The most important awards night in Christian music – the 48th GMA Dove Awards – was recently held in Nashville, Tennessee. The Dove Awards celebrate the best of the best in Christian music of all genres, from CCM to worship, bringing together some of the biggest names in the business. In case you missed it, we thought we’d put together this handy guide to the big winners of the night – from first-time nominees to Christian music legends.
Song of the Year
“What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong
Songwriter of the Year
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Artist of the Year – CCM
Artist of the Year – Southern Gospel
Artist of the Year – Gospel
Worship Song of the Year
What a Beautiful Name by Hillsong
Worship Album of the Year
Never Lose Sight by Chris Tomlin
Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year
HARDLOVE (feat. Lauren Daigle) by NEEDTOBREATHE
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year
Eye of the Storm (feat. GabeReal) by Ryan Stevenson (Tie)
Chain Breaker by Zach Williams (Tie)
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Southern Gospel Song of the Year
Better Together by Gaither Vocal Band
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Resurrection by Joseph Habedank
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Song of the Year
When Grandpa Sang Amazing Grace by Nelons
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year
Sing it Now: Songs of Faith and Hope by Reba McEntire
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year
My World Needs You by Kirk Franklin
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year
Let Them Fall in Love by CeCe Winans
Traditional Gospel Song of the Year
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
The Journey LIVE by Donnie McClurkin
Urban Worship Song of the Year
Rap & Hip Hop Song of the Year
Rap & Hip Hop Album of the Year
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year
Tennessee Christmas by Amy Grant
Long Form Video of the Year
Of Dirt & Grace by Hillsong United
Inspirational Film of the Year
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