41st GMA Dove Awards
The 41st Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 21, 2010 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2009. The show was held at The Opry Entertainment Complex in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Bart Millard.
Nominations were announced on February 18, 2010 during a press conference at Belmont University's Curb Café in Nashville, Tennessee. The announcement was hosted by a group of artists which included Francesca Battistelli, Jeremy Camp, Jason Crabb, Brandon Heath, Kari Jobe, Michael W. Smith, Ben Tankard and Lisa Kimmey.
Casting Crowns won Artist of the Year, while Sidewalk Prophets won New Artist of the Year. Rock group Needtobreathe ended up winning the three awards it was nominated for. Other multiple winners include: Jennie Lee Riddle, Francesca Battistelli, and Jars of Clay.
Performers
;Opening ceremony- Voices of Glory
- Karen Peck & New River
- Rhonda Vincent & The Rage
- Collin Raye
- The Nelons with Karen Peck
The following performed:
Artist | Song |
Natalie Grant Jordin Sparks | "Human" |
Kari Jobe Phillips, Craig and Dean | "Revelation Song" |
Brandon Heath Jars of Clay | "Two Hands" |
Jason Crabb Donald Lawrence | "My Tribute" |
The Blackwood Brothers The Perrys The Crabb Family The Booth Brothers Mosie Lister | Tribute to 100 Years of Southern Gospel "Give the World a Smile" "If You Knew Him" "Through the Fire" "Still Feeling Fine" |
TobyMac and Diverse City | "Funky Jesus Music" |
Ricky Skaggs Gordon Kennedy | "Someday Soon" |
MercyMe David Crowder Band | "All of Creation"/"How He Loves" |
Casting Crowns | "Until the Whole World Hears" |
Tenth Avenue North | "By Your Side" |
Francesca Battistelli | "Beautiful, Beautiful" |
Red Brian "Head" Welch | "Fight Inside"/"Death Of Me" |
BeBe & CeCe Winans | "Grace" |
Amy Grant | "Better Than a Hallelujah" |
Michael W. Smith Jeremy Camp TobyMac Brandon Heath Matt Maher Nicole C. Mullen Lee Greenwood Veronica Petrucci Wynonna Judd Amy Grant Natalie Grant Melinda Doolittle Phil Stacey Mark Hall | "Come Together Now" |
Presenters
;Telecast ceremonyThe following presented:
- – introduced Ricky Skaggs and Gordon Kennedy
- Bart Millard – Male Vocalist of the Year
- Franklin Graham – introduced the performance from "Come Together Now"
- David Mann
Awards
General
;Artist of the Year- Francesca Battistelli
- Casting Crowns
- Jason Crabb
- Jars of Clay
- Mary Mary
- Skillet
- TobyMac
- Crystal Aikin
- Bluetree
- Jonny Diaz
- Kari Jobe
- Revive
- Sidewalk Prophets
- Brian Courtney Wilson
- Casting Crowns
- Gaither Vocal Band
- Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
- Jars of Clay
- Needtobreathe
- Skillet
- Tenth Avenue North
- Jeremy Camp
- Jason Crabb
- Michael English
- Brandon Heath
- Donnie McClurkin
- Smokie Norful
- Bebo Norman
- Mark Schultz
- Francesca Battistelli
- Karen Peck Gooch
- Natalie Grant
- Heather Headley
- Mandisa
- Dawn Michele
- Laura Story
- "Born to Climb" – Jeff & Sheri Easter
- *Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters
- "By Your Side" – Tenth Avenue North
- *Tenth Avenue North, songwriters
- "Free To Be Me" – Francesca Battistelli
- *Francesca Battistelli, songwriter
- "God Is There" – Diamond Rio
- *Marty Roe, Jimmy Olander, Bernie Herms, songwriters
- "I Will Rise" – Chris Tomlin
- *Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin, Matt Maher, Jesse Reeves, songwriters
- "Let The Waters Rise" – Mikeschair
- *Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, songwriters
- "Revelation Song" – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- *Jennie Lee Riddle, songwriter
- "Somebody Like Me" – Jason Crabb
- *Neil Thrasher, Michael Boggs, songwriters
- "Two Hands" – Jars of Clay
- *Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark, Jeremy Lutito, Gabe Rushchival, songwriters
- "Why Can't All God's Children Get Along" – Karen Peck and New River
- *Stephen Hill, songwriter
- Francesca Battistelli
- Michael Boggs
- Mike Donehey
- Jason Ingram
- Jennie Lee Riddle
- Neil Thrasher
- Ed Cash
- Ian Eskelin
- Wayne Haun
- Bernie Herms
- Jason Ingram and Rusty Varenkamp
Pop
- "City on Our Knees" – tobyMac
- "Free to Be Me" – Francesca Battistelli
- "Let the Waters Rise" – Mikeschair
- "My Deliverer" – Mandisa
- "Until the Whole World Hears" – Casting Crowns
- Come Alive – Mark Schultz
- Mikeschair – Mikeschair
- Speaking Louder Than Before – Jeremy Camp
- The Long Fall Back to Earth – Jars of Clay
- These Simple Truths – Sidewalk Prophets
Rock
- "Bring Me to Life" – Thousand Foot Krutch
- "Fight Inside" – Red
- "Hero" – Skillet
- "Mess of Me" – Switchfoot
- "Mystery of You" – Red
- "Always" – Switchfoot
- "Can't Take Away" – Mikeschair
- "How He Loves" – David Crowder Band
- "Lay 'Em Down" – Needtobreathe
- "You Gave Me a Promise" – Fireflight
- Awake – Skillet
- Constellations – August Burns Red
- Crash – Decyfer Down
- Innocence & Instinct – Red
- Searchlights – Abandon
- Welcome to the Masquerade – Thousand Foot Krutch
- Church Music – David Crowder Band
- Confessions – Pillar
- It Is Well – Kutless
- Love & War – BarlowGirl
- The Outsiders – Needtobreathe
Rap/Hip-Hop
- "America" – Tracy Edmond
- "End of My Rope" – KJ-52
- "Go On" – B.Reith
- "Lost" – Da' T.R.U.T.H.
