Dove Awards of 2003
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The 34th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on April 10, 2003 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2002. The show was held at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville, Tennessee
Nashville is the capital of the U.S. state of Tennessee and the county seat of Davidson County. It is located on the Cumberland River in Davidson County, in the north-central part of the state. The city is a center for the health care, publishing, banking and transportation industries, and is home...
, and was hosted by CeCe Winans
CeCe Winans
Priscilla "CeCe" Marie Winans Love is an American Gospel singer, who has won numerous Grammy and Stellar Awards.-Early life:CeCe Winans was born in Detroit, Michigan, to David and Delores Winans, on October 8, 1964...
and Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman
Steven Curtis Chapman is an American musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, author, and social activist.After starting his career in the late 1980s as a singer/songwriter of contemporary Christian music, Chapman has since been recognized as one of the most prolific singers in the genre,...
.
The 34th Annual Dove Awards were broadcast on April 19, 2003 on PAX TV. The Trinity Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcasting Network
The Trinity Broadcasting Network is a major American Christian television network. TBN is based in Costa Mesa, California, with auxiliary studio facilities in Irving, Texas; Hendersonville, Tennessee; Gadsden, Alabama; Decatur, Georgia; Miami, Florida; Tulsa, Oklahoma; Orlando, Florida; and New...
also rebroadcast the awards show.
Award recipients
- Song of the Year
- “Holy”; Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
, Mark Hammond; Ariose Music, Mark Hammond Music (ASCAP)
- “Holy”; Nichole Nordeman
- Songwriter of the Year
- Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
- Nichole Nordeman
- Male Vocalist of the Year
- Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
- Michael W. Smith
- Female Vocalist of the Year
- Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
- Nichole Nordeman
- Group of the Year
- Third DayThird DayThird Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
- Third Day
- Artist of the Year
- Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
- Michael W. Smith
- New Artist of the Year
- Paul Colman TrioPaul Colman TrioPaul Colman Trio is an Australian Contemporary Christian music group composed of Paul Colman, Phil Gaudion, and Grant Norsworthy. The band released four studio albums, two live albums, and several Christian radio hit singles such as Turn, The Selfish Song, and Fill My Cup...
- Paul Colman Trio
- Producer of the Year
- Brown BannisterBrown BannisterBrown Bannister is a CCM producer and songwriter. Bannister released one album of his own, Talk to One Another, in 1981 on NewPax Records. It was reissued on the Reunion Records Label five years later, featuring a newer recording of the album's final cut, "Create In Me A Clean Heart"...
- Brown Bannister
- Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song of the Year
- “All Around The World”; Fault Is History; SouljahzSouljahzSouljahz is a Christian Hip hop group, consisting of siblings Joshua , Jekob , and Rachael Washington , all from San Diego. Early on in their career they appeared on the pilot show for MTV's "It's your Show" and in 2002 they released their debut album, The Fault is History. The album received...
; Joshua Washington, Je’kob Washington & Rachael Washington, Chris Rodriquez; Warner Brothers
- “All Around The World”; Fault Is History; Souljahz
- Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year
- “Breathe Your Name”; Divine Discontent; Sixpence None the RicherSixpence None the RicherSixpence None the Richer is an American rock/pop band that formed in New Braunfels, Texas, eventually settling in Nashville, Tennessee. They are best known for their songs "Kiss Me" and "Breathe Your Name" and their covers of "Don't Dream It's Over" and "There She Goes". The name of the band is...
; Matt Slocum; Reprise
- “Breathe Your Name”; Divine Discontent; Sixpence None the Richer
- Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year
- “Boom”; Satellite; P.O.D.P.O.D.Payable on Death is an American Christian metal band formed in 1992. The band's line-up consists of vocalist Sonny Sandoval, drummer Wuv Bernardo, guitarist Marcos Curiel, and bassist Traa Daniels. Their Christian faith is an important part of their music.They have released seven studio albums and...
