2002 Dove Award Nominees for the thirty-third annual ceremony of the Dove Awards.
Nominees
editSong of the Year
edit- "Above All"; Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche; Integrity Hosanna! Music, LenSongs Publishing (ASCAP)
- "Alive"; Paul Sandoval, Marcos Curiel, Mark Traa Daniels, Noah C. Bernardo Jr.; Souljah Music, Famous Music Publishing, ASCAP
- "Call On Jesus"; Nicole C. Mullen; Word Spring Music, Lil' Jas Music (SESAC)
- "God Is God"; Steven Curtis Chapman; Peach Hill Songs (BMI)
- "God Of Wonders"; Marc Byrd, Steve Hindalong; New Spring Publishing, Never Say Never Songs (ASCAP), StormBoy Music (BMI)
- "I Can Only Imagine"; Bart Millard; Simpleville Music (ASCAP)
- "Live Out Loud"; Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore; Peach Hill Songs (BMI), Geoff Moore Songs (SESAC)
- "Press On"; Dan Burgess; Belwin-Mills Publishing (ASCAP)
- "Wait For Me"; Rebecca St. James; Up In The Mix Music, Bibbitsong Music (BMI)
- "Welcome Home"; Shaun Groves; New Spring Publishing (ASCAP)
Male Vocalist of the Year
editFemale Vocalist of the Year
editGroup of the Year
editArtist of the Year
editNew Artist of the Year
editProducer of the Year
edit- Brown Bannister
- Kirk Franklin
- Monroe Jones
- Steve Hindalong
- Toby McKeehan
Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "40"; Rhythm of Remembrance; Apt.core; U2; Rocketown
- "Dance El Ritmo"; Dance El Ritmo; Freddie Colloca; Freddie Colloca, Jose Garces Jr., Alvaro Lopez; One Voice
- "Divine Inspiration"; Are We There Yet?; John Reuben; John Zappin, Todd Collins, Alan Auguste; Gotee
- "Reborn"; Transform; Rebecca St. James; Matt Bronleewe; ForeFront
- "Ride Wit Me"; The Last Street Preacha; T-Bone; T-Bone, Chase; Flicker
- "Somebody's Watching Me"; Momentum; Toby Mac; Toby McKeehan, Michael Anthony Taylor, Rockwell; ForeFront
Modern Rock/Alternative Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Can't Erase It"; If I Left the Zoo; Jars of Clay; Dan Haseltine, Matt Odmark, Stephen Mason, Charlie Lowell; Essential
- "For the Love of God"; Transform; Rebecca St. James; Rebecca St. James, Matt Bronleewe; ForeFront
- "God, You Are My God"; Glo; Delirious?; Stuart Garrard; Sparrow
- "Hey, Hey"; The Big Surprise; The Elms; Owen Thomas, Brent Milligan; Sparrow
- "How Long?"; Untitled; The Benjamin Gate; Andrienne Lisching, Marc Theodosiou, Marc Pautz, Costa Balamatsias, Chris Poisat; Brett Palmer; ForeFront
- "Invade My Soul"; Invade My Soul; By the Tree; Chuck Dennie; Fervent
Hard Music Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "9 Out Of 10"; Life Outside The Toybox; Justifide; Jason Moncivaiz, Sambo Moncivaiz, Joey Avalos; Ardent
- "Live For Him"; Above; Pillar; Rob Beckley, Travis Jenkins, Brad Noone, Michael Wittig; Flicker
- "Perfect"; The Hammering Process; Living Sacrifice; Living Sacrifice; Solid State
- "Song X"; The Light In Guinevere's Garden; East West; East West; Floodgate
- "Use Me"; Out Of My Mind; G S Megaphone; Randy Shreve; Spindust
Rock Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Alien Youth"; Alien Youth; Skillet; John L. Cooper; Ardent
- "Barlow Girls"; Karaoke Superstars; Superchick; Max Hsu; inpop
- "Born Again"; Born Again; Pete Orta; Natalie Hemby, Jay Joyce; Word
- "Come Together"; Come Together; Third Day; Tai Anderson, Brad Avery, David Carr, Mark Lee, Mac Powell; Essential
- "Extreme Days"; Solo; TobyMac; Jamie Rowe, Toby McKeehan, Michael Anthony Taylor, David Bach; ForeFront
- "Will Not Fade"; Hit Parade; Audio Adrenaline; Bob Herdman, Mark Stuart, Will McGinniss, Tyler Burkam, Ben Cissell; ForeFront
Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Blue Skies"; Free To Fly; Point of Grace; Matt Huesmann, Grant Cunningham; Word
- "Call On Jesus"; Talk About It; Nicole C. Mullen; Nicole C. Mullen; Word
- "I Can Only Imagine"; Almost There; MercyMe; Bart Mallard; INO
- "Live Out Loud"; Declaration; Steven Curtis Chapman; Steven Curtis Chapman, Geoff Moore; Sparrow
