GMA DOVE AWARDS RETURN TO NASHVILLE’S BRIDGESTONE ARENA FOR 2026 AFTER BANNER YEAR
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.
2026 Music City Fan Experience tickets are
available now and include:
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HERE.
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.
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