39th GMA Dove Awards

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39th GMA Dove Awards
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DateApril 23, 2008
Location Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee
Television/radio coverage
Network Gospel Music Channel
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The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 23, 2008, recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2007. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008, by singer Michael W. Smith and Elle Duncan at a press conference. [1]

TobyMac won three awards, including Artist of the Year, while Brandon Heath won New Artist of the Year. Mark Hall and David Crowder Band each won three awards also. Other multiple winners include: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Israel & New Breed, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7.

After years with spotty or little TV coverage, the event found a permanent home on Gospel Music Channel (now Up TV), marking the first live broadcast since 2004.

Performers

The following performed at the telecast ceremony:

Artist(s)Song(s)
Casting Crowns "East to West"
The Clark Sisters "Blessed and Highly Favored"
Michael W. Smith
Amy Grant
Marvin Sapp "Never Would Have Made It"
Switchfoot "This Is Home"
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
Trin-I-Tee 5:7 "Listen"
David Crowder Band "Everything Glorious"
Israel Houghton
Charlie Daniels
Mac Powell

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 Year

Rock

Rock Recorded Song of the Year

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Rock Album of the Year

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year

Rap/Hip-Hop

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year

Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year

Inspirational

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Inspirational Album of the Year

Gospel

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Southern Gospel Album of the Year

Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Country and Bluegrass

Country Recorded Song of the Year

Country Album of the Year

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year

Bluegrass Album of the Year

Praise & Worship

Worship Song of the Year

Praise & Worship Album of the Year

Children's Music

Children's Music Album of the Year

Urban

Urban Recorded Song of the Year

Urban Album of the Year

Others

Instrumental Album of the Year

Spanish Language Album of the Year

Special Event Album of the Year

Christmas Album of the Year

Choral Collection of the Year

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year

Musicals

Musical of the Year

  • 3:16 The Numbers of Hope
  • All Bow Down
  • Amazing Grace – My Chains Are Gone
  • I've Seen Jesus
  • Unspeakable Joy

Youth/Children's Musical

  • Bows of Holly
  • Livin' Inside Out
  • No Wonder!
  • Praise Rocks
  • The Mystery of the Manger

Videos

Short Form Music Video of the Year

Long Form Music Video of the Year

Artists with multiple nominations and awards

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References

  1. Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com (February 14, 2008)