A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually. Formerly held in Nashville, Tennessee, the Dove Awards took place in Atlanta, Georgia during 2011 and 2012, but has since moved back to Nashville, Tennessee. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN.
The awards were established in 1969, and represent a variety of musical styles, including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban.
The Dove Awards were originally conceptualized by Gospel singer and songwriter Bill Gaither, at a Gospel Music Association board meeting in 1968. The idea of the award being represented by a dove is credited to Gaither and design for the award itself is credited to gospel singer Les Beasley. The first GMA Dove Awards were held at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee in October 1969. In 1971, the awards moved to Nashville, Tennessee.
Oh, boy, it's a brand new day and I can't be late,
Got to get myself on the bus
No time for any delays, coach said I get
To play today get to get myself in the game
Got to show the guys I'm the best goalkeeper
They've ever seen
I'm just a normal guy trying to catch a dream
Held back by destiny
(not to mention by my team)
Had all the gifts that I needed
To rise like cream
To the top, I knew that in a couple years
I'd be playing in the world cup
So tell me why did you pick me
What did you see in me
Future plans and memories
Left behind me on the field
Losing season made for no respect
And then my fate was sealed
By the hand that gave me
Everything now took it all away,