Lift Every Voice” host CoCo Brother, Daytime EMMY nominated comedian Chonda Pierce, and World Heavyweight Champion wrestler AJ Styles.
Atlanta will host the Dove Awards for a second time at the Fox Theatre on April 19, 2012, following a sold-out show in 2011 hosted by Sherri Shepherd which aired on the Gospel Music Channel and garnered 1.5 million viewers.
The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees include:
Male Vocalist of the Year
- Chris August
- Chris Tomlin
- Jason Crabb
- Kirk Franklin
- Steven Curtis Chapman
Female Vocalist of the Year:
- Francesca Battistelli
- Kari Jobe
- Laura Story
- Mandisa
- Natalie Grant
Urban Song of the Year Recorded:
- Kim Burrell for Sweeter
- Windows; ; Canton Jones; ; ; CAJO International
- SOVEREIGN KING; FROM THE HEART; DEBORAH; ; ; ZOE RECORDS
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year:
- How I Got Over; Smokie Norful; Jason Lyson; EMI Gospel
- If you didn't know Now you Know; Norman Hutchins; Michael Bereal; co-producer, Vicki Lataillade; Sueekey Entertainment/IR Music Group
- Promises; Richard Smallwood; Steven Ford; Verity Gospel Music Group
- The Legacy Project; John P. Kee; ; Verity
- XV Live; Chicago Mass Choir; Percy Gray, Jr.; Jeral Gray, Sr.; New Haven Recor
1 comments:
LOVE Francesca B. Hope she wins!
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