; P.O.D. (Traa, Sonny, Marcos, Wuv) Paul Sandoval, Marco Curiel, Mark Traa, Noah Bernardo; Atlantic
- “Boom”; Satellite; P.O.D.
- Rock Recorded Song of the Year
- “40 Days”; Come Together; Third DayThird DayThird Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
; Mac Powell, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee, Tai Anderson; Essential
- “40 Days”; Come Together; Third Day
- Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
- “Holy”; Woven & Spun; Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
; Nichole Nordeman, Mark Hammond; Sparrow
- “Holy”; Woven & Spun; Nichole Nordeman
- Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
- “Here I Am To Worship”; Here I Am To Worship; Tim Hughes; Tim Hughes; Worship Together
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “Don't You Wanna Go?”; A Crabb Collection; The Crabb Family; Gerald Crabb; Family Music Group
- Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
“Walkin' and Talkin'”; 50th Anniversary; The Lewis Family; Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Thoroughbred
- Country Recorded Song of the Year
- “The River's Gonna Keep On Rolling”; Legacy...Hymns & Faith; Amy GrantAmy GrantAmy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
; Vince GillVince GillVincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
; Word
- “The River's Gonna Keep On Rolling”; Legacy...Hymns & Faith; Amy Grant
- Urban Recorded Song of the Year
- “Meditate”; This Is Your Life; Out of EdenOut of EdenOut of Eden was an American Gospel music group often identified with R&B, and contemporary Christian music. It featured sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey...
; Lisa Kimmey, Michael Clemons, Nate Clemons, Eric Roberson; Gotee
- “Meditate”; This Is Your Life; Out of Eden
- Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “Holding On”; Amazing Love; Mississippi Mass Choir; Dorothy Love-Coates; Malaco
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
- “In The Morning”; Incredible; Mary MaryMary MaryMary Mary is an American gospel music duo, consisting of sisters Erica Atkins-Campbell and Tina Atkins-Campbell . The duo are often credited along with Kirk Franklin for broadening the fan base of urban contemporary gospel in the 2000s by introducing elements of soul music, hip hop, funk and jazz...
; Warryn Campbell, Tina Akins-Campbell, Erica Atkins-Campbell, J. Campbell; Integrity
- “In The Morning”; Incredible; Mary Mary
- Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album of the Year
- The Art Of Translation; GRITS; Teron Carter, Stacey Jones, Ric Robbins, Otto Price, Kenne Bell; Gotee
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year
- The Eleventh Hour; Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
; Dan Haseltine, Charlie Lowell, Stephen Mason, Matt Odmark; Essential
- The Eleventh Hour; Jars of Clay
- Hard Music Album of the Year
- Fireproof; PillarPillar (band)Pillar is a Christian rock band currently located in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their sixth studio album, Confessions, was released in 2009.- Formation and independent albums :...
; Travis WyrickTravis WyrickTravis Wyrick is a Dove Award-winning, Grammy-nominated music producer and owner of Lakeside Studios in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is particularly known for his work with bands such as P.O.D., Pillar, 10 Years, and Disciple, and artists such as TobyMac and Dolly Parton...
; Flicker USA
- Fireproof; Pillar
- Rock Album of the Year
- Lift; Audio AdrenalineAudio AdrenalineAudio Adrenaline was a Christian rock band that formed in the late 1980s at Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, Kentucky. During the band's 17-year existence, they were awarded two Grammy awards, multiple Dove Awards and they released 17 number one singles. They were regular performers at the...
; Mark Stuart, Will McGinnis, Ben Cissell, Tyler Burkum; ForeFront
- Lift; Audio Adrenaline
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
- Woven & Spun; Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
; Charlie PeacockCharlie PeacockCharlie Peacock is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, record producer, session musician and author. While growing up in California Peacock was inspired by John Coltrane and began playing the piano. After completing his education, Peacock formed a band and began a career as a professional...
