Ed Cash was named the 2008 Christian Songwriter of the Year and his song "Made to Worship" took home the Song of the Year honors.
Jars of Clay, Aaron Shust and Isaiah Thomas each performed their award-winning songs during the ceremony.
"God's Word"
Performed by Kingdom Heirs
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The Kingdom Heirs perform in front of over 2 million people each year (more than any other Southern Gospel group) by performing at Dollywood during the months that it is open.
"Holding Onto You"
Performed by Paul Colman
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"Holding Onto You" described how Paul felt after spending a week (with no one but the Lord) in a log cabin to grow and go through a spiritual rebirth.
"How Can I Keep from Singing?"
Performed by Chris Tomlin
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Based on the Robert Lowry classic, this version of "How Can I Keep from Singing?" is upbeat as well as uplifting. It comes to us from the 2007 Dove Awards Praise and Worship Album of the Year.
"I Will Bless The Lord"
Performed by Byron Cage
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The album that this song came from got some big honors. An Invitation to Worship was nominated for 3 Stellar Awards and a GRAMMY in 2007.
"Imagine Me"
Performed by Kirk Franklin
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"Imagine Me" was the 2007 Dove Awards Urban Song of the Year and it comes from the 2006 Dove Awards Urban Album of the Year.
"Made To Love"
Performed by tobyMac
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Off of the 2008 Dove Awards Rock / Contemporary Album of the Year and written and performed by the Dove Awards 2008 Artist of the Year, "Made to Love" was a hit the moment it hit the airwaves, topping the Billboard charts in a flash.
"Made To Worship"
Performed by Chris Tomlin
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The second Ed Cash / Chris Tomlin collaboration on the list, "Made to Worship" also comes from See The Morning, the 2007 Dove Awards Praise and Worship Album of the Year.
"My Savior My God"
Performed by Aaron Shust
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The second Aaron Shust song on the winners list, it helped make his debut year an excellent one. Aaron took home Dove Awards in 2007 for New Artist of the Year and "My Savior My God" was named the song of the year at the Doves as well.
"Orphans Of God"
Performed by Avalon
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Janna Long's lead vocals, a piano background and the classic Avalon sound helped make "Orphans of God" a radio favorite.
"Over And Over"
Performed by Jeff and Sheri Easter
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Named by some as Jeff Easter's best vocal performance in the Easter's 20 year history, "Over And Over" was also named a #1 hit by Singing News and came in at #18 on their Year End Chart.










