Lipscomb welcomes 48th annual GMA Dove Awards for gospel music’s biggest night

Lipscomb welcomes 48th annual GMA Dove Awards for gospel music’s biggest night

by | Oct 18, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider

Artists such as Reba McEntire, Lauren Daigle and Pat Boone gathered together in Lipscomb’s Allen Arena to celebrate another year of Christian and gospel music. The GMA Dove Awards celebrated its fifth consecutive year on Lipscomb’s campus Tuesday night to honor outstanding artists, songs, albums, films and more. Kari Jobe and Tasha Cobbs co-hosted the event, which centered on a “Sound the Remedy” theme. “We believe the message of gospel and Christian music offers God’s remedy to the world,” GMA President Jackie Patillo said. A unique aspect for this year’s Dove Awards, a 40-foot-tall replica of the Gutenberg Gates was displayed outside Allen Arena October 16-17. The display was part of a five-city tour by the Museum of the Bible set to open in Washington D.C. on November 17. Attendees had the opportunity to visit the replica prior to entering the concert venue. Photos by Anna Rogers Country music star Reba McEntire takes home first Dove Award Legendary country music artist Reba McEntire took home one Dove Award for Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year. The album category was a brand new award this year.  From the stage, McEntire expressed humble gratitude in receiving the award, praising her fellow nominees as well. “It’s not mine,” McEntire said. “It’s God’s. We’ll give him all the glory. I’ll put it up on the mantle and think of Him every time I look at it.  “It [music] is a way of expressing our thanks to God for giving us and allowing us this opportunity to use our God-given gifts to help other people.” McEntire added that she finds music to be very healing,...
2017 Dove Awards red carpet photo gallery

2017 Dove Awards red carpet photo gallery

by | Oct 18, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, Galleries

Tuesday night outside Allen Arena, artists in the Christian and gospel genre gathered in celebration of their work. The red carpet for the annual GMA Dove Awards started at 3:30 p.m., and by 6:00 p.m., all gathered had seen filmmakers and musicians, including headlining artist Reba McEntire. The red carpet precluded the 48th-annual Dove Award show, the fifth of its kind on Lipscomb’s campus. « ‹ of 2 ›...
Reba McEntire set to perform at 48th GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb on Tuesday

Reba McEntire set to perform at 48th GMA Dove Awards at Lipscomb on Tuesday

by | Oct 16, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider

The 48th Annual GMA Dove Awards is returning to Lipscomb for the fifth year on Tuesday, and country music star Reba McEntire is leading this year’s performers. McEntire is also nominated for two Dove Awards this year: Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year, “Better Together,” and Bluegrass/Country Roots Album of the Year, Sing It Now: Songs of Faith and Hope. “I am excited and honored to perform at this year’s show,” McEntire said in a statement. “Recording a faith-filled album has been on my heart for many years, and to see how Sing It Now has been embraced is really special. I’m thrilled this collection of my favorite hymns and some new songs of hope continue to touch people.”  Other top artist nominees include: Zach Williams, Lauren Daigle, Chris Tomlin, For King & Country, Hillsong United, MercyMe and TobyMac. Williams and Daigle lead the nominations with five each. In addition to McEntire, Williams will also be performing on Tuesday night. Additionally, Casting Crowns, CeCe Winans, Erica Campbell, Gaither Vocal Band, Hezekiah Walker, Hillsong Worship and MercyMe are slated to perform. Lipscomb alumnus Pat Boone will be honored as well with the SoundExchange Fair Play Award. According to GMA, “This award recognizes the contributions of members of the entertainment community in the fight for public policy to protect all creators.” Last year, Chris Tomlin received the SoundExchange Digital Radio award. SoundExchange President and CEO Michael Huppe will be presenting the award to Boone. “We are excited to present the SoundExchange Fair Play Award to Pat Boone, and we are honored to do so during the premiere awards show for...
The Miracle Worker demonstrates importance of radical love

The Miracle Worker demonstrates importance of radical love

by | Sep 29, 2017 | Arts and Entertainment, News Slider

Last Friday evening, The Miracle Worker debuted in Lipscomb’s Shamblin Theatre to kick off opening weekend for the play as well as the theatre department’s first show of the season. The story follows Anne Sullivan, a young woman who takes on a teaching job in the Keller household. Within the household is their six year old daughter, Helen Keller. After battling an illness in her early years, Keller is left blind, deaf and mute. During the performance, audience members can spot senior Sarah Johnson as Helen Keller and junior Brooklyn Chalfant as Anne Sullivan. Other notable mentions include sophomore Logan Dozier as Captain Keller, senior Haley Sue Pearson as Kate Keller and sophomore Johnathan Killebrew as James Keller. Through an emotionally engaging performance, Lipscomb’s Theatre Department tackles the importance of radical love, patience and true determination in the face of adversity. “Love is one of the big themes,” Chalfont said. “Anne has to learn to love again, she loved her brother and then it broke her heart because he died. At the end of the play when she says, ‘I love Helen forever and ever’ she is choosing to love again.” Keller is trapped in her own soundless world, unable to convey her thoughts effectively, causing her to become violent at times. Her family, who easily takes pity on her circumstances, places her in this “box” and never makes the effort to free her mind and spirit. “The physicality was hard to find a place that married what I assume it is like to be deaf and blind, but also pull back from mocking any sort of physical handicap,”...