TobyMac, Hall top the Doves

TobyMac won artist of the year and Casting Crowns singer Mark Hall collected four trophies at the 39th annual Dove Awards, which celebrate the best in gospel music.

Besides artist of the year, TobyMac, whose real name is Toby McKeehan, took home Dove Awards on Wednesday night for rock/contemporary album for “Portable Sounds” and short-form video for his hit “Boomin’.”

Hall’s wins included song of the year and pop/contemporary recorded song of the year for “East to West,” which he co-wrote with Bernie Herms.

Chris Tomlin won male vocalist of the year and Natalie Grant was awarded female vocalist. Those were their third consecutive wins in their respective categories.