Gospel Music Association Announces Second Round of Performers and Presenters for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards
GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS
Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine, Hulvey and a Special Richard Smallwood Tribute Featuring Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Maurette Brown Clark, Ted Winn and Percy Bady All Among Newly Announced Performers
Bart Millard, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH and More Confirmed to Present
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2026) The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performers and presenters set to take the stage at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking place October 6 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Newly announced performers include Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine and Hulvey, along with a special tribute honoring Richard Smallwood. The tribute will feature Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, as well as original members of Richard Smallwood’s acclaimed ensemble Vision, including Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn, with Percy Bady serving as musical director.
The second round of presenters includes Bart Millard of multi-platinum-selling band MercyMe, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH, actress Jen Lilley, Kelontae Gavin and CalledOut Music.
This new lineup joins the previously confirmed performers Anne Wilson, Chosen Road, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells and TobyMac, as well as presenters and industry icons Anthony Brown, CeCe Winans, for KING + COUNTRY, Julie Chen Moonves, Karen Peck, Lisa Knowles-Smith and Sarai Rivera.
Now in its second consecutive year at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the annual celebration will bring together artists, songwriters, producers and leaders from across the Christian and Gospel music community under this year’s theme, “Together For One,” inspired by Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” The evening will celebrate the many voices, gifts and expressions of faith united through music.
The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 6th, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are currently on sale HERE. While Music City Fan Experiences are now sold out, fans interested in attending in 2027 can join the waiting list now. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 9th, 2026, at 7:30pm and 10pm ET and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. An encore presentation will air on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 17th, at 7:30pm and 10pm ET.
To download images of this year’s performers, click here. To download images of this year’s presenters, click here. For official social media assets, click HERE. Logos for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards are located HERE. For the complete list of nominees visit doveawards.com.
The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association in partnership with TPR. Jackie Patillo, Justin Fratt and Tauren Wells serve as executive producers, Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, and Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager.
