The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards is adding another group of Christian and Gospel music artists to its 2026 ceremony, with Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine and Hulvey among the newly announced performers.
The Gospel Music Association also announced a special tribute honoring Gospel music legend Richard Smallwood. The tribute will feature Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, along with original members of Smallwood's acclaimed ensemble Vision, including Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn. Percy Bady will serve as musical director.
The second round of presenters includes Bart Millard of MercyMe, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH, Jen Lilley, Kelontae Gavin and CalledOut.
They join the previously announced performers Anne Wilson, Chosen Road, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells and TobyMac. Previously confirmed presenters include Anthony Brown, CeCe Winans, for KING + COUNTRY, Julie Chen Moonves, Karen Peck, Lisa Knowles-Smith and Sarai Rivera.
The 2026 ceremony will take place October 6 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, marking the second consecutive year the Dove Awards have been held at the venue. This year's theme, "Together For One," is inspired by Colossians 3:14 and focuses on the unity of Christian and Gospel music's many voices and expressions of faith.
The 57th GMA Dove Awards will be hosted by Tauren Wells and will also feature a newly introduced Community Impact Award for Peace & Purpose. The inaugural honor will recognize God Behind Bars for its faith-driven work with incarcerated individuals and their families.
For those unable to attend the live ceremony, the 2026 Dove Awards broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app on October 9 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET, with a simulcast on SiriusXM's The Message.
Fans can find more information about the 57th GMA Dove Awards and the complete list of nominees through the Gospel Music Association.
