Tamela Mann and Lecrae lead the pack for CSD with two nominations each, while Wess Morgan and Trip Lee each landed a single nomination.

“Central South Distribution congratulates their artists on this year’s Dove Award nominations. The recognition by GMA voters, their peers and the industry is a big honor. CSD is privileged to support these artists, their music and ministries,” comments Vicki Mack Lataillade, partner and CMO at the company.

The 42nd Annual Gospel Music Association Dove Awards take place on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 live from Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Ga.

CSD Nominations:

Tamela Mann
TRADITIONAL GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“The Master Plan” – The Master Plan – Tamela Mann; Tamela Mann, Myron Butler; Tillymann Music Group

TRADITIONAL GOSPEL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
The Master Plan – Tamela Mann; David and Tamela Mann, Myron Butler, Terrell Carter; Tillymann Music Group

Lecrae
RAP/HIP HOP RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“Background” – Rehab – Lecrae; Lecrae Moore, Andy Mineo, Alex Medina, George Ramirez, Joseph Prielozny; Reach Records

RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Rehab – Lecrae; Cheesebeats, PK, Benjah, J.R., Alex Medina, Sky; Reach Records

Wess Morgan
CONTEMPORARY GOSPEL RECORDED SONG OF THE YEAR
“I Choose To Worship” – Under An Open Heaven – Wess Morgan; Wess Morgan, Joseph Morgan; Bowtie World Music

Trip Lee
RAP/HIP HOP ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Between Two Worlds – Trip Lee; DJ Official, J.R., Joseph Priclozny, Trip Lee; Reach Records

Central South Distribution, Inc.’s mission is to nurture and cultivate God’s message through the growth of Christian music. CSD has been servicing the Gospel and Christian community for nearly four decades and takes pride in being the #1 Independent Gospel Distributor, and the World’s Largest Distributor of Gospel Music. They distribute Gospel Music to all of the top Gospel, CBA and Mainstream Accounts including, other distributors, chain stores and independent retailers.