Dove Awards Announce 2013 Winners [FULL LIST]

The winners are in for the 44th Annual Dove Awards.  Matt Redman leads all awards with 6, TobyMac and Jason Crabb follows with 4, Tasha Cobb and producer Wayne Haun scored 3 each. Chris Tomlin, Tamela Mann and Lecrae scored 2.

The awards were taped yesterday at Nashville’s Lipscomb University and will premiere on Monday, October 21 at 8 p.m. EDT on UP (Formerly Gospel Music Channel).

“We all run the race and it’s tough, so we need a night of encouragement,” said co-host Amy Grant while kicking off the 44th Annual GMA Dove awards.

TobyMac said, “It feels weird to be called artist of the year when I know it takes a family and I always want to acknowledge that. I said in one of my songs a long time ago, I’m just a little man trying to fit in God’s plan. I still feel like that.”

UP, formerly GMC TV, surprised Mandisa by honoring her with their “Uplift Someone”. The ‘Uplift Someone’ award embodies the organization’s core values of uplifting and inspiring others and recognizes an artist who through the message of their music and acts of positivity and kindness, has encouraged people across the nation and truly changed lives. Presented to Mandisa by Grammy® Award-winning artist Amy Grant, the network granted the award to the singer “for her music, message and humanitarian heart, all of which (individually and collectively) have inspired others.”

[Kirk Franklin and Amy Grant Host 2013 Dove Awards]

Several highlights of the evening included touching tributes by Michael W. Smith and the Newsboys to Billy Graham. Talented vocalists Karen Peck, Daily & Vincent, Signature Sound and the Isaacs honored the Gaither Vocal Band in a stunning collaboration of “He Touched Me.”

GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo says, “What an amazing night of music and honor. Tonight’s performances were all a testament to why we are all here. On behalf of membership of the GMA, we are proud to present this year’s Dove winners and congratule each of them and the nominees on their achievements. We would also like to thank the city of Nashville for welcoming us back home and to the wonderful host for the evening, Lipscomb University.”

UP’s President & CEO Charles Humbard added, “Congratulations to the GMA Dove Awards winners, performers, presenters and hosts Amy Grant and Kirk Franklin for a thrilling night a spectacular entertainment. This evening celebrates the unifiying and uplifting power of this genre and demonstrates why this is the biggest night of Christian and Gospel music. There is no other network dedicated to showcase this prestigious musical celebration other than UP.”

Jamie Grace and Chris August were the co-hosts of the preshow ceremony where over 30 of the awards were received and outstanding performances by CT presented by International Crisis Aid. Both the preshow and the Dove Cares Red Carpet were streamed on www.hearitfirst.com/live.

Tonight’s 42 award presentations represent a wide-array of musical styles ranging from Gospel, Contemporary Christian, Rap/Hip-Hop, Urban, Country, Worship, Contemporary and Traditional Gospel, Rock, Pop, Bluegrass, Spanish Language and Inspirational categories.

The memberships of the GMA (Gospel Music Association) determine the winners in each category. Kraft CPA is the official accounting firm for the GMA.

Spoiler Alert! If you would like to know the winners by watching it on UPtv next week then don’t read below.

