2010 DOVE AWARD NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
Recognizing the best in Christian and gospel music,The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held on April 21 in Nashville, TN. The 2010 Dove Award nominees are:
Category 1
Song of the Year
song title; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)
* “Born To Climb”; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music, Psalm Singer Music, Hefton Hill Music (BMI)
* “By Your Side”; Tenth Avenue North; Essential Publishing
* “Free To Be Me”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli; Word
* “God Is There”; Diamond Rio; Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms; Ole, Warner Chappell, Word Music
* “I Will Rise”; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music, Spirit and Song.com, Vamos Publishing, Thank You Music
* “Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover
* “Revelation Song”; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Jennie Lee Riddle; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity's Praise Music
* “Somebody Like Me”; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; 2009 Sweet Summer Music, Kobalt Songs, Crosstown Uptown Music, Major Bob Music, Upsurge Music (ASCAP)
* “Two Hands”; Jars of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Ruschival; Dudie Music, Chigostick Music, Bridge Building, Pogostick Music
* “Why Can't All God's Children Get Along”; Karen Peck & New River; Stephen Hill; Christian Taylor Music (BMI), Dingo Bat Music (BMI)
Category 3
Male Vocalist of the Year
* Jeremy Camp
* Jason Crabb
* Michael English
* Brandon Heath
* Donnie McClurkin
* Smokie Norful
* Bebo Norman
* Mark Schultz
Category 4
Female Vocalist of the Year
* Francesca Battistelli
* Karen Peck Gooch
* Natalie Grant
* Heather Headley
* Mandisa
* Dawn Michele
* Laura Story
Category 5
Group of the Year
* Casting Crowns
* Gaither Vocal Band
* Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
* Jars of Clay
* NEEDTOBREATHE
* Skillet
* Tenth Avenue North
Category 6
Artist of the Year
* Francesca Battistelli
* Casting Crowns
* Jason Crabb
* Jars of Clay
* Mary Mary
* Skillet
* tobyMac
Category 7
New Artist of the Year
* Crystal Aikin
* Bluetree
* Jonny Diaz
* Kari Jobe
* Revive
* Sidewalk Prophets
* Brian Courtney Wilson
Category 8
Producer of the Year
* Ed Cash
* Ian Eskelin
* Wayne Haun
* Bernie Herms
* Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp
Category 1
Song of the Year
song title; writer; publisher (award to the writer and publisher)
* “Born To Climb”; Jeff & Sherri Easter; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music, Psalm Singer Music, Hefton Hill Music (BMI)
* “By Your Side”; Tenth Avenue North; Essential Publishing
* “Free To Be Me”; Francesca Battistelli; Francesca Battistelli; Word
* “God Is There”; Diamond Rio; Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms; Ole, Warner Chappell, Word Music
* “I Will Rise”; Chris Tomlin; Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves; worshiptogether.com Songs, sixsteps Music, Spirit and Song.com, Vamos Publishing, Thank You Music
* “Let The Waters Rise”; MIKESCHAIR; Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover
* “Revelation Song”; Phillips, Craig & Dean; Jennie Lee Riddle; Jennie Lee Riddle, Gateway Create Publishing, Integrity's Praise Music
* “Somebody Like Me”; Jason Crabb; Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs; 2009 Sweet Summer Music, Kobalt Songs, Crosstown Uptown Music, Major Bob Music, Upsurge Music (ASCAP)
* “Two Hands”; Jars of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Ruschival; Dudie Music, Chigostick Music, Bridge Building, Pogostick Music
* “Why Can't All God's Children Get Along”; Karen Peck & New River; Stephen Hill; Christian Taylor Music (BMI), Dingo Bat Music (BMI)
Category 3
Male Vocalist of the Year
* Jeremy Camp
* Jason Crabb
* Michael English
* Brandon Heath
* Donnie McClurkin
* Smokie Norful
* Bebo Norman
* Mark Schultz
Category 4
Female Vocalist of the Year
* Francesca Battistelli
* Karen Peck Gooch
* Natalie Grant
* Heather Headley
* Mandisa
* Dawn Michele
* Laura Story
Category 5
Group of the Year
* Casting Crowns
* Gaither Vocal Band
* Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
* Jars of Clay
* NEEDTOBREATHE
* Skillet
* Tenth Avenue North
Category 6
Artist of the Year
* Francesca Battistelli
* Casting Crowns
* Jason Crabb
* Jars of Clay
* Mary Mary
* Skillet
* tobyMac
Category 7
New Artist of the Year
* Crystal Aikin
* Bluetree
* Jonny Diaz
* Kari Jobe
* Revive
* Sidewalk Prophets
* Brian Courtney Wilson
Category 8
Producer of the Year
* Ed Cash
* Ian Eskelin
* Wayne Haun
* Bernie Herms
* Jason Ingram, Rusty Varenkamp