Dove Awards

Dove Awards (GMA)  is an award ceremony specializing in Contemporary Christian Music and gospel music.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 Notable Recipients
* 3 2009 Winners
* 4 References
* 5 Links

## History[edit]

Formed in 1969, the Gospel Music Association held the Dove Awards as an annual event.

## Notable Recipients[edit]

* Switchfoot
* Carrie Underwood

## 2009 Winners[edit]

The 2009 Winners:[1]

* Artist of the Year: Steven Curtis Chapman
* Songwriter of the Year: Steven Curtis Chapman
* New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North
* Song of the Year: Brandon Heath, Jason Ingram
* Male Vocalist of the Year: Brandon Heath
* Female Vocalist of the Year: Natalie Grant
* Group of the Year: Casting Crowns
* New Artist of the Year: Tenth Avenue North
* Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: "A New Hallelujah" by Michael W. Smith
* Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "Reason Enough" by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
* Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: "They're Holding Up The Ladder" by Jeff & Sheri Easter
* Country Recorded Song of the Year: "I Wish" by Point of Grace

## References[edit]

1. ↑ http://www.christianactivities.com/gma/story.asp?ID=6859

## Links[edit]

* Official Website