The 38th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 25, 2007 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2006. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Brian Littrell, Natalie Grant, and Donnie McClurkin. This was the first year in which the awards were called the "GMA Dove Awards" since the 2006 edition was called the "GMA Music Awards".
Nominations were announced earlier on February 20, 2007 by Juanita Bynum, Brian Littrell and Thor Ramsey at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Music City, Tennessee.
Following the success from the previous year, Chris Tomlin won six awards, including Artist of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Aaron Shust won three awards, including New Artist of the Year. Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, KJ-52, Gaither Vocal Band, and The Lewis Family each won two awards.
Telecast ceremony The following performed:
Telecast ceremony The following presented:
Artist of the Year
Casting CrownsChris TomlinJars of ClayStellar KartDiante do TronoThe Crabb FamilyThird DayTobyMacNew Artist of the Year
Aaron ShustAyiesha WoodsDecembeRadioLeelandPocket Full of RocksGroup of the Year
BarlowGirlCasting CrownsDavid Crowder BandJars of ClayMercyMeDiante do TronoMale Vocalist of the Year
Aaron ShustChris TomlinJeremy CampJason CrabbMark HallMat KearneyFemale Vocalist of the Year
Christy NockelsKrystal MeyersNatalie GrantNichole NordemanAna Paula ValadãoRebecca St. JamesSong of the Year
"Bless the Broken Road" – SelahMarcus Hummon, Bobby E. Boyd, Jeff Hanna, songwriters"Cry Out To Jesus" – Third DayMac Powell, songwriter"Drifter" – DecembeRadioJosh Reedy, Brian Bunn, Erik Miker, Boone Daughdrill, songwriter"God's Still God" – Young HarmonyJonathan Bond, songwriter"In The Father's Arms" – Diante do TronoAna Paula Valadão, songwriter"Imagine Me" – Kirk FranklinKirk Franklin, songwriter"Made to Worship" – Chris TomlinStephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin, songwriters"Me and Jesus" – Stellar KartAdam Agee, Ian Eskelin, songwriters"My Savior My God" – Aaron ShustDorothy Greenwell, songwriter"Nothing Left To Lose" – Mat KearneyMat Kearney, songwriter"Praise You in This Storm" – Casting CrownsMark Hall, Bernie Herms, songwritersSongwriter of the Year
Aaron ShustProducer of the Year
Brown BannisterEd CashIan EskelinNathan NockelsOtto PricePop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
"Bless the Broken Road" – Selah"Broken & Beautiful" – Mark Schultz"Dead Man" – Jars of Clay"Made to Worship" – Chris Tomlin"My Savior My God" – Aaron Shust"Praise You in This Storm" – Casting CrownsPop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Between the Dreaming and the Coming True – Bebo NormanBroken & Beautiful – Mark SchultzComing Up To Breathe – MercyMeNothing Left To Lose – Mat KearneySee The Morning – Chris TomlinRock Recorded Song of the Year
"Activate" – Stellar Kart"Breathe into Me" – Red"Dangerous" – DecembeRadio"Good Behavior" – Plumb"Rebirthing" – SkilletRock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
"Cut" – Plumb"I'm Not Alright" – Sanctus Real"Me and Jesus" – Stellar Kart"Sound of Melodies" – Leeland"Work" – Jars of ClayRock Album of the Year
Business Up Front Party in the Back – Family Force 5Comatose – SkilletDecembeRadio – DecembeRadioEnd of Silence – RedSmile, It's the End of the World – Hawk NelsonRock/Contemporary Album of the Year
Good Monsters – Jars of ClayHearts of the Innocent – KutlessSound of Melodies – LeelandThe Face of Love – Sanctus RealWe Can't Stand Sitting Down – Stellar KartRap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year
