Popular worship artist Matt Maher was awarded two awards on Tuesday night's 46th Annual Dove Awards held at Lipscomb University in Nashville.

Maher received the Songwriter of the Year (Artist) and the Worship Song of the Year for "Because He Lives (Amen)." At the event he also performed his award-winning song with the legendary Bill Gaither.

The Dove Awards will be televised on TBN on Sunday, October 18th at 9 pm CT.

"What an unbelievable honor to be recognized by the GMA and my peers for these two awards," said Maher in a release. "So many of the songs the Church is singing these days is a result of collaboration from many talented writers who all believe we are in a season of unprecedented unity in serving God and His Church. We were all raised up and encouraged by the songs of those who've come before us - such as Bill and Gloria Gaither. I couldn't do what I do without the support of an amazing team of people in my life, and any award an artist receives is an acknowledgement of their efforts as well."

The five-time GRAMMY-nominated Maher was recently a part of the list of high profile performers and celebrities to play before more than one million people at the Festival of Families, The World Meeting of Families - Philadelphia 2015 with Pope Francis. In addition to his performance, he took time to speak with CNN about this honor. This was Maher's second performance at a major event with Pope Francis as he performed his hit song "Lord, I Need You" in front of three million people on stage with Pope Francis at the 2013 World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro.

This week Maher kicked off his "Saints & Sinners" tour with label mates Jon Guerra, I Am They and new artist Hannah Kerr. The tour will continue through December. See the complete list of tour dates below.

"Saints & Sinners" Tour

10/15 - Pittsburgh, PA
10/16 - Worcester, MA
10/17 - Ashburn, VA (Sold Out)
10/21 - Greenwood, AR
10/22 - Windthorst, TX
10/23 - Houston, TX
10/24 - Owasso, OK
10/25 - Arlington, TX
10/30 - Benton, IL
11/01 - Marysville, OH
11/02 - Campbellsville, KY
11/05 - Hagerstown, MD
11/06 - Rochester, NY
11/07 - Pomeroy, OH
11/12 - Marietta, GA
11/13 - New Orleans, LA
11/14 - Corpus Christi, TX
11/15 - Round Rock, TX
11/19 - Eau Claire, WI
11/21 - Omaha, NE
11/22 - Elk City, OK
12/03 - Muscatine, IA
12/04 - Osseo, MN
12/05 - Auburn, IN
12/06 - Grand Rapids, MI
12/10 - Indialantic, FL
12/12 - Dothan, AL
12/13 - Destin, FL