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Dove Awards 2018: What You Need to Know Before You Watch

Catch up with the hottest names in Christian music before the Dove Awards air on October 21.

Since Gospel singer Bill Gaither first proposed the idea for a Christian music awards ceremony to the Gospel Music Association, the Dove Awards have been the benchmark for faith-filled music. 

The 49th annual award ceremony will take place on October 16 and will air on TBN on October 21. Here are the behind-the-scenes artist stories you need to read before watching the Dove Awards.

MercyMe

1 of 10 Mercy Me – Presenting and Nominated

Bart Millard, the lead singer of Mercy Me shared how caring for a child with diabetes has challenged and strengthened his faith.


TobyMac

2 of 10 TobyMac – Nominated for  Five Awards

Guideposts.org got the scoop on how raising a son with a disability and pushing back against the world inspired Toby’s new album The Elements. 

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Lauren Daigle

3 of 10 Lauren Daigle – Performing and Nominated

After her most recent studio album debuted at Number 3 on the Billboard 200 chart, Lauren Daigle will bring her raspy, full-hearted sound to the Dove stage. Read how a battle with chronic illness prepared her for a career in music.


DeVon Franklin poses with Hollywood sign
Credit: 2017 Noel Vasquez

4 of 10 DeVon Franklin – Presenting

In a 2014 Guideposts cover story, producer DeVon Franklin shared about how his father’s early death impacted his career in Hollywood. 


Matthew West performing

5 of 10 Matthew West – Presenting and Nominated for Three Awards

Matthew West performed a private, acoustic version of his song “Oh, Me of Little Faith” for Guideposts.org. Watch the moving video here.

Hillsong UNITED

6 of 10 Hillsong UNITED – Nominated for Three Awards

Guideposts.org talked with the members of Hillsong UNITED about what it’s like to be responsible for a  Christian music empire.

Rapper KB

7 of 10 KB – Nominated for Two Awards

KB opens up about his shaky relationship with his father as a child and why he made a short documentary to support his sophomore album.

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David Crowder performing

8 of 10 Crowder – Nominated for Two Awards

Beloved singer David Crowder talked with Guideposts.org about the break up of The David Crowder Band, going solo and how he found his own sound.


Jason Crabb

9 of 10 Jason Crabb – Performing and Nominated

Country singer Jason Crabb talks about finding authenticity and his roots singing with his family in the Crabb Family singers.

 


Matt Maher

10 of 10 Matt Maher – Presenting and Nominated

We chatted with Matt Maher about starting a family and what it meant to him to perform for Pope Francis.

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