NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 28, 2008) Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith and Jack Mooring of Leeland are among the seven Yamaha artists who were recently nominated for a grand total of 22 Dove awards, gospel/Christian music's highest honor. Winners will be announced during the 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony, which will take place April 23 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.
 Michael W. Smith |
Nominations include:
Michael W. Smith: Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year ("Be Lifted High"), Christmas Album of the Year (
It's A Wonderful Christmas) and Special Event Album of the Year (
Glory Revealed)
Casting Crowns/Mark Hall: Group of the Year, Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("East to West"), Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (
The Altar and the Door), Song of the Year ("East to West")
Chris Tomlin: Song of the Year ("Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"), Male Vocalist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Worship Song of the Year ("Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)" and "How Great Is Our God"), and Special Event Album of the Year (
Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace)
 Jack Mooring |
Leeland (Jack Mooring): Song of the Year ("Tears Of The Saints"), Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Tears Of The Saints")
Aaron Shust: Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (
Whispered and Shouted)
Ed Cash: Producer of the Year, Worship Song of the Year ("How Great Is Our God" with Chris Tomlin), and Special Event Album of the Year (
Music Inspired By The Motion Picture Amazing Grace)
Josh Groban: Christmas Album of the Year (
Noel)
"The number of Yamaha artists up for this prestigious award and the sheer number of awards they are nominated for is a testament to the musicians who choose to play Yamaha, and we're proud that we have the opportunity to support them and help them express their talent," comments Chris Gero, vice president of Yamaha Corporate Artist Affairs, Inc. "We offer our sincere congratulations to all of our artists and wish them the best of luck."
While the awards are the purpose of the show, music performances will also share center stage at the Dove Awards, showcasing some of gospel music's hottest and most diverse artists. Yamaha artists set to perform include the
Casting Crowns,
Michael W. Smith and
Chris Tomlin.
The Gospel Music Channel will telecast the awards ceremony live nationwide at 8 p.m. ET.