- "Welcome Home"; Invitation to Eavesdrop; Shaun Groves; Shaun Groves; Rocketown
Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Above All"; Worship; Michael W. Smith; Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Baloche; Reunion
- "Every Season"; This Mystery; Nichole Nordeman; Nichole Nordeman; Sparrow
- "He Sends His Love"; Free To Fly; Point of Grace; Jeremy Bose, Paul Evans; Word
- "The Glory"; Oxygen; Avalon; Jim Cooper, Regie Hamm; Sparrow
- "Wonderful, Merciful Saviour"; Press On; Selah; Dawn Rodgers, Eric Wyse; Curb
Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Day Three"; Day Three; Lord Song; Jerry Salley; Daywind
- "He's Watching Me"; I Do Believe; Gaither Vocal Band; Tina Sadler; Spring Hill
- "The Blood Cried Out"; Never Alone; Ernie Haase; Jeff Steele, Amy Keefer; Daywind
- "The Truth Is"; A Taste Of Grace; Karen Peck and New River; John Darin Rowsey; Spring Hill
- "There'll Come A Day"; Lovin' This Livin' For The Lord; Brian Free and Assurance; Jeff Steele, Cindi Ballard; Daywind
Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Above and Beyond"; So Fine; Lewis Family; Gene Pistilli, Billy Davis; Thoroughbred
- "Face To Face With Amazing Grace"; The Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; The Chigger Hill Boys & Terri; Mike Richards, Rodney Lay, JR.; Matorlick
- "Just A Prayer Away"; Grass Covered Tracks; Wade Spencer; Gerald Crabb; Model
- "Thank You, Lord, For Your Blessings On Me"; By Request, Their Greatest Hits; Easter Brothers; Russell Easter, James Easter, Edd Easter; Thoroughbred
- "The Lamb Is Within"; Pocket Full of Seeds; Standing Tall; Billy Fields; Independent
Country Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Come Spring"; The Gift; Jessica King; Dottie Rambo; Journey
- "Goin' Away Party"; Ordinary Day; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Bruce Haynes; Spring Hill
- "I See"; Day Three; Lord Song; Joe Johnston, Kim Patton-Johnston; Daywind
- "Thank God For The Preacher"; The Call; Mike Bowling; Gerald Crabb, Jason Crabb; Family
- "Will The Circle Be Unbroken"; Dave Moody; Dave Moody, Traditional; Lamon
- "Write Your Name Across My Heart"; From The Heart; The Oak Ridge Boys; Randy VanWarmer, Tony Harrell; Spring Hill
Urban Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Different Now"; This Is Your Life; Out Of Eden; Lisa Kimmey, Lee Jerkins, David Hackley; Gotee
- "He's Been Good"; Virtuosity!; Virtue; Derek 'DOA' Allen, Juanita Wynn; Verity
- "I Believe I Can Fly"; The Experience; Yolanda Adams; R. Kelly; Elektra
- "It's Real"; Destiny; The Katinas; Joe Katina, James Katina, Mike Linney; Gotee
- "Thank You"; Kingdom Come, The Soundtrack; Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary; Kirk Franklin; GospoCentric
Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "Hold On"; Press On; Selah; Jesse Dixon; Curb
- "Marvelous"; The Storm Is Over; Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir; Myron Butler, Tedd Winn; EMI Gospel
- "My Everything (Praise Waiteth)"; Persuaded - Live In DC; Richard Smallwood with Vision; Richard Smallwood; Verity
- "Stand"; Songs For The Soul; Daryl Coley, Marvin Sapp, Helen Baylor, Maurette Brown-Clark; Donnie McClurkin; Harborwood
- "Steal Away To Jesus"; Hymns; Shirley Caesar, Michelle Williams; Public Domain; Word
Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year
edit- "'Bout It"; No Limit; Willie Norwood; William Carter, Jr.; Atlantic
- "Anybody Wanna Pray?"; CeCe Winans; CeCe Winans; Cedric Caldwell, Victor Caldwell, Margaret Bell, Tommy Sims; Wellspring Gospel
- "Let There Be Praise"; Joe Pace Presents: Let There Be Praise; Joe Pace, Alvin Slaughter; Joe Pace; Integrity
- "The Storm Is Over"; The Storm Is Over; Bishop T.D. Jakes and the Potter's House Mass Choir; R. Kelly; EMI Gospel
- "There's A Liftin' of the Hands"; New Season; Israel Houghten; Tim Johnson; Hosanna!
