The 37th Annual GMA Dove Awards, also called the 37th Annual GMA Music Awards, were held on April 5, 2006 recognizing accomplishments of Christian musicians for the year 2005.
The show was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tennessee, and was hosted by Rebecca St. James and Kirk Franklin.
[1] Nominations were announced earlier in 2006 by Kirk Franklin and Rebecca St. James at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in Music City, Tennessee.
[2] Chris Tomlin won four awards, including Artist of the Year, while The Afters were awarded New Artist of the Year.
Casting Crowns, David Crowder Band, Kirk Franklin, and The Crabb Family each won two awards.