Covenant Awards
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The Covenant Awards are handed out annually by GMA Canada
, the Gospel Music
Association of Canada (formerly known as the CGMA). Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music
arts in Canada
. To this end, GMA Canada presents the annual Covenant Awards, Canada’s national awards for the Canadian Gospel Music industry. GMA Canada works to raise the profile and interaction of Christian artists, songwriters, producers, promoters and others working in Christian music with media, retailers, distributors and church leadership. GMA Canada has committed itself to nurturing and developing its members through educational programs as well as celebrating outstanding achievements and standards of excellence in all areas and genres of Canadian Gospel music.
The Covenant Awards ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada. The 33rd annual awards were handed out Oct. 28th, 2011 in Calgary
as part of GMA Week. GMA Canada is associated with the Gospel Music Association
in the United States, which presents the Dove Awards. Covenant Awards are handed out in over 50 categories (see winners' lists below). One of the most prestigious awards given is the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
. In 2008 the association released a special three-CD collection to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection
.
GMA Canada
GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada . Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit association whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada...
, the Gospel Music
Gospel music
Gospel music is music that is written to express either personal, spiritual or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music....
Association of Canada (formerly known as the CGMA). Created in 1974, the association is a non-profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music
Christian music
Christian music is music that has been written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life and faith. Common themes of Christian music include praise, worship, penitence, and lament, and its forms vary widely across the world....
arts in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. To this end, GMA Canada presents the annual Covenant Awards, Canada’s national awards for the Canadian Gospel Music industry. GMA Canada works to raise the profile and interaction of Christian artists, songwriters, producers, promoters and others working in Christian music with media, retailers, distributors and church leadership. GMA Canada has committed itself to nurturing and developing its members through educational programs as well as celebrating outstanding achievements and standards of excellence in all areas and genres of Canadian Gospel music.
The Covenant Awards ceremonies are held annually in cities across Canada. The 33rd annual awards were handed out Oct. 28th, 2011 in Calgary
Calgary
Calgary is a city in the Province of Alberta, Canada. It is located in the south of the province, in an area of foothills and prairie, approximately east of the front ranges of the Canadian Rockies...
as part of GMA Week. GMA Canada is associated with the Gospel Music Association
Gospel Music Association
The Gospel Music Association was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide...
in the United States, which presents the Dove Awards. Covenant Awards are handed out in over 50 categories (see winners' lists below). One of the most prestigious awards given is the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
The GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
. In 2008 the association released a special three-CD collection to commemorate its 30th anniversary, the GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection
GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection
GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection is a three-CD collection commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gospel Music Association of Canada. It showcases the history of Christian music in Canada...
.
GMA Canada 2011 Covenant Award Winners/ 33rd Annual
Official List- Blessings Fan Choice Award: Tenore
- Song of the Year: "Let Me Rediscover You" - downhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
(Marc Martel, Jason Germain) - Recorded Song of the Year: "Manifesto" - The City HarmonicThe City HarmonicThe City Harmonic is a Covenant Award winning Canadian Christian rock band. Elias Dummer , Eric Fusilier , Aaron Powell , and Josh Vanderlaan collectively make up The City Harmonic...
- Producer of the Year: Andrew Horrocks
- New Artist of the Year: The City HarmonicThe City HarmonicThe City Harmonic is a Covenant Award winning Canadian Christian rock band. Elias Dummer , Eric Fusilier , Aaron Powell , and Josh Vanderlaan collectively make up The City Harmonic...
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Matt MaherMatt MaherMatthew "Matt" Guion Maher is a contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader originally from Newfoundland, Canada, who later relocated to Tempe, Arizona. He has written and produced five solo albums to date...
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Group of the Year: High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel...
- Artist of the Year: High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel...
- Album of the Year: Carry Me Home" - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Carry Me Home - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Circling Numbers" - Manuela
- Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Songs From The Evolution Of Gospel Music - Toronto Mass Choir
- Special Events/Compilation of the Year: Prodigal God" - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "What A Boy" - Stephanie Mainville (Stephanie Mainville)
- Seasonal Album of the Year: A Christmas Gift" - Toronto Mass Choir
- Rock Song of the Year: "Crazy Love"- Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
- Rock Album of the Year: Crazy Love" - Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
- Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Avalache" - ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
(Chris Greenwood) - Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: "Live In Concert" - ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
- Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Welcome To The Level Ground" - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
(Brian Doerksen/Paul Baloche) - Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Level Ground" - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "One Step Away" - WakeUp Starlight
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Two At A Time" - downhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Modern Worship Song of the Year: "Manifesto" - The City HarmonicThe City HarmonicThe City Harmonic is a Covenant Award winning Canadian Christian rock band. Elias Dummer , Eric Fusilier , Aaron Powell , and Josh Vanderlaan collectively make up The City Harmonic...
- Modern Worship Album of the Year: Let Hope Arise" - Chris Bray
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Tonight" - Sky Terminal
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Lukewarm Love" - Cities Under Fire
- Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "There's No Escaping Spring" - Mike Janzen Trio
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Rejoice In Hope" - Sean Spicer
- Instrumental Album of the Year: Olive Tree" - Sean Spicer
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Pursue Me" - Chris Bray
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Songs For The Journey: The Story Goes On" - Lianna KlassenLianna KlassenLianna Klassen is a Canadian Christian Celtic/Christian New Age influenced musician, songwriter, speaker and worship leader. A Juno Award nominee and GMA Canada Covenant Award winner, Klassen has released six albums to date. Her compositions are chants, hymns and meditations on the themes of...
- Gospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: "Oh Come All Ye Faithful - Toronto Mass Choir
- Folk-Roots Song of the Year: "God Only Knows" - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Folk-Roots Album of the Year: TIE - "The Last Goodbye" - Rob Berg / "Kindness" - Steve BellSteve BellSteve Bell may refer to:* Steve Bell , first anchor of the ABC News program World News This Morning, previously reporter for WOWT-TV* Steve Bell , English cartoonist* Steven Bell, rugby league player...
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" - High Valley
- Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: High Valley" - High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel...
- Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Sempre Vicino: Prayer For Peace" - Tenore
- Classical/Traditional Album of the Year: SING! Presents Tenore" - Tenore
- Children's Song of the Year: "Giver Of Grace" - Jon BauerJon BauerJon Bauer is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. Bauer leads worship, speaks, and performs at churches/conferences/schools throughout the world...
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Tennessee Sky" - Yvonne St. Germaine (Yvonne St. Germaine)
- Video of the Year: "A Father's Love (The Only Way He Knew How)" - High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel...
- Music DVD of the Year: Level Ground: The Live Experience" - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
GMA Canada 2010 Covenant Award Winners / 32nd Annual
Official List- Blessings Fan Choice Award: Greg SczebelGreg SczebelGreg Sczebel is a Canadian Juno Award-winning independent singer/songwriter from Salmon Arm, BC. His career in music began at the age of 17. The oldest of two children, Greg grew up with two musical parents , and started performing publicly at the age of four...
