Chapman wins artist of the year at gospel awards (AP)

Christian artist Steven Curtis Chapman capped an emotional year in which he lost his 5-year-old daughter in a tragic accident by winning artist of the year during the Gospel Music Association 's Dove Awards on Thursday.

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Chapman won the night's top honor for the seventh time in his career, which spans more than two decades and includes five Grammy Awards and 56 Dove Awards. The category was one of two in which fans chose the winner, the other being new artist of the year. Chapman's 5-year-old daughter, Maria Sue, was killed last May when she was accidentally hit by a vehicle driven by her older brother in the driveway of the family's home. The singer, who stood beside his wife, Mary Beth, said the tragedy allowed the family to share their faith.

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