There are a couple of big events this week at cMusicWeb.com to discuss in
lieu of cMusicMail's usual reviews. First, we have some suggestions for the
GMA Music Awards (formerly known as the Doves) taking place later this week.
Second, we announce the next
chapter in our site's history: we're changing our name this summer. It's an
exciting time for us, and we hope you enjoy it, too!

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DOVE IMPROVEMENT
by Kim Flanders

April 28, 2004, marks the 35th Annual Dove Awards in Nashville, Tennessee.
The Gospel Music Association (GMA), which produces the Dove Awards each year
at this time, is celebrating its 40th year. Many changes have occurred in
Gospel music in the years since the GMA was founded; the evolution of Gospel
music is also reflected in the Dove Awards. For instance, in 1969, the
awards consisted of 10 categories, while this year the number is up to 44.
The expansion of musical styles and the arrival of music videos are two
shifts that play a large part in this increase.

Dove Award nominations for this year go to recordings released between
November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003 and voted on by the 4,500 member
Gospel Music Association.

As with most national award ceremonies, if you follow the Dove Awards each
year, you are bound to have some disappointments. Perhaps your favorite
artist did not receive a nomination. Perhaps you wonder how a band you have
never heard of made it into the list of nominees. While "Readers Choice"
awards found in many publications and websites attempt to replace the Doves,
we all know that the Dove Awards are here to stay.

So rather than complain, we offer suggestions. Read on to experience the
thoughts and ideas that our staff believe could help the Dove Awards to be
more effective for the average music fan.

Check it out as our staff comment on those birds:
http://cMusicWeb.com/features/doveimprovement


NEW WEBSITE ANNOUNCEMENT
by Webmaster Dan Ficker

So, yeah, you were wondering what happened to that "Name This Site" contest
we were doing, right? Well, the answer has finally come out. Although I wish
it could have been a really cool name you folks came up with, we decided to
go back with a name we were throwing around for a year or so before
announcing the contest.

We chose inReview.net because we believe our site is about the reviews. But
the new site, which will be debuting sometime this summer, is much more than
just a new name. The all-new look will incorporate all the features of a
discussion board. Want to comment on a review? You will not have to send us
an e-mail, just type in your comments.

As the designer of the site, I am definitely looking forward to debuting
this work which has long been in progress, but it also needs a bit more
work. The transition should go smoothly and I hope you enjoy it as much as
we are. As usual, please contact us with any comments or questions.

Thanks,

Dan Ficker
Webmaster
cMusicWeb.com

Find out more about the upcoming site:
http://inReview.net/

We still gave out awards for the coolest names. See the winners:
http://cMusicWeb.com/win


MORE NEW STUFF ON cMUSICWEB.COM

Feature: Dove Improvement
http://cMusicWeb.com/features/doveimprovement

Site News: Contest Winners And New Site Name!
http://cMusicWeb.com/win


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