- Song of the Year: "Hold Us Together" - Matt MaherMatt MaherMatthew "Matt" Guion Maher is a contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader originally from Newfoundland, Canada, who later relocated to Tempe, Arizona. He has written and produced five solo albums to date...
(Matt Maher, Steve Wilson) - Recorded Song of the Year: "There Is A Way" - NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and...
- Producer of the Year: Andrew Horrocks
- New Artist of the Year: Junkyard Poets
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Greg Sczebel
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Stephanie Israelson
- Group of the Year: DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Artist of the Year: Starfield
- Album of the Year: Alive AgainAlive Again (Matt Maher album)Alive Again is the fifth studio album by contemporary Christian musician Matt Maher, released on September 22, 2009. It is his second album with Essential Records. It reached #6 on the Billboard Christian albums chart, and reached #128 on the Billboard 200...
- Matt Maher - CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Love Was Here First - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
(Brian Kauste) - Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Heaven" - Jason Ray (Jason Ray Penalosa)
- Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Anchored Roots - Chelsea Nisbett
- Special Events/Compilation of the Year: Sea to Sea: Christmas - Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin Smith
- Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Gonna Get My Feet Wet" - The Torchmen Quartet (David Randall)
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: I’ll Follow You - Father’s Daughter
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "Christmas In Our Hearts" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Seasonal Album of the Year: How Many Kings: Songs for ChristmasHow Many Kings: Songs for ChristmasHow Many Kings: Songs for Christmas is the 5th official album release from Christian rock band Downhere.-Track listing:#"How Many Kings" – 4:19#"God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" – 3:05#"Angels From the Realm" – 4:21#"Christmas In Our Hearts" – 4:19...
- Downhere - Rock Song of the Year: "Forward MotionForward Motion (Thousand Foot Krutch song)"Forward Motion" was the second single released in 2009 by the Christian Alternative Metal band Thousand Foot Krutch from their album Welcome to the Masquerade.- Chart performance :...
" - Thousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
(Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, Steve Augustine) - Rock Album of the Year: Welcome to the MasqueradeWelcome to the MasqueradeWelcome to the Masquerade is the fifth studio album by Canadian hard rock band Thousand Foot Krutch. It was released on September 8, 2009. Trevor McNevan, the band's frontman has stated, "Yeah, I think the new record is definitely more aggressive. In some areas, it's the heaviest we've ever been."...
- Thousand Foot Krutch - Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Homeless" - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
(Robert Wilson, Byron Foster) - Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The ChaseThe Chase (Manafest album)The Chase is the fourth studio album released under BEC Recordings by the Christian rapper Manafest on March 30, 2010. The album received a nomination in the category of Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year for the Juno Awards of 2011....
- ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario.... - Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Alive Again" - Matt Maher (Matt Maher, Jason Ingram)
- Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Alive Again - Matt Maher
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "There Is A Way" - Newworldson (Newworldson, Thomas “Tawgs” Salter)
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Love & The Lack Thereof - Greg Sczebel
- Modern Worship Song of the Year: "Glory Is Rising" - Starfield (Chris Janz, Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Ian EskelinIan EskelinIan Eskelin , is a record producer, songwriter, solo artist, and founding member and lead singer of the Grammy-nominated Christian rock band All Star United. He won the Dove Award for "Producer of the Year" in 2011 and 2008, and was nominated for the same award in 2007, 2009, and 2010...
) - Modern Worship Album of the Year: The Saving OneThe Saving One-External links:**...
- Starfield - Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Never Enough" - Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
(Hawk Nelson, Trevor McNevan) - Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Live Life LoudLive Life LoudLive Life Loud is the fourth studio album from Christian rock band Hawk Nelson. It was released on September 22, 2009. According to Daniel Biro, the dog on the cover is Jason's dog Murphy, and the album was packaged with a pair of 3D glasses that are needed to be worn to view the albums CD booklet,...
- Hawk Nelson - Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "No Compromise" - Sean Spicer [featuring Mike Janzen] (Sean Spicer)
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Passion" - Trevor Dick (Trevor Dick)
- Instrumental Album of the Year: Yahweh - Trevor Dick
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Hold On" - Mark MasriMark MasriMark Masri is a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer of pop, classical and inspirational songs. He also plays the piano. He is signed to EMI record label. He has released four albums: Mark Masri, La Voce, Christmas Is..., and A Christmas Time with You, as well as a special US release: See My...
(Mark Masri, Adam Crossley, John Acosta) - Inspirational Album of the Year: Into Your Light - The WiebesShane WiebeShane Anthony Wiebe Shane Anthony Wiebe Shane Anthony Wiebe (born January 12, 1983 was a contestant on the second season of Canadian Idol. He made it to the Top 5 of the competition before being eliminated. Zack Werner, the "mean" judge on Canadian Idol, said Shane could sing the phone book and it...
- Hard Music Song of the Year: "Bring Me To LifeBring Me to Life (Thousand Foot Krutch song)"Bring Me to Life" is a song by the rock band Thousand Foot Krutch on their album Welcome to the Masquerade. It was released as a single on April 22, 2009...
" - Thousand Foot Krutch (Trevor McNevan, Joel Bruyere, Steve Augustine) - Gospel/Caribbean Song of the Year: "This Is Who I Am" - Shurece Byrd (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman, Darlene Lemmon)
- Gospel/Caribbean Album of the Year: Life - Zamar
- Francophone Song of the Year: "Que Tout Ce Qui Respire" - Geneviève Falleur (Geneviève Falleur, Sebastian Demrey)
- Francophone Album of the Year: Dès Le Réveil - Geneviève Falleur
- Folk-Roots Song of the Year: "Be Still" - Carolyn Arends (Carolyn Arends)
- Folk-Roots Album of the Year: NewworldsonNewworldson (album)Newworldson is the self-titled second album from Canadian Christian soul band Newworldson.The album surpassed the band's previous effort, Salvation Station, in chart positions, peaking at #8 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart and #15 on the Billboard Christian albums chart...
- Newworldson - Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Holding On" - Denise Gerein (Denise Gerein)
- Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Blessings - Barb Prosser Winder
- Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Time" - Mark Masri [featuring Nita Whitaker] (Mark Masri, Amy SkyAmy SkyAmy Sky is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, theatre actress, and television host. Sky started classical music lessons at the age of five , and plays piano, guitar, cello and recorder....
) - Classical/Traditional Album of the Year: La Voce - Mark Masri
- Choir Song of the Year: "Walk In Jerusalem Just Like John" - Lincoln Tatem (Lincoln Tatem, Traditional)
- Children's Song of the Year: "Peace, Peace, Peace" - Dian Layton (Dian Layton, Lori Hubschmid)
- Children's Album of the Year: God Rocks My World - God Rocks!
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Hand In Hand" - Yvonne St. Germaine (Yvonne St. Germaine)
- Aboriginal Album of the Year: Roots - Dorothy Mae
- Video of the Year: "I Will Come" - Greg Sczebel
- Music DVD of the Year: God Rocks! Live In Miami - God Rocks!
