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Michael W. Smith performs at the Dove Awards on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. The Doves are given for achievement Michael W. Smith accepts his artist of the year award at the Dove Awards on Wednesday, March 24, 1999, in Nashville, Tenn. The Dov Contemporary gospel singer Michael W. Smith is shown in his Franklin, Tenn., studio Dec. 3, 2007. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Todd Ouzts. Courtesy image Michael W. Smith accepts his artist of the year award at the Dove Awards on Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Nashville, Tenn. The Dove