47th GMA Dove Awards
The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on October 11, 2016 at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Lipscomb University.[2] The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2015/2016. The ceremony was produced by the Trinity Broadcasting Network and was hosted by musicians For King & Country and Tye Tribbett.[2] The awards show was broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Sunday October 16, 2016.[2]
| 47th GMA Dove Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 11, 2016 |
| Location | Allen Arena, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Hosted by | For King & Country and Tye Tribbett |
| Website | http://www.doveawards.com  |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TBN (October 16, 2016)[1] |
Performers
The show featured the first performance of DC Talk after a 15-year hiatus. The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 47th GMA Dove Awards:[2]
Winners
Announced winners:[2]
- Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music
- New Artist of the Year: Jordan Feliz, Centricity Music
- Song of the Year: "Good Good Father" (writers) Pat Barrett, Tony Brown (publishers) Vamos Publishing, Capitol CMG Parago, Common Hymnal Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Tony Brown Publishing Designee, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music
- Pop Contemporary Artist of the Year: For King & Country
- Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Lauren Daigle
- Gospel Artist of the Year: Kirk Franklin, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "I Am Blessed" – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West, Michael Farren
- Worship Song of the Year: "No Longer Slaves" (writers) Jonathan David Hesler, Brian Johnson, Joel Case (publisher) Bethel Music Publishing
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: This Is Not a Test – TobyMac, (producers) Christopher Stevens, Toby McKeehan, David Garcia
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: Everyday Jesus – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage
- Worship Album of the Year: EMPIRES – Hillsong United, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston
- Inspirational Film of the Year: War Room, (director) Alex Kendrick (producers) Kendrick Brothers Pictures, AFFIRM Films, Provident Films
References
- "47th Annual GMA Dove Awards". TV Guide. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- "News: Lauren Daigle Leads With Three Wins at 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Gospel Music.org. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
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