The Gospel Music Association is gearing up for a big finish to the year as the 56th annual Dove Awards ceremony approaches. Not only is the show moving from Lipscomb University to Bridgestone Arena for 2025, but the organization has just revealed a star-studded lineup of performers and presenters.
Among those slated to perform at the Oct. 7 awards show are:
Presenters are set to include:
Hosting the awards show will once again be Christian artist and pastor Tauren Wells.

Tauren Wells hosts the 55th Annual GMA Dove Award inside the Allen Arena at Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024.
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Where can I find the full list of Dove Award performers?
For a full list of presenters and performers, visit https://doveawards.com/performers-presenters.
The 56th annual GMA Dove Awards will be held Oct. 7 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets and a limited number of Music City Fan Experiences are on sale here. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. An encore presentation will air on TBN and the TBN+ app Oct. 17, at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. CT.
Prior to the awards broadcast, viewers can watch the official red-carpet coverage, “TBN’s Red Carpet Hosted by Kristin Adams” on the TBN+ app and TBN YouTube.
Melonee Hurt covers music and music business at The Tennessean, part of the USA TODAY NETWORK — Tennessee. Reach Melonee at mhurt@tennessean.com or on Instagram at @MelHurtWrites.
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