Top GMA Dove Award Performances

The Dove Awards were last month, and whether you thought the awards were fair or not, you have to admit there where some pretty awesome performances. I've decided to compile a list of my favorite Dove Awards performances from the past several years. ENJOY!




Definitely one of the most iconic performances from one of Christian music's top bands!



A great, high energy performance. I love how epic this sounds live with the orchestra and piano!



I love that they did a tribute to Southern Gospel, a truly underrated section of Christian Music....but where is Ernie Haase & Signature Sound? :)



I don't know how Steven could've sang this like he did, but it is truly a moving performance, and it took a lot of strength to sing that song. Beautiful



Two of my favorite Lecrae songs! They did an amazing job!



No doubt the HIGHEST energy, best Dove Award performance in a while!


I could post a lot more, but I don't want to get tedious! If you are interested in any more, be sure to check out
Third Day's "Children Of God" performance, and Brandon Heath's "Give Me Your Eyes" performance.

Dove Awards 2011

The nominees for 2011's GMA Dove Awards were released today. Here is my unbiased list of who I think truly deserves to win.

Overall, I think Chris August, Francesca Battistelli, and Sanctus Real will win big. I was disappointed Skillet was not nominated, and I also feel Red and Flyleaf were snubbed with only one nomination. Complete list of noms: http://www.gospelmusic.org/newsmedia/OMNewswire_detail.aspx?iid=42288&tid=33

Who would you like to see win? Leave me a comment below!

Who I'd like to see win:

Song of the Year: Lead Me by Sanctus Real

Male Vocalist of the Year: Doug Anderson

Female Vocalist of the Year: Britt Nicole

Group of the Year: Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Artist of the Year: Francesca Battistelli

New Artist of the Year: Chris August

Producer of the Year: Wayne Haun

Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: Background by Lecrae

Rock Recorded Song of the Year: Dear X (You Don't Own Me) by Disciple

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Something Beautiful by Needtobreathe

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: Keep Changing the World by MIKESCHAIR

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: Joseph by Jason Crabb

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: I Thirst by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year: Not sure about this category. My guess is Jeff & Sherri Easter.

Country Recorded Song of the Year: There Is Nothing Greater Than Grace by Point Of Grace

Urban Recorded Song of the Year: Life by Beckah Shae

Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: The Greatest Name by Smokie Norful

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year: He Wants It All by Forever Jones

Worship Song Of The Year: How He Loves by John Mark McMillan

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Rehab by Lecrae

Rock Album of the Year: Either Momento Mori by Flyleaf or Horseshoes & Handgrenades by Disciple

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: Pieces of a Real Heart by Sanctus Real

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Starry Night by Chris August (If Casting Crowns wins, I will be quite aggravated)

Inspirational Album of the Year: The Stage Is Bare by Ryan Seaton

Southern Gospel Album Of The Year: Tribute To The Cathedral Quartet by Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Country Album of the Year: Times Like These by Austin's Bridge

Traditional Gospel: Smokie Norful Presents by Smokie Norful

Contemporary Gospel: Get Ready by Forever Jones

Children's Music Album of the Year: iShine Jamz, Vol. 1

Praise & Worship Album of the Year: The Shelter by Jars of Clay

Recorded Music Packaging: Suburba by House of Heroes

Short Form Video of the Year: Invasion (Hero) by Trip Lee, but will probably go to
David Crowder Band for SMS Shine