Koe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
Koe Wetzel took the stage in front of a sold-out Ascend Amphitheater crowd last night (Oct. 6) for a 75-minute explosive, rock star-style set as part of his “Damn Near Normal Tour.”
Ben Burgess started the night with a set full of songs off his new album Hollywood Cowboy, set for an independent release this Friday (Oct. 11). Getting the crowd to “dance to some country music,” the album preview included “Well Worth The Ride,” “Well Whiskey,” “Bull Rider” and “The Willie.” Burgess also used his impressive vocals to cover Johnny Paycheck’s “Slide Off Your Satin Sheets,” before closing his time with the album’s title track.
Up next on the night was Tanner Usrey, who burst onto stage with “Blackberry Wine,” which is featured on the Twisters soundtrack. Keeping the momentum going, he dove into fan favorites “Take Me Home,” “Come Back Down,” “With You” and “Give It Some Time.” Usrey then brought out his friend Kinsley to help him perform “Beautiful Lies,” a duet with Ella Langley off his Crossing Lines album, where cell phone lights illuminated the venue.
“Enough of that sad stuff let’s get rowdy,” Usrey exclaimed as he dove back into his set with a cover of Killer Faces’ “Stay With Me,” before closing out with thrilling performances of “Destiny,” The Georgia Satellites’ “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” and “Guns Drugs And Allergy Pills.”
Koe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
As the lights went out and the crowd was brought to their feet, it was time for the main event. Before hitting the stage, Wetzel played a clip of Vanderbilt University’s goal-post-carrying celebration after beating Alabama over the weekend, getting the crowd even more hyped up. Sporting his ball cap and guitar, Wetzel came rocking out on stage with “Twister,” instantly setting the mood for the night. After claiming the night as “Sunday funday,” Wetzel turned up the heat with “Fuss & Fight,” initiating smoke and fire from his stage production, before going into “April Showers.”
“I didn’t know how this record would turn out with how honest it was,” Wetzel stated in reference to his 9 Lives album that dropped this past July. “With the help of Gabe Simon, Amy Allen, Carrie Karpinen, Ben Burgess, Steve Rush… and all the Nashville legends out here and some L.A. sprinkled in, we did it though. It all just made sense.” With the crowd dialed in ready to hear the new album live, he played the title track before throwing it back to “Forever.”
Wetzel kept the nostalgia going with “Love,” slowing down the set with a spotlight shining down on him. The crowd swooned as the singer hit all the right notes on the tune he co-wrote with Parker McCollum, giving the fellow Texan a shoutout at the end. Then it was time to dial the party back up with fan-favorites “Good Die Young,” “Kuntry & Western” and “Ragweed.”
Koe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
Already proving his top-notch-entertainer status with more show to go, Wetzel led the crowd in a group cheers before diving into “Casamigos,” The crowd sand loudly along to “Sweet Dreams,” and Wetzel continued to thrill the amphitheater with “Drunk Driving,” “February 28, 2016” and tour namesake “Damn Near Normal.”
Putting everyone in a rock star state of mind, the night was nearing an end but the party was not slowing down. From the opening chords of the next track, fans were instantly engaged for “Creeps.”
“We wrote this song in the RCA studios right down the road from here,” Wetzel said. “We all wanted a girl’s point of view on the song, so we asked Jessie Murph to come on and she absolutely killed it. Jessie, wherever you are, we love you.” Through screams and excitement, Wetzel gave a show-stopping performance of the RIAA Platinum-certified single “High Road.” To close out the night, Bailey Zimmerman ran out on stage to serve some tequila to the band, before Wetzel closed out with “Something To Talk About.”
Wetzel’s “Damn Near Normal Tour” will continue this weekend in his home state of Texas with shows in Abilene and Lubbock before finishing the weekend run with a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
‘Concert For Carolina’ To Take Place Later This Month
/by Madison HahnenLuke Combs, Eric Church, Billy Strings and James Taylor will headline “Concert for Carolina,” a benefit show presented by Explore Asheville and the Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority, on Oct. 26 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The event will be hosted by ESPN’s Marty Smith and Barstool Sports’ Caleb Pressley and additional artists will be announced soon.
When devastation caused by Hurricane Helene first began, the singers mobilized and started outreach to put together an event to raise funds for the relief efforts. The call to David Tepper, Owner of the Carolina Panthers, Charlotte FC and Bank of America Stadium, and his wife Nicole Tepper, was received with overwhelming generosity and quick action. Without pause, the Teppers offered Bank of America Stadium as a venue and everyone united to make the benefit concert a reality as swiftly as possible.
“When Luke first approached us with the idea for a concert benefitting relief efforts in the region, we felt compelled to open the doors of Bank of America Stadium for this special moment,” shared David and Nicole Tepper. “Every day, we are more inspired by the strength and resolve of our Carolina community, and we are grateful to join Luke, Eric, and our fellow Carolinians as we embark on the road to recovery together.”
Tickets for the show will go on-sale this Thursday Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. ET.
