Celebrate the Heart of Country, Americana, and Roots Music!

Drop Us A Line, Y'all

Y'all interested in advertising, partnering up, contributing stories, joining our team, or just got a question? Well, don't be shy, drop us a line!

Follow Us

2019 GMA Dove Awards Winners for Gospel Artist, Artist, & New Artist of the Year

by
  • Arden is a Senior Country Music Journalist for Country Thang Daily, specializing in classic hits and contemporary chart-toppers.
  • Prior to joining Country Thang Daily, Arden wrote for Billboard and People magazine, covering country music legends and emerging artists.
  • Arden holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Tennessee, with a minor in Music Studies.

First of all, we would like to congratulate all the winners of the 50th Annual Dove Awards. You are indeed great, Congratulations to all of you!  The GMA Dove Award is an event that honors outstanding achievements and excellence in Christian and Gospel songs. Awards are presented to the candidates representing Modern Rock, Rap/Hip Hop, Pop/Contemporary, Inspirational, Southern Gospel, Urban, Bluegrass, Country, Worship, and many others.

Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither gave the idea about the Dove Award back in 1968. The idea of the award shown has been credited to Gaither and the design for the awards is credited to Les Beasley, a gospel singer. The first awards show takes place at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee back in October 1969. After 2 years, the awards show was moved to Nashville.

Now, here is the list of the 2019 GMA Dove Awards Winners for Gospel Artist, Artist, & New Artist of the Year.

GMA Dove Awards: Gospel Artist of the Year

Kirk Dewayne Franklin professionally known as Kirk Franklin won the 2019 GMA Dove Awards for the Gospel Artist of the year. He plays a role as a choir director, gospel musician, singer, songwriter, and an author. He also leads in urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God’s Property, and National Crew.

Kirk Franklin, GMA Dove Awards
Via Billboard.com

 In addition, he has already achieved over 13 Grammy Awards and is referred to as the “Reigning King of Urban Gospel.”

GMA Dove Awards: Artist of the Year

Lauren Ashley Daigle professionally known as Lauren Daigle won the 2019 GMA Dove Awards for the Artist of the year. Lauren is an award-winning American contemporary Christian singer who has already achieved 2 Grammy Awards, 7 GMA Dove Awards, 5 Billboard Music Awards, and 2 American Music Awards. She also had 4 number 1 singles that entered into Billboard Christian Airplay and Hot Christian Songs chart.

lauren daigle, dove awards
Via Billboard.com

GMA Dove Awards: New Artist of the Year

Aaron Tyrese Cole professionally known as Aaron Cole won the 2019 GMA Dove Awards for the New Artist of the Year. Aaron is an American Christian hip-hop recording artist and songwriter. He started his musical career at the age of 4. Thus, he signed a contract with Gotee Records, a popular recorded label founded by Toby McKeehan. His best-known songs are “Right on Time” and “One More Day.”

aaron cole, dove award
Via Aaron Cole’s Official Website

Latest Stories

Rory Feek holding his daughter Indiana close in a tender embrace as the family prepares for her open heart surgery.

Rory Feek Is Asking for Prayers as 12-Year-Old Daughter Indiana Faces Open Heart Surgery This Week

Rory Feek is asking the country music community to pray for his little girl. Feek shared on his blog and Instagram that his 12-year-old daughter, Indiana, will undergo open heart ...

Ella Langley shown alongside news that she has added 21 dates to her Dandelion Tour, including Red Rocks and Auburn.

Ella Langley Added 21 Dates to the Dandelion Tour Including Red Rocks and Auburn

Seven years ago, Ella Langley was playing cover songs at bars around Auburn, Alabama, for four hours a night, trying to make strangers care. This fall, she’s heading back to ...

Bailey Zimmerman now facing a felony charge over an alleged $16,000 hotel room incident.

Bailey Zimmerman Faces a Felony Charge After Allegedly Causing $16,000 in Damage to a New Mexico Hotel Room

When Bailey Zimmerman canceled his Albuquerque show on May 27, he told fans he wasn’t feeling well and needed to take care of himself. According to a New Mexico police ...

Morgan Wallen walking out alone onto the Soldier Field stage in Chicago, met by a roaring crowd of 60,000 fans on Saturday night.

Morgan Wallen Flew Solo for His Walkout on Night Two at Soldier Field and the Dance He Did Had Chicago Losing It

On night one, he brought in a Bears legend. Night two, he brought himself. And somehow, night two might have been louder. Morgan Wallen walked out solo for night two ...

10:33 AM Brad Paisley performing on stage, shown alongside his song "He Didn't Have to Be," still the tribute that wrecks every stepdad who hears it.

Brad Paisley’s “He Didn’t Have to Be” Is Still the Song That Wrecks Every Stepdad Who Hears It

Before Brad Paisley was co-hosting the CMAs in a blazer with rhinestones or shredding solos that made your uncle say, “Now that’s real music,” he was a kid from Glen ...

Ella Langley performing on stage in Oklahoma City, shown alongside her testimony calling God her one north star.

Ella Langley Called God Her ‘One North Star’ and Shared Her Testimony in Oklahoma City

Ella Langley had 10,000 fans on their feet at Zoo Amphitheatre in Oklahoma City on Thursday night. And instead of going straight into the next song, she stopped the show ...

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman smiling together at a past event, shown alongside news of Keith Urban wishing Nicole Kidman a happy birthday.

Keith Urban Wished Ex-Wife Nicole Kidman a Happy Birthday Five Days Before What Would Have Been Their 20th Anniversary

Three words, all lowercase, and a wall of exclamation points. That’s all Keith Urban needed to break eight months of public silence with his ex-wife. On Saturday, June 20, Keith ...

Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO together at a past event, shown alongside Bunnie XO's statement that the two still plan to have a baby together despite their divorce.

Bunnie XO Said She and Jelly Roll Are Still Having a Baby Together Despite the Divorce and Revealed They Already Lost Four Embryos

Bunnie XO finally talked. And the first thing she told the world is that the divorce didn’t stop the baby. On the June 18 episode of her D𝐮mb Blonde podcast, ...

Morgan Wallen standing with his father, shown alongside news that his dad is launching a Christian Bible study show on Wallen's SiriusXM station.

Morgan Wallen Gave His Dad the Father’s Day Gift of a Lifetime with a Weekly Bible Study Show on His SiriusXM Station

Most people give their dad a card on Father’s Day. Morgan Wallen gave his a radio show. Tommy Wallen, Morgan’s father and a longtime Baptist pastor from Sneedville, Tennessee, is ...

12:20 AM Shania Twain smiling warmly, shown alongside her remarks about why the feminist label has never felt like a fit for her.

Shania Twain Said She Doesn’t See Herself as a Feminist and Explained Why the Label Has Never Fit Her

The woman who wrote “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” doesn’t want to be called a feminist. And honestly, the way she explained it makes perfect sense. In an interview ...

Leave a Comment

For security, use of Google's reCAPTCHA service is required which is subject to the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.