The 41st annual Dove Awards were handed out last night in Nashville, and many K-LIFE artists were honored, some for the first time.  Congratulations to all the winners as they serve God through Christian music.  Winners include:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Casting Crowns

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Sidewalk Prophets

SONG OF THE YEAR  
“By Your Side”

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Brandon Heath

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Francesca Battistelli

GROUP OF THE YEAR
NEEDTOBREATHE

POP/CONTEMPORARY SONG
“City On Our Knees”
tobyMac

ROCK SONG
“Mess Of Me”
Switchfoot

RAP/HIP HOP SONG
“Movin”
Group One Crew

See the complete listing of winners.