47th GMA Dove Awards
| 47th GMA Dove Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | October 11, 2016 |
| Location | Allen Arena, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Hosted by | For King & Country and Tye Tribbett |
| Website | http://www.doveawards.com  |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | TBN (October 16, 2016)[1] |
The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on October 11, 2016 at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Lipscomb University.[2] The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2015/2016. The ceremony was produced by the Trinity Broadcasting Network and was hosted by musicians For King & Country and Tye Tribbett.[2] The awards show was broadcast on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on Sunday October 16, 2016.[2]
Performers
The show featured the first performance of DC Talk after a 15-year hiatus. The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 47th GMA Dove Awards:[2]
- Bethel Music
- Anthony Brown and Group Therapy
- Natalie Grant
- Hollyn
- Hillsong UNITED
- Tamela Mann
- TobyMac
- Matthew West
Winners
Announced winners:[2]
- Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle, Centricity Music
- New Artist of the Year: Jordan Feliz, Centricity Music
- Song of the Year: "Good Good Father" (writers) Pat Barrett, Tony Brown (publishers) Vamos Publishing, Capitol CMG Parago, Common Hymnal Publishing, Housefires Sounds, Tony Brown Publishing Designee, worshiptogether.com songs, sixsteps Music
- Pop Contemporary Artist of the Year: For King & Country
- Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Lauren Daigle
- Gospel Artist of the Year: Kirk Franklin, Fo Yo Soul Recordings/RCA Records
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "I Am Blessed" – Karen Peck & New River, (writers) Karen Peck Gooch, Kenna West, Michael Farren
- Worship Song of the Year: "No Longer Slaves" (writers) Jonathan David Hesler, Brian Johnson, Joel Case (publisher) Bethel Music Publishing
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: This Is Not a Test – TobyMac, (producers) Christopher Stevens, Toby McKeehan, David Garcia
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: Everyday Jesus – Anthony Brown & group therAPy, (producers) Anthony Brown, Justin Savage
- Worship Album of the Year: EMPIRES – Hillsong United, (producers) Michael Guy Chislett, Joel Houston
- Inspirational Film of the Year: War Room, (director) Alex Kendrick (producers) Kendrick Brothers Pictures, AFFIRM Films, Provident Films
References
- ^ "47th Annual GMA Dove Awards". TV Guide. Retrieved March 22, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e "News: Lauren Daigle Leads With Three Wins at 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards". Gospel Music.org. Retrieved March 22, 2017.