Dove Award Nominations Announced

TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Jason Crabb and Francesca Battistelli Lead Artist Nominations

Artist of the Year Nominees are Francesca Battistelli, Jason Crabb, Natalie Grant, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, Marvin Sapp, TobyMac and Chris Tomlin

New Artist of the Year Nominees are Audrey Assad, Chris August, Forever Jones, John Mark McMillan, Kerrie Roberts and Kristian Stanfill

Producer/Songwriter Wayne Haun leads all nominations with seven

Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year will again be voted on by the fans

GMC to produce and broadcast awards show

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 The Gospel Music Association (GMA) announced today from the Grand Salon of the historic Fox Theatre in Atlanta that TobyMac and Chris Tomlin lead the diverse group of artist nominees with six nominations each, while Jason Crabb nabs five, and Francesca Battistelli pulls in four nods from the 42^nd Annual GMA Dove Awards. This is the first time the awards have been held outside of Memphis or Nashville.  The awards show will take place on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia at 8:00 p.m. EST.  The awards will be broadcast on GMC, America's favorite network for uplifting music and entertainment, on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. EST.

In addition to the Artist and New Artist of the Year nominees; Song of the Year, Album of the Year in each category and Short Video of the Year nominees were announced live, as well as the following:

Male Vocalist of the Year:

Chris August

Doug Anderson

Jason Crabb

Brandon Heath

Israel Houghton

Marvin Sapp

Chris Tomlin

Female Vocalist of the Year:

Audrey Assad

Francesca Battiselli

Natalie Grant

Britt Nicole

Janet Paschal

Kerrie Roberts

Laura Story

Group of the Year:

Ernie Haase & Signature Sound

Gaither Vocal Band

Mercy Me

Mikes Chair

Sidewalk Prophets

Tenth Avenue North

Country Artists Celebrate Valentine's Day, Another Arist Leaves His Label, Carrie Harrassed by Ottowa Media

Blake Shelton & James Otto become romantic fools in this video which you can watch by clicking on the Photo to the Right.

Craig Morgan leaves Sony BNA Find out more HERE

The press in Ottowa hasn't been all rosy for Carrie Underwood when announced yesterday that her husband Hockey Player Mike Fisher was traded to Nashville's Predators team...find out what was said HERE

Also Catch what ACM CEO said of Carrie Underwood's snub on Entertainer of the Year nomination at the ACM's 2011: HERE

Breaking News: Garth Raises $5 Million for Middle Tennessee

Gifts from the record-breaking Garth Brooks concert series at Bridgestone Arena, spearheaded by Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, total $5 million to support Tennessee flood recovery through The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. To-date, The Community Foundation has collected $4.35 million of the $5 million from it’s concert sales or from amounts pledged toward this effort.
See the Show at the NCC Video Story

The nine sold-out concerts, which were held December 16-22, 2010, represent a collaborative effort of organizers and countless volunteers from across the community who donated their time and talent to make the unprecedented series happen. “Our community is indebted to Garth Brooks for not only providing nine amazing concerts and bringing thousands of people to Music City, but for the amazing generosity he has shown for flood victims who are rebuilding their lives,” said Ellen Lehman, president of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

 “Playing music has never felt better or ever felt more right...I am really honored to have been a part of this happening,” said Brooks.

The Community Foundation has designated proceeds from the concerts to The River Fund, the charitable fund established within The Community Foundation by Brooks to help provide aid for flood victims through grants to nonprofit organizations. Grant allocations totaling $1.37 million from The River Fund have been made for Davidson County flood relief to Hands On Nashville, The United Methodist Committee on Relief – Tennessee Conference (UMCOR), and The Community Resource Center.

$659,500 has been allocated for a home rebuilding partnership spearheaded by Hands On Nashville, an organization instrumental in flood relief, to streamline home rebuilding efforts for flood victims in case management. This collaboration will serve all areas of Davidson County, consolidating rebuilding project supervision, construction material acquisition and delivery, and communications with other long-term recovery resources. Organizations participating in this partnership include Westminster Presbyterian Church, West Nashville Flood Recovery Network and Southeast Nashville Flood Recovery, among others.

$200,000 has been allocated for The United Methodist Committee on Relief – Tennessee Conference to continue its work to provide help to flood victims for needs which will otherwise be left unmet.

$514,795 has been allocated for The Community Resource Center, which will work to provide new household furnishings like couches, end tables, coffee tables, and more for flood victims.

Grants from The River Fund are being made to nonprofits serving flood victims in the flood affected counties of Tennessee. The Community Foundation and its volunteers are working with county-based long-term recovery committees to identify continuing need and the best ways to support flood victims. Grants from The River Fund will be made over time, ensuring the optimal management of charitable resources to help the maximum number of flood victims.

There are several flood relief funds within The Community Foundation, including The River Fund, the Metro Nashville Disaster Response Fund and the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund. More information is available online at www.cfmt.org.

Martina McBride Gives Ode to Aretha, Miranda Invites the VIP's

Martina McBride is added to the list to salute Aretha Franklin at the Grammy's
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The VIP guest list included her entire record company. The food was upscale down-home (gourmet corn dog, anyone?). And the theme – Read More...

See Video Performance of Thompson Square who Released Music TODAY

Thompson Square release their new tunes today, see their Interview Now by CLICKING HERE

Nashville Artist Stories: Rascal Flatts Bid Goodbye to Management, Dierks is Live on the Web

Rascal Flatts end 10 year old professional connection: CLICK HERE

Dierks Bentley wrapped up a marathon studio session on Friday at Echo Mountain studio in Asheville, NC....Read More...

Alan Jackson's Induction, Steve Wariner's Guitar album...

Alan Jackson will be inducted into HOF : CLICK HERE FOR MORE

Steve Wariner talks Guitar music, Garth shows, & more:
CLICK HERE FOR MORE...

Taylor Swift Cruises, Jake Owen's Superbowl Pick & more

Taylor Swift plays on her Cruise ship & the lucky fan, Susie Santano, captures the performance: Click HERE for the Story at CMTT

 Jake Owen & other Country artists give their picks for this year's Super Bowl Sunday game: Click HERE for the Story at CMIL








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The 2011 ACM Nominations were announced by Miranda Lambert & Ronnie Dunn: