We celebrate with the wins at The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards which was held Tuesday night at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville.
Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle
New Artist of the Year: Aaron Cole
For the second year in a row, Christian singer Lauren Daigle won three awards at the Gospel Music Association’s Dove Awards on Tuesday night, including artist of the year.
“Honestly, just looking back at last year and being completely new to the Dove Awards, it was my very first time, to this year, it was such an embrace by the industry,” Daigle said backstage after the show.
Two worship groups, Hillsong UNITED out of Australia and Bethel Music from California, took home two awards apiece during the 47th annual award show held at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Daigle went from the winning the new artist award last year to the top award this year, a seemingly overnight success for the popular singer and songwriter. Her 2015 debut album “How Can It Be” earned her a Grammy nomination as well and won a Billboard Music Award.
Daigle also won songwriter of the year, non-artist, and pop/contemporary recorded song of the year.
“Just cause I was so new, I didn’t know what I was doing and I still feel really new to all of this,” Daigle said.
Hillsong UNITED won worship album of the year and recorded music packaging of the year, while Bethel Music won worship song of the year and instrumental album of the year.
“I feel like this should be the people’s award — the church — cause if anything worship represents our collective song, it should bring us together, and more than ever, a world that is divided needs a church that is united… that’s the prayer,” said Joel Houston of Hillsong UNITED in a statement.
Songwriter Pat Barrett and Tony Brown won song of the year for “Good, Good Father,” and for King & Country won for contemporary Christian artist of the year.
TobyMac won the pop/contemporary album of the year for his album, “This Is Not A Test,” and then reunited for the first time in about 15 years with his bandmates in DC Talk, Michael Tait and Kevin Max. The trio combining Christian rock and rap are one of the most popular Christian acts of all time. The three performed a rousing rendition of “Love Feels Like” and got a standing ovation from the crowd.
Genre veteran Chris Tomlin was honored for having his songs played more than one billion times on digital radio services, according to the digital song royalty organization SoundExchange. The only other artists to receive the recognition from SoundExchange have been Garth Brooks, Justin Timberlake and Pitbull.
“I am most proud of what this recognition says about the genre of Christian music,” Tomlin said. “It signals that the church is alive and well and strong.”
Jordan Feliz was named new artist of the year and Grammy winner Kirk Franklin was named gospel artist of the year.
During his acceptance speech, Franklin led the crowd in a prayer for racial healing in the country. “When black boys are killed, we need to say something,” Franklin said.
The award show was hosted by Tye Tribbett and brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone from the duo for King & Country. Performers included Natalie Grant, Hillsong UNITED, The Isaacs, Jonathan McReynolds, Bethel Music and Anthony Brown.
Sensational Gospel Artist, Hezekiah Walker dove award winner 2016 “Traditional Gospel” .
Dallas, TX—May 18th, 2016: For the third consecutive year, Grammy, Stellar, Dove, BET and NAACP Image Award-winning Gospel mega-star Fred Hammond returns to the road with the Festival of Praise 2016 Tour, the star-studded national event he founded several years ago. The kick off date is October 7th, at Oakland’s Paramount Theatre, and will reach over 50 major cities across the country, running through December, 2016.
The Festival of Praise Tour 2016 will feature performances by the biggest names in the industry, from Hezekiah Walker, the singer/composer/choir leader/radio host, and visionary founder and Senior Pastor of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Churches in Brooklyn, and Bensalem, PA., to the electrifying Israel Houghton & New Breed, bringing the voices and sounds of music with African, Middle Eastern and South American slants, and Karen Clark Sheard, the multi-Grammy® winner and former member of the legendary female group, The Clark Sisters. The lineup also features Casey Janice Hobbs, “Casey J,” best known for her Number 1 hit song, “Fill Me Up,” and Regina Belle, who recorded the Grammy® winning song, “A Whole New World,” for the film, Aladdin. Comedian “Earthquake” will serve as show host.
