{"id":688,"date":"2009-04-23T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2009-04-23T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/gospelsoundcheck\/2009\/04\/40th-annual-dove-awards-live-t.html"},"modified":"2009-04-23T11:00:23","modified_gmt":"2009-04-23T11:00:23","slug":"40th-annual-dove-awards-live-t","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/gospelsoundcheck\/2009\/04\/40th-annual-dove-awards-live-t.html","title":{"rendered":"40th Annual Dove Awards Live Tonight on Gospel Music Channel"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"DoveAwards2009.JPG\"<\/span>The 40th annual Dove Awards air live tonight on the Gospel Music Channel.
\nThe awards recognize the best in Christian and gospel music. Topping the list of nominees<\/a> this year is current three-time Male Vocalist of the Year Chris Tomlin, with seven total nominations including Artist of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year and Song of the Year for “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone).” Veteran artist Natalie Grant and newcomer Francesca Battistelli each received five nominations, as did Casting Crowns.
\nThis show promises to be top notch; it’s the first time in a very long time that the show is being broadcast live. And today it was announced that California Miss USA contestant Carrie Prejean will appear on the show. She joins a host of other presenters and performers, including”
\nFrancesca Battistelli
\nSteven Curtis Chapman
\nNatalie Grant with special guest Group 1 Crew
\nBrandon Heath
\nMary Mary
\nMercyMe
\nJonathan Nelson
\nRemedy Drive
\nChris Sligh
\nTenth Avenue North
\nThird Day
\nChris Tomlin
\nDottie Rambo Tribute with surprise guests
\nThe show will be broadcast live tonight, beginning at 8 pm eastern, on the Gospel Music Channel. For more information, visit the Dove Awards website.
\nIf you’re wondering why I didn’t stay for the Doves, you can check out my answer <\/a>in this post.
\nGet the Gospel Soundcheck <\/a>headlines delivered daily to your email inbox. Just sign up for the RSS feed by going to the “Subscribe” box on the right hand side of this blog and entering your email address. And follow me on Twitter!<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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