Atlanta, GA (Top40 Charts / Rogers & Cowan) The Gospel
Music Association (GMA) today announced the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees at a press conference held at The Georgian Terrace Hotel in Atlanta, GA, which was streamed live at HearItFirst. Nominees were announced by GRAMMY nominated R&B artist Montell Jordan, known for his iconic hit "This is How We Do It," BET "Lift Every Voice" host CoCo Brother, Daytime EMMY nominated comedian Chonda Pierce, and World Heavyweight
Champion wrestler AJ Styles.
Atlanta will host the Dove Awards for a second time at the Fox Theatre on April 19, 2012, following a sold-out show in 2011 hosted by Sherri Shepherd which aired on the Gospel
Music Channel and garnered 1.5 million viewers.
The Dove Awards have featured performances and appearances by some of the biggest names in entertainment and sports, including Whitney Houston, Tim Tebow, Sherri Shepherd and Kathie Lee Gifford. It has showcased many of the nation's leading Christian music artists, including Amy Grant, TobyMac, Michael W. Smith, Kirk Franklin, Casting Crowns, Mary Mary,
Third Day and more.
"The GMA is excited to again honor the artists, songwriters and creative individuals in our community through the 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards," said Jackie Patillo, GMA's Executive Director. "This event not only celebrates great work, but provides a platform to further our mission of exposing, promoting and celebrating the Gospel through music."
The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards nominees include:
Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris August
Chris Tomlin
Jason Crabb
Kirk Franklin
Steven Curtis Chapman
Female Vocalist of the Year:
Francesca Battistelli
Kari Jobe
Laura Story
Mandisa
Natalie Grant
Group of the Year:
Casting Crowns
David Crowder*Band
Gaither Vocal Band
The Isaacs
For more information, please visit www.gospelmusic.org and www.hearitfirst.com.
Please note that all submissions will be reviewed and responded to by March 9th.
Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or at the Fox Theatre Box Office.
