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Steven Curtis Chapman wins gospel artist of year

Veteran Christian artist Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association`s Dove Awards.

Nashville, April 24: Veteran Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association`s Dove Awards.
Chapman took home Thursday night`s top honor for the seventh time in his two-decade career. He has collected five Grammy Awards and 56 Dove Awards. Chapman`s 5-year-old daughter, Maria Sue, was killed last May when she was accidentally hit by a vehicle driven by her older brother in the driveway of the family`s home. The singer say the tragedy allowed the family to communicate their hope and their faith. Natalie Grant won the female vocalist trophy for the fourth year in a row. Brandon Heath won male vocalist and song of the year for "Give Me Your Eyes." Bureau Report