The Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year has been awarded since 1976, except for 1979.[1] Years reflect the year in which the Dove Awards were presented, for works released in the previous year.
NOTE: The 1971 winners (except GMA Hall of Fame members) were nullified because of voting irregularities; no awards show was held in 1979, as the Gospel Music Association moved the awards show from September to April.