Rap/Hip Hop/Dance Album of the Year
edit- Full Plates Mix Tape 002; DJ Maj; Todd Collins, "Pigeon" John Dunkin, Ric "Form" Robbins, Flynn Adams Atkins, C. Cooper, Stro the 89th, Play-Dough, Don Baker, Walter Grier, DJ One Love; Gotee
- Keepin It Real; Priesthood; Jyro Xhan, Swift; Metro1 Music
- Momentum; TobyMac; Toby Mac; ForeFront
- Rhythm of Remembrance; Apt.core; Will Hunt, Tom Laune, Don Donahue; Rocketown
- The Last Street Preacha; T-Bone; Chase; Flicker
Modern Rock/Alternative Album of the Year
edit- Alien Youth; Skillet; John L. Cooper; Ardent
- Invade My Soul; By The Tree; Steve Hindalong, Bob Wohler; Fervent
- Stereotype Be; Kevin Max; Kevin Max, Adrian Belew; ForeFront
- The Big Surprise; The Elms; Brent Milligan; Sparrow
- Untitled; The Benjamin Gate; Quinlan; ForeFront
Hard Music Album of the Year
edit- Facing Changes; Hangnail; Bill Stevenson, Stephen Egerton; BEC
- Greatest Hits; Spoken; Dan Garcia, Jyro Xhan, Barry Poynter; Metro1
- Life Outside The Toybox; Justifide; Billy Smiley; Ardent
- The Hammering Process; Living Sacrifice; Barry Poynter, Lance Garvin, Bruce Fitzhugh, Rocky Gray, Arthur Green, Matthew Putman; Solid State
- The Light In Guinevere's Garden; East West; Bob Burch; Floodgate
- Well-Adjusted; Beanbag; Beanbag, Mark McElligott; Inpop
Rock Album of the Year
edit- Big Tent Revival Live; Big Tent Revival; Dana Key, Steve Wiggins, Randy Williams, Spence Smith, Steve Dale; Ardent
- Come Together; Third Day; Monroe Jones; Essential
- Empty; Tait; Michael Tait, Pete Stewart; ForeFront
- Karaoke Superstars; Superchick; Bill Deaton, Matt
Dally, Ben Dally, Max Hsu, Melissa Brock, Tricia Brock, Andrew Wilson, Dave Ghazarian; Inpop
- Out Of My Mind; G S Megaphone; Skidd Mills; Spindust
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
edit- Declaration; Steven Curtis Chapman; Brown Bannister, Steven Curtis Chapman; Sparrow
- Free To Fly; Point of Grace; David Tyson, Brown Bannister, Nathan Nockels, Tom Laune, Glen Garrett, Wayne Tester; Word
- Have I Ever Told You?; FFH; Scott Williamson, David Hamilton; Essential
- Invitation to Eavesdrop; Shaun Groves; Monroe Jones; Rocketown
- Oxygen; Avalon; Brown Bannister; Sparrow
- Talk About It; Nicole C. Mullen; Justin Niebank, David Mullen, Nicole C. Mullen; Word
Inspirational Album of the Year
edit- David Phelps; David Phelps; Phil Naish; Spring Hill
- Glorify, Edify, Testify; The Martins; Bill Baumgart, Robert White Johnson, Matt Huesmann; Spring Hill
- Light Of The World; The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; Carol Cymbala, Lari Goss, Oliver Wells; M2.O
- Press On; Selah; Jason Kyle, Todd Smith, Allan Hall, Nicol Smith; Curb
- The Christmas Shoes; NewSong; Bill Baumgart, Don Koch, George King, Michael O'Brien, Leonard Ahlstrom; Reunion
Southern Gospel Album of the Year
edit- Day Three; Lord Song; Wayne Haun, Eddie Howard; Daywind