- "Movin'" – Group 1 Crew
- Five-Two Television – KJ-52
- Now Is Not Forever – B.Reith
- Reiterate – GRITS
- The Big Picture – Da' T.R.U.T.H.
- Thrilla – Mr. Del
Inspirational
- "Hold On To Jesus" – Austins Bridge
- "Hosanna" – Selah
- "Jesus Saves" – Travis Cottrell
- "Since The World Began" – Matt Maher, Amy Grant, Ed Cash, Mac Powell
- "The Only Hope" – Bebo Norman
- A Grand New Day – Women of Faith Worship Team
- Fearless – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- Jesus Saves Live – Travis Cottrell
- Live at Oak Tree – Aaron & Amanda Crabb
- You Deliver Me – Selah
Gospel
- "Because He Lives" – Gaither Vocal Band
- "Born to Climb" – Jeff & Sheri Easter
- "If You Knew Him" – The Perrys
- "Life Goes On" – Talley Trio
- "Live With Jesus" – Oak Ridge Boys
- Almost Morning – The Perrys
- Reunited – Gaither Vocal Band
- North America Live – The Hoppers
- Treasure – Janet Paschal
- Worth It – Brian Free & Assurance
- "Always Remember" – Andrae Crouch
- "Don't Do It Without Me" – Bishop Paul S. Morton
- "How I Got Over" – Vickie Winans
- "Justified" – Smokie Norful
- "Oh Happy Day" – Queen Latifah
- Almost Morning – Dorothy Norwood
- Gaither Vocal Band Reunited – Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's
- Shout! Live – Mike Farris & The Roseland Rhythm Revue
- Treasure – Clarence Fountain, Sam Butler and The Boys
- "Awesome God" – Fred Hammond
- "Dear God" – Smokie Norful
- "Every Prayer" – Israel Houghton
- "So Good" – Melinda Watts
- "Souled Out" – Hezekiah Walker & LFC
- "The Power of One " – Israel Houghton
- "Wait On The Lord" – Donnie McClurkin
- America – Tracy Edmond
- Audience of One – Heather Headley
- Love Unstoppable – Fred Hammond
- Smokie Norful Live – Smokie Norful
- Souled Out – Hezekiah Walker & LFC
Country & Bluegrass
- "Dry Bones" – Austins Bridge
- "God Is There" – Diamond Rio
- "King of the World" – Point of Grace
- "Somebody Like Me" – Jason Crabb
- "Thank God for Kids" – Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
- Jason Crabb – Jason Crabb
- Live at Oak Tree – Austins Bridge
- Never Going Back – Collin Raye
- The Reason – Diamond Rio
- Then Sings My Soul – Ronnie Milsap
- "I Heard My Savior Calling Me" – Rhonda Vincent
- "On The Other Side" – Dailey & Vincent
- "This World Is Not My Home" – Ricky Skaggs
- "When We Fly" – Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long
- "Working on a Building" – Patty Loveless
- Blue Ridge Mtn. Memories – The Marksmen Quartet
- Breaking Like Dawn – Little Roy Lewis & Lizzy Long
- I Have Been Blessed – The Far City Boys
- I Just Want To Thank You Lord – Larry Sparks
- Lord Bless This House – Nothin Fancy
- The Isaacs...Naturally – The Isaacs
Praise & Worship
- “Alive Again” – Matt Maher
- *Matt Maher and Jason Ingram, songwriters
- “Hosanna” – Selah
- *Paul Baloche and Brenton Brown, songwriters
- “I Will Rise” – Chris Tomlin
- *Chris Tomlin, songwriter
- “New Song We Sing”; Meredith Andrews
- *Meredith Andrews, Jason Ingram, and Keith Everette Smith, songwriters
- “Revelation Song” – Phillips, Craig & Dean
- *Jennie Lee Riddle, songwriter
- A Grand New Day – Women of Faith Worship Team
- Alive Again – Matt Maher
- Awaken The Dawn – Keith & Kristyn Getty
- Church Music – David Crowder Band
- Jesus Saves Live – Travis Cottrell
Others
- "Avaylable" – Kortney Pollard
- "Close To You" – BeBe & CeCe Winans
- "Just Love" – Brian Courtney Wilson
- "Just Wanna Say" – Israel Houghton
- "You Never Let Me Down" – Marvin Winans Jr.