Tour Dates:
Fri, Oct 7, 2016 – Oakland, CA – Paramount Theatre
Sat, Oct 8, 2016 – Los Angeles, CA – Pantages Theatre
Sun, Oct 9, 2016 – San Diego, CA – San Diego Civic Center
Mon, Oct 10, 2016 – Phoenix, AZ – Commerica Theatre
Thu, Oct 13, 2016 – Omaha, NE – Ralston Arena
Fri, Oct 14, 2016 – Denver, CO – Bellco Theatre
Sat, Oct 15, 2016 – Kansas City, MO – Municipal Auditorium
Sun, Oct 16, 2016 – Park City, KS – Hartman Arena
Wed, Oct 19, 2016 – Milwaukee, WI – Christian Faith Fellowship Church
Thu, Oct 20, 2016 – Grand Rapids, MI – DeVos Performance Hall
Fri, Oct 21, 2016 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Sat, Oct 22, 2016 – Merrillville, IN – Star Plaza
Sun, Oct 23, 2016 – St Louis, MO – Fox Theatre
Fri, Oct 28, 2016 – Savannah, GA – Civic Center
Sat, Oct 29, 2016 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Thu, Nov 3, 2016 – Salisbury, MD – Wicomico Youth and Civic Center
Fri, Nov 4, 2016 – Baltimore, MD – Lyric Opera House
Sat, Nov 5, 2016 – Philadelphia, PA – Liacouras Center
Sun, Nov 6, 2016 – Norfolk, VA – Ted Constant Convocation Center
Mon, Nov 7, 2016 – Pittsburgh, PA – Heinz Hall
Thu, Nov 10, 2016 – Newark, NJ – Newark Prudential Hall
Fri, Nov 11, 2016 – Washington, DC – Constitution Hall
Sun, Nov 13, 2016 – Rochester, NY – Rochester Blue Cross Arena
Mon, Nov 14, 2016 – Albany, NY – Palace Theatre
Thu, Nov 17, 2016 – Baton Rouge, LA – Bethany World Prayer Center (North Campus)
Sat, Nov 19, 2016 – Austin, TX – Frank Erwin Center
Sun, Nov 27, 2016 – South Haven, MS – Landers Center
Wed, Nov 30, 2016 – Pompano, FL – Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Sat, Dec 3, 2016 – Orlando, FL – Calvary Orlando
“FOP 2016 is going to be off the chain!,” Hammond said, adding, “ The thing I love about this tour is that no matter who you are or where you’ve come from, you’re guaranteed to have a great time, something is surely going to inspire you, and you’re going to want to come back again and again! You definitely don’t want to miss this so don’t be late because we’ve got an incredible show planned from beginning to end!”
One of the most revered singer/songwriter/producers in Christian music today, Fred Hammond is the triple threat that has gone on to sell over 10 million albums worldwide. He is considered the architect behind the “Urban Praise & Worship” phenomenon in Gospel music today. The Detroit native who is now based in Dallas where tour production is currently underway, plans to release a new CD to coincide with the tour; the new CD is expected in October on RCA records.
Congrates to all our Dove Award Nominee’s and most especially, Tasha Cobbs., Winning Award
Watch back of Stage!! At dove Award
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The GMA announced more performers and presenters for the 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
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Building 429, The Erwins, Joseph Habedank, Israel & New Breed and Amber Nelon Thompson will perform.
Chris August, Lincoln Brewster, Jason Crabb, Bone Hampton, Charles Jenkins, Dr. Bobby Jones, Mark Lowry, William McDowell, Jonathan McReynolds, Chonda Pierce and Kirk Whalum will present top honors along with show co-hosts Erica Campbell and Sadie Robertson. Joseph Habedank and Kirk Whalum will host the Pre-Telecast streaming live at www.doveawards.com/live.
The GMA Dove Awards will take place at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena on Tuesday, October 13, 2015. The show is sold out and will air on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on Sunday, October 18, 2015. For ongoing Dove Awards updates and breaking news, please visit the Dove Awards website and connect on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
“We are excited to have a sold-out show offering unforgettable and unique performances that are becoming tradition for the Doves,” said GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo in a press release. “This year, we are taking the show to the next level with more opportunities for fans to engage with their favorite artists, including the VIP experience and 200 voice choir. It’s going to be a special night of celebration and unity.”
These new appearances join already announced performers Casting Crowns, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, Danny Gokey, KB, Matt Maher, MercyMe, NF, Karen Peck, Tedashii, I Am They, Big Daddy Weave and Brian Courtney Wilson. Presenters include Blanca, Tasha Cobbs, Jason Crabb, Phillips, Craig & Dean, Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaynor, Natalie Grant, Bernie Herms, Deitrick Haddon, Kari Jobe, Newsboys’ Michael Tait and Duncan Phillips, Michael W. Smith and Michelle Williams.
The GMA Dove Awards will feature artists from every style of Gospel/Christian music coming together to celebrate the collective impact of the genre. Over 1,500 professional members determine the Dove Award nominees with the winners voted on by the entire GMA membership of nearly 2,500. The awards are produced by the GMA.
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