The 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 20, 2011, at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia. The show was broadcast on GMC on April 24, 2011, hosted by Sherri Shepherd from The Newlywed Game.
Nominations were announced on February 15, 2011. The awards recognized the accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2010.
Performers
Telecast ceremony
The following performed:
Presenters
The following presented:
Awards
General
Artist of the Year
New Artist of the Year
Group of the Year
Male Vocalist of the Year
Female Vocalist of the Year
Song of the Year
- "All of Creation" â MercyMe
- Bart Millard, Robby Shaffer, Jim Bryson, Mike Scheuchzer, Barry Graul, songwriters
- "Beautiful, Beautiful" â Francesca Battistelli
- Francesca Battistelli, Ian Eskelin, Andrew Fromm, songwriters
- "Get Back Up" â TobyMac
- Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe, Jamie Moore, Aaron Rice, songwriters
- "Hold My Heart" â Tenth Avenue North
- Mike Donehey, Jason Ingram, Phillip LaRue, songwriters
- "Lead Me" â Sanctus Real
- Matt Hammitt, Jason Ingram, Chris Rohman, songwriters
- "Let the Waters Rise" â Mikeschair
- Sam Tinnesz, Mike Grayson, Ben Glover, songwriters
- "Love Came Calling" â Triumphant Quartet
- Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey, songwriters
- "Our God" â Chris Tomlin
- Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, songwriters
- "Sometimes I Cry" â Jason Crabb
- Gerald Crabb, songwriter
- "Starry Night" â Chris August
- Chris August, Ed Cash, songwriters
Songwriter of the Year
Producer of the Year
Pop
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Rock
Rock Recorded Song of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
Rock Album of the Year
Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Rap/Hip-Hop
Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
Rap/HipâÂÂHop Album of the Year
Inspirational
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
Inspirational Album of the Year
Gospel
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Country & Bluegrass
Country Recorded Song of the Year
Country Album of the Year
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
Bluegrass Album of the Year
- ...Oh Well â Chigger Hill Boys & Terri
- Just a Little Closer Home â Paul Williams & The Victory Trio
- Light On My Feet, Ready To Fly â Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
- Look to the Light: Songs of Faith from the Pen of Rick Lang â Various Artists
- Singing From the Heart â Dailey & Vincent
- Sounds Like Heaven to Me â Lou Reid & Carolina
Praise & Worship
Worship Song of the Year
- "Christ Is Risen" â Matt Maher
- Matt Maher, Mia Fieldes, songwriters
- "The Greatness of Our God" â Hillsong Live
- Reuben Morgan, Jason Ingram, Stuart Garrard, songwriters
- "How Great Is the Love" â Meredith Andrews
- Meredith Andrews, Jacob Sooter, Paul Baloche, songwriters
- "How He Loves" â John Mark McMillan
- John Mark McMillan, songwriter
- "Our God" â Chris Tomlin
- Jonas Myrin, Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, Chris Tomlin, songwriters
Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Others
Urban Recorded Song of the Year
Spanish Language Album of the Year
Special Event Album of the Year
Christmas Album of the Year
Choral Collection of the Year
- All I Need â Geron Davis and Bradley Knight
- Big Mighty God â Lari Goss and Russell Mauldin
- Declare Your Name â Carol Cymbala (orchestrated by Chris MacDonald)
- National Quartet Convention Collection â Marty Hamby
- Rise and Sign (featuring the Prestonwood Student C) â Bradley Knight
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
- Fireflies and Songs â Sara Groves
- Wayne Brezinka (art director, graphic artist), Jaime Rau (illustrator/photographer); INO Records
- Hello Hurricane (Deluxe Edition) â Switchfoot
- Rob Gold (art director), Andy Barron (graphic artist, illustrator/photographer); Lowercase people records/Atlantic Records
- Move â Third Day
- Beth Lee (art director), Tim Parker (graphic artist, illustrator/photographer); Essential Records
- Suburba â House of Heroes
- Brad Moist (art director), Eddy Boer (graphic artist), Andrew Beckman (illustrator/photographer); Gotee Records
- The World Is a Thorn (Deluxe Edition) â Demon Hunter
- Ryan Clark (art director), Dan Seagrave (graphic artist), Jerad Knudson (illustrator/photographer); Solid State Records
- ' (Deluxe Edition) â Jeremy Camp
- Jordan Butcher (art director, graphic artist), Laura Dart (illustrator/photographer); BEC Recordings
Musicals
Musical of the Year
- "What's Up, Zak?" A Musical Encounter with Jesus
- As Sure As My Redeemer Lives... So Shall I
- God Coming Down
- Just Run
- The Star Still Shines
Videos
Short Form Music Video of the Year
- "Better Than a Hallelujah" â Amy Grant
- Kip Kubin (video director and producer)
- "For Those Who Wait" â Fireflight
- Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer)
- "Invasion (Hero)" â Trip Lee
- Amisho Baraka Lewis (video director), TK McKamy (video producer)
- "My Own Little World" â Matthew West
- Eric Welch (video director and producer)
- "SMS (Shine)" â David Crowder Band
- David Crowder Band (video directors and producers)
Long Form Music Video of the Year
- A Beautiful Exchange â Hillsong Live
- Joel Houston (video director), Joel Houston, Andrew Crawford, Reuben Morgan (video producers)
- A Tribute to the Cathedral Quartet â Ernie Haase & Signature Sound
- Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Ernie Haase (video producers)
- An Inconvenient Christmas â The Oak Ridge Boys
- Jim Halsey (video director), Warren G. Stitt, David Forman, Duane Allen (video producers)
- Count Your Blessings â Bill and Gloria Gaither and Homecoming Friends
- Doug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, Bill Carter (video producers)
- Until the Whole World Hears... Live â Casting Crowns
- Andy & Jon Erwin (video directors), Dan Atchison (video producer)
Artists with multiple nominations and awards
The following artists received multiple nominations:
The following artists received multiple awards:
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