GMA Canada 2009 Covenant Award Winners / 31st Annual
Official List- Blessings Fan Choice Award: Matt BrouwerMatt BrouwerMatt Brouwer is a Juno Award winning Canadian singer/songwriter who got his start in the music industry while studying music at school in Alberta, Canada. While in college he and fellow students founded the band Monday Night Worship...
- Artist of the Year: DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Janelle
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Joel Augé
- Group of the Year: NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and...
- New Artist of the Year: Chris Bray
- Album of the Year: Ending Is Beginning - Downhere
- Children’s Album of the Year: Giver Of Grace - Jon BauerJon BauerJon Bauer is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. Bauer leads worship, speaks, and performs at churches/conferences/schools throughout the world...
- Classical/Traditional Album of the Year: Fields Of Gold - Jeffrey Allan Sawatzky
- Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: You Carry Me - Brenda Janz
- Folk/Roots Album of the Year: No Sudden Movements - Corey Doak
- Francophone Album of the Year: Authenticité - Andréanne
- Gospel Album of the Year: Ain't That Good News - Black Pioneer Heritage Singers
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship - Evangeline Inman
- Instrumental Album of the Year: A Quiet Afternoon - Tisha Murvihill
- Jazz/Blues Album of the Year: Mombâcho - Mike Janzen Trio & Friends
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: The Bird And The Bee Sides/The Nashville Tennis EPThe Bird and the Bee Sides-The Bird and the Bee Sides:-Bonus material:Those who pre-ordered The Bird and the Bee Sides received two "instant song downloads" , a Relient K and Gotee Records sticker pack, and a collector's-edition postcard....
- Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University... - Modern Worship Album of the Year: Love Is A Fire - Fridays Cry
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Ending Is Beginning - Downhere
- Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Glory - Klaus
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: More Than Music - PromisePromise (rapper)Promise Shepherd is a Canadian Hip hop soul artist/songwriter from Toronto. Currently he is being managed by Duck Down Music .-Biography:...
- Rock Album of the Year: Living And Surviving - Red Umbrella
- Seasonal Album of the Year: Looking For Christmas - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: It Takes Faith - The Hunters
- Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Women’s Journey Of Faith - BU Girl
- Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Divine Conversations Volume I - Jennifer Meade
- Song of the Year: "Here I Am" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Recorded Song of the Year: "Here I Am" - Downhere
- Children’s Song of the Year: "Show Me The Way" - The Toronto Children’s Concert Choir (Rev. Denise Gillard)
- Choir Song of the Year: "Wonderful" - Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman)
- Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "Alleluia, Alleluia (Psalm 84)" - Gemma (Karin Dart, Cathy Hardy)
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "King of the World" - Point Of GracePoint of GracePoint of Grace is an all-female Contemporary Christian music group. The trio consists of Shelley Breen, Denise Jones, and Leigh Cappillino. The group started out as a quartet in 1991, with original members Breen and Jones, as well as Terry Jones and Heather Payne...
(Cindy Morgan) - Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "The Other Side" - Matt BrouwerMatt BrouwerMatt Brouwer is a Juno Award winning Canadian singer/songwriter who got his start in the music industry while studying music at school in Alberta, Canada. While in college he and fellow students founded the band Monday Night Worship...
with Amy GrantAmy GrantAmy Lee Grant is an American singer-songwriter, musician, author, media personality and actress, best known for her Christian music. She has been referred to as "The Queen of Christian Pop"...
and Vince GillVince GillVincent Grant "Vince" Gill is an American neotraditional country singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. He has achieved commercial success and fame both as frontman to the country rock band Pure Prairie League in the 1970s, and as a solo artist beginning in 1983, where his talents as a...
(Matt Brouwer) - Francophone Song of the Year: "Comblé" - Andréanne (Andréanne Lafleur)
- Gospel Song of the Year: "O Taste And See" - Evangeline Inman & Women Who Worship (Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman, Adrienne Reedy)
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "The Beggar Who Gives Alms" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Eastern Grace" - Jasmin Gibb (Jasmin Gibb)
- Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Embrace The Mystery" - Steve BellSteve BellSteve Bell may refer to:* Steve Bell , first anchor of the ABC News program World News This Morning, previously reporter for WOWT-TV* Steve Bell , English cartoonist* Steven Bell, rugby league player...
(Gord Johnson) - Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Live Life Loud" - Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No...
(Hawk Nelson) - Modern Worship Song of the Year: "No Mountain" - Fridays Cry (Brandon Wall, Jordan Wall, Josh Anderton)
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Here I Am" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "It's Time For The Reign Of God" - Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
(Brian Doerksen, Steve Mitchinson) - Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "4-3-2-1" - Manafest (Chris GreenwoodManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
, Adam MessingerAdam MessingerAdam "Messy" Messinger is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Besides his solo work, he is part of the writing and production duo "The Messengers" along with Nasri Atweh.-Career:...
) - Rock Song of the Year: "My Last Amen" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "How Many Kings" - Downhere (Marc Martel, Jason Germain)
- Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "God's Game Plan" - The Hunters (Dusty Hunter)
- Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "You" - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
(Robert Wilson) - Music DVD of the Year: God Rocks! The Music Videos - God Rocks!
- Video of the Year: "Crystal" - Fresh I.E.
- CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Find Me/Blessed Are the Lost OnesFind Me/Blessed Are The Lost OnesFind Me/Blessed Are the Lost Ones is the second album by Dave Hensman released on the Big Sky Music label. It was released on January 10, 2009. It features songs co-written by Travis Thuro, Jimmy Robeson and Brian Doerksen and a cover of the Neil Diamond song, "Hello Again"...
- David John HensmanDave HensmanDavid John Hensman is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter, minister and businessperson from Mission, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:... - Producer of the Year: Philip Janz
GMA Canada 2008 Covenant Award Winners / 30th Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: Rhythm & News - Blessings Fan Choice Award: Jimmy Lalla
- Artist of the Year: Starfield
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkAmanda Falk-Musical career:In 2004 she released her self-titled debut album on Avante Records. The album went on to win a Juno Award. She has gone on to win the GMA Canada Covenant Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years, 2005 through 2008....
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Jon BauerJon BauerJon Bauer is a Christian worship leader and songwriter from Edmonton, Alberta. Bauer leads worship, speaks, and performs at churches/conferences/schools throughout the world...
- Group of the Year: Starfield
- New Artist of the Year: The University Of Toronto Gospel Choir
- Album of the Year: I Will GoI Will GoI Will Go is the third album released by the Christian music band Starfield.- Track listing :#"From the Corners of the Earth" - 3:42#"Hosanna" - 4:04#"Reign in Us" - 5:34#"Holy Is Our God" - 5:33#"I Will Go" - 3:17#"Remain" - 4:56...
- Starfield - Aboriginal Album of the Year: The Good Road - Cheryl Bear
- Children’s Album of the Year: Trust And Hope In The Lord - God Rocks! BibleToons
- Choir Album of the Year: A cappella - Rocky Mountain College Choir
- Classical/Traditional Album of the Year: The Hymn Project - BullerJon BullerJon Buller is a Contemporary Christian artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He now resides in Vernon, British Columbia, where he works as Pastor of Worship and the Arts at Vernon Alliance Church, a position he began in August 2005...