100% of proceeds from the show, including sponsorships, will be split evenly between Combs and Church’s Chief Cares Foundation to give to organizations of their choosing in support of relief efforts across the Carolinas and the Southeast. Combs’ portion will be distributed between Samaritan’s Purse, Manna Food Bank and Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC, as well as one more organization still to be announced. Church’s Chief Cares is focused on helping established charities and organizations that are well managed, organized and can expedite aid directly to the families affected by Hurricane Helene.
“I told y’all I had something big planned for Carolina,” said Combs on his Instagram. “One of the ways we’re helping is a benefit concert at Bank of America Stadium on Oct. 26th! This concert took so much planning, work, and coordination from so many people. I’m so thankful to everyone who helped make this a possibility on such short notice.”
Church also took to Instagram, noting “This is my home. It’s in every fiber of who I am. Our family members, friends, neighbors and communities are in dire need. I’m honored to share the stage with an incredible lineup in order to help meet those needs. Through the dark, light will shine.”
For those unable to attend the concert but still looking to support, donations can be made now to The North Carolina Community Foundation Disaster Relief Fund or to various organizations listed at concertforcarolina.com.
Matraca Berg Signs With UMPG Nashville
/by Liza AndersonMatraca Berg. Photo: Glen Rose
Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (NaSHOF) member Matraca Berg has signed an exclusive global publishing agreement with UMPG Nashville.
With a career spanning nearly four decades, the 2023 BMI Icon Award recipient has also accumulated 11 BMI Millionaire Certificates. Her credits include hits like “Strawberry Wine,” “Wrong Side Of Memphis,” “I’m That Kind Of Girl,” “XXX’s And OOO’s” and “You And Tequila.”
“Cyndi Forman has known and worked with Matraca for more than 20 years. She and I were discussing songwriters that we both loved and respected, and it became obvious to both of us at the same moment that we needed to work with Matraca,” says Troy Tomlinson, Chairman & CEO, UMPG Nashville.
“I’ve been with the same publisher since my early 20s. Pat Higdon has always had my back. Finding another home after all these years was daunting. It feels good and natural to be at Universal Music Publishing now,” expresses Berg. “Troy and Cyndi have the same love of songs and deep respect for the music. Cyndi already knows some of my old catalog, and we know a lot of the stories and the history of this town, which is fun to share.”
Daily Music Schedule Unveiled For 2024 GoldenSky Festival
/by Liza AndersonThe daily music schedule and mobile app have been unveiled for this year’s GoldenSky Country Music Festival, taking place Oct. 18–20 at Discovery Park in Sacramento, California.
Now in its third year, the function will feature over 35 country music acts, including headliners Keith Urban, Thomas Rhett and Luke Bryan as well as Shaboozey, Elle King, Gabby Barrett, Ashley McBryde, Turnpike Troubadours, Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, Clint Black, Charles Wesley Godwin, Paul Cauthen and GoldenSky Rising Star Competition winner Burke., among others.
Additionally, the event will include the GoldenSky Beer Festival, River City Saloon & Dance Hall, Sacramento farm-to-fork food offerings, local artisans, official pre-parties and afterparties and more.
Gates will open at 12:30 p.m. each day. Weekend and single-day general admission, VIP passes and park and ride shuttle passes are available now on the festival’s website, with GoldenSky Beer Festival passes available as an add-on purchase. Every pass purchase includes a $.25 charity fee for The DWP Foundation, which gives back to local and national charities throughout the year.
Fans can also make charitable donations for a chance to win round-trip airfare, a four-night hotel stay for two, GoldenSky merch package or a rideshare credit as well as meet-and-greets with Zimmerman, Green, King, Colbie Caillat, Hunter Hayes and Deana Carter. For more information, click here.
See the full daily music schedule below. Times are subject to change.
Friday, Oct. 18
Stage One Stage Two
9:20 p.m. Keith Urban 8:05 p.m. Turnpike Troubadours
7:00 p.m. Elle King 5:55 p.m. Clint Black
5:05 p.m. Shane Smith & The Saints 4:20 p.m. LoCash
3:45 p.m. Hailey Whitters 3:10 p.m. Travis Denning
2:35 p.m. Carter Faith 2:00 p.m. Kylie Morgan
1:30 p.m. Logan Crosby 1:00 p.m. Burke.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Stage One Stage Two
9:20 p.m. Thomas Rhett 8:05 p.m. Riley Green
7:00 p.m. Gabby Barrett 5:55 p.m. Charles Wesley Godwin
5:05 p.m. Conner Smith 4:20 p.m. Sam Barber
3:45 p.m. Hunter Hayes 3:10 p.m. George Birge
2:35 p.m. David Nail 2:00 p.m. Hannah Ellis
1:30 p.m. Tanner Adell 1:05 p.m. Sofia Claire
Sunday, Oct. 20
Stage One Stage Two
8:25 p.m. Luke Bryan 7:20 p.m. Bailey Zimmerman
6:15 p.m. Ashley McBryde 5:30 p.m. Paul Cauthen
4:40 p.m. Colbie Caillat 3:55 p.m. Chayce Beckham
3:20 p.m. Shaboozey 2:45 p.m. Deana Carter
2:10 p.m. RVSHVD 1:40 p.m. Lecade
1:10 p.m. Madeline Merlo 12:40 p.m. MoonShine Crazy
Dolly Parton Donates Over