Brandon Lake with Lainey Wilson, Tye Tribbett, Hope Darst and Elevation Worship Among Newly Announced Performers
In a celebration of the many voices, gifts and expressions of faith that unite through music, the Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the final round of performers and presenters for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Reflecting this year’s theme, “Together For One,” the newly announced performers include Brandon Lake with Lainey Wilson, Tye Tribbett, Hope Darst and Elevation Worship, performing from Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium.
Additionally, Natalie Grant and Amy Grant will join together for the first time on stage for a special tribute to the late Dolly Parton. The tribute honors Parton’s lasting impact on Christian and Gospel music. A GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee, multiple GMA Dove Award winner and nominee again this year, Parton has brought songs of faith to audiences across generations and genres.
The final presenter lineup welcomes Christine D’Clario, Chris Tomlin, Cory Asbury, Hezekiah Walker, Jenn Johnson, Marvin Sapp, Shawn Johnson East and from The Chosen George H. Xanthis and Paras Patel joining previously announced presenters for an evening that brings together artists, songwriters, producers and leaders from throughout the Christian and Gospel music community.
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 16th, 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.
