Christian singer Anne Wilson has been chosen as a nominee for six categories of the Dove Awards for her debut album, My Jesus. Dove Awards are presented by the Gospel Music Association to honor exceptional achievements in the field of Christian music. Wilson has been nominated for the following categories: New Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year and Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year.
Wilson’s album, My Jesus, has already won accolades. Earlier this year, Wilson won the Breakout Single of the Year and Female Artist of the Year at the K-LOVE Fan Awards.
Christian Headlines reports:
Christian singer and songwriter Anne Wilson has been nominated for six Dove Awards this week as part of this year’s GMA Dove Awards ceremony.
Wilson, who released her debut album “My Jesus” in April, was nominated for Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year, Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year, and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.
“You guys!! I’m so honored to be nominated for SIX Dove Awards. Thank you to everyone who supports my music and has been on this journey with me. This is incredible!” she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday.
In the same post, the 20-year-old singer posted a video where she breaks the news to her parents.
“I can’t believe what God has done. That’s so incredible!” Wilson’s mother Lynn said as she can be heard crying over the phone.
The 53rd Annual GMA Dove Awards will take place live on October 18th in Nashville, Tennessee. The event will air live on TBN as well as the TBN app.
Other Christian artists who received nominations include Matthew West, Maverick City Music, FOR KING + COUNTRY, and Phil Wickham.
As reported by Faithwire, Wilson also won Female Artist of the Year and Breakout Single of the Year for her debut hit single “My Jesus,” at the K-LOVE Fan Awards in Nashville, Tennessee, this spring.
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