The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards take place October 6 at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, and the lineup keeps growing. Newly announced performers include Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine and Hulvey.
One of the night’s biggest moments will be a special tribute to the late Richard Smallwood, the gospel pioneer and GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee who passed away in December 2025. The tribute features Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, along with original members of Smallwood’s ensemble Vision, Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn. Percy Bady serves as musical director.
New presenters include Bart Millard of MercyMe, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH, actress Jen Lilley, Kelontae Gavin and CalledOut. They join previously announced performers Anne Wilson, Chosen Road, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells and TobyMac, and presenters including Anthony Brown and CeCe Winans.
The awards air on TBN and the TBN+ app on Friday, October 9.
Press release courtesy of Christina Garvin and Sundari Public Relations, on behalf of the Gospel Music Association.
