Lecrae, Tasha Cobbs, Brian Courtney Wilson Winners at 46th Annual Dove Awards

Rapper Lecrae won Artist of the Year at last night's 46th annual Dove Awards and the Christian artist was among several big names honored at the event, including Hollywood power couple Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Though he was not present this year due to travel commitments, Grammy Award-winning rapper Lecrae scored three awards including Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year and Rap/Hip-Hop Song of the Year for his Billboard No.1 album Anomaly.

"It's extremely humbling," said the "Welcome to America" artist in a statement to The Christian Post on Wednesday. "I make music to impact and inspire. I'm grateful to have a team around me that believes in the vision and contributes their talent to bring it all to fruition."

Burnett and Downey, who have produced several hit films in recent years, were honored with the Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music Award for their impact on the industry.

Other winners included Me In Motion's lead vocalist Seth Mosely, who led with four award wins, and Canadian CCM artist Matt Maher along with newcomer Lauren Daigle who each scored three awards.

"We as a body, we as Christians have a legacy to lead about love. We want to allow it permeate and leave God's legacy behind," said Daigle.

The Louisiana native won Song of the Year for her hit single "How Can It Be," New Artist of the year and Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year. Maher's wins included Worship Song of the Year, Praise and Worship Song of the year and Songwriter of the Year (artist).

The Dove Awards honors outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry and this year's event had a record attendance at Nashville's Allen Arena on the campus of Lipscomb University. The theme was "Better Together" in a bid to promote unity, and was hosted by Grammy Award winner Erica Campbell and "Duck Dynasty" star Sadie Robertson.

"My prayer is that I don't want anything to upstage me, I want my flesh to die and Him to rise so He always shines!" said Campbell.

The Mary Mary artist took home Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year for her solo effort "I Luh God."

Gospel music powerhouse Tasha Cobbs won Gospel artist of the Year.

"My prayer is that God keeps me at his feet. He keeps me humble at his feet," said Cobbs.

The entire show will broadcast at 9 p.m. CST on Sunday, Oct 18 on Trinity Broadcasting Network.

Below is a list of televised awards. For a full list of winners CLICK HERE.

Song of the Year: "How Can It Be," Lauren Daigle (writers) Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury.

Artist of the Year: Lecrae.

New Artist of the Year: Lauren Daigle.

Southern Gospel Album of Year: Pray Now, Karen Peck & New River (producer) Wayne Haun.

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Recorded Song of the Year: "I Luh God (ft. Big Shizz)," Erica Campbell (writers) Warren Campbell, Erica Campbell, Lashawn Daniels.

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Anomaly — Lecrae (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEIite, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derke Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna, "Ace" Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz.

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: RUN WILD, LIVE FREE, LOVE STRONG — for King & Country (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T. Matte Hales, Ben Glover.

Gospel Artist of the Year: Tasha Cobbs.

Praise and Worship Song of the Year: "Because He Lives (Amen)" — Matt Maher (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither.

Inspirational Film: "Mom's Night Out" (directors) The Erwin Brothers (producers) Affirm Films, FourBoys Ent. Provident Films, Pure Flix Ent. And TriStar Pictures.

Special recognition honors also presented this evening include:

Lifetime Achievement Award: Bobby Jones Gospel and John Rivers 20 The Countdown magazine.

The Outstanding Mainstream Contribution to Gospel Music Award: Mark Burnett and Roma Downey.

Read more at http://www.christianpost.com/news/lecrae-dove-awards-mark-burnett-roma-downey-sadie-robertson-147671/#TiH6OtGHlXRk5QYl.99

Grammy Award winning Inspirational hip hop rapper Lecrae won big at the 46th annual GMA Dove Awards in Nashville, TN at the Lipscomb's University Allen Arena. Brian Courtney Wilson and Tasha Cobbs were among other winners.

Lecrae won three awards including “Artist of the Year,” “Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year” and “Rap Hip-Hop Song of the Year”. Tasha Cobbs took home the "Gospel Artist of the Year Award" while Brian Courtney Wilson won for "Traditional Gospel Album of the Year", "Worth Fighting For."

The complete list of winners is listed below.