"Gotta Notice" – Flame"Jesus Muzik" – Lecrae (featuring Trip Lee)"Let's Go" – Gospel Gangstaz"Never Look Away" – KJ-52 (featuring Brynn Sanchez)"Skills" – ManafestRap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
After the Music Stops – LecraeGlory – ManafestPro + Pain – Mars IllKJ-52 Remixed – KJ-52The Flood – Gospel GangstazInspirational Recorded Song of the Year
"Behold The Lamb" – David Phelps"Completely" – Ana Laura"Find Your Wings" – Mark Harris"Glory" – Selah (featuring Nichole Nordeman)"Orphans of God" – AvalonInspirational Album of the Year
A Grateful People – WatermarkA Greater Song – Paul BalocheBless the Broken Road: The Duets Album – SelahBlur the Lines – The Crabb FamilyLegacy of Love...David Phelps Live – David PhelpsSouthern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"Give It Away" – Gaither Vocal Band"God's Still God" – Young Harmony"New Day Dawning" – The Whisnants"Nothing But The Blood" – The Crabb Family"Prodigal's Dad" – Kenny BishopSouthern Gospel Album of the Year
Give It Away – Gaither Vocal BandGraceland – The Mike Bowling GroupHe's So God – Brian Free and AssuranceStepping Stones – Poet VoicesStrength – Young HarmonyTraditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"All Because of Jesus" – Andraé Crouch"Call Him Jesus" – Mary Mary"Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus" – The Crabb Family"Look Where You Brought Me From" – Clarence Fountain and the Blind Boys of Alabama, with Sam Butler, Jr."Miracles Still Happen" – Stephanie DotsonTraditional Gospel Album of the Year
A New Beginning – Bishop Eddie Long & The New Birth Total Praise ChoirClarence Fountain and The Blind Boys of Alabama With Sam Butler, Jr. – Sam Butler, Clarence Fountain and The Blind Boys of AlabamaMighty Wind – Andraé CrouchPaved The Way – The CaravansSing to the Lord A New Song – Alabama SpiritualsContemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
"Favor" – Karen Clark-Sheard"No Limits" – Martha Munizzi"This Too Shall Pass" – Yolanda Adams"Turn It Around" – Israel & New Breed"You Know Me" – George HuffContemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Feels Good – Take 6Free to Worship – Fred HammondIt's Not Over – Karen Clark–SheardLife Changing – Smokie NorfulNo Limits Live – Martha MunizziCountry and Bluegrass
Country Recorded Song of the Year
"Don't Let Who You Are Keep You Away" – Kenny Bishop"It Ain't Over When It's Over" – The Mike Bowling Group"Jonah, Job And Moses" – The Oak Ridge Boys"On The Other Side of That Hill" – Barbara Fairchild"Say Hello To Heaven" – Jamie SlocumCountry Album of the Year
Everyday – Mark BishopFeels Like Home – Dave MoodyHe Kept on Loving Me – Barbara FairchildPrecious Memories – Alan JacksonSongs of Inspiration – AlabamaBluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
"Bedside Prayer" – The Churchmen"Did You Forget God Today" – The Grascals"If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again" – Dave Moody"My Cross" – The Lewis Family"We Know Where He Is" – Del McCoury BandBluegrass Album of the Year
Acoustic Hymns Volume 1 – Cumberland QuartetAncient of Days – Harvest WindFlyin' High – The Lewis FamilyHe Lives in Me – Doyle Lawson & QuicksilverThe Promised Land – Del McCoury BandPraise and Worship
Worship Song of the Year
"Holy Is the Lord" – Chris TomlinChris Tomlin, Louie Giglio, songwriters"Made to Worship" – Chris TomlinStephan Sharp, Ed Cash, Chris Tomlin, songwriters"My Savior My God" – Aaron ShustAaron Shust, Dorothy Greenwell, songwriters"In The Father's Arms" – Diante do TronoAna Paula Valadão, songwriter"Our God Reigns" – Brandon HeathBrandon Heath, songwriter"Yes You Have" – LeelandLeeland Dayton Mooring, Jack Anthony Mooring, Matt Bronleewe, songwritersPraise & Worship Album of the Year