, Mark Hammond; Sparrow
- Woven & Spun; Nichole Nordeman
- Inspirational Album of the Year
- Legacy...Hymns & Faith; Amy GrantAmy GrantAmy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
; Brown Bannister, Vince Gill; Word
- Legacy...Hymns & Faith; Amy Grant
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year
- A Crabb Collection; The Crabb Family; Mike Bowling; Family Music Group
- Bluegrass Album of the Year
- 50th Anniversary Celebration; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun, Buddy SpicherBuddy SpicherBuddy Spicher is an American fiddle player.Spicher started in the late 50s as part of the backing band for Audrey Williams, the widow of Hank Williams, later with Hank Snow, the Charles River Valley Boys....
; Thoroughbred
- 50th Anniversary Celebration; Lewis Family; Wayne Haun, Buddy Spicher
- Country Album of the Year
- Rise And Shine; Randy TravisRandy TravisRandy Travis is an American country music singer and actor. Since 1985, he has recorded 20 studio albums and charted more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts, 22 of which were number one hits...
; Kyle Lehning; Word
- Rise And Shine; Randy Travis
- Urban Album of the Year (Tie)
- Fault Is History; Souljahz; Tonex, Chris Rodriguez; Warner Brothers
- This Is Your Life; Out of EdenOut of EdenOut of Eden was an American Gospel music group often identified with R&B, and contemporary Christian music. It featured sisters Lisa Kimmey, Andrea Kimmey-Baca, and Danielle Kimmey...
; Lisa Kimmey, Donnie Scantz, Jaimie Portee, Nate Clemmons; Gotee
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
- Higher Ground; Blind Boys of Alabama; John Chelew; Real World/EMI Gospel
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin; Kirk FranklinKirk FranklinKirk Dwayne Franklin is an American Gospel music musician, choir director, and author, and is most notably known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God's Property and One Nation Crew .- Early years :...
; Sanchez Harley, Kirk Franklin; Gospocentric
- The Rebirth of Kirk Franklin; Kirk Franklin
- Instrumental Album of the Year
- Hymnsongs; Phil KeaggyPhil KeaggyPhil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets...
; Phil Keaggy, Ric Hordinski; Word
- Hymnsongs; Phil Keaggy
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year
- Worship Again; Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
; Michael W. Smith; Reunion
- Worship Again; Michael W. Smith
- Children's Music Album of the Year
- Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie Original Soundtrack; Kurt HeineckeKurt HeineckeKurt Heinecke is an American music composer, songwriter, voice actor and photographer. He is the music director at Big Idea Entertainment, creators of the computer-animated VeggieTales.-Early life:...
, Phil VischerPhil VischerPhillip "Phil" Vischer is an American voice actor, animator, director, writer and puppeteer known for creating the computer-animated video series VeggieTales with partner and friend Mike Nawrocki...
, Mike NawrockiMike NawrockiMichael Nawrocki is an American voice actor, writer, animator and director. He is the co-founder and Executive Vice President of Big Idea Entertainment, the company best known for bringing computer-animated vegetables to life in the popular VeggieTales series...
, David Mullen, Steve TaylorSteve TaylorRoland Stephen Taylor , is an American Christian singer, songwriter, record producer and film director.-Early life:Taylor, the eldest of three children, was born in Brawley, California. Taylor's father, Roland Taylor, was a Baptist minister. When Taylor was six years old, the family relocated to...
, Monroe Jones; Big Idea
- Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie Original Soundtrack; Kurt Heinecke
- Spanish Language Album of the Year
- Navidad; Jaci VelasquezJaci VelasquezJacquelyn Davette Velasquez is an American Contemporary Christian and Latin Pop singer—in both English and Spanish languages....
