GMA Dove Awards To Return To Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena
The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards will return to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 6th, 2026. Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday (Dec. 15).
The Music City Fan Experience package tickets are available now, and include a night of worship at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, a new artist showcase, exclusive previews, a riverboat lunch cruise with performances, a three-night stay at the Sheraton Grand in downtown Nashville, round-trip transportation to all Fan Experience events and premium seating at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards.
Earlier this year at the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, Brandon Lake was most awarded with five wins including Songwriter of the Year (Artist) and Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” honoring songwriters Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, and Benjamin William Hastings. Artist of the Year went to Forrest Frank and New Artist of the Year went to Leanna Crawford. CeCe Winans took home two awards including Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for “Come Jesus Come” with Shirley Caesar.
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