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- Awarded since 1969
- Network: Gospel Music Channel
- Air date: April 23, 2009 at 9/8c
- Event location: Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, Tennessee
- Musical styles considered: Pop, rock, rap, hip hop, country, gospel, praise, worship, bluegrass, contemporary pop, contemporary rock, southern gospel, traditional gospel, urban, Spanish language, inspirational
- Popular artist Steven Curtis Chapman won the "Songwriter of the Year" award 9 out of 10 years, some victories in years when he released no material
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The Dove Awards were created in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association to reward outstanding achievement in Christian/gospel music.
The award ceremony featured performances by new and popular artists within the gospel and Christian music scene. The 40th annual Dove Awards aired on the Gospel Music Channel on April 23, 2009. Preceding the awards show, a documentary From Idol to Inspiration aired, showing the lives of Christian contestants who were featured on American Idol.msnbc.com: Gospel Music To Shine a Light on Idol (April 22, 2009)
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1971 Scandal
In 1971, the Dove Awards were hit by a scandal. The Blackwood Brothers, a popular group, were accused of conducting a campaign to enlist new members to the GMA in order to encourage members to vote a particular way. The incident led to a change in the way votes are cast. -
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Song of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- "Amazing Grace" My Chains Are Gone
- "Cinderella" Steven Curtis Chapman
- "Empty Me" Chris Sligh
- "Give Me Your Eyes" Brandon Heath - WINNER
- "I Will Not Be Moved" Natalie Grant
- "I'm Letting Go" Francesca Battistelli
- "Mighty to Save" Ben Fielding, Reuben Morgan
- "Never Going Back to OK" Matt Fuqua, Josh Havens, Brad Wigg, Dan Muckala
- "Reason Enough" Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
- "You Reign" Bart Millard, Barry Graul, Steven Curtis Chapman
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Songwriter of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Steven Curtis Chapman - WINNER
- Natalie Grant
- Brandon Heath
- Jason Ingram
- Tony Wood
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Male Vocalist of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Jeremy Camp
- Jon Foreman
- Ernie Haase
- Brandon Heath - WINNER
- David Phelps
- Marvin Sapp
- Chris Tomlin
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Female Vocalist of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Francesca Battistelli
- Karen Peck Gooch
- Natalie Grant - WINNER
- Brooke Fraser Ligertwood
- Mandisa
- Sandi Patty
- Laura Story
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Group of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Casting Crowns - WINNER
- David Crowder Band
- Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
- Mary Mary
- MercyMe
- Skillet
- Third Day
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Artist of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Casting Crowns
- Steven Curtis Chapman - WINNER
- Fireflight
- Marvin Sapp
- Third Day
- TobyMac
- Chris Tomlin
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New Artist of the Year Dove Award Nominees
- Addison Road
- Francesca Battistelli
- Fee
- Jonathan Nelson
- Remedy Drive
- Chris Sligh
- Tenth Avenue North - WINNER
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Country Recorded Song Dove Award Nominees
- "Did I Make A Difference" The Oak Ridge Boys
- "Good Side Of Goodbye" Living Waters Trio
- "I Saw God Today" George Strait
- "I Wish" Point of Grace - WINNER
- "Jesus And John Wayne" Gaither Vocal Band
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Urban Recorded Song Dove Award Nominees
- "Declaration (This Is It)" Kirk Franklin
- "Get Up" Mary Mary - WINNER
- "Love Him Like I Do" Deitrick Haddon with Ruben Studdard and Mary Mary
- "No Looking Back" Damita
- "Not A Slave" J.R.
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Traditional Gospel Recorded Song Dove Award Nominees
- "Cry Your Last Tear" Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir
- "Deliverance" Lillie Knauls
- "Free At Last" The Blind Boys of Alabama - WINNER
- "God Is Good" Regina Belle
- "Souled Out" Hezekiah Walker
- "Take It Back" Dorinda Clark-Cole
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Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song Dove Award Nominees
- "Favor Of God" Martha Munizzi
- "Great Grace" Alvin Slaughter
- "How Great Is Our God" LaRue - WINNER
- "My Name Is Victory" Jonathan Nelson
- "Shall We Gather At The River" The Standard
- "Waging War" CeCe Winans
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Bluegrass Album Dove Award Nominees
- Bluegrass Worship Various Artists
- Help Is On The Way Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
- Hymns From Chigger Hill Chigger Hill Boys & Terri
- I Don't Regret A Mile Larry Sparks
- Pickin', Praisin', & Singin': Hymns From The Mountain Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad
- We Are Family Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lewis Family, Easter Brothers - WINNER
- What A Journey Paul Williams & The Victory Trio
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Country Album Dove Award Nominees
- Around the Bend Randy Travis - WINNER
- Home For Now Living Waters Trio
- Hymned Again Bart Millard
- I Turn To You Richie McDonald
- Runaway Train Crabb Revival
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Traditional Gospel Album Dove Award Nominees
- A New Day Paul Porter
- After 40 Years...Still Sweeping Through the City Shirley Caesar
- Cry Your Last Tear Bishop Paul S. Morton & the Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship Mass Choir
- Do It! Dottie Peoples
- Down In New Orleans The Blind Boys of Alabama - WINNER
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Instrumental Album Dove Award Nominees
- A Treasury of Hymns LaDonna
- Always There Harold Rayford
- Born to Play Barry D.
- Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian - WINNER
- Love Beyond All Measure; Stephen Petrunak
- The Breath of Life; Angella Christie
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Children's Music Album Dove Award Nominees
- Absolute Modern Worship for Kids 4 - WINNER
- All God's Animals TJ McCloud
- David: Shepherd, Psalmist, Soldier, King! Bible StorySongs
- Shout Praises Kids - I Am Free Jeff Sandstrom, Kurt Goebel, Stephen Leiweke, Jeremy Redmon
- Sleepytime Lullabies Praise Baby
- Tell The World Hillsong Kids
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Special Event Album Dove Award Nominees
- Billy: The Early Years Official Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One
- How Great Thou Art: Gospel Favorites from the Grand Ole Opry
- Passion: God of This City - WINNER
- Your Name
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Youth/Children's Musical Dove Award Nominees
- An Island Christmas Wayne Haun, Shelby Haun, Joel Lindsey - WINNER
- Angels We Have Heard Dave Clark, Jayme Thompson
- t's a Wonder-Full Life Pam Andrews, Luke Gambill
- Lifesong; Sue C. Smith, Simon Hawkins Kris Crunk
- The Christmas County Spelling Bee Celeste Clydesdale
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Choral Collection Dove Award Nominees
- Cradle That Rocked The World Geron Davis, Christopher Phillips, Jukka Palonen
- Glorious Day David Moffitt, Sue C. Smith, Travis Cottrell
- He Still Leads - Christ Church Choir Landy Gardner, Joy Gardner, Christopher Phillips
- I'll Say Yes Carol Cymbala - WINNER
- Make a Joyful Noise Regi Stone
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Long Form Music Video Dove Award Nominations
- Alive and Transported by TobyMac - WINNER
- Comatose Comes Alive by Skillet
- Country Bluegrass Homecoming Volume One by Bill & Gloria Gaither
- O Holy Night by David Phelps
- The Altar and the Door Live by Casting Crowns
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