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37th Annual GMA Music Awards
(Dove Awards)

Chris Tomlin

ASCAP member Chris Tomlin takes lead on Gospel music's biggest night winning five awards at the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN Wednesday, April 5, 2006. The awards show will air in national syndication April 15 - May 21, 2006.

ASCAP's list of winners:
Song of the Year
"How Great Is Our God" Chris Tomlin

Songwriter of the Year
Christa Wells

Male Vocalist of the Year
Chris Tomlin

Female Vocalist of the Year
Natalie Grant

Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin

New Artist of the Year
The Afters

Rock Recorded Song of the Year
"The Slam"; Welcome to Diverse City; T-Bone

Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
"Here is Our King"’ A Collision" David Crowder Band

Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
"Cry Out To Jesus"; Wherever You Are; Third Day

Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
"In Christ Alone"; WOW #1’s; Brian Littrell & Shawn Craig

Country Recorded Song of the Year
"Jesus, Take the Wheel"; Some Hearts; Brett James, Hillary Lindsey & Gordie Sampson

Urban Recorded Song of the Year
"Looking for You"; Hero; Patrice Rushen, Charles Mims & Shereelynn Brown

Worship Song of the Year
"How Great is Our God"; Chris Tomlin

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year
Behind the Musik; KJ-52; Todd Collins, Tedd T. & KJ-52

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year
A Collision; David Crowder

Inspirational Album of the Year – TIE
Hymned ; Bart Millard; Brown Bannister, Bart Millard
Rock of Ages ; Amy Grant; Brown Bannister

Country Album of the Year
Glory Train; Kyle Lehning

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
Mary Mary; Warryn Campbell, Nisan Stewart & Jazz Nixon

Praise & Worship Album of the Year
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman(PRS) & Nathan Nockels

Instrumental Album of the Year
Life - Tedd T. & Andy Hunter (PRS)

Special Event Album of the Year
Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia
Jeremy Camp, David Crowder Band, Bethany Dillon, Kutless, Nichole Nordeman, Chris Tomlin, David Crowder, Andy Dodd, Shaun Shankel, Adam Watts & Mitch Dane

Musical of the Year
Grace That Amazes - Claire Cloninger

Youth/Children’s Musical of the Year
His Renown - Steven V. Taylor & Louie Giglio

Choral Collection of the Year
Seasons of Praise - Carol Cymbala

Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
Redemption Songs - Jimmy Abegg

Short Form Music Video of the Year
"Stars" Switchfoot - Scott Speer

Long Form Music Video of the Year
"A Night of Stories & Songs" - Mark Schultz