The 44th annual Dove Awards in honor of Christian Gospel Music is going to be held in Nashville, Tennessee at the Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena on October 15, 2013. Watch on UP Entertainment, October 21, 2013 at 8pm (EDT)The event is in honor of the music that has impacted culture and society in excellence. The GMA (Gospel Music Association) holds it every year annually, and artists are nominated according to their achievement in their field of music. Artists who are nominated this year are: Matt Redman, Mikes Chair, Matthew West, Plumb, Sidewalk Prophets, Chris Tomlin, Jason Crabb, Big Daddy Weave, RED, Skillet, Remedy Drive, Jeremy Camp, Toby Mac, For King & Country, Steven Curtis Chapman, Point of Grace, Hillsong, Martin Smith, Francesca Battistelli, and LOTS more!
The GMA’s mission is to: EXPOSE, PROMOTE, and CELEBRATE THE GOSPEL THROUGH MUSIC. Go to the official site http://www.doveawards.com to find out more about the special event, and also for a list of nominees and how to purchase tickets. [Source: http://www.doveawards.com]
[Image: Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North]
[Image: Amy Grant at GMA Doves]
[Image: Worship Leader Kari Jobe]