Worship leader Chris Tomlin picks up numerous awards at Nashville event.

THE BIGGEST Christian music awards event, the Dove Awards, organised by America's Gospel Music Association, honoured numerous artists this year. The event was held at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on 5th April and top winner was Passion worship leader Chris Tomlin, who picked up Song Of The Year, Artist Of The Year and Male Vocalist Of The Year awards. The full list of awards is as follows: Song Of The Year: "How Great Is Our God", Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash; Songwriter Of The Year: Christa Wells; Male Vocalist Of The Year: Chris Tomlin; Female Vocalist Of The Year: Natalie Grant; Group Of The Year: Casting Crowns; Artist Of The Year: Chris Tomlin; New Artist Of The Year: The Afters; Producer Of The Year: Ed Cash; Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song Of The Year: "Trainwreck", from 'Bullet', Mat Kearney; Rock Recorded Song Of The Year: "The Slam", from 'Welcome To Diverse City', TobyMac featuring T-Bone; Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year: "Here Is Our King", from 'A Collision', David Crowder Band; Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song Of The Year: "Cry Out To Jesus", from 'Wherever You Are', Third Day; Inspirational Recorded Song Of The Year: "In Christ Alone", from 'WOW #1's', Brian Littrell; Southern Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year - Tie: "Long As I Got King Jesus", from 'Live In NYC', Brian Free & Assurance; and "Through The Fire", from 'Live At Brooklyn Tabernacle', Crabb Family featuring Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir; Bluegrass Recorded Song Of The Year: "Living Prayer", from 'Lonely Runs Both Ways', Alison Krauss & Union Station; Country Recorded Song Of The Year: "Jesus, Take The Wheel", from 'Some Hearts', Carrie Underwood; Urban Recorded Song Of The Year: "Looking For You", from 'Hero', Kirk Franklin; Traditional Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year: "God Blocked It", from 'One Church Project', Kurt Carr; Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song Of The Year: "Not Forgotten", from 'Alive In South Africa', Israel & New Breed; Worship Song Of The Year: "How Great Is Our God"; Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, Ed Cash; Rap/Hip-Hop Album Of The Year: 'Behind The Musik', KJ-52; Rock Album Of The Year: 'Mmhmm', Relient K; Rock/Contemporary Album Of The Year: 'A Collision', David Crowder Band; Pop/Contemporary Album Of The Year: 'Lifesong', Casting Crowns; Inspirational Album Of The Year - Tie: 'Hymned', Bart Millard; and 'Rock Of Ages...Hymns & Faith', Amy Grant; Southern Gospel Album Of The Year: 'Live At Brooklyn Tabernacle', Crabb Family; Bluegrass Album Of The Year: 'One Rose', Lewis Family; Country Album Of The Year: 'Glory Train', Randy Travis; Urban Album Of The Year: 'Hero', Kirk Franklin; Traditional Gospel Album Of The Year: 'Atom Bomb', Blind Boys Of Alabama; Contemporary Gospel Album Of The Year: 'Mary Mary', Mary Mary; Praise & Worship Album Of The Year: 'Blessed Be Your Name The Songs Of Matt Redman Vol 1', Matt Redman; Instrumental Album Of The Year: 'Life', Andy Hunter; Children's Music Album Of The Year: 'Absolute Modern Worship For Kids', Various; Spanish Language Album Of The Year: 'Leonardo', Leonardo; Special Event Album Of The Year: 'Music Inspired By The Chronicles Of Narnia The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe', Jeremy Camp, Steven Curtis Chapman, David Crowder Band, Delirious?, Bethany Dillon, Jars Of Clay, Kutless, Nichole Nordeman, Rebecca St James, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin; Musical Of The Year: Grace That Amazes, Claire Cloninger, Lari Goss; Youth/Children's Musical Of The Year: His Renown, Steven V Taylor, Louie Giglio; Choral Collection Of The Year: 'Seasons Of Praise', Carol Cymbala; Recorded Music Packaging Of The Year: 'Redemption Songs', Jars Of Clay; Short Form Music Video Of The Year: "Stars", Switchfoot; Long Form Music Video Of The Year: 'A Night Of Stories & Songs', Mark Schultz.