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GMA Dove Awards Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year and Song of the Year

The history and the winners

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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.

2012

Kirk Franklin - Hello FearFo Yo Soul/Gospo Centric

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2011

Israel Houghton - Love God. Love People.Integrity

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2010

Fred Hammond - Love UnstoppableVerity Records

Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2009

Martha Munizzi - Change The WorldSay the Name
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2008

Israel & New Breed A Deeper LevelIntegrity Music
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2007

Karen Clark Sheard - It's Not OverWord Entertainment
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2006

Mary Mary - Mary MarySony Urban Music
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2005

Israel & New Breed - Live From Another LevelIntegrity Gospel
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2004

Smokie Norful - Limited EditionEMI Gospel
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

2003

Kirk Franklin - The Rebirth of Kirk FranklinGospocentric
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year

Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year

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