The Gospel Music Association hosted the 47th Annual Dove Awards last night at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena in Nashville. Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune took home the award for "Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year" for the track "Life's Railway to Heaven," which features legendary quartet The Oak Ridge Boys.
It was an exciting night at the 47th annual Dove Awards for Jordan Feliz, as he was honored with the trophy for New Artist of the Year. The moment was made even more special when the audience erupted with applause and a standing ovation when his name was announced. It was also touching when Lauren Daigle,
Joey + Rory Feek, who had a #1 Christian and country music album with Hymns That Are Important to Us, were honored at the 2016 Dove Awards on Tuesday night (Oct. 11).
"Chris is a fantastic artist with a massive following, and we couldn't be more proud to honor him with our SoundExchange Digital Radio Award," Huppe said. "We were also honored to bestow this award upon Chris during the GMA's Dove Awards, which are so important to the Christian and gospel artists and fans globally."
Mark Trammell Quartet has just released their brand new record "Full Sail." The album features 10 newly recorded songs of originals as well as carefully chosen covers.
Garth Brooks and his wife Trisha Yearwood will be releasing their much anticipated Christmas album on Nov 11. Titled Christmas Together, the project will feature duets, original songs, and a guest appearance by James Taylor and his wife Kim. The project is due this fall with the first single expected this week.
East Texas band Strangers&Heroes is set to release its debut single, "Impact", today to Christian rock and Christian CHR-formatted radio stations.
he 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held at Lipscomb University's Allen Arena. Awards were handed out in 44 categories plus special award categories
For five decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American roots music. With one foot planted in the traditions of country-folk and the other pointing toward something new and unexpected, the group continues to tour and release music, influencing multiple generations of audiences and artists along the way.
On Saturday, October 8th, singer-songwriter DeDe Wedekind took home her 3rd consecutive IMEA Award for "Adult Contemporary Album of the Year," this time for her latest album Dream Of You (Feb. 2016).
Don McGlamery, father of Ernie Haase &Signature Sound vocalist Devin McGlamery, has passed away on the evening of Oct. 10, 2016.
Morton Records has partnered with Gift of Hope in servicing a Public Service Announcement (PSA) featuring Urban Inspirational recording artist JoJo Martin.
Songwriting icon and legendary performer "Whisperin' Bill" Anderson released his new autobiography Whisperin' Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life In Country Music September 1 and within two weeks, the entire first printing was sold out! A rush shipment just arrived and more copies are available now.
Randy Travis, who has scored a #1 Christian hit with "Three Wooden Crosses" and countless country music hits, has announced that his father has passed away. Harold Traywick, who was 83-years-old, passed away at his home in Marshvile, N.C. on Saturday (Oct. 8).
The titular of Tenth Avenue North's fifth studio album "Followers" is most fitting for a couple of reasons. First, "Followers" is the CCM band's most cohesive album to date.