Contemporary Christian artist Chris Tomlin has raked in the most Dove Award nominations, which were announced Friday by the Gospel Music Association.

Tomlin, whose latest CD is titled “Hello Love,” has seven nominations, including artist of the year, male vocalist of the year and song of the year for “Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone).”

Joining Tomlin in the artist of the year category are: Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Fireflight, Marvin Sapp, Third Day and TobyMac.

Winners of the awards will be announced at an April 23 ceremony in Nashville, Tenn. It will air live on the Gospel Music Channel.

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