"Just remember, mi casa es su casa. That's right, I speak Mexican." -John Morgan, President of the United States, George W. Bush impersonator.
"I think it would be fun to share things together. So, like, what's your biggest sin?" -Pre-show host Kerri Pomarolli to those attending in an effort to help lighten the mood.
"Remember, what happens at GMA pre-show, stays at GMA pre-show." -Pre-show host Kerri Pomarolli closing the pre-show event.
"This award is for BoBo, the little bird that lives on this cover." -Matt of Jars of Clay, accepting the award for Recorded Music Packaging
"Bart couldn't be here due to his third child and the opening week of Major League Baseball, but he'd like to thank the band that carried him for 12 years, MercyMe." -Mike Scheuchzer, accepting the award on behalf of Bart Millard for Inspirational Album of the Year.
"The world revolves around God and not around us, and I want to continue to write songs that reflect that." -Chris Tomlin accepting the award for Worship Song of the Year
"He's coming from England, so..." -JR of Total Axxess, waiting for a couple minutes for Andy Hunter, who was not there.
"I loved working with Lari Goss. He's a very talented maniac." -Claire Cloninger accepting the award for Musical of the Year.
"If anyone could send a picture of me and this Dove Award to VH-1, I'd like that." -KJ-52 backstage, referring to his placement on VH-1's "Top 40 Worst Moments In Hip-Hop" for praying for Eminem.
"I don't know. Jesus Wept?" -Lead singer of Relient K, talking about the one verse that best describes his group.
"As a former band mate of his, I accept this award on his behalf." -Josh Havens, lead singer for The Afters, accepting the Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year for Backstreet Boy, Brian Littrell.
"I've waited six years to stand here and all I can think about is how bad I've got to go to the bathroom. My parents have been coming to this for six years and watched me loose eighteen times, so this is for them." -Mark Schultz, accepting the award for Long Form Music Video of the Year
"I have songs that last longer than that." -Kirk Franklin, answering Rebecca's comment about the show's two hour length.
"I've been blessed beyond measure to win numerous awards, but this will be the first I place on my mantle. This is very special for me." -Brian Littrell talking backstage about the significance of winning a GMA Music Award.
"You know, some people's elevator just doesn't go all the way to the top." -Shirley Ceaser reacting to magician Brock Gill's envelope burning trick.
Kevin McNeese started NRT in 2002 and has worked in the industry since 1999 in one form or another. He has been a fan of Christian music since 1991.
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