- Encore; Old Friends Quartet; Bill Gaither, Wesley Pritchard, Ben Speer; Spring House
- Glory Mountain; The Greenes; Tim Greene; New Haven * No Distractions; CrossWay; Garry Jones, Michael Sykes, Bill Gaither; Spring Hill
- Pressed Down, Shaken Together, Running Over; Gold City; Mark Trammell; Daywind
Country Album of the Year
edit- From The Heart; The Oak Ridge Boys; Michael Sykes, Duane Allen; Spring Hill
- God Is Love: The Gospel Sessions; Ann-Margret, James Blackwood, The Jordanaires, The Light Crust Doughboys; Art Greenhaw; Art Greenhaw
- Inspired; Lulu Roman; Wayne Haun, Mark Guigeria; Hendrix
- It Feels Like Christmas Again; Jeff & Sheri Easter; Michael Sykes; Spring Hill
- My Gospel Hymnal; Susie Luchsinger; Billy Aerts; New Haven
Urban Album of the Year
edit- Dear Lord; Remixx; Phillip Armstrong; Word
- Just Remember Christmas; Fred Hammond; Fred Hammond; Verity
- Love Letters; Londa Larmond; Michael Anthony Taylor, Asaph A. Ward, Sanchez Harley, Carlos Pennell, Montrel Darrett, Londa Larmond, Renee Rowe; EMI Gospel
- No Compromise; Rufus Troutman; Rufus Troutman; Marxan
- Soul Inspiration; LeJuene Thompson; Cedric Thompson; EMI Gospel
- Virtuosity!; Virtue; Derek "DOA" Allen, Kevin Bond, Joey Kibble, Mark Kibble, Sean K Hall, Tone?x, Fred Jerkins; Verity
Traditional Gospel Album of the Year
edit- Doug and Melvin Williams Duets; Doug Williams, Melvin Williams, Lee Williams, Yolanda Adams, Harvet Watkins Jr, Joe Ligon, Marvin Winans, John P. Kee, Shirley Caesar, Duranice, Lydia Brice; Melvin Williams, Doug Williams, Henry Green; Blackberry
- Hymns; Shirley Caesar; Bubba Smith, Shirley Caesar, Michael Mathis; Word
- I'm Blessed; Lou Rawls; Rev. Milton Biggham; Malaco
- Persuaded - Live In DC; Richard Smallwood with Vision; Richard Smallwood; Verity
- Spirit Of The Century; The Blind Boys Of Alabama; John Chelew; EMI Gospel
Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year
edit- CeCe Winans; CeCe Winans; Brown Bannister, Robbie Buchanon, Tommy Sims; Wellspring Gospel
- Joe Pace Presents - Let There Be Praise; Joe Pace; Joe Pace; Integrity Music
- The Experience; Yolanda Adams; Raymond Reeder; Elektra
- The Storm Is Over; Bishop T.D. Jakes & The Potter's House Mass Choir; Kevin Bond, Sanchez Harley; EMI Gospel
- Worship In His Presence; In His Presence Live; Paul Wright III, Frederick L. Vaughn, Ralph Lofton; Harborwood
Instrumental Album of the Year
edit- Christmas Extraordinaire; Mannheim Steamroller; Chip Davis; American Gramaphone
- Freedom; Michael W. Smith; Michael W. Smith, Bryan Lenox; Reunion
- Gospel Instrumental; Dottie Leonard Miller, Ed Leonard, Craig Minor; Vital
- Living Room Sessions: Hymns; Chris Rice; Chris Rice, Monroe Jones; Rocketown
- Redeemer; Fletch Wiley; Fletch Wiley, David Winkler; Word Music
Praise & Worship Album of the Year
edit- In The Company Of Angels - A Call To Worship; Caedmon's Call; Joshua Moore, Bob Boyd, Todd Bragg, Garett Buell, Jeff Miller, Derek Webb, Cliff Young, Danielle Young; Essential
