The first Dove Award for Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year was given out in 1981. The first Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year didn't get named until 1989. These categories were formerly called Contemporary Black Gospel.
1989
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Take 6 - Take 6
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Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year
- "If We Ever" - Take 6
1987
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Heart & Soul - The Clark Sisters
1986
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Let My People Go - The Winans
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1985
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- No Time to Lose - Andrae Crouch
1984
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Come Together - Bobby Jones and New Life
1983
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- I'll Never Stop Loving You - Leon Patillo
1982
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Walter Hawkins & Family Live - Walter Hawkins Family
1981
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Give Me More Love in My Heart - Larnelle Harris