Song of the Year:  “How Can It Be” – Lauren Daigle; (writers) Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson, Paul Mabury

Songwriter of the Year (Artist):  Matt Maher

Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist):  Seth Mosley

Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year:  For King & Country

Southern Gospel Artist of the Year:  Gaither Vocal Band

Gospel Artist of the Year:  Tasha Cobbs

Artist of the Year:  Lecrae

New Artist of the Year:  Lauren Daigle

Producer of the Year:  Seth Mosley

Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year:  “All I Need Is You” – Lecrae; (writers) Lecrae Moore, Dustin “Dab” Bowie, Latasha Williams, Chris Mackey, Joseph Prielozny

Rock Song of the Year:  Good to Be Alive – Skillet; (writers) John L. Cooper, Zac Malov, Tom Douglas

Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year:  “Brother” – Needtobreathe; (writers) Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart

Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year:  “How Can It Be” – Lauren Daigle; (writers) Paul Mabury, Jason Ingram, Jeff Johnson

Inspiration Song of the Year:  “O Love of God” – Laura Story; (writers) Laura Story, Cindy Morgan, Ian Cron

Southern Gospel Song of the Year:  “Hidden Heroes” – The Talleys; (writers) Dixie Lynn Phillips, Sharon Phillips

Bluegrass Song of the Year:  “God is There” – Lizzy Long & Rhonda Vincent; (writers) Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey

Country Song of the Year:  “Sweet Jesus” (ft. Merle Haggard) – The Oak Ridge Boys; (writers) Merle Haggard, Kenny Vernon

Contemporary/Urban Song of the Year:  “I Luh God” (ft. Big Shizz) – Erica Campbell; (writers) Warren Campbell, Erica Campbell, Lashawn Daniels

Traditional Gospel Song of the Year:  “How Awesome is Our God” (ft. Yolanda Adams) – Israel & New Breed; (writers) Israel Houghton, Nevelle Diedericks, Meleasa Houghton

Worship Song of the Year:  “Because He Lives (Amen)” – Matt Maher; (writers) Chris Tomlin, Daniel Carson, Ed Cash, Gloria Gaither, Jason Ingram, Matt Maher, Bill Gaither; (publishers) Alletrop Music/Hanna Street Music/I Am A Pilgrim Songs/Open Hands Music/S.D.G. Publishing/Sixsteps Music/Sixsteps Songs, Worship Together Music/worshiptogether.com, songsworshiptogether.com, Essential Music Publishing

Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year:  “Anomaly” – Lecrae; (producers) Dirty Rice, Joseph Prielozny, Street Symphony, S1, J. Rhodes, 808XEliTE, GAWVI, Nate Robinson, Mashell, Derek Minor, Vohnbeatz, Lasanna “Ace” Harris, Alex Medina, Jaquebeatz

Rock Album of the Year:  “Of Beauty and Rage” – Red; (producer) Rob Graves

Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year:  “Anchor” – Colton Dixon; (producers) David Garcia, Adam Watts, Andy Dodd, Gannin Arnold

Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year:  For King & Country ; (producers) Seth Mosley, Tedd T., Matt Hales, Ben Glover

Inspiration Album of the Year:  “Above it All” – Philips, Craig & Dean; (producers) Seth Mosley, Nathan Nockels

Southern Gospel Album of the Year:  “Pray Now” – Karen Peck and New River; (producer) Wayne Haun

Bluegrass/Country Album of the Year:  “Angels Among Us” – Alabama (producers) Jeff Cook, Teddy Gentry, Randy Owen

Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year:  “Forever Yours” – Smokie Norful (producers) Aaron Lindsey, Antonio Dixon, Derek “DOA” Allen, BlacElvis, Tre Myles

Traditional Gospel Album of the Year:  “Worth Fighting For” – Brian Courtney Wilson; (producer) Aaron W. Lindsey

Children’s Music Album of the Year:  “Kids” – The Hoppers; (producer) Mike Hopper

Spanish Language Album of Year:  “Como En El Cielo” – Miel San Marcos;(producers) Josh Morales, Luis Morales, Jr., Samy Morales, Chris Rocha, Roberto Prado

Christmas Album of the Year:  “The Spirit of Christmas” – Michael W. Smith & Friends; (producers) Michael W. Smith, Robert Deaton, David Hamilton

Worship Album of the Year:  “No Other Name” – Hillsong Worship; (producer) Michael Guy Chislett

Musical of the Year:  “We’re Glad You Came” – (Creators) Jeff Burngardner, Joel Lindsey

Youth/Children’s Musical of the Year:  “Back to the Cross” – (Creator) Christy Semsen

Choral Collection of the Year:  “Splendor of Heaven” – (Creators) Geron Davis, Tyler Brinson

Recorded Music Package:  “Neon Steeple” – Crowder – (Art Direction) Shelley Giglio, Mike McCloskey, Leighton Ching, Becca Wildsmith; (design) Leighton Ching; (photography) Zack Arias, Mary Caroline Mann

Short Form Video of the Year:  “You Can’t Stop Me” – Andy Mineo; (director & producer) Kyle Dettman

Long Form Video of the Year:  “No Other Name (Live at Hillsong Conference)” – Hillsong Worship; (directors) Ben Field and Richard Cause; (producers) Ben Field, Hillsong

Inspirational Video of the Year:  “Mom’s Night Out” – (directors) The Erwin Brothers; (producers) Affirm Films, Pure Flix Entertainment, TriStar Pictures

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