February 22, 2012 4:40 PM
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Jason Crabb scores eight Dove Awards nominations
Jason Crabb performs onstage at the 42nd Annual GMA Dove Awards at The Fox Theatre on April 20, 2011.
(Credit: Getty)Laura Story earned the second-most with six nominations, and rapper LaCrae received five nods for the 43rd annual show. Kirk Franklin, Chris Tomlin, Natalie Grant and Jamie Grace each received four.
Crabb, who is up for best male vocalist, will also compete for artist of the year against Casting Crowns, Laura Story, LaCrae and the Issacs.
R&B artist Montell Jordan, comedian Chonda Pierce and wrestler AJ Styles announced the nominees today in Atlanta.
Last year, more than 1.5 million viewed the awards show, which aired on GMC, formerly known as the Gospel Music Channel.
Go here for the complete list of nominees.
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