- A Moment's Peace, Vol. 2 – Christopher Phillips and John Catchings
- A Moment's Peace, Vol. 1 – Christopher Phillips and John Catchings
- Joy Comes In The Morning – Stan Whitmire
- Mercy Mercy Mercy – Ben Tankard
- Adorándote – Julissa
- Apasionado Por Ti – Rojo
- Cerca de Mí – Yamil Ledesma
- Le Canto – Kari Jobe
- Su Vida, Sus Pasos, Su Voz – Melodie Joy
- CompassionArt: Creating Freedom From Poverty
- Fireproof: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
- Glory Revealed II: The Word of God In Worship
- Hip Hope Hits 2009
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- Great Worship Songs for Kids 3 – GWS Kids Praise Band
- I Shine Jamz, Vol. 1 – Todd Collins
- Shout Praises Kids: Today Is The Day – Various
- The Real Thing – pureNRG
- Veggie Tales: Here I Am To Worship – Featuring Natalie Grant & Aaron Shust
- Christ Is Come – Big Daddy Weave
- Christmas Is – Mark Harris
- Every Light That Shines at Christmas – Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
- ' – Chris Tomlin
- Family Force 5 Christmas Pageant – Family Force 5
- Everlasting Praise 2 – Mike Speck and Stan Whitmire
- Hallelujah! Light Has Come – Various arrangers
- Hymns of the Ages – Lari Goss
- Let The Worshippers Arise – Various arrangers
- Jesus Saves Live – Travis Cottrell
- Live Life Loud – Hawk Nelson
- *Bonnie Biro, Ryan Clark, Caleb Kuhl ; BEC Recordings
- Lost in the Sound of Separation – Underoath
- *Jordan Butcher, Drew Beckmeyer, Ryan Russell ; Tooth & Nail Records/Solid State Records
- It's All Crazy! It's All False! It's All a Dream! It's Alright – MewithoutYou
- *Jordan Butcher, Vasily Kavonof ; Tooth & Nail Records
- The Long Fall Back to Earth – Jars of Clay
- *Tim Parker and Jars of Clay, Kharyn Hill; Gray Matters/Essential Records
- Forget and Not Slow Down – Relient K
- *Matthew Thiessen and Linden Frederick, Davy Baysinger, Ethan Luck, Cale Glendening; Mono Vs Stereo
- The Long Fall Back to Earth – Jars of Clay
- *Tim Parker and Jars of Clay, Kharyn Hill; Gray Matters/Essential Records
Musicals
- A Baby Changes Everything
- Glorious Impossible
- It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
- Reign, Jesus, Reign
- See What A Morning
- Camp Wallaballa
- Christmas Hang-ups
- Get To The Manger!
- GPS
- The Best Christmas Present Ever!
Videos
- "Beautiful Ending" – BarlowGirl
- *Tim Morgan
- "Free to Be Me" – Francesca Battistelli
- *Andy & Jon Erwin, Dan Atchison
- "Hero" – Skillet
- *Andy & Jon Erwin, Dan Atchison
- "Live Life Loud" – Hawk Nelson
- *Etypical, Kayvan Ghavim
- "Lose My Soul" – TobyMac, featuring Kirk Franklin and Mandisa
- *Danny Yourd, Danny Yourd and Steve Hoover
- "Monster" – Skillet
- *Andy & Jon Erwin, Dan Atchison
- "Too Bright To See" – Underoath
- *Anders Foreman
- "Wait and See" – Brandon Heath
- *Eric Welch, Tameron Hedge
- 45 Days – Demon Hunter
- *Cale Glendening, Don and Ryan Clark
- A Gospel Journey – Oak Ridge Boys
- *Doug Stuckey, Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, and Bill Carter
- A New Hallelujah: The Live Worship DVD – Michael W. Smith
- *Steve Gilreath
- Faith + Hope + Love – Hillsong Live
- *Luke Irvine and Magdalene Phillips, Hillsong Music
- Live at Oak Tree – Austins Bridge
- *Graham Bustin, Paul Corley, Tre Corley, Norman Holland, Michael Turner, and Shannon Lancaster
- Live Revelations – Third Day
- *Andy and Jon Erwin, Dan Atchison, Jonathan Erwin, and Andrew Erwin
Artists with multiple nominations and awards
- Six: Jars of Clay, Skillet, Matt Maher and Jason Crabb
- Five: Francesca Battistelli
- Four: Smokie Norful
- Three: Casting Crowns, Gaither Vocal Band, Needtobreathe
- Two: Tenth Avenue North, Jeremy Camp
- Three: Needtobreathe
- Two: Jennie Lee Riddle, Francesca Battistelli, Jars of Clay