page_title: GMA Dove Award
section_title: Categories
hierarchical_section_title: GMA Dove Award / Categories
caption_attribution_description: English: American singer Britt Nicole at the Dove Awards of 2008.
context_page_description: A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards took place in Atlanta, Georgia during 2011 and 2012, but has since moved back to Nashville. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN.
  The awards were established in 1969, and represent a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban.
context_section_description: Because of the large number of award categories (42 in 2012), and the desire to feature several performances by various artists, only the ones with the most popular interest are presented directly at the televised version of the award ceremony.
caption: Britt Nicole at the 2008 Dove Awards
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