, Balzer & Aichele - Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: In The Sweet By And By - Jayc Harold
- Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Salvation StationSalvation StationSalvation Station is the second full-length studio album from Canadian CCM band Newworldson. Christianity Today voted Salvation Station number 3 on their list of Best Christian Albums of the year 2008. It was also selected as one of the twenty best albums of 2008 by Cross Rhythms...
- NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and... - Francophone Album of the Year: Aimer Comme Toi - Claude Whiting
- Gospel Album of the Year: Send Me - The University Of Toronto Gospel Choir
- Hard Music Album of the Year: Great White Whale - Secret and WhisperSecret and WhisperSecret and Whisper was a post-hardcore band from Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. Secret and Whisper formed after the band Stutterfly changed its name. Their first album, Great White Whale was released on February 12, 2008. The band's first single was "XOXOXO" followed by "Vanishings"...
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Fountain Of Life - 4Given
- Instrumental Album of the Year: What A Gig That Will Be - Bruce Dougall
- Jazz/Blues Album of the Year: The Essence Of Life - Zoë Theodorou
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: To The Living - Jay and the Lovebirds
- Modern Worship Album of the Year: I Will Go - Starfield
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Colors And Sounds - Article OneArticle One (band)Article One is a Canadian Christian rock band from London, Ontario. The band's lineup features Nathan Piche , Matt Piche , Dave DeSmit , and Nolan Verner .- History :...
- Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Empty & BeautifulEmpty & BeautifulEmpty & Beautiful is the fourth studio album by Matt Maher, released on April 8, 2008. It was his first album with Essential Records. It reached #168 on the Billboard 200. The album also debuted at #6 on the Top Heatseekers charts.- Track listing :...
- Matt MaherMatt MaherMatthew "Matt" Guion Maher is a contemporary Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader originally from Newfoundland, Canada, who later relocated to Tempe, Arizona. He has written and produced five solo albums to date... - Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Lockjaw - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
- Rock Album of the Year: Reset & Rewind - Manic DriveManic DriveManic Drive is a Christian Rock band formed by founding members Michael A. Cavallo and Shawn Cavallo hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are internationally known in North America and Europe and have established themselves through the Christian/Gospel music industry...
- Seasonal Album of the Year: This Christmas - Jacob MoonJacob MoonJacob Moon is a solo Canadian folk singer/songwriter and guitarist based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Jacob has an extensive repertoire of songs, with seven albums to his credit. Jacob Moon's albums are independently produced and distributed, but he has been signed with Steve Bell's independent...
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: I Believe - Three And Company
- Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: GMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary CollectionGMA Canada presents 30th Anniversary Collection is a three-CD collection commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Gospel Music Association of Canada. It showcases the history of Christian music in Canada...
- Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin Smith - Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Seguro En Ti - Paulis Sanchez
- Song of the Year: "Love Is The Anchor" - Greg SczebelGreg SczebelGreg Sczebel is a Canadian Juno Award-winning independent singer/songwriter from Salmon Arm, BC. His career in music began at the age of 17. The oldest of two children, Greg grew up with two musical parents , and started performing publicly at the age of four...
- Recorded Song of the Year: "Hosanna" - Starfield
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Residential School Song" - Cheryl Bear
- Children’s Song of the Year: "The Plans I Have" - Ian TannerIan TannerIan Tanner is a singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has performed in rock bands since the mid-1980s. He was a founding member of Christian Rock group The Awakening , and later went on to form the band One Hundred Days with his fellow Awakening member, Andrew Horrocks. One Hundred Days...
(God Rocks! BibleToons) - Choir Song of the Year: "I Surrender" - Stephen Lewis (The University Of Toronto Gospel Choir)
- Classical/Traditional Song of the Year: "I Will Give You All The Praise" - Monica Cota, Evangeline Inman, Mark Inman (4Given)
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "The Prayer Song" - Steve Rain (Steve Rain & Friends)
- Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "On The Blue" - Joel Augé
- Francophone Song of the Year: "Pour Te Louer" - Catherine Grenier (Catherine)
- Gospel Song of the Year: "Because Of You" - Ryan Resmer (Toronto International Celebration Church)
- Hard Music Song of the Year: "Xoxoxo" - Charles David Furney, Secret and Whisper (Secret and Whisper)
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Trust" - Adam Padfield
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "I Believed It" - Zoë Theodorou, Eric Boseman, Viviane Cardinal, Rodney Hunter, Daniel Martin, Rique Pantoje, Gavin Sorochan (Zoë Theodorou)
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Anyways" - Everyother
- Modern Worship Song of the Year: "Faithful Forever" - Elias Dummer (Elias)
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Beautiful" - Amanda Falk, Malynda Zacharias, Marshall Zacharias (Amanda Falk)
- Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Reign In Us" - Ben Glover, Jon Neufeld, Tim Neufeld (Starfield)
- Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Heat" - Rob James, Rob Wilson (Fresh I.E.)
- Rock Song of the Year: "Alone Tonight" - KirosKiros (band)Kiros is a rock band from Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The band's name, Kiros, comes from the Greek word meaning "a moment of divine time". Kiros has played in such gigs as the Spring Break 08 Tour , the Class of 08 Tour , the Canadian Bacon Eh Tour with School Boy Humor, Broadway,...
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "The Cry Of Bethlehem" - Ali Matthews
- Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Walk Out On The Water" - Don Wilkie (One Heart)
- Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Me Tienes (You Got Me)" - Paulis Sanchez, Terverius Black, Sean Simmonds, Kelvin Wooten (Paulis Sanchez)
- Music DVD of the Year: One - Victory Christian Centre
- Video of the Year: "Eleven Regrets" - Manic DriveManic DriveManic Drive is a Christian Rock band formed by founding members Michael A. Cavallo and Shawn Cavallo hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are internationally known in North America and Europe and have established themselves through the Christian/Gospel music industry...
- CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: The Hymn Project - Brian Kauste (Buller, Balzer & Aichele)
- Producer of the Year: Dave Zeglinski and Steve BellSteve BellSteve Bell may refer to:* Steve Bell , first anchor of the ABC News program World News This Morning, previously reporter for WOWT-TV* Steve Bell , English cartoonist* Steven Bell, rugby league player...
GMA Canada 2007 Covenant Award Winners / 29th Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: Hokus PickHokus PickHokus Pick was a Christian pop/rock band that was together from 1988 to 1999. The four members of Hokus Pick met in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hokus Pick was well known for their quirky sense of humor, using sarcasm, satire, and general silliness to convey a deeper message.Hokus Pick toured... - Blessings Fan Choice Award: Starfield
- Artist of the Year: Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkAmanda Falk-Musical career:In 2004 she released her self-titled debut album on Avante Records. The album went on to win a Juno Award. She has gone on to win the GMA Canada Covenant Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years, 2005 through 2008....
