BMI honored 2007's most played songs on Christian radio and TV during the annual Christian Music Awards. BMI VP Jody Williams, along with Senior Director Thomas Cain and Associate Director Beth Mason, of BMI’s Writer/Publisher Relations department, presented awards in five categories: Christian Rock, Contemporary Christian, Inspirational, Urban Gospel and Southern Gospel.
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.
"Anything But Ordinary, Everything But Typical"
Sonlite Records
Performed by The Dove Brothers
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This title track from the 2006 album spent three weeks in the top spot on the SoGospelNews.com charts.
"The Blessing of Abraham"
EMI Gospel
Performed by Donald Lawrence presents the Tri-City Singers
Donald Lawrence can add this honor to the 14 Stellar Awards that he's won during his career.
"Breathe Into Me"
Courtesy of: Provident
Performed by Red
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This song also won the Dove 2007 Rock Song of the Year Award.
"By His Wounds"
Reunion Records
Performed by Glory Revealed featuring Mac Powell, Mark Hall, Brian Littrell and Steven Curtis Chapman
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"By His Wounds" also took home the 2007 Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year Award at the Doves.
"Dead Man (Carry Me)"
Essential Records
Performed by Jars of Clay
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This song was the first radio single off of their 2006 album, Good Monsters.
"Does Anybody Hear Her"
Beach Street Records
Performed by Casting Crowns
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Off of the 2006 Dove Pop / Contemporary Album of the Year, Lifesong, "Does Anybody Hear Her" never took a Dove, but the song was loved by fans and radio alike.
"Encourage Yourself"
EMI Gospel
Performed by Donald Lawrence presents the Tri-City Singers
This was one of two Donald Lawrence songs that BMI honored this year.
"The Face of Love"
Courtesy of: EMI
Performed by Sanctus Real
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This song of unconditional love came about at a time when that love from Christ was almost all they had to hold on to. Drummer Mark Graalman's father had been diagnosed with cancer, vocalist Matt Hammitt's grandmother had become gravely ill and bassist Steve Goodrum had decided to leave the band.
"Faithful Is Our God"
Verity Records
Performed by Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Crusade Choir
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This tune could easily be heard in any church service on Sunday morning.
"Give It All Away"
Brash Music
Performed by Aaron Shust
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Aaron explained the thoughts behind this song when he said, "Christ gave His all away to save us while we were sinners. This song voices my desire to return the favor (not to earn His favor) by giving my all to Him - my plans, dreams, time and possessions for the fulfillment of His design."
