The 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, at 7:30 P.M. EST at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2011. The ceremony was produced by the Gospel Music Association and was hosted by actor David Mann and comedian Chonda Pierce. The awards show was broadcast on the Gospel Music Channel on April 24, 2012.[1][2]
Nominees and winners
This is a complete list of the nominees for the 43rd GMA Dove Awards. The winners are in bold.[3]
General
- Song of the Year
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Group of the Year
- Artist of the Year
- New Artist of the Year
- Producer of the Year;
Rap/Hip Hop & Urban
- Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
- Urban Recorded Song of the Year
- Urban Album of the Year
Rock
- Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- Rock Album of the Year
- Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Pop
- Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Inspirational
- Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
- Inspirational Album of the Year
Gospel
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- "God Is Great" –Ricky Dillard & New G
- "Here Comes Jesus" – Russ Taff
- "Hold On" – Christ Tabernacle Choir
- "I Saw the Light" – Jason Crabb
- "Let the Church Say Amen" – Andraé Crouch
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Country & Bluegrass
- Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
- Country Recorded Song of the Year
- Bluegrass Album of the Year
- A Mother's Prayer – Ralph Stanley
- Family Chain – John Bowman
- Grassroots Rambos – Rambo McGuire
- Indescribable: Bluegrass Meets Worship – Chigger Hill Boys & Terri
- Satisfied – Paul Williams & the Victory Trio
- Country Album of the Year
Praise & Worship
- Worship Song of the Year
- "Beautiful Things" – Gungor, songwriter
- " Glorious Day (Living He Loved Me)" – Michael Bleecker, Mark Hall, songwriters
- "Hosanna" – Brooke Fraser, songwriter
- "I Give Myself Away" – William McDowell, Sam Hinn, songwriters
- "When the Stars Burn Down" – Jonathan Lee, Jennie Riddle, songwriters
- " Your Great Name" – Michael Neale, Krissy Nordhoff, songwriters
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Others
- Instrumental Album of the Year
- A Moments Peace, Vol. 3 – Great Worship Songs Players
- Feedback – Derek Webb
- Inspirational Moods: Inspiring Hymns featuring Piano and Orchestra – Michael Omartian
- Jesus Calling: Instrumental Songs For Devotion – Various Artists
- Unfailing Love: 20 Worship Songs of Comfort and Peace – Stan Whitmire
- Children's Music Album of the Year
- Spanish Language Album of the Year
- 25 Concierto Conmemorativo – Marcos Witt
- De Vuelta Al Jardin – Christine D'Clario
- Dile Al Corazon Que Camine – Jacobo Ramos
- Más Fuerte Que Nunca – Coalo Zamorano
- Somos Uno – Generación 12
- Top 25 Cantos de Alabanza 2012 – Various
- Special Event Album of the Year
- Ashes To Fire: Songs of Remembrance and Celebration of the Passion – Consuming Worship
- Medicine: Live At The Black Academy – Ruben Studdard and Various Artists
- Passion: Here for You – Passion
- The Journey – Andraé Crouch
- Music Inspired by The Story – Matthew West, Leigh Nash, Mark Hall of Casting Crowns, Megan Garret of Casting Crowns, Brandon Heath, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Michael Tait, Blanca Callahan of Group 1 Crew, LeCrae, Chris Tomlin, Peter Furler, Mandisa, Todd Smith of Selah, Michael W. Smith, Jeremy Camp, Dan Haseltine, Matt Hammit of Sanctus Real, Steven Curtis Chapman, Natalie Grant, Mac Powell, Nichole Nordeman, Amy Grant, Francesca Battistelli, and Darlene Zschech. Songs were written by Nichole Nordeman and Bernie Herms and inspired by the best-selling book The Story.[4]
- Christmas Album of the Year
- Choral Collection of the Year
- A Brooklyn Tabernacle Christmas – Carol Cymbala, Jason Webb
- Everlasting Praise 3 – Mike Speck, Stan Whitmire
- O What A Savior – Dave Clark, Steve W. Mauldin
- Ready to Sing the Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither – Russell Mauldin and Johnathan Crumpton
- When the Stars Burn Down – Travis Cottrell
- Recorded Music Packaging
Musicals
- Musical of the Year
- Come and Adore Him – Dave Clark, Steve W. Mauldin
- Down From His Glory – Mike Speck
- Gone – Geron Davis
- Love Won – Kenna Turner West
- Mary, Did You Know? A Ready to Sing Christmas – Russell Mauldin, Sue C. Smith and Johnathan Crumpton
- Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
- Extreme, Songs for Modern Youth Choir – Cliff Duren and Johnathan Crumpton
- God of This City – Susie Williams, David Ebensberger & Luke Gambill
- Help! My Kids Have to Sing at Christmas! – Cherry Garasi
- The Amazing Grace Race – Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale
- The Great Christmas Giveaway – Celeste Clydesdale, David T. Clydesdale
Videos
- Short Form Music Video of the Year
- Long Form Video of the Year
