42nd Dove Awards from the Fox Theatre

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42nd Dove Awards from the Fox Theatre

Photos from the 2011 Dove Awards honoring the year's best in gospel music from the Fox Theatre.

Female vocalist of the year Francesca Battistelli (center) is congratulated by Sandi Patty (foreground right) and other female vocalist nominees during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Wednesday night. The awards honored the year's best in gospel music.

Chris August accepts his award for male vocalist of the year during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards. He was nominated for five awards and also won top new artist.

Chris August (center) reacts as he is named as male vocalist of the year during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards. He also won pop/contemporary album of the year for No Far Away.

Chris Tomlin (center) opens the stage with his intro performance during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards, honoring the past year's best in gospel music.

Chris Tomlin was nominated for four Dove Awards and won Praise and Worship song of the year for Worship Song of the Year "Our God."

Actress and TV personality Sherri Shepherd of "The View" hosts the 42nd Dove Awards honoring the year's best in gospel music at the Fox Theatre.

Kenny Rogers performs during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards.

Female vocalist of the year Francesca Battistelli receives her trophy from Sandi Patty during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards.

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal welcomes the audience during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards.

Darrin Vincent accepts the award for Blue Grass Album of the Year.

Sherri Shepherd speaks at the press room during the 42nd annual Dove Awards at Fox Theatre. Shepherd said she was beyond thrilled to host the Dove Awards for the first time. Her favorite artists include TobyMac, Mary Mary and Kirk Franklin, whom she credits with keeping her celibate. She held up her sparkling diamond engagement ring and joked that I fasted for this one.

Gospel singer Nicole C. Mullen performs at the 42nd annual Dove Awards.

The singing preachers perform at the 42nd annual Dove Awards.

Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Kerrie Roberts performs during Sandi Patty Tribute at the 42nd Annual Dove Awards at Fox Theatre on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The motivation for moving was to expand the national reach of the awards, which will air on April 24 on the Gospel Music Channel.

Denver Broncos quarterback Tim Tebow introduces the band Third Day at the 42nd annual Dove Awards.

Juan DeVevo with Casting Crowns peeks over the TV as band members are stand on the stage after the band won for Long Form Music Video of the Year.

Mandisa speaks at the press room during the 42nd annual Dove Awards at Fox Theatre on Wednesday, April 20, 2011. The one-time American Idol hopeful said the songs are a little edgier than what fans might have expected from her, but that she had to be true to her feelings.

Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Laura Story performs during Sandi Patty Tribute.

Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Janet Paschal performs during Sandi Patty Tribute at the 42nd Annual Dove Awards at Fox Theatre.

Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Audrey Assad performs during the Sandi Patty tribute.

Sandi Patty performs at the 42nd annual Dove Awards.

Singer and actress Tamela Mann holds her award after winning Traditional Gospel Album with her husband David Mann at the 42nd annual Dove Awards.

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Female vocalist of the year Francesca Battistelli (center) is congratulated by Sandi Patty (foreground right) and other female vocalist nominees during the 42nd Annual Dove Awards at Atlanta's Fox Theatre on Wednesday night. The awards honored the year's best in gospel music.

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