- Let My Words Be Few; Phillips, Craig and Dean; Nathan Nockels; Sparrow
- Much; Ten Shekel Shirt; Lamont Hiebert, Barry Patterson; Vertical Music
- Worship; Michael W. Smith; Michael W. Smith, Tom Laune; Reunion
- You Are My World; Darlene Zschech; Darlene Zschech; Hillsong Music, Integrity
Children's Music Album of the Year
edit- Baby Bible Songs; Mike Gay, Sue Martin Gay, Christopher Davis, Matt Huesmann; Cedarmont
- Bedtime Prayers Lullabies and Peaceful Worship; Twila Paris; John Hartley, Derald Daugherty; Sparrow
- Operation Christmas Child; Kathie Hill; Kathie Hill Music, Word Music
- Shout to the Lord Kids; Jeff Sandstrom; Integrity Music
- Songtime Kids, All New Bible Songs; Dennis Dearing; Loving Care Children
Spanish Language Album of the Year
edit- Camino Largo; Fernando Ortega; John Andrew Schreiner; Word
- Destino; The Katinas; Bryan Lenox, Mookie Taylor, Michael Linney, Aurel M, Joe Katina, James Katina, John Katina, Jesse Katina, Sam Katina; Gotee
- El Amor Tiene Un Valor; Ileana Garces; Alvaro Lopez, Jose L Garces; One Voice
- Mi Corazon; Jaci Velasquez; Emilio Estefan, Jr., Rudy Perez, Mark Heimermann, Alberto Gaitin, Ricardo Gaitin, Alejandro Jean, Freddy Pinero, Jr., Lewis Martinee, Jose Miguel Velasquez; Word
- Susana Allen; Susana Allen; Alejandro Allen; Piedra Angular
Special Event Album of the Year
edit- Happy Christmas 3; O.C Supertones, Relient K, Bleach, Cadet, Earthsuit, Kendall Payne, Hangnail, Poor Old Lu, Joy Electric, Denison Witmer, Ace Troubleshooter, Starflyer 59, Aaron Sprinkle, Skyline Drive, Matthew Thiessen and the Earthquakes; Brandon Ebel; BEC
- In Case You Missed It... And Then Some; Fred Hammond, Charles Laster, Candace Laster, Jonathan Dunn, amKenyon M. Donald, Darrin Patterson, Keith Staten, Duawne Starling, Tiffany Palmer, Joan, Rosario, The Singletons, Brian J. Pratt, Frederick J. Purifoy II, Marcus Cole, Bridgette Campbell, Shea Norman, Kayla Parker, Resurrection, Howard Smith, Lisa Scott-Baily, Donald Hayes; Fred Hammond; Verity
- Kingdom Come, The Soundtrack; Kirk Franklin, Jill Scott, Carl Thomas, Natalie and SOP, Shawn Stockman, Mary Mary, Deborah Cox, Trin-i-tee 5:7, Crystal Lewis, Tamar Braxton, Kurt Carr, Tamela Mann, Az Yet, Ashley Guilbert, Shanika Leeks, Caltomeesh West, Bishop Kenneth Ulmer; Kirk Franklin; GospoCentric
- Prayer of Jabez; Sarah Sadler, Margeret Becker, Geoff Moore, Steve Reischl, Erin O'Donnell, Adrienne Liesching, Jamie Rowe, Phil Keaggy, Rebecca St. James, Michael Tait, Jill Phillips, Kevin Max; John Hartley, David Zaffiro; ForeFront
- Soul Lift; Johnny Cash, John Ellis, Vestal Goodman, LaRue, Sarah Macintosh, DJ Maj, Steve Mason, Mike Roe, Mark Stuart, Russ Taff, The Benjamin Gate, T-Bone; Mark Stuart, Bob Herdman, Will McGinniss, Rick Altizer; Flicker
