Dove Awards of 1970

The 2nd Dove Awards were held in 1970. They recognized accomplishment of musicians for the year 1969.

Award Winners:

*Song Of The Year
**"THE NIGHT BEFORE EASTER"; Don Sumner, Dwayne Friend; Gospel Qt Music (SESAC)

*Songwriter Of The Year
**Bill Gaither

*Male Vocalist Of The Year
**James Blackwood

*Female Vocalist Of The Year
**Ann Downing

*Male Group Of The Year
**Oak Ridge Boys

*Mixed Group Of The Year
**The Speer Family

*Most Promising New Gospel Talent
**Four Gallileans

*Album Of The Year
**FILL MY CUP, LORD; The Blackwood Brothers; Darol Rice; RCA Victor

*Instrumentalist
**Dwayne Friend

*Backliner Notes
**MRS JAKE HESS; Ain't That Beautiful Singin'; Jake Hess

*Cover Photo or Cover Art
**BILL GRINE; This Is My Valley; Rambos

*Graphic Layout And Design
**JERRY GOFF; Thrasher Brothers At Fantastic Caverns; Thrasher Bros

*Television Program
**GOSPEL JUBILEE, Florida Boys

*D.J. Of The Year
**J.G. Whitfield