In The Father's Arms – Diante do TronoA Grateful People – WatermarkSee the Morning – Chris TomlinSong to the King – Pocket Full of RocksSound of Melodies – LeelandTop of My Lungs – Phillips, Craig & DeanChildren's Music Album of the Year
Absolute Modern Worship for Kids YellowCedarmont Worship For Kids 3 – Cedarmont KidsHere I Am To Worship Kids 3Sing Over Me Worship Songs And Lullabies – Bethany Dillon, Erin O'Donnell, Christy Nockels, Nichole Nordeman, and Janna LongVeggie Tales Worship Songs – VeggieTales, featuring Matt RedmanUrban Recorded Song of the Year
"Follow Me" – Virtue"I Get Joy" – Coko"Imagine Me" – Kirk Franklin"Victory" – Tye Tribbett and G.A."Why Me" – Kierra SheardUrban Album of the Year
Grateful – CokoTales From The Badlands – LiquidTestimony – VirtueThis Is Me – Kierra SheardThis Is Who I Am – Kelly PriceInstrumental Album of the Year
20 Contemporary Hymn Favorites For Solo Piano – John E. CoatesBreathe–Piano – Tom HowardEnd of the Spear Soundtrack – Various artistsGuitars in Worship – Dave ClevelandSunday Morning Jams Vol. 2 – Quiet Time PlayersSpanish Language Album of the Year
Alegria – Marcos WittEn El Lugar Secreto – BlestMi Alma Te Alaba – Alan VillatoroEn los Brazos del Padre – Diante do TronoSi Alguna Vez – AlejandraUn Dia Mas – Daniel CalvettiSpecial Event Album of the Year
Arise: A Celebration of Worship (Integrity Music)Bluegrass Gospel TimePassion: Everything Glorious (Sixsteps Records)Freaked! A Gotee Tribute to dcTalk's Jesus Freak (Gotee Records)Torch: A Live Celebration of Southern Gospel's Next Generation (Daywind Records)Christmas Album of the Year
A Christmas Homecoming – Cumberland QuartetA Mary Mary Christmas – Mary MaryChristmas Offerings – Third DayDo You See What I See? – Todd AgnewThe Christmas Hope – NewSongChoral Collection of the Year
Again I Say Rejoice: Celebrating The Songs Of Israel Houghton – Various artistsDwell – Robert SterlingI'm Amazed – Carol CymbalaInvisible Christ – Church Prayz ChoirYou Are God Alone – Phil Barfoot and Lari GossRecorded Music Packaging of the Year
And the Land of Fake Believe – EleventysevenBeyond Measure – Jeremy CampHearts of the Innocent – KutlessMy Island – Starflyer 59Say No More – House of HeroesSmile, It's the End of the World – Hawk NelsonMusical of the Year
Christmas Is ForeverEverything GloriousHe's Alive ForeverHow Great Is Our GodMy Savior, My GodYouth/Children's Musical
A King Is Coming to TownDonkey TalesMiracle on Main StreetThe First Action HeroesVoyage of FriendshipShort Form Music Video of the Year
"Breathe into Me" – RedMatt Bass (video director), Steven Johnson (video producer)"This House" – Edison GlassJT Daly (video director and producer)"Welcome Home" – Brian LittrellRoman White (video director), Randy Brewer (video producer)"Work" – Jars of ClayJeff Stephenson (video director), Monica Ortiz (video producer)"Writing on the Walls" – UnderoathPopcore Films (video director and producer)Long Form Music Video of the Year''''
Alive in South Africa – Israel & New BreedIsrael Houghton; Di Rosen; Di Rosen Productions; Integrity MusicGive It Away – Gaither Vocal BandDoug Stuckey (video director), Bill Gaither, Barry Jennings, and Bill Carter (video producers)Live Unplugged – Jeremy CampCarl Diebold (video director), Ken Concord and Michael Sacci (video producers)Legacy of Love... David Phelps Live – David PhelpsRussell E. Hall (video director), David Phelps and Jim Chaffee (video producers)Lifesong Live – Casting CrownsKarl Hortsmann (video producer)Time Again... Amy Grant Live – Amy GrantKen Carpenter (video director), Ken & Rod Carpenter (video producers)