- We Will Know Peace; The Perrys, Gold City, Greater Vision, The Steeles, Lord Song, Cumberland Quartet, The Paynes, Brian Free, Southern Brothers, Trevecca Nazarene Choir; Wayne Haun; Daywind
Musical of the Year
edit- He Chose The Nails; Bryan Lenox, Glenn Wagner; Here To Him
- Light Of The World; Carol Cymbala, Jim Cymbala; Brooklyn Tabernacle
- One King; Robert Sterling, Lowell Alexander, Deborah Craig-Claar; Word
- Start At The Manger; Dave Williamson, David Guthrie; Word
- We Will Know Peace; Wayne Haun; Lorenz
Youth/Children's Musical of the Year
edit- All I Want for Christmas; Dennis Allen, Nan Allen; Brentwood Kids Music
- Jailhouse Rock; David T. Clydesdale, Celeste Clydesdale; Clydesdale & Clydesdale
- Operation Christmas Child; Chris Marion, Kathie Hill; Kathie Hill Music
- The Noise We Make; Karla Worley, Robert Sterling; Word
- We Are United; Pam Andrews, Johnathan Crumpton, Meredith Graham; Brentwood Kids
Choral Collection of the Year
edit- God of Wonders; Steven V. Taylor, Johnathan Crumpton; Brentwood
- Great Choirs Of America; David Byerly, Lari Goss, John Elefante, Dino Elefante; Word
- Let Heaven and Nature Swing; Don Marsh; Genevox
- Marching To Zion; Mike Speck, Lari Goss, Danny Zaloudik; Word
- Offer Up This Praise; Geron Davis, Bradley Knight; Brentwood-Benson
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
edit- 6.1; Out Of The Grey; Karianne Caulkins; Linda Bourdeaux; Jimmy Abegg; Rocketown
- Any Given Day; Earth To Heaven; Cadet; David Dobson; BEC
- Freedom; Michael W. Smith; Tim Parker; Tim Parker; Andrew Southam; Reunion
- In The Company Of Angels - A Call To Worship; Caedmon's Call; Cliff Young, Jordyn Thomas, Ron Roark; Ron Roark; David Dobson, Tim Parker, Kim Thomas; Essential
- Zao; Zao; Don Clark; Don Clark; David Johnson; Solid State
Short Form Music Video of the Year
edit- "All Over Me"; The Benjamin Gate; Randy Brewer; Roman White; ForeFront
- "Call On Jesus"; Nicole C. Mullen; Randy Brewer; Jeffrey Phillips; Word
- "Everything"; Delirious?; Richard Fenton; Andy Hutch; Sparrow
- "Extreme Days"; Toby Mac; Karen Martin; Eric Welch; ForeFront
- "I Have Been There"; Mark Schultz; Randy Brewer; Jeff Phillips; Word
- "Reborn"; Rebecca St. James; Karen Martin; Eric Welch; ForeFront
- "You Already Take Me There"; Switchfoot; Brandon Dickerson; Brandon Dickerson; Sparrow
Long Form Music Video
edit- 30th Anniversary Reunion; The Paynes; Keith Payne, Mike Payne, Wayne Haun; David Brainard; Daywind
- Bill & Gloria Gaither Present A Billy Graham Music Homecoming, Vol. 1; Bill & Gloria Gaither and the Homecoming Friends; Bill Gaither; Luke Renner; Spring House
- He Chose The Nails; Kim Hill, Natalie Grant, Jeff Deyo, Twila Paris, Wes King, Oak Hills Church Choir; Glenn Wagner, Ozzie Mills; Ozzie Mills; Here To Him
- Third Day Live In Concert - The Offerings Experience; Third Day; Michael Sacci; Carl Diebold; CT Ventures
- You Are My World; Darlene Zschech; Mark Zschech; Dennis Murphy; Hillsong Music Australia; Integrity