; Chris HarrisChris HarrisChris Harris may refer to:* Chris Harris , English business author* Chris Harris , American football player* Chris Harris , Texas State Representative and State Senator...
for Fun Attic Prod., Alejandro Jean; Word
- Navidad; Jaci Velasquez
- Special Event Album of the Year
- City On A Hill-Sing Alleluia; Caedmon's CallCaedmon's CallCaedmon's Call is a Contemporary Christian band which fuses traditional folk with world music and alternative rock. They are composed of Cliff Young , Danielle Young , Derek Webb , Andrew Osenga , Garett Buell , Jeff Miller , Todd Bragg , and...
, FFHFFHFFH is a Contemporary Christian band from Lancaster, Pennsylvania in the United States. The band is occasionally known as Far From Home. They released six independent projects before being signed by Essential Records. Since then, they have released seven studio albums, as well as a "greatest-hits"...
, Jars of ClayJars of ClayJars of Clay is a Christian rock band from Nashville, Tennessee. They met at Greenville College in Greenville, Illinois.Jars of Clay consists of Dan Haseltine on vocals, Charlie Lowell on piano and keyboards, Stephen Mason on lead guitars and Matthew Odmark on rhythm guitars...
, Jennifer KnappJennifer KnappJennifer Lynn Knapp is an American-Australian folk rock, and formerly contemporary Christian musician. She is best known for her first single "Undo Me" from her debut album Kansas , and the song "A Little More" from her Grammy Award-nominated album Lay It Down . The Way I Am , was also nominated...
, Phil KeaggyPhil KeaggyPhil Keaggy is an American acoustic and electric guitarist and vocalist who has released more than 50 albums and contributed to many more recordings in both the contemporary Christian music and mainstream markets...
, Nichole NordemanNichole NordemanNichole Ellyse Nordeman is an eight-time Dove Award-winning contemporary Christian American singer–songwriter.-Biography:Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church...
, Bebo NormanBebo NormanJeffrey Stephen "Bebo" Norman is a contemporary Christian musician from Columbus, Georgia, USA. His most successful album to date is Myself When I Am Real, which included hit songs "Great Light of the World" and "Falling Down". Other popular songs by Norman include "Disappear", "Nothing Without...
, Fernando OrtegaFernando OrtegaFernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted both for his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision", and for writing clear, easily understood songs, such as "This Good...
, The Choir, Third DayThird DayThird Day is a Grammy award-winning Christian rock band formed in Marietta, Georgia during the 1990s. The band was founded by lead singer Mac Powell, guitarist Mark Lee and former member Billy Wilkins. The other band members are bassist Tai Anderson and drummer David Carr...
; Steve Hindalong, Marc Byrd; Essential
- City On A Hill-Sing Alleluia; Caedmon's Call
- Musical of the Year
- The Christmas Shoes; Donna VanLiere, Eddie Carswell, J. Daniel Smith; Brentwood Music Publications
- Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
- Meet Me At The Manger; Celeste Clydesdale; Clydesdale & Clydesdale Music
- Choral Collection of the Year
- More Songs For Praise & Worship 2; Ken Barker, Keith Christopher; Word Music
- Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
- Welcome To The Rock 'N' Roll Worship Circus; The Rock 'N' Roll Worship; Sam Noerr; Matthew Lloyd; Karen Mason-Blair; Vertical
- Short Form Music Video of the Year
- “Irene”; tobyMacTobyMacToby McKeehan , better known by his stage name TobyMac , is a Christian recording artist, music producer, hip-hop/pop artist, singer-songwriter, and author....
; Alex Moon; Rick Kim; ForeFront
- “Irene”; tobyMac
- Long Form Music Video of the Year
- Worship; Michael W. SmithMichael W. SmithMichael Whitaker Smith is a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor. He is one of the best-selling and most influential artists in Contemporary Christian music. Smith also has achieved a considerable amount of...
; Michael W. Smith; Michael Sacci, Ken Conrad; Carl Diebold; Reunion
- Worship; Michael W. Smith