NASHVILLE, TN, - The 36th Annual GMA Music Award nominees were announced February 7th and Barry D of TAQA Records was nominated for the Dove Award. His CD,”Handprint” won its place in the category for Instrumental Album Of the Year. The Dove Awards will be handed out on April 13, 2005 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN.

Keyboardist, Producer and Arranger Barry D. has been making music in the music industry over 10 years. Playing large events at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Six Flags, Barry has shared the stage with notable performers such as Phil Collins, Nicole Mullen, Crystal Lewis, Virtue and Out Of Eden.

Upon receiving news of his nomination Barry states,” I asked God recently for some big news and let me tell you, God answers prayer.”

TAQA Records released Handprint October 26th, 2004. TAQA Records was established in 1996, and is an affiliate of TAQA Entertainment/Taste and See Corp. For more information log onto www.gmamusiccawards.com