NEW YORK (Hypebot) – The 45th Annual GMA Dove Awards were awarded in 42 categories last night, along with 4 special awards. The biggest winner of the night was Australia's Hillsong UNITED who took home 5 honors including "Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year". Switchfoot and Skillet were also multiple winners.
The show will be broadcast on Trinity Broadcasting Network this Sunday, October 12.
Winners:
Song of the Year: "Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)" – Hillsong UNITED
Artist of the Year: Hillsong UNITED
New Artist of the Year: Ellie Holcomb
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "Revival" – Karen Peck & New River
Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "Every Praise" – Hezekiah Walker
Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Never Land – Andy Mineo
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Overcomer – Mandisa
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: "A Little More Jesus" – Erica Campbell
Praise and Worship Album of the Year: Majestic – Kari Jobe
Inspirational Film: God's Not Dead
Special recognition honors also presented this evening included:Lifetime Achievement Award – Hillsong
GMA IMPACT AWARD – Eddie DeGarmo
The Grady Nutt Humor Award – Akintunde
The Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music Award – SiriusXM
