This year, Chris Tomlin (sixstepsrecords), Francesca Battistelli (Word Label Group), Lecrae (Reach Records), Tamela Mann (TillyMann) and tobyMac (ForeFront Records) are all up for the Artist of the Year award at the 44th Annual Dove Awards. With their styles being so different, between the five, several of the major genres within Christian music are being represented. Worship, pop / contemporary, rap, urban gospel and rock / hip hop are all sharing some of their best and brightest.
On Tuesday, October 15, we'll find out who won. In the meantime, congrats to all of the nominees.
The Tale of the Tape:
TOBYMAC
2013 Nominations: 5
Artist of the Year
Songwriter of the Year
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year - Eye On It
Recorded Music Packaging - Eye On It
Short Form Video of the Year - "Eye On It"
Previous Dove Wins: 13 - including an Artist of the Year win in 2008.