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Brian Doerksen
- Group of the Year: Starfield
- New Artist of the Year: NewworldsonNewworldsonNewworldson is a Canadian Christian pop/soul band. The band was formed in a jazz bar in downtown St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada and released its debut album, Roots Revolution, in 2006. Their musical style is very eclectic, but is principally soul music. The band is signed to Inpop Records and...
- Album of the Year: Holy GodHoly God (Brian Doerksen album)Holy God is the fourth major album and first studio album by Brian Doerksen released on the Integrity Music label. It was released on March 6, 2007...
- Brian Doerksen - Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Broken Borders - High ValleyHigh ValleyHigh Valley is a Canadian country music group from Blumenort, Alberta which is located close to the town of La Crete. The band is composed of brothers Brad, Bryan and Curtis Rempel...
- Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Roots RevolutionRoots RevolutionRoots Revolution is the independent-label debut album from Canadian CCM band Newworldson. The album won the 2007 Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Award for Folk/Roots Album Of The Year. The accompanying DVD received a 2007 GMAC nomination for DVD Of The Year...
- Newworldson - Francophone Album of the Year: Peut-Etre - The KryThe KryThe Kry is a Christian rock/worship band from Quebec City, Canada. The band consists of Jean-Luc La Joie Yves La Joie, , Nic Rodriguez , The Lajoie brothers currently both serve on staff at located in Southern California.In addition to their invitational songs,...
- Hard Music Album of the Year: not awarded in 2007
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Free To Worship - Evangeline Inman
- Instrumental Album of the Year: House Of Peace - Brian Thiessen
- Jazz/Blues Album of the Year: Destination Unknown - Adam Padfield
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Five Score and Seven Years AgoFive Score and Seven Years AgoFive Score and Seven Years Ago is the fifth full-length album by the Christian rock band Relient K. It was released on March 6, 2007, and is the first full-length album by the band to feature bassist John Warne and guitarist Jon Schneck. It is also the first Relient K album released without...
- Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University... - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Searching - Sebastian Demrey
- Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Holy God - Brian Doerksen
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Proletariat LP - The Joe
- Rock Album of the Year: Adam Farrell - Adam Farrell
- Seasonal Album of the Year: A GiftA GiftA Gift is the second Christmas album by Canadian country music singer Paul Brandt. It won the 2007 Gospel Music Association of Canada Covenant Award for Seasonal Album of the Year, while the title song "A Gift" won the Seasonal Song of the Year award....
- Paul BrandtPaul BrandtPaul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break... - Southern Gospel Album of the Year: An Evening With The Torchmen: Recorded Live At Crossroads Centre - The Torchmen Quartet
- Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: For Endless DaysSea to Sea: For Endless DaysSea to Sea: For Endless Days is the third album in the Sea to Sea Christian praise and worship music series. The album has thirty songs and two bonus tracks performed by various Canadian artists on two CDs. It won a Gospel Music Association Canada Covenant Award in 2007 for Special...
- Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin Smith - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: not awarded in 2007
- Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Oh My Soul - Kathie Morrow
- Song of the Year: "Holy God" - Brian Doerksen, Brian Doerksen, songwriter
- Recorded Song of the Year: "The Hand That Holds The World" - Starfield
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Meegwetch" - Lil' Disciples, R. Wilson and E. Lee, songwriters
- Children’s Song of the Year: "The Lord Is My Rock" - God Rocks! Bibletoons, Bruce Stacey, songwriter
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Back To You" - High Valley, Brad Rempel and Brian Barrett, songwriters
- Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "Everybody Wants Everything" - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
, Carolyn Arends, songwriter - Francophone Song of the Year: "Merveilleux" - The Kry, Jean-Luc Lajoie, songwriter
- Hard Music Song of the Year: "Lifegiver" - Stereotrap, Stereotrap, songwriters
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Come To The Cross" - Stephanie Israelson, Stephanie Isrealson and Andrew Horrocks, songwriters
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Easter Morning Sunrise" - Debbie Fortnum, Debbie Fortnum songwriter
- Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Loud and Clear" - Christine Magee, Christine Magee, songwriter
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Must Have Done Something RightMust Have Done Something Right"Must Have Done Something Right" is the lead single off Relient K's fifth album, Five Score and Seven Years Ago. The song was officially released to radio in January 2007, along with the music video, which was shot in December 2006 and released on February 6, 2007. The song was released to iTunes...
" - Relient K, Matthew Thiessen, songwriter - Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "I Want You" - Carried AwayCarried Away (band)Carried Away is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musical group from Ontario, Canada. Signed to Glide Records, the group has released three studio albums.- History :...
, Carried Away, songwriter - Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Holy God" - Brian Doerksen, Brain Doerksen, songwriter
- Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Bounce" - ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
, Chris Greenwood, songwriter - Rock Song of the Year: "The Hand That Holds The World" - Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Matt Bronleewe and Jason Ingram, songwriters (Starfield)
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "A Gift" - Paul BrandtPaul BrandtPaul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
, Paul Brandt, songwriter - Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "God's Amazing Grace" - The Master's Four, David Peneycad, songwriter
- Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: not awarded in 2007
- Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Shine" - Drew Brown, Drew Brown, songwriter
- Music DVD of the Year: Rock-A-Bye Christmas - God Rocks! Bibletoons
- Video of the Year: "Push" - Christine Evans
- CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Open - Charlene Lewis, Design by Wesley Booker
- Producer of the Year: Roy Salmond
GMA Canada 2006 Covenant Award Winners / 28th Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: Connie Scott - Artist of the Year: Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkAmanda Falk-Musical career:In 2004 she released her self-titled debut album on Avante Records. The album went on to win a Juno Award. She has gone on to win the GMA Canada Covenant Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years, 2005 through 2008....
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Brian Doerksen
- Group of the Year: Starfield
- New Artist of the Year: The Silent
- Album of the Year: Beauty in the BrokenBeauty in the BrokenBeauty in the Broken is the second album released by the Christian music band Starfield. It was a 2007 Juno Award nominee for Contemporary Christian/Gospel Album of the Year. The album includes the song "Son of God" recorded with Chris Tomlin...
- Starfield - Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Across The Miles - Canada’s Double Portion
- Folk/Roots Album of the Year: Window Of Light - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Francophone Album of the Year: Oasis - Andréanne Lafleur
- Hard Music Album of the Year: More Than Watchmen For The Morning - Means
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Hymns: A Modern Translation - Sean And Aimee Dayton
- Instrumental Album of the Year: Another Place - Andrew Bartley
- Jazz/Blues Album of the Year: Beginnings Live - The Mike Janzen Trio
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: Smile, It's the End of the WorldSmile, It's The End of the WorldSmile, It's the End of the World is the second full length album by pop punk band Hawk Nelson. It was released on April 4, 2006.The record was a 2005 GMA Dove Award nominee for Rock Album, produced by Aaron Sprinkle. It was also a nominee for Recorded Music Packaging, designed by Jason Powers...
