Brian Littrell Scores First Award From the Gospel Music Association

Brian Littrell Scores First Award From the Gospel Music Association

"In Christ Alone" Recognized As Top Inspirational Recorded Song

Award Comes On The Eve Of Release Of Welcome Home

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Awards were handed out last night at the 37th Annual Gospel Music Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. Brian Littrell, a member of the multi-million selling, superstar pop group, Backstreet Boys, scored his first Dove Award in the Inspirational Recorded Song category for his hit single, "In Christ Alone." This chart- topping track was recorded for the WOW #1s project, and was Littrell's first foray into the Christian market.

With his wife by his side, Littrell commented backstage, "I've truly been blessed by God's grace. I'm very grateful and honored. This one is going on the mantle." The award comes on the eve of the release of Littrell's full- length debut project on Reunion Records, Welcome Home, set to hit the market on May 2nd, 2006.

Founded in 1964, the 4,500-member Gospel Music Association is dedicated to exposing, promoting and celebrating the gospel through music. The GMA represents all styles of gospel music including contemporary pop, rock, urban gospel, praise & worship, Southern gospel, country and children's gospel music. The GMA produces the GMA Music Awards, which recognizes achievement in all genres of gospel music and are voted on by members of the GMA.

* The 37th Annual GMA Music Awards will air in national syndication starting on Easter weekend April 15 through May 21. For the current list of airdates and times, go to http://www.gmamusicawards.com/newsroom/synd-list.cfm.

Source: Reunion Records

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Web site: http://www.gmamusicawards.com/newsroom/synd-list.cfm

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