| 2003 |
Inducted into the NSAI Hall of Fame |
| 1994 |
CCMA Mainstream Artist of the Year |
|
Dove Award Country Recorded Song of the Year:
There But For The Grace Of God Go I |
|
TNN / MCN Christian Country Artist |
| 1993 |
CCMA Country Songwriter of the Year |
| 1992 |
Dove Award Country Recorded Album of the Year:
Love Is Strong |
|
Grammy: Love Can Build A Bridge |
| 1991 |
BMI
Songwriter of the Year |
|
Dove Award Country Recorded Song of the Year:
Seein' My Father In Me |
| 1990 |
BMI
Songwriter of the Year |
| 1989 |
BMI
Songwriter of the Year |
| 1988 |
BMI Songwriter of the Year |
|
CMA Song of the Year: Forever And Ever,
Amen |
|
Grammy: Forever And Ever, Amen |
|
TNN Viewers Choice Awards: Forever And
Ever, Amen |
| 1987 |
ACM Song of the Year: Forever And Ever,
Amen |
|
BMI
Songwriter of the Year |
|
CMA Song of the Year: On The Other Hand |
|
Music City News Traditional Country Song of
the Year: On The Other Hand |
| 1986 |
ACM Song of the Year: On The Other Hand |
