The GMA also revealed the much anticipated itinerary for its annual Music City Fan Experience which includes: 

• One-night-only Brandon Lake Off The Record concert at the historic Ryman Auditorium
• New Artist Showcase featuring the 2024 class of New Artist Of The Year Nominees
• River cruise aboard the General Jackson Showboat including a songwriters showcase and stunning views of Nashville
• Ticket to the 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards hosted by Tauren Wells

Packages include a hotel stay in the heart of downtown Nashville. For more information and reservation details CLICK HERE.

Tauren Wells is a celebrated platinum-selling musician, preacher, public speaker, and father, with eight GMA Dove Awards (including Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year and New Artist of the Year), 10 GRAMMY® nominations, and a Billboard Music Award nomination. In addition, Wells has achieved seven number 1’s, and over 1.2 billion global streams to date and counting. Through his precise artistry, masterful lyrics and dance-oriented performances, Tauren uniquely connects his contemporary Christian and Gospel sound with elements of pop, hip-hop and R&B. “Take It All Back,” Tauren’s fastest rising single of his career, is a viral hit with 62M Global RTD stream and added to over 133K personal playlists on Spotify. Having toured with industry greats (Lionel Richie, Mariah Carey, etc.), he’s also performed on Good Morning America, Fox & Friends, Tamron Hall Show and The Kelly Clarkson Show. Born and raised in Michigan, Tauren currently resides in Texas with his wife and four sons. In 2024, The Wells family launched Church of Whitestone in Austin, TX, where Tauren and his wife are co-lead pastors. More about Tauren Wells HERE.

The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, alongside Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, Michael Nolan as scriptwriter, Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.

About Gospel Music Association & Foundation:
Since 1964, the Gospel Music Association's mission has been to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. The GMA serves the richly diverse creatives and professionals within the Christian and Gospel music industry by preserving the legacies of those who’ve gone before us and celebrating the work of today’s artists through events like the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Easter Celebration, and GMA Christmas Celebration - which reaches millions of people around the world annually.

For more information about the Gospel Music Association, visit www.gospelmusic.org. Join the GMA social communities on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube and LinkedIn.