18th GMA Dove Awards
| 18th GMA Dove Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | April 9, 1987 | 
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee | 
The 18th Annual GMA Dove Awards were held on 1987 recognizing accomplishments of musicians for the year 1986. The show was held in Nashville, Tennessee.[1]
Award recipients
- Song of the Year
- "How Excellent Is Thy Name"; Dick and Melodie Tunney, Paul Smith; Word Music, Marquis III; Laurel Press, Pamela Kay Music (ASCAP)
 
 - Songwriter of the Year
- Dick & Melodie Tunney
 
 - Male Vocalist of the Year
 - Female Vocalist of the Year
 - Group of the Year
 - Artist of the Year
- Sandi Patti
 
 - New Artist of the Year (originally named Horizon Award)
- First Call
 
 - Southern Gospel Album of the Year
- The Master Builder; The Cathedrals; Bill Gaither, Gary McSpadden; RiverSong
 
 - Inspirational Album of the Year
- Morning Like This; Sandi Patty; Greg Nelson, Sandi Patty; Word Records
 
 - Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
- The Big Picture; Michael W. Smith; Michael W. Smith, John Potoker; Reunion Records
 
 - Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
- Heart & Soul; The Clark Sisters; Norbert Putnam, Twinkie Clark; Rejoice
 
 - Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
- Christmasing; Shirley Caesar; Norbert Putnam; Rejoice
 
 - Instrumental Album of the Year
- Instrument Of Praise; Phil Driscoll; Lari Goss, Phil Driscoll, Ken Pennel; Benson
 
 - Praise and Worship Album of the Year
- Hymns; 2nd Chapter of Acts; Buck Herring; Live Oak
 
 - Children's Music Album of the Year
- God Likes Kids; Joel and Labreeska Hemphill; Benson
 
 - Musical Album of the Year
- A Mighty Fortress; Steve Green, Dwight Liles, Niles Borop; Sparrow
 
 - Short Form Music Video of the Year
- "Famine In Their Land"; The Nelons; Robert Deaton, George Flanigen, directors; Word
 
 - Long Form Music Video of the Year
- Limelight; Steve Taylor; John Anneman, Steve Taylor, directors; Sparrow
 
 - Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
- Mark Tucker, Buddy Jackson Don't Wait for the Movie; Whiteheart
 
 
References
- ^ "Patti Does It Again At Dove Awards" (PDF). Billboard. April 25, 1987. p. 87.
 
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