The 44th annual Dove Awards is happening Tuesday night in Allen Arena. To prepare you for the evening’s festivities, here are some of the nominees for Song of the Year category, awarded to songwriters and publishers.
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord),” artist Matt Redman, writer Jonas Myrin
This seems to be a church favorite. I don’t think there has been one church I have gone to this year that hasn’t used this song during worship.
“The Proof of your Love,” artist For King & Country, writers Ben Glover, Jonathan Lee
Australian-born, Nashville-based brothers Luke and Joel were named by Billboard as one of the “New Artists to Watch” for 2012.
“Take me to the King,” artist Tamela Mann, writer Kirk Franklin
Mann is a recipient of the 2011 Dove Award for Traditional Gospel album of the year. Her song “Take me to the King” topped U.S. Billboard Gospel Song charts for weeks straight. It was also nominated for a Grammy.
“Whom Shall I Fear,” artist Chris Tomlin, writer Ed Cash
Tomlin is a multiple Dove Award recipient.
“One Thing Remains,” artist Kristian Stanfill, writer Brian Johnson
I visited a church in Atlanta across the span of several months. This song was the staple worship song. I didn’t complain. Stanfill won Special Event Album of the Year at the 2011 Dove Awards.
“What the Blood is for,” artist Jason Crabb, writer Ronnie Freeman
Crabb won Male Vocalist of the Year and Artist of the Year at the 2012 Dove Awards.
Other nominees include:
“Live Like That,” artist Sidewalk Prophets, writer Dave Frey
“Forgiveness,” artist and writer Matthew West
“Redeemed,” artist Big Daddy Weave, writer Benji Cowart
“All I Can Do (Thank You),” artist Mikeschair, writer Ben Glover
“Break Every Chain,” artist Tasha Cobbs, writer Will Reagan
For the full list of nominees, visit www.doveawards.com/nominees/