2015 Dove Award Winners

The Dove Awards were held last night in Nashville. The awards won't actually air on television until Sunday night on TBN. Several Southern Gospel artists including the Gaither Vocal Band, Karen Peck, the Nelons, Russ Taff, Mark Lowry, the Martins, the Talleys and the Erwins were there and performed. Joseph Habedank performed and was even a host for the pre-show.

Check out the Nelons' Facebook page for several pictures from the event. And here's a video from Facebook of the Southern Gospel segment.

Southern Gospel segment at the Dove Awards
Posted by Eric Dunson on Tuesday, October 13, 2015

Here's a look at the Southern Gospel winners! Congratulations to all!

Southern Gospel Artist Of The Year - Gaither Vocal Band

Southern Gospel Song of the Year - "Hidden Heroes" - The Talleys; (writers) Dixie Lynn Phillips, Sharon Phillips

Bluegrass Song of the Year - "God is There" - Lizzy Long & Rhonda Vincent; (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

Country Song of the Year - "Sweet Jesus (ft. Merle Haggard)"- The Oak Ridge Boys; (writers) Merle Haggard, Kenny Vernon

Worship Song of the Year - "Because He Lives (Amen)"- Matt Maher; (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither; (publishers) Alletrop Music/Hanna Street Music/I Am A Pilgrim Songs/Open Hands Music/S.D.G. Publishing/Sixsteps Music/Sixsteps Songs, Worship Together Music/worshiptogether.com, songsworshiptogether.com, Essential Music Publishing

Southern Gospel Album of the Year - Pray Now - Karen Peck & New River (producer) Wayne Haun

Children's Music Album of the Year - Kids- The Hoppers; (producer) Mike Hopper

Musical of the Year - We're Glad You Came (A Musical Celebration of the Savior's Birth); (Creators) Jeff Burngardner, Joel Lindsey

For a full list of all winners, go to DoveAwards.com.