Nothing to do with the war – this is about gospel and CCM music:
- Nichole Nordeman and Michael W. Smith were the big winners at the Gospel Music Association’s (GMA) 34th Dove Awards last night (April 10) at Nashville’s Gaylord Entertainment Center. Nordeman won seven awards, including songwriter, female vocalist, and song of the year and best pop/contemporary song for “Holy,” co-written with Mark Hammond. Her “Woven & Spun” (Sparrow) won pop/contemporary album of the year.
Smith took home five Doves, including his third for artist of the year and his first for male vocalist. He also won best praise and worship album for “Worship Again” (Reunion). [Billboard]
Awards
Song of the Year “Holy”; Nichole Nordeman, Mark Hammond;
Songwriter of the Year Nichole Nordeman
Male Vocalist of the Year Michael W. Smith
Female Vocalist of the Year Nichole Nordeman
Group of the Year Third Day
Artist of the Year Michael W. Smith….