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Dove Awards Compilation CDs

The Music of the Dove Awards

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The Dove Awards started honoring the best in Christian music in 1969. Compilation albums featuring music from the nominees and winners were released from 1997 to 2004 by various labels, but stopped coming out after '04.

'Dove Hits 2004'

Dove Hits 2004Word
While from the Artist & Group of the Year, MercyMe was here, I was surprised that the Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year, "Word of God Speak," wasn't.

  1. "The Change Inside Of Me" - Mercy Me
  2. "Letters From War" - Mark Schultz
  3. "I Still Believe" - Jeremy Camp
  4. "He Reigns" - Newsboys
  5. "Something More" - Kristy Starling
  6. "You Are So Good To Me" - Third Day
  7. "Strong Enough" - Stacie Orrico
  8. "Found By You" - Across The Sky
  9. "Every Moment" - Joy Williams
  10. "Signs" - Michael W. Smith
  11. "I Need You Now" - Smokie Norful
  12. "Three Wooden Crosses" - Randy Travis
  13. "Arms Open Wide" - David Phelps
  14. "All About Love" - Stephen Curtis Chapman
  15. "I Need More Love" - Robert Randolph
  16. "American Dreams" - Casting Crowns
  17. "Jesus Is" - Jaci Velasquez
  18. "The Valley Song" - Jars Of Clay
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'Dove Hits 2003'

Dove Hits 2003Reunion
Audio Adrenaline and Third Day, two of the rockers of the year, were included on this compilation, but they left out Souljahz and grits, leaving fans of rap with nothing from their genre.

  1. "40 Days" - Third Day
  2. "Holy" - Nichole Nordeman
  3. "Spoken For" - Mercy Me
  4. "Irene" - Tobymac
  5. "By Surprise" - Joy Williams
  6. "Ocean Floor" - Audio Adreneline
  7. "Come Unto Me" - Nicole C. Mullen
  8. "Revolution" - Jars Of Clay
  9. "Song Of Love" - Rebecca St. James
  10. "Great Light Of The World" - Bebo Norman
  11. "Yes, I Believe" - Point Of Grace
  12. "Back In His Arms Again" - Mark Schultz
  13. "Here I Am To Worship" - Tim Hughes
  14. "Purified" - Michael W. Smith
  15. "Turn" - Paul Colman Trio (bonus track)
  16. "In Christ" - Big Daddy Weave (bonus track)
  17. "Flying Blind" - Daily Planet (bonus track)
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'Dove Hits 2002'

Dove Hits 2002Chordant
No sign of "He's Watching Me," the Southern Gospel Song of the Year by the Gaither Vocal Band, but tobyMac's "Somebody's Watching" will make rap fans happy.

  1. "Live Out Loud" - Steven Curtis Chapman
  2. "Come Together" - Third Day
  3. "Wait For Me" - Rebecca St. James
  4. "God Of Wonders" - Mac Powell
  5. "I Believe I Can Fly" - Yolanda Adams
  6. "With All Of My Heart" - Zoegirl
  7. "Somebody's Watching" - TobyMac
  8. "Welcome Home" - Shaun Groves
  9. "The Word" - Sara Groves
  10. "Remember Me" - Mark Schultz
  11. "Call On Jesus" - Nicole C. Mullen
  12. "Extreme Days" - TobyMac
  13. "Blue Skies" - Point Of Grace
  14. "Every Season" - Nichole Nordeman
  15. "In God We Trust" - Voices Of Hope (bonus track)
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'The Best Of 2001 Dove Awards Nominees & Winners'

The Best of 2001 Dove Awards Nominees & WinnersPamplin Records
New Artist of the Year, Plus One, is well represented here, but where is Third Day (The Artist of the Year) and Steven Curtis Chapman (The Male Vocalist of the Year)?

  1. "I Am The Way" - Mark Schultz
  2. "The Ground You Shook" - Sixpence None The Richer
  3. "Jesus To The World (Roaring Lambs)" - Newsong
  4. "Shooby" - Nicole C. Mullen
  5. "Crystal Clear" - Jaci Velasquez
  6. "This Road" - Jars Of Clay
  7. "Every Season" - Nicole Nordaman
  8. "Live For You" - Rachel Lampa
  9. "This Good Day" - Fernando Ortega
  10. "If You Want Me Too" - Ginny Owens
  11. "Your Love Is Life To Me" - FFH
  12. "I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever" - SONICFLOOd
  13. "Written On My Heart" - Plus One
  14. "Finest Hour" - Wayne Watson
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'Best Of 2000: Dove Award Nominees & Winners'

Raze and grits were left out, but they did include dcTalk, so rap was at least represented, as was the Female Vocalist of the Year, Jaci Velasquez.

  1. "Consume Me" - dcTalk
  2. "Can't Live A Day" - Avalon
  3. "Be Still And Know" - Steven Curtis Chapman
  4. "God So Loved" - Jaci Velasquez
  5. "I've Always Loved You" - Third Day
  6. "Free" - Ginny Owens
  7. "The Only Thing I Need" - 4HIM/John Anderson
  8. "Jesus, King Of Angels" - Fernando Ortega
  9. "Forever On And On" - Point Of Grace
  10. "A Different Road" - Kathy Troccoli
  11. "You Are God" - The Katinas
  12. "Choose Life" - Big Tent Revival
  13. "Make Us One" - Cindy Morgan
  14. "The Power Of A Moment" - Chris Rice
  15. "I Want To Know You" - Sonicflood
  16. "Home With A View" - John Elefante

'The 28th Annual Dove Awards Collection'

The recipients of the Rock Album and Rock Song of the Year, dcTalk, have the first track on this release.
  1. "Mind's Eye" - dcTalk
  2. "Boy On A String" - Jars Of Clay
  3. "Lord Of The Dance" - Steven Curtis Chapman
  4. "Sacred Hideaway" - 4HIM
  5. "You Are The Answer" - Point Of Grace
  6. "If This World" - Jaci Velasquez
  7. "All Fall Down" - Sarah Masen
  8. "Hope Has A Way" - Scott Krippayne
  9. "Somewhere Under Heaven" - Jamie Slocum
  10. "Forever" - Third Day
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'1998 Dove Awards Nominees'

Avalon, the New Artist of the Year, made the cut, but the Song of the Year, "On My Knees," which was performed by Jaci Velasquez, didn't.

  1. "Live The Life" - Michael W. Smith
  2. "A Baby's Prayer" - Kathy Troccoli
  3. "People Get Ready...Jesus Is Comin'" - Crystal Lewis
  4. "He Walked A Mile" - Clay Crosse
  5. "Elijah" - Rich Mullins
  6. "Living Water" - Bob Carlisle
  7. "Let Us Pray" - Steven Curtis Chapman
  8. "Hope To Carry On" - Caedmon's Call
  9. "Deep Enough To Dream" - Chris Rice
  10. "Give It Up" - Avalon
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