Dove Awards 2015 Nominees: Francesca Battistelli Picks Up Third Nomination and Announces Pregnancy [PICTURE]

Francesca Battistelli

Christian artist Francesca Battistelli recently received a Dove Award Song of the Year nomination for "He Knows My Name," added to her Artist of the Year and Worship Song of the Year for "Holy Spirit" nominations.

"Holy Spirit" just wrapped an astounding 15-week run at No. 1 and is Battistelli's third consecutive single from 2014 album If We're Honest to stay at No. 1 for multiple weeks.

"It's always an honor to receive nominations of any kind, but to be nominated for Dove Awards in these categories by my peers-its incredible. I'm so thankful to be part of the CCM community and to get to do what I love while seeing lives impacted. It's hugely rewarding," she said in a press release.

The nomination brought her total to 26 career Dove Award nominations, with six wins. 

The singer also had some other exciting news to share as she announced the upcoming arrival of her third child by posting a drawing created by her four year old son.