- Hawk NelsonHawk NelsonHawk Nelson is a Christian rock band from Peterborough, Ontario. The band has become very popular in the Christian music scene and was voted "Favorite New Artist" by CCM Magazine in their February 2006 Reader's Choice Awards. In 2006 Hawk Nelson won a No... - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Beauty In The Broken - Starfield
- Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Rekindle - Jody Cross
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: The Proletariat LP - The Joe
- Rock Album of the Year: Wide-Eyed and Mystified - DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Seasonal Album of the Year: Christmas Presence - Holy Trinity Anglican Church
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Here There Or In The Air - The Torchmen Quartet
- Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: I See The CrossSea to Sea: I See The CrossSea to Sea: I See The Cross is the second album in the annual Sea to Sea praise and worship music series. The album includes thirty songs performed by Canadian Christian artists on two CDs...
- Various Artists, Executive Producer Martin Smith - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: The Live Experience - The Toronto Mass Choir
- Urban/R&B/Soul Album of the Year: Who Is Like The Lord - Hiram Joseph
- Song of the Year: "Son Of God" - Tim and Jon Neufeld, Gordon Cochran, songwriters
- Recorded Song of the Year: "A Better Way" - Downhere
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "I Will Exalt" - Shezza, songwriter
- Children’s Song of the Year: "Set An Example" - Bruce Stacey, Ian Tanner, songwriters
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Sweeter Than Wine" - Ali Matthews, songwriter
- Folk/Roots Song of the Year: "Poised For A Fall" - Ali Matthews, songwriter
- Francophone Song of the Year: "Le Reflet De Toi" - Andréanne Lafleur, songwriter
- Hard Music Song of the Year: "You Will Become" - Means, Means, songwriters
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "When You Shepherd Me" - Brian Doerksen, songwriter
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Dancing In The Light" - Fred Cacciotti, songwriter
- Jazz/Blues Song of the Year: "Marooned" - Sandy Foster, songwriter
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Only Hope" - Everyother, songwriters
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Not So Hip" - Bec AbbotBec AbbotBec Abbot is a Canadian pop singer. As a girl, she sang publicly in front of her father's church. Local churches soon began calling her for Sunday mornings, banquets and special events. During High School, Abbot sang in choirs and for weddings. In 1997 vocal coach Elaine Overholt saw Abbot singing...
, Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
, songwriters - Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Lord Of Every Thing" - Jon BullerJon BullerJon Buller is a Contemporary Christian artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He now resides in Vernon, British Columbia, where he works as Pastor of Worship and the Arts at Vernon Alliance Church, a position he began in August 2005...
, songwriter - Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "World Vision" - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
(Rob Wilson), songwriter - Rock Song of the Year: "The More" - Marc Martel and Jason Germain, songwriters
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "Brand New Miracle" - Ali Matthews, Rick Francis, songwriters
- Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Prayer Changes Things" - Darlene Lemmon, songwriter
- Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: "Wonderful" - Londa Larmond, Jason Larmond, songwriters
- Urban/R&B/Soul Song of the Year: "Shake The Dust" - Adé, Darren Sedor, songwriters
- DVD of the Year: Rez The Rock That Rolled! - God Rocks! BibleToons
- Video of the Year: "Move" - Thousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
- CD/DVD Artwork Design of the Year: Pollyanna’s Attic - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
, Graphic Design by Brent Flink for Indivisual Design Inc. - Producer of the Year: Stephen Rendall
GMA Canada 2005 Covenant Award Winners / 27th Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: Tommy HunterTommy HunterThomas James "Tommy" Hunter, CM, O.Ont is a Canadian country music performer, known as "Canada's Country Gentleman".-Career:... - Artist of the Year: Thousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot KrutchThousand Foot Krutch is a Canadian Christian rock band formed in 1995. They have released five major studio albums: Set It Off , Phenomenon , The Art of Breaking , The Flame In All of Us , and Welcome to the Masquerade . They also have one live album, Live at the Masquerade...
- Female Vocalist of the Year: Amanda FalkAmanda Falk-Musical career:In 2004 she released her self-titled debut album on Avante Records. The album went on to win a Juno Award. She has gone on to win the GMA Canada Covenant Award for Female Vocalist of the Year for four consecutive years, 2005 through 2008....
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Brian DoerksenBrian DoerksenBrian Robert Doerksen is a Canadian Christian singer-songwriter and worship leader from Abbotsford, British Columbia born in 1965.-Musical career:...
- Group of the Year: Thousand Foot Krutch
- New Artist of the Year: Gaetz Ave
- Children’s Album of the Year: Movers And Shakers – Outside The Lines
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Truth – Hetti-Marie
- Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Let Go – Cheryl Dunn
- Francophone Album of the Year: Emmène-Moi – Tabitha Lemaire
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Bare My Soul – Kristina
- Instrumental Album of the Year: Road To Home – Brian Thiessen
- Modern Rock Album of the Year: The Art of BreakingThe Art of BreakingThe Art of Breaking is the third studio album by Christian rock band Thousand Foot Krutch that was released by Tooth & Nail Records in July 2005. The band diverges even farther from the rap-rock from their past albums, omitting rap segments almost entirely in favor of a more mainstream rock sound...
– Thousand Foot Krutch - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Closer to YouCloser To YouCloser to You is the debut album of Carried Away.-Track listing:#"I Will Live for You"#"Lift"#"Jesus Beautiful Jesus"#"Closer to You"#"Be Exalted"#"Carried Away" - featuring Jeff Deyo of Sonicflood#"Spinning Round"#"Alive"#"Hallelujah"...
– Carried AwayCarried Away (band)Carried Away is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musical group from Ontario, Canada. Signed to Glide Records, the group has released three studio albums.- History :... - Praise And Worship Album of the Year: Today – Brian Doerksen
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Epiphany – ManafestManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
- Rock Album of the Year: Grasping For Hope In The Darkness – Critical MassCritical Mass (Catholic rock)Critical Mass is a Christian rock band from the Waterloo Region of Ontario, Canada. The band is heavily influenced by its Catholic roots. They have produced and released five albums over their decade-long existence...
- Seasonal Album of the Year: An Irrational Season – Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Live In Havana – Parker TrioParker TrioThe Parker Trio was a Southern Gospel music trio originating from Canada. The group consisted of Warren and Shannan Parker, and Brandt and Angie White. Warren, Shannan, and Angie comprised the trio, while Brandt filled the role as their tour bus driver and sound technician. On January 8, 2006,...
- Special Events/Compilation Album of the Year: Sea to Sea: Filled With Your GlorySea to Sea: Filled With Your GlorySea to Sea: Filled With Your Glory is the first release in the annual Sea to Sea praise and worship music series. The album comprises thirty Christian worship songs on two CDs performed by Canadian artists...
– Aileen Lombardo/Ten Shekel ShirtTen Shekel ShirtTen Shekel Shirt is a rock band based in New Haven, CT. The band was founded by Lamont Hiebert, and currently consists of Hiebert along with Jonny Rodgers, Colin Meyer and Tim Sway....
