The 46th Annual GMA Dove Awards kicks off October 13th. With so much talent being celebrated this year, we thought we’d share a few of our favorite interviews with some of the artists attending this year, from multi-nominated singer Matt Maher to Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli and more. Some of the biggest names in Christian music share their stories in interviews with Guideposts.org.
Matt Maher – Performing and Nominated for “Songwriter of the Year,” “Worship Song of the Year,” “Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year”
Matt Maher shares with us what it was like playing for Pope Francis when he visited the States and why he’s trying to reconcile the saint and the sinner on his new album. http://bit.ly/1jZkqHC
Francesca Battistelli – Nominated for “Song of the Year,” “Artist of the Year,” and “Worship Song of the Year”
Francesca Battistelli tells us how grateful she is for her fans and why she’s so excited for her new album.
Chris Tomlin – Nominated for “Songwriter of the Year,” “Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year,” and “Worship Album of the Year” 
We caught up with Tomlin following his massive Worship Night in America tour to talk about how he hopes his worship music can spark a revival across the country. http://bit.ly/1LFvxf8
MercyMe – Performing and Nominated for “Song of the Year,” “Songwriter of the Year,” and “Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year” 
MercyMe singer Bart Millard shares how he almost quit the band, and what brought him back. http://bit.ly/1jZkCGU
Newsboys – Presenting and Nominated for “Song of the Year,” and “Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year”
Newsboys’ Michael Tait shares the craziest experience the band has had while out on the road and gives us a sneak peek of God’s Not Dead 2.
Michelle Williams – Nominated for “Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year,” and “Contemporary Gospel/Urban Album of the Year” 
Michelle Williams gets personal about her father’s stroke and why her family never gave up hope for his recovery. http://bit.ly/1Lr6DUO
Hillsong United – Nominated for “Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year,” and “Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year”
The Australian worship band sits down with Guideposts before their Central Park show to talk about how they handle the pressures that come with success. http://bit.ly/1OudUWe
Crowder – Performing and Nominated for “Song of the Year,” “Rock/Contemporary Song of the Year,” and “Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year” 
Guideposts.org checks in with Crowder before his sold out show in New York City. The artist opens up about the break-up of the David Crowder Band and how he’s channeling his younger self with his latest record. http://bit.ly/1jsPaAi
KB – Performing and Nominated for “Rap/Hip Hop Song of the Year,” and “Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year”
Christian rap artist KB shares his search for his father and how growing up in an unsafe environment gifted him with compassion for the struggles of others. http://bit.ly/1LFvzDI
Building 429 – Performing
Building 429 front man Jason Roy talks with Guideposts.org about meding his broken relationship with his dad and how his band’s latest record is their most vulnerable yet. http://bit.ly/1OxFEb5
Big Daddy Weave – Performing and Nominated for “Song of the Year”
Big Daddy Weave band leader Mike Weaver opens up about about his own body image issues and how his group’s Beautiful Offerings album is a follow-up to their hit single, “Redeemed.” http://bit.ly/1VOIfTM
Jason Crabb – Presenting
Singer Jason Crabb reflects on his famous family’s legacy and showing a side to himself no one’s seen before with his latest album. http://bit.ly/1NCtGhx
Michael W Smith – Presenting and Nominated for “Inspirational Song of the Year”
Michael W. Smith looks back on his incredible career and explains how his newest record is a reinvention of his sound. http://bit.ly/1K4L5ba
Natalie Grant – Presenting
Artist Natalie Grant explains why she decide to swap roles for that of hostess of a new Christian reality dating show. http://bit.ly/1WXWVwY
For a full list of Dove Awards nominees, presenters and performers, head here.
