The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards Announces Final Round of Performers and Presenters

THE 56th ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS ANNOUNCES FINAL ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS

Confirmed Performers Include Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, a Special Opry 100 performance from Opry Members Lady A, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Vince Gill, and a Multi-Artist Latin Performance from Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound that Includes Aaron Moses, Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Alex Campos, Christine D’Clario, Ingrid Rosario, Janina Rosado, Josh and Waleska Morales from Miel San Marcos, Lucia Parker, and Nate Diaz

Aspen Kennedy, Karen Peck, Lee Vasi, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and Sonya Isaacs Confirmed To Present with Special Appearances by Colton Dixon, Joel Courtney, and John O’Leary

Dove Awards Tickets On Sale Now For Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The Broadcast Will Air Exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 10th, 2025, at 7:30pm and 10pm ET and Will Be Simulcast on SiriusXM The Message

Nashville, Tenn. (October 6th, 2025) – The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the final round of performers and presenters for the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Performers include Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, a special Opry 100 performance from Opry Members Lady A, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Vince Gill, and a multi-artist Latin performance from Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound that includes Alex Campos, Christine D’Clario, Ingrid Rosario, Janina Rosado, and Josh and Waleska Morales from Miel San Marcos. Presenters include Aspen Kennedy, Karen Peck, Lee Vasi, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and Sonya Isaacs with Special Appearances by Colton Dixon, Joel Courtney, and John O’Leary.

Previously announced performers include CeCe Winans, Christine D’Clario, ELEVATION RHYTHM, Elevation Worship, for KING + COUNTRY, Fred Hammond feat. The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band, Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound, Josiah Queen, Lauren Daigle, Leanna Crawford, Lecrae, Tamela Mann, and Tauren Wells feat. gio.. Presenters include Bart Millard, bodie, Candace Cameron Bure, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, David Mann, DOE, Jackie Hill Perry,  Jason Crabb, John Crist, Milo Ventimiglia, Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, Pastor Mike Jr., Patricia Heaton, and Sadie Robertson Huff.

The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 7th, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are on sale HERE. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 10th, 2025, 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. 

Prior to the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards broadcast, viewers can watch the official red-carpet coverage, TBN’s Red Carpet Hosted by Kristin Adams, on Friday, October 10, 2025, exclusively on the TBN+ app and TBN YouTube. 

For the complete list of nominees, visit doveawards.com  

The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association. Jackie Patillo and Justin Fratt serve as showrunners and executive producers, Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers, and JoAnna Illingworth and Shama Mrema as scriptwriters. Russell E. Hall returns as director and 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. 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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*Watch exclusively on TBN or the TBN+ app starting Friday, October 10 at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET - find out more at www.tbn.org/2025doveawards

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