39th GMA Dove Awards


The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 23, 2008 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2007. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008 by singer Michael W. Smith and Elle Duncan at a press conference.
TobyMac won three awards, including Artist of the Year, while Brandon Heath won New Artist of the Year. Mark Hall and David Crowder Band each won three awards also. Other multiple winners include: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Israel & New Breed, and.

Performers

The following performed at the telecast ceremony:
ArtistSong
Casting Crowns
The Clark Sisters
Michael W. Smith
Amy Grant
Marvin Sapp
Switchfoot"This Is Home"
Steven Curtis Chapman
Chris Tomlin
David Crowder Band"Everything Glorious"
Israel Houghton
Charlie Daniels
Mac Powell

Awards

General

Artist of the Year

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year

Rock Recorded Song of the Year

Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year

Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year

Country Recorded Song of the Year

Worship Song of the Year

Children's Music Album of the Year

Urban Recorded Song of the Year

Instrumental Album of the Year

Musical of the Year

Short Form Music Video of the Year

The following artists received multiple nominations:
The following artists received multiple awards: