And now....the results of the first CMP Fan Awards...

Check back throughout the month of March for quotes from the big winners.

In January, we held the first annual CMP Fan Awards. ChristianMusicPlanet.com website visitors voted on their favorite artists, bands, books, DVDs and family movies.

Read below to see if your favorite artists, movies and authors won.

Best Band or Group of 2007

1. Casting Crowns

2. Kutless --  "We would like to say thank you to all of the fans of Kutless and ChristianMusicPlanet.com! An award that we are given when chosen by all of you is truly meaningful to all of us! God bless you guys!" ~ James Mead

3. Jars of Clay -- "Wow - thanks!!" ~ Charlie Lowell

Best Solo Artist of 2007

1. Jeremy Camp -- "To be selected, at all, in these catagories is really exciting, but to have been chosen by the fans, is unreal and moves my heart.  When you look at all the great artists out there, I'm truly humbled and thankful!"

2. Chris Tomlin

3. Michael W. Smith -- "I'm humbled by this honor. Thanks so much to all the fans who voted and to ChristianMusicPlanet.com for its community." ~ Michael W. Smith

Best New Artist of 2007

1. Mandisa -- "Wow! What an honor! Thank you everyone who voted for me on ChristianMusicPlanet.com.  The reason this means so much to me is because it was voted on by the fans.  I am overwhelmed by your love and support. God bless you all!"

2. Britt Nicole

3. 33Miles -- "Christian Music Planet is one of the best resources for Christian music fans and artists.  We are so honored to have been chosen by the fans as Best New Artist of 2007!  Thank you everyone for your support, for voting, for listening to Christian music and for giving the glory to Jesus Christ...who gets it all!"

Your choice for Best Artist of 2007

1. Kutless --  "We feel privileged to be included in this award and would like to thank all of our loyal fans for their support over the past few years.  We love what we do and you guys are the ones that allow us to keep making music. THANK YOU" ~ Jon Micha Sumrall / "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for such an honor. Our fan base is more like a family to us and they're support is overwhelming! All the love, peace, happiness, and thanks to those that supported us in our career and ministry." ~ Jeff Gilbert

2. Casting Crowns

3. Jeremy Camp -- "To be selected, at all, in these catagories is really exciting, but to have been chosen by the fans, is unreal and moves my heart.  When you look at all the great artists out there, I'm truly humbled and thankful!"

Best Fiction Author/Novelist of 2007

1. Ted Dekker

2. Karen Kingsbury

3. Frank Peretti

Best Non-Fiction Author of 2007

1. Amy Grant

2. Max Lucado

3. Beth Moore

Best Fiction Book/Novel released in 2007 (Author’s name, followed by book title.)

1. Bryan Davis – Enoch’s Ghost

2. Lisa Bergen – The Begotten

3. Ted Dekker - Skin

Best Non-Fiction Book/Novel Released in 2007 (Author’s name, followed by book title.)

**We had a tie for third place in this category.**

1. Amy Grant – Mosaic

2. Max Lucado – 3:16: Stories of Hope

3. Beth Moore – Get Out of That Pit

4. Tony Dungy – Quiet Strength

Best Family Comedy Movie/DVD of 2007

1. Evan Almighty

2. Enchanted

3. Alvin and the Chipmunks

Best Family Drama Movie/DVD of 2007

1. Facing the Giants

2. Amazing Grace

3. The Ultimate Gift