The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards Reveals First Round Of Performers & Presenters

Lauren Daigle is among the first round of performers and presenters announced for the upcoming 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, set for Oct. 7 at Bridgestone Arena.

Additional performers announced include Fred Hammond featuring The Choir Room, Gaither Vocal Band and Josiah Queen. John Crist, Sadie Robertson Huff, David & Tamela Mann and Chris Tomlin are set to present on the show, which is presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation.

Tickets for the awards and a limited number of Music City Fan Experiences are on sale here. The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. An encore presentation will air on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, Oct. 17, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET.

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

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Lorie Hollabaugh

Hollabaugh, a staff writer at MusicRow magazine, has over 20 years of music business experience and has written for publications including American Profile, CMA Close Up, Nashville Arts And Entertainment, The Boot and Country Weekly. She has a Broadcast Journalism and Speech Communication degree from Texas Christian University, (go Horned Frogs), and welcomes your feedback or story ideas at lhollabaugh@musicrow.com.

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