Nashville, Tenn. (December 10, 2025) The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena Tuesday, October 6th, 2026. Tickets will be available in an exclusive pre-sale Thursday, December 11th, 2025, at 10am CT. Use code DOVE to access the pre-sale. Public tickets go on sale Monday, December 15th, at 10am CT.

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Looking back at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, unforgettable performances ruled the night as for KING + COUNTRY, with guest Taylor Hill, opened the show with a stunning performance of “World On Fire.” In a crowd-pleasing surprise, Ben Fuller welcomed 8-time Grammy Award winner Carrie Underwood to the stage to sing their nominated song, “If It Was Up To Me.” Newly minted Opry Member Steven Curtis Chapman was joined on stage for a special Opry 100 performance with fellow Opry members Lady A and Vince Gill. Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound welcomed friends Aaron Moses, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Alex Campos, Christine D’Clario, Josh and Waleska Morales, Ingrid Rosario, Janina Rosado, Lucia Parker, and Nate Diaz for a one-of-a-kind Latin performance. Tauren Wells with gio. brought the energy on “Let The Church Sing.” CeCe Winans led the arena in a poignant, acoustic version of “Come Jesus Come,” and Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, with special guest Jon Batiste, closed out the night with a rain-soaked version of “Hard Fought Hallelujah.”

Watch the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards HERE.

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. With a focus on evangelism, education, and community support, the GMA provides resources to train, equip and strengthen the creative community - from aspiring artists to industry professionals - and works to preserve the legacy of those who’ve gone before us. Through broadcasts like the GMA Dove Awards, now in its 56th year, we celebrate the work of today’s artists while reaching millions of people around the world.

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

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