'' Lifesong '' was received positively by music critics . Many critics praised the album 's songwriting , although others felt the album 's sound was derivative . The album and its singles were nominated for many awards , with the album winning the Grammy Award for Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album at the 48th Grammy Awards and the Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year at the 37th GMA Dove Awards . It debuted and peaked at number nine on the '' Billboard '' 200 and number on the '' Billboard '' Christian Albums chart , selling 71,000 copies in its first week . The 15th best-selling Christian album of the 2000s in the United States , '' Lifesong '' has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America ( RIAA ) and has sold 1.4 million copies in the United States . All of the album 's singles topped the '' Billboard '' Christian Songs and Hot Christian AC charts
37th GMA Dove Awards
37th GMA Dove Awards
Lifesong