/Dean Salyn/Laurell Hubick/Brian Doerksen/Robert Critchley/Ron Wilding/Greg Sczebel/The Penny Merchants/Billy Funk/Starfield/Craig Douglas Band/Mark Stokes/Revolution Band/Fergus Marsh/Dan Wilt/Tehillah Toronto/Three Season Ant/Q-Town/Jon Buller/Ken and Tracy/Toronto Mass Choir/Sean Dayton/Chris Janzen/Glen SoderholmGlen SoderholmGlen Soderholm is a Canadian, singer-songwriter, minister, praise and worship leader, speaker and teacher based in Rockwood, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Glen Soderholm is an ordained Presbyterian minister who has five albums to his credit...
, Executive Producer Martin Smith - Song of the Year: "I Know" - Carried Away, songwriters
- Aboriginal Song of the Year: "Carry Me" - Shezza, songwriter
- Children’s Song of the Year: "Movers And Shakers" - Outside The Lines, Derek Elliotson, songwriters
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "That’s What I Love About Jesus" - Paul BrandtPaul BrandtPaul Rennée Belobersycky is a Canadian country music artist, known professionally as Paul Brandt. Growing up in Calgary, he was a pediatric RN at the time of his big break...
, songwriter - Francophone Song of the Year: "Tout c’que je veux" - Tabitha Lemaire, songwriter
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Getting Ready For Glory" - Carolyn Arends, songwriter
- Instrumental Song of the Year: "Ern’s Waltz" - Stephanie Mainville, songwriter
- Modern Rock Song of the Year: "Be My EscapeBe My Escape"Be My Escape" is the first single from Christian rock band Relient K's fourth full-length album, Mmhmm. It was certified a platinum single in November of 2005 and is usually referred to as Relient K's most popular mainstream song, other than "Who I Am Hates Who I've Been". The song is Relient K's...
" - Matthew Thiessen, songwriter (Relient KRelient KRelient K is an American rock band formed in 1998 in Canton, Ohio by Matt Thiessen, Brian Pittman, and Matt Hoopes during the band's junior year in high school and their time at Malone University...
) - Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Here I Go" - Danielle Heykants, songwriter (Gaetz Ave)
- Praise And Worship Song of the Year: "Today" - Brian Doerksen, Sandra Gage, songwriters
- Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Let It Go" - Chris GreenwoodManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
, Gerard Thomas, Adam MessingerAdam MessingerAdam "Messy" Messinger is a Canadian songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist currently based in Los Angeles, California. Besides his solo work, he is part of the writing and production duo "The Messengers" along with Nasri Atweh.-Career:...
, Aubrey Noronha, Nasri Atweh, songwriters (Manafest) - Rock Song of the Year: "No Turning Back" - Travis Blackmore, Robin Ghosh, Mike Kidd, songwriters (Black Talon)
- Seasonal Song of the Year: "On Angels’ Wings" - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
, songwriter - Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "My Faith, My All" – Wendy Pound, songwriter (The Master’s Four)
- Urban Song of the Year: "Everybody" - Greg SczebelGreg SczebelGreg Sczebel is a Canadian Juno Award-winning independent singer/songwriter from Salmon Arm, BC. His career in music began at the age of 17. The oldest of two children, Greg grew up with two musical parents , and started performing publicly at the age of four...
, songwriter - Producer of the Year: Glen Teeple
GMA Canada 2004 Covenant Award Winners / 26th Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: George Beverly SheaGeorge Beverly SheaGeorge Beverly "Bev" Shea is a Grammy Award-winning Canadian-born American gospel singer and hymn composer. Shea has often been described as "America's beloved Gospel singer" and is considered "the first international singing 'star' of the gospel world," as a consequence of his solos at Billy... - Female Vocalist of the Year: Aileen Lombardo
- Male Vocalist of the Year: Greg SczebelGreg SczebelGreg Sczebel is a Canadian Juno Award-winning independent singer/songwriter from Salmon Arm, BC. His career in music began at the age of 17. The oldest of two children, Greg grew up with two musical parents , and started performing publicly at the age of four...
- Group of the Year: Three Season Ant
- New Artist of the Year: Three Season Ant
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Keep On Standing - Krystaal
- Country/Bluegrass/Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Hold On - Debbie Forsyth
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Where You Remain - Ali MatthewsAli MatthewsAli Matthews is a Canadian Contemporary Christian musician and songwriter from Stratford, Ontario, Canada.-Musical career:Ali Matthews began her career as a performing artist and songwriter while still in her teens. Her debut album Patchwork was released in 2000. Ali performs with guitarist and...
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: 2 Days After Yesterday - Three Season Ant
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Taken - Raylene Scarrott
- Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album of the Year: Red Letterz - Fresh I.E.Fresh I.E.Rob Wilson is a Christian rap artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. His albums Red Letterz and Truth is Fallin' in tha Streetz were both nominated for Grammy Awards. Wilson is the first Canadian Christian artist to have been nominated for a Grammy Award...
- Song of the Year: "If I Believe" - Kerroy Williams, songwriter (Aileen Lombardo)
- Contemporary Song of the Year: "Under His Wings" - Aileen Lombardo, Kerroy Williams, Joy Brown, Roy Oommen, Carmon Barry, Mark MasriMark MasriMark Masri is a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer of pop, classical and inspirational songs. He also plays the piano. He is signed to EMI record label. He has released four albums: Mark Masri, La Voce, Christmas Is..., and A Christmas Time with You, as well as a special US release: See My...
, songwriters (Aileen Lombardo) - Country/Bluegrass/Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Hunger Mountain" - Ali Matthews
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "If I Believe" - Kerroy Williams, songwriter (Aileen Lombardo)
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Refusing" - Stereotrap, songwriters
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Thrive" - Bec AbbotBec AbbotBec Abbot is a Canadian pop singer. As a girl, she sang publicly in front of her father's church. Local churches soon began calling her for Sunday mornings, banquets and special events. During High School, Abbot sang in choirs and for weddings. In 1997 vocal coach Elaine Overholt saw Abbot singing...
, songwriter - Praise & Worship Song of the Year: "I Rest" - Three Season Ant, songwriters
- Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Song of the Year: "Lights Are Comin’ On" - Greg Sczebel, songwriter
- Urban Song of the Year: "Noah" - Fabian, Michel and Aliston Lwamba, songwriters (Krystaal)
GMA Canada 2003 Covenant Award Winners / 25th Annual
Official List- Children’s Album of the Year: Cry Out - God Rocks!
- Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year: Love Holds On - Mark Mallett
- Francophone Album of the Year: Expression De Louanges - Eglise Sans Frontieres & Friends
- Inspirational Album of the Year: We’ve Been Waiting For You - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
- Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year: So Much for Substitutes - DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: New Day - Janelle
- Praise & Worship Album of the Year: Forward To Forever - Jody Cross
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Love Remains - The Parker TrioParker TrioThe Parker Trio was a Southern Gospel music trio originating from Canada. The group consisted of Warren and Shannan Parker, and Brandt and Angie White. Warren, Shannan, and Angie comprised the trio, while Brandt filled the role as their tour bus driver and sound technician. On January 8, 2006,...
