Photo Courtesy of the Gospel Music Association Dove Awards

Chart-topping Capitol CMG artist Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, which aired Friday, October 9 via TBN and the TBN+ App. The win adds another major milestone to her breakthrough year following the release of her self-titled debut album (1.23). MacDonald also delivered one of the evening's most unforgettable moments, closing out the show with a jaw-dropping performance of her 12-week No. 1 song "Left It In The River," complete with confetti cannons and a standing ovation.

"I've spent so much of my life dreaming of the day I'd be able to share my testimony through music," says MacDonald. "I wasn't sure I'd ever find the courage to actually do this, but it was Christian and gospel music that helped me find my identity and shatter the many lies I believed about myself. Thank you to all the incredible artists and teams who made sure that music found me. It's truly what carried me to this moment where I now get to do the same for others."

Watch MacDonald's show-stopping "Left It In The River" performance, HERE:

youtube.com/watch?v=5lm0v_LJ7W4

In addition to New Artist of the Year, MacDonald received nominations for Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year (Jamie MacDonald), Song of the Year ("Left It In The River"), and Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year ("Left It In The River").

MacDonald has made history this year, with her self-titled debut album achieving the biggest streaming debut ever for a female Christian artist and the largest debut album streaming launch in Capitol CMG history. The album led MacDonald to surpass 322 million global streams and earn three consecutive No. 1 singles, further cementing her status as one of Christian music's most exciting new acts.

Jamie MacDonald (The Deluxe Album) arrives October 16 via Capitol CMG, expanding her debut to 30 tracks with previously unreleased songs, acoustic renditions, live performances, and new collaborations, including "A Million Chances (with Tori Kelly)" and the previously released "Desperate (with Lauren Daigle)."

Pre-order Jamie MacDonald (The Deluxe Album) here:

jamiemacdonald.lnk.to/TheDeluxeAlbumPR

MacDonald will kick off the fall leg of her 17-date Left It In The River Tour on October 20 in Elk Grove, CA, including a sold-out hometown show in Flint, MI, before making her headline debut at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on May 23, 2027. For more information, visit jamiemacdonaldmusic.com.

Jamie MacDonald On Tour:

Tues., Oct. 6 | 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards | Nashville, TN

Wed., Oct. 7 | Gas South Arena | Duluth, GA ^

Thu., Oct. 8 | Colonial Life Arena | Columbia, SC ^

Fri., Oct. 9 | Addition Financial Arena | Orlando, FL ^

Sat., Oct. 10 | Benchmark International Arena | Tampa, FL ^

Thu., Oct. 15 | Honda Center | Anaheim, CA ^

Fri., Oct. 16 | Lee's Family Forum | Henderson, NV ^

Sat., Oct. 17 | Desert Diamond Arena | Glendale, AZ ^

Sun., Oct. 18 | Toyota Arena | Ontario, CA ^

Tue., Oct. 20 | Creekside Christian Church | Elk Grove, CA

Thu., Oct. 22 | Elsinore Theatre | Salem, OR

Fri., Oct. 23 | Pantages Theater | Tacoma, WA

Sat., Oct. 24 | Zootown Church | Missoula, MT

Sun., Oct. 25 | Alberta Bair Theater| Billings, MT

Thu., Nov. 5 | Osborne Baptist Church | Eden, NC

Fri., Nov. 6 | Waters Edge Church Yorktown | Yorktown, VA

Sat., Nov. 7 | Union Transfer | Philadelphia, PA

Sun., Nov. 8 | Sony Hall | New York, NY

Thu., Nov. 12 | Crosswater Community Church | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL

Fri., Nov. 13 | Vizion Church - Independence | Charlotte, NC

Sat., Nov. 14 | Redemption Church Greenville | Greenville, SC

Sun., Nov. 15 | BJCC Theatre | Birmingham, AL

Thu., Nov. 19 | The Truman | Kansas City, MO

Fri., Nov. 20 | Enjoy Church | O'Fallon, IL

Sat., Nov. 21 | Landmark Church | Cincinnati, OH

Sun., Nov. 22 | Capitol Theatre | Flint, MI

Sun., May 23 | Ryman Auditorium | Nashville, TN

BOLD denotes Left It In The River Tour dates
^ denotes support dates on Phil Wickham's Songs Of The Saints Tour

For more info on Jamie MacDonald, visit the JFH Artists Database.

 

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