The newest music video from six time GRAMMY ® winner Amy Grant will be broadcast exclusively on GMC this Friday, July 30 at 8 p.m. ET.

In addition to the broadcast debut, there will be an encore airing of the music video on Sunday, August 1 at 1 p.m. ET preceding “A Song From the Heart,” a movie starring Grant. She will also be featured on the Top Spin 10 Countdown Show on Friday, July 30 at 12pm ET and Saturday, July 31 at 8am ET. A re-airing of Grant’s Faith & Fame will also add to the weekend full of coverage on the channel, airing at midnight ET on Friday, July 30. A promo video for the premiere is also currently available at www.watchgmctv.com.

The song “Better Than A Hallelujah” comes from Grant’s acclaimed March release titled Somewhere Down the Road. Grant’s first new, non-holiday music in seven years garnered praise from People magazine saying “this is a soothing set of inspirational pop, as the pure-voiced Grant exudes a simple warmth on tracks…” and Billboard magazine raving “…all the songs on this collection weave together into a beautiful musical tapestry—--each as warm, thoughtful and gently compelling as the woman singing them…. we are all better for Grant having shared this emotional road map.”

The video has already struck a chord with readers of Ladies’ Home Journal’s www.lhj.com. Below is just a sample of viewer feedback from the online debut of the music video on www.lhj.com...

“WOW…is all I can say! This video is the perfect accompaniment to this song. It eloquently depicts those situations in life where our mistakes, tragedies or regrets cannot be undone and we are left with our sad realities where only God can give us comfort. It brought me to tears.”
 
“Beautiful Song.  Beautiful Video.  Beautiful Artist”
 
“As always, Amy’s songs bring me healing right where I need it!”

The Gospel Music Association has renewed its partnership with GMC to broadcast the Dove Awards.

The GMA is also taking a bold step and hosting the 42nd Annual Dove Awards in Atlanta, GA., the first time the show has taken place outside of Nashville.

The 2011 Dove Awards will be held in Atlanta's historic and fabulous Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011, GMA is working in conjunction with the city of Atlanta to host the broadcast, where its television partner, GMC is also headquartered.  Atlanta is the home of many of the industry's biggest names (Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Third Day, Byron Cage, Bishop Paul Morton, Canton Jones, Dottie Peoples, Brian Free and Assurance and more).

"Georgia's music scene is vibrant, growing and full of history," said Kevin Langston, Deputy Commissioner for Tourism for the Georgia Department of Economic Development. "We are looking forward to playing host to the 2011 Dove Awards."

Located on Peachtree Street in the middle of the city surrounded by some of the city's best restaurants, hotels and more, Dove Award activities will take place in close proximity to the Fox Theatre, creating an intimate atmosphere for attendees, artists and industry VIPs.

"We Atlantans are so happy to welcome the Dove Awards to Atlanta this year," remarked 16-time Dove Award winner and platinum selling artist Chris Tomlin. "How exciting to celebrate and share a night together honoring God in a city I have come to know and love."

In agreement with Tomlin, Bishop Paul S. Morton commented, "To the world, Atlanta is already known to be a home for diversity in music.  I am so excited that the GMA has chosen to bring the Dove Awards to our historic and beautiful city.  What better way to add to the broadening musical landscape of Gospel Music."

Hey yaw! Happy Wednesday to ya! Sooo, obviously, EVERYONE was glued to the television on Sunday night to watch the tribute to the late Bishop Walter Hawkins.

Did any of you actually attend the event in California? They had a REALLY nice crowd - the tickets sold out in about 90 minutes. I thought that it was a REALLY nice tribute! Saints everywhere were smiling as the choir and guest artists sang their favorite songs by the late Bishop Walter Hawkins. It's always awesome to see so many come out to support.

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Sooo, here were my thoughts, let me know if you felt the same, kay? Let's go! And don't laugh at me if I can't remember the names of all of the songs - yaw help a sista out.

GMC has announced that it will renew Superfest for two additional, 26-episode seasons. DeLeon Sheffield, gospel star, GRAMMY Award-nominee and wife of baseball star Gary Sheffield, will host the series. Founded in 2000, Superfest has become one of the leading TV properties in faith-based inspirational entertainment and the live recording event is a must-stop on the annual gospel events calendar. The new gmc series is executive produced by Superfest founder Dr. Bobby Cartwright, Jr.