CATEGORY:	TITLE:	ARTIST:	WRITER:	PUBLISHER:
SONG of the Year – Category 1	“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”	Matt Redman	(writers) Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin	(publisher) ThankYou Music (PRS)//Sixsteps Music/WorshipTogether.com Songs/Said and Done Music (ASCAP)//Shout! Publishing (APRA)
Songwriter of the Year – Category 2	Matt Redman	Hits include: “Our God”, Chris Tomlin; “10,000 Reasons”, Matt Redman
ContempChristianPERFORMANCE – Category 3	“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”	Matt Redman	(label) EMI Records	(producer) Nathan Nockels
Southern Gospel PERFORMANCE – Category 4	“What The Blood Is For”	Jason Crabb	(label) Gaither Music Group	(producers) Jay DeMarcus, Ed Cash, Wayne Haun
Gospel PERFORMANCE – Category 5	“Break Every Chain”	Tasha Cobbs	(label) EMI	(producer) VaShawn Mitchell
ARTIST OF THE YEAR – Category 6	TobyMac	(label) ForeFront Records
NEW Artist of the Year – Category 7	for King & Country	(label) Fervent
Producer of the Year – Category 8	Ed Cash
RapHipHop SONG – Category 9	“Tell The World”	Lecrae feat. Mali Music	(writers) Lecrae Moore, Kortney Pollard, Torrance “Street Symphony” Esmond, Charles Dunlap, Lincoln Morris
Rock SONG – Category 10	“Sick Of It”	Skillet	(writers) John L. Cooper, Scott Stevens
Rock Contemporary SONG – Category 11	“Keep Your Eyes Open”	NEEDTOBREATHE	(writers) Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart
Pop Contemporay SONG – Category 12	“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”	Matt Redman	(writers) Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin
Inspirational SONG – Category 13	“Satisfied”	Jason Crabb	(writers) Tony Wood, Ronnie Freeman
Southern Gospel SONG – Category 14	“What the Blood Is For”	Jason Crabb	(writers) Ronnie Freeman, Tony Wood
Bluegrass SONG – Category 15	“He Washed My Soul”	The Little Roy & Lizzy Show	(writers) Wayne Haun, Jamie Helms, Ruby Moody, Ron Haun
Country SONG – Category 16	“From My Rags To His Riches”	Devin McGlamery with Dailey & Vincent	(writers) Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey
Contemporary Gospel/Urban SONG – Category 17	“Break Every Chain”	Tasha Cobbs	(writer) William Reagan
Traditional Gospel SONG – Category 18	“Take Me To The King”	Tamela Mann	(writer) Kirk Franklin
Praise & Worship SONG – Category 19	“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”	Matt Redman	(writers) Matt Redman, Jonas Myrin	(publisher) ThankYou Music (PRS)//Sixsteps Music/WorshipTogether.com Songs/Said and Done Music (ASCAP)//Shout! Publishing (APRA)
Rap/HipHop ALBUM – Category 20	Gravity	Lecrae	(producers) Heat Academy, Joseph Prielozny, J.R., The Watchmen, Dru Castro, Uford Ebong, Tyshane, Thainnacircle, DJ Khalil, Zach Crowell, Dirty Rice, DJ Official, Rudy Currence
Rock ALBUM – Category 21	Release The Panic	RED	(producer) Howard Benson
RockContemp ALBUM – Category 22	A Messenger	Colton Dixon	(producers) Red Decibel (Adam Watts, Andy Dodd & Gannin Arnold), David Garcia
PopContemp ALBUM – Category 23	Eye On It	TobyMac	(producers) David Garcia, Toby McKeehan, Christopher Stevens, Jamie Moore, Telemitry
Inspirational ALBUM – Category 24	Love Is Stronger	Jason Crabb	(producers) Jay DeMarcus, Ed Cash, Wayne Haun
Southern Gospel ALBUM – Category 25	Canton Junction	Canton Junction	(producers) Michael Sykes, Aaron Crabb
Southern Gospel ALBUM – Category 25	Pure and Simple	Gaither Vocal Band	(producers) Bill Gaither, Ben Isaacs, Michael English, David Phelps
Bluegrass ALBUM – Category 26	The Gospel Side Of Dailey & Vincent	Dailey & Vincent	(producers) Darrin Vincent, Jamie Dailey
Country ALBUM – Category 27	Eyes Wide Open	Jeff & Sheri Easter	(producers) Jeff & Sheri Easter, Greg Cole, Madison Easter
ContempGospel/Urban ALBUM – Category 28	Grace	Tasha Cobbs	(producer) VaShawn Mitchell
Traditional ALBUM – Category 29	Best Days	Tamela Mann	(producers) Myron Butler, David Mann, Tamela Mann
Instrumental ALBUM – Category 30	Glory	Michael W. Smith	(producers) David Hamilton, Michael W. Smith
Childrens Music ALBUM – Category 31	Look Up	Gateway Next (Anna Byrd, Dara Maclean, Kiley Stephenson, Josh Coad, Cody Carnes, Kari Jobe, Grace Kane, Matt Birkenfeld, Joshua Fewell, Valerie Hayes and Clay Collins)	(producer) Josh Alltop
Spanish ALBUM – Category 32	Donde Te Encuentro	Kari Jobe	(producers) Ed Cash, Matt Bronleewe
Special Event ALBUM – Category 33	Passion: Let The Future Begin	Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Redman, Brett Younker, Kari Jobe, Crowder, Christy Nockels	(producer) Nathan Nockels
Christmas ALBUM – Category 34	JOY	Steven Curtis Chapman	(producers) Brent Milligan, Steven Curtis Chapman
PraiseWorship ALBUM – Category 35	Burning Lights	Chris Tomlin	(producers) Jason Ingram, Ed Cash, Dan Muckala
Musical – Category 36	Christ The Redeemer	(creators) Joel Lindsey, Jeff Bumgardner, Daniel Simpson (arranger) Daniel Semsen
Childrens MUSICAL – Category 37	Blast Off!	(creators) Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale
Choral Collection MUSICAL – Category 38	A Merry Clydesdale Christmas	(arranger) David T. Clydesdale
RECORDED MUSIC PACKAGING- Category 39	Eye On It	TobyMac	(art director) Jan Cook	(graphic) Sarah Sung (illustrator) Wendy Palau (photography) Lee Steffen (creative director) Boerhaus
SHORT FORM VIDEO- Category 40	“Eye One It”	TobyMac (feat. Britt Nicole)	(director) Eric Welch	(producer) Eric Welch
LONG FORM VIDEO- Category 41	Hillsong UNITED: Live in Miami	Hillsong UNITED		(producers) Andrew Crawford, Joel Houston, Jad Gillies
Inspirational Film- Category 42	Courageous	(director) Alex Kendrick	(producer) Stephen Kendrick