- Children’s Song of the Year: "Rocks Cry Out (Cry Out – God Rocks!)" - Bruce Stacey
- Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year: "Makin’ My Way (Love Holds On)" - Mark Mallett
- Francopohne Song of the Year: "Tu Es Le Chant (Expression De Louanges)" - Tabitha Lemaire
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "His Hand Upon You (Forward To Forever)" - Jody Cross
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "What It’s Like (So Much For Substitutes)" - Downhere
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "I Believe In You (I Believe In You)" - The Lapointes
- Praise & Worship Song of the Year: "Humbled (Forward to Forever)" - Jody Cross
- Southern Gospel – Song of the Year: (tie)
- "Thank God For Calvary (Love Remains)" - The Parker Trio
- "You Alone" - Canada’s Double Portion
GMA Canada 2002 Covenant Award Winners / 24th Annual
Official List- Children’s Album of the Year: Everybody Needs Good Manners - Judi Vankevich - The Manners Lady
- Country Album of the Year: Simple Man - Trevor Baker
- Francophone Pop Album of the Year: Juste Au Bon Moment - Tabitha Lemaire
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Because Of Love - Kelita
- Instrumental Album of the Year: Anointed Pan - Winston Dayal
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Waiting For Aidan - Steve BellSteve BellSteve Bell may refer to:* Steve Bell , first anchor of the ABC News program World News This Morning, previously reporter for WOWT-TV* Steve Bell , English cartoonist* Steven Bell, rugby league player...
- Rock Album of the Year: Downhere - DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: I Need You - Andrew Martin
- Urban/Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Instrument Of Praise - Toronto Mass Choir
- Children’s Song of the Year: "The Golden Rule Rap" - Judi Vankevich - The Manners Lady
- Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year: "No Way" - SAJ
- Country Song of the Year: "Through Your Eyes" - Jamus Dorey, songwriter (Four For The Lord)
- Francophone Song of the Year: "Les Roches Crieront" - Luc Gingras
- Inspirational Song of the Year: "Unto The Lord" - Debbie Zepick
- Modern Rock/Alternative Song of the Year: "Freedom" - Chris Greenwood (Manafest)ManafestChris Greenwood better known by his stage name Manafest, is a Canadian Christian rapper and rock artist from Pickering, Ontario....
- Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year: "Dance Like No One’s Watching" - Carolyn ArendsCarolyn ArendsCarolyn Arends is a Contemporary Christian musician, songwriter, and author based in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.-Musical career:Arends began her career as a songwriter at Benson Music Publishing. In 1995, Carolyn began touring and releasing albums as a singer and guitarist. Her debut release...
- Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year: "Alright" - Promise D’ApostlePromise (rapper)Promise Shepherd is a Canadian Hip hop soul artist/songwriter from Toronto. Currently he is being managed by Duck Down Music .-Biography:...
- Rock Song of the Year: "Larger Than Life" - Jason Germain and Marc Martel (DownhereDownhereNot to be confused with the album Down Here by Tracy Bonham.Downhere is a Juno Award-winning Christian rock band from Canada...
) - Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "I Know My God Cares For Me" - Andrew Martin, Ken Harden
- Traditional Gospel Song of the Year: "O Canada" - Trevor Baker
- Disc Jockey/Radio Program of the Year: Bobby Sunday – "Prayz Joynt" (JOY 1250 AM)
GMA Canada 2001 Covenant Award Winners / 23rd Annual
Official List- Lifetime Achievement AwardGMA Canada Lifetime Achievement AwardThe GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award is handed out annually by GMA Canada . This annual award recognizes the achievements of artists and industry experts who have made the greatest contribution to further the Canadian Christian music scene. It is presented during GMA Canada Week, during which...
: Roger & Shirley Pavy of Lighthouse Ministry In Song - Overcomers Award Recipient: Margaret Williams
- Favourite Female Artist of the Year: Marlene O’Neill
- Favourite Male Artist of the Year: Andrew Martin
- Favourite Instrumentalist Artist of the Year: Warren B. ParkerParker TrioThe Parker Trio was a Southern Gospel music trio originating from Canada. The group consisted of Warren and Shannan Parker, and Brandt and Angie White. Warren, Shannan, and Angie comprised the trio, while Brandt filled the role as their tour bus driver and sound technician. On January 8, 2006,...
- Favourite Live Band Artist of the Year: Canada’s Double Portion
- Favourite Vocal Group Artist of the Year: Parker TrioParker TrioThe Parker Trio was a Southern Gospel music trio originating from Canada. The group consisted of Warren and Shannan Parker, and Brandt and Angie White. Warren, Shannan, and Angie comprised the trio, while Brandt filled the role as their tour bus driver and sound technician. On January 8, 2006,...
- Favourite Song Artist of the Year: "With Wings As Eagles" - Warren and Shannon ParkerParker TrioThe Parker Trio was a Southern Gospel music trio originating from Canada. The group consisted of Warren and Shannan Parker, and Brandt and Angie White. Warren, Shannan, and Angie comprised the trio, while Brandt filled the role as their tour bus driver and sound technician. On January 8, 2006,...
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Love In The Ruins, Hope In The Wasteland - Lianna KlassenLianna KlassenLianna Klassen is a Canadian Christian Celtic/Christian New Age influenced musician, songwriter, speaker and worship leader. A Juno Award nominee and GMA Canada Covenant Award winner, Klassen has released six albums to date. Her compositions are chants, hymns and meditations on the themes of...
- Country Album of the Year: Out Of His Great Love - Canada’s Double Portion
- Inspirational Album of the Year: Just Him, Just Hymns - Andrew Martin
- Pop Album of the Year: Mark Masri - Mark MasriMark MasriMark Masri is a Canadian singer, songwriter and producer of pop, classical and inspirational songs. He also plays the piano. He is signed to EMI record label. He has released four albums: Mark Masri, La Voce, Christmas Is..., and A Christmas Time with You, as well as a special US release: See My...
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Encore! - Marlene O’Neill / Joan Elliot
- Contemporary Gospel Song of the Year: "Dwell In The House" - Mark Masri
- Country Song of the Year: "Roll Up Your Sleeves" - David Armstrong
- Pop Song of the Year: "Take My Hand" - Mark Masri, Madeline StoneMadeline StoneMadeline Stone is an American songwriter.Stone, who is Jewish, lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan and specializes in Christian music.Stone was born in Brooklyn, and reared on Long Island...
and Bernie Herms - Rock Song of the Year: "Out of the Way" - Dan Pascal, Julia Churchill and Adam McKechnie
- Southern Gospel Song of the Year: "Just As I Am" - Rena GaileRena GaileRena Gaile is a Canadian country music artist. Gaile's first single, "Make Time for Love," was released in 1983. She released an additional seven singles between 1989 and 1993 before issuing her first studio album, Out on a Limb, in 1995...
- Disc Jockey/Christian Radio Program: Ben Davy - "The Breakfast Club" (Life 100.3CJLF-FM-Expansion:Trust Communications applied for a transmitter to serve the Inuit residents of Iqaluit, Nunavut with the first Christian station in the territory ; however, this application was rejected. Trust also applied twice for a new station in Kitchener-Waterloo with its own schedule and studios,...
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