| 39th GMA Dove Awards | |
|---|---|
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| Date | April 23, 2008 |
| Location | Grand Ole Opry House, Nashville, Tennessee |
| Television/radio coverage | |
| Network | Gospel Music Channel |
The 39th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation was held on April 23, 2008, recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 2007. The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee.
Nominations were announced on February 14, 2008, by singer Michael W. Smith and Elle Duncan at a press conference.[1]
TobyMac won three awards, including Artist of the Year, while Brandon Heath won New Artist of the Year. Mark Hall and David Crowder Band each won three awards also. Other multiple winners include: Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Israel & New Breed, and Trin-I-Tee 5:7.
After years with spotty or little TV coverage, the event found a permanent home on Gospel Music Channel (now Up TV), marking the first live broadcast since 2004.
- ^ Nominations Announced for 39th GMA Dove Awards at CBN.com (February 14, 2008)