‘Amazing night of music and honor’ includes special performances and tribute to evangelist Billy Graham

Six-time GRAMMY winner TobyMac took home four awards at the 44th Annual GMA Dove Awards, including Artist of the Year—his second time winning the honor. The ForeFront Records (Capitol Christian Distribution) artist also garnered awards at the Oct. 15 ceremony in Nashville for Pop/Contemporary Album and Recorded Music Packaging for Eye on It and Short Form Video of the Year for the music video for his album’s title track.

“It feels weird to be called Artist of the Year when I know it takes a family, and I always want to acknowledge that,” said TobyMac. “I said in one of my songs a long time ago, I’m just a little man trying to fit in God’s plan. I still feel like that.”

Matt Redman (sixstepsrecords/Capitol) won six awards—the most of any artist this year—including Song of the Year for his “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord).”

“We all run the race and it’s tough, so we need a night of encouragement,” said Amy Grant, who co-hosted the evening with Kirk Franklin.

Steven Curtis Chapman won Christmas Album of the Year for JOY (Sparrow Records/Capitol), marking his 58th career Dove Award, more than any other artist to date.

Other key winners included For King & Country (New Artist of the Year); LeCrae’s Gravity (Rap/Hip Hop Album); Jason Crabb’s “What the Blood Is For” (Southern Gospel Song); and Chris Tomlin’s Burning Lights (Praise & Worship Album). In all, 42 awards were conferred in music and film categories. 

The UP network honored Mandisa with its “Uplift Someone” award “for her music, message and humanitarian heart, all of which (individually and collectively) have inspired others.”

“What an amazing night of music and honor,” said GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo. “On behalf of membership of the GMA, we are proud to present this year’s Dove winners and congratulate each of them and the nominees on their achievements.”

For a complete list of this year’s winners, visit www.doveawards.com.

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