GMA Canada

GMA Canada is the Gospel Music Association of Canada (formerly known as CGMA). Created in 1974, the organization is a not for profit organization whose mission is to promote the growth and ministry of Christian music arts in Canada. [http://www.gmacanada.ca 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 is committed 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. To this end, GMA Canada is the presenter of the annual Covenant Awards,Canada’s national awards for the Canadian Gospel Music industry. The Covenant Awards are held annually in cities across Canada with the 2008 awards scheduled to be handed out in October in Calgary as part of GMA Canada Week. Awards will be handed out in over 45 categories including the GMA Canada Lifetime Achievement Award. The business of the association is conducted by a Board of Directors that come from its membership. GMA Canada is associated with [http://www.gospelmusic.org GMA] in the United States. In the spring of 2008 GMA Canada released a 30th Anniversary 3 CD compilation featuring a history of Canadian Christian music.

GMA Canada 2007 Covenant Award Winners

* LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Hokus Pick

*SONG OF THE YEARHoly God
Brian Doerksen, Songwriter

*RECORDED SONG OF THE YEARThe Hand That Holds The World
Starfield

*ALBUM OF THE YEARHoly God
Brian Doerksen

*ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Brian Doerksen

*PRODUCER OF THE YEARRoy Salmond

*NEW ARTIST OF THE YEARnewworldson

*GROUP OF THE YEAR
Starfield

*MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brian Doerksen

*FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Amanda Falk

*ROCK SONG OF THE YEARThe Hand That Holds The World
Starfield Tim Neufeld, Jon Neufeld, Matt Bronleewe and Jason Ingram, Songwriters

*HARD MUSIC SONG OF THE YEARLifegiverStereotrap, Songwriters

*MODERN ROCK/ALTERNATIVE SONG OF THE YEARMust Have Done Something Right
Relient K Matt Thiessen, Songwriter

*FOLK/ROOTS SONG OF THE YEAREverybody Wants Everything
Carolyn Arends, Carolyn Arends, Songwriter

*COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SONG OF THE YEARBack To YouHigh Valley, Brad Rempel and Brian Barrett, Songwriters

*SOUTHERN GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEARGod's Amazing GraceThe Master's Four, David Peneycad, Songwriter

*ABORIGINAL SONG OF THE YEARMeegwetchLil' Disciples, R. Wilson and E. Lee, Songwriters

*FRANCOPHONE SONG OF THE YEARMerveilleuxThe Kry, Jean-Luc Lajoie, Songwriter

*INSPIRATIONAL SONG OF THE YEARCome To The CrossStephanie Israelson, Stephanie Isrealson and Andrew Horrocks, Songwriters

*INSTRUMENTAL SONG OF THE YEAREaster Morning SunriseDebbie Fortnum, Debbie Fortnum Songwriter

*JAZZ/BLUES SONG OF THE YEARLoud and ClearChristine Magee, Christine Magee, Songwriter

*POP/CONTEMPORARY SONG OF THE YEARI Want YouCarried Away, Carried Away, Songwriter

*PRAISE AND WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEARHoly God
Brian Doerksen, Brain Doerksen, Songwriter

*SEASONAL SONG OF THE YEAR*A Gift
Paul Brandt, Paul Brandt, Songwriter

*TRADITIONAL GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEARnot awarded in 2007

*RAP/HIP HOP SONG OF THE YEARBounce
Manafest, Chris Greenwood Songwriter

*URBAN/R&B/SOUL SONG OF THE YEARShineDrew Brown, Drew Brown, Songwriter

*CHILDREN’S SONG OF THE YEARThe Lord Is My RockGod Rocks! Bibletoons, Bruce Stacey, Songwriter

*ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEARAdam FarrellAdam Farrell

*HARD ROCK ALBUM OF THE YEARnot awarded in 2007

*MODERN ROCK/ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEARFive Score and Seven Years Ago
Relient K

*FRANCOPHONE ALBUM OF THE YEARPeut-EtreThe Kry

*FOLK/ROOTS ALBUM OF THE YEARRoots Revolutionnewworldson

*COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEARBroken BordersHigh Valley

*SOUTHERN GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEARAn Evening With The Torchmen: Recorded Live At Crossroads CentreTorchmen Quartet

*SPECIAL EVENTS/COMPILATION OF THE YEAR [http://www.yourmusiczone.com Sea to Sea: For Endless Days] Various ArtistsExecutive Producer Martin Smith

*TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEARnot awarded in 2007

*RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEARThe Proletariat LPThe Joe

*SEASONAL ALBUM OF THE YEARA Gift
Paul Brandt

*URBAN/R&B/SOUL ALBUM OF THE YEAROh My SoulKathie Morrow

*INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEARHouse Of PeaceBrian Thiessen

*JAZZ/BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEARDestination UnknownAdam Padfield

*POP/CONTEMPORARY ALBUM OF THE YEARSearchingSebastian Demrey

*PRAISE AND WORSHIP ALBUM OF THE YEARHoly God
Brian Doerksen

*INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEARFree To WorshipEvangelin Inman

*CD/DVD ARTWORK DESIGN OF THE YEAROpen Charlene LewisDesign by Wesley Booker

*VIDEO OF THE YEARPushChristine Evans

*DVD OF THE YEARRock-A-Bye ChristmasGod Rocks! Bibletoons

Blessings Fan Choice Award
Starfield

External links

* [http://www.gmacanada.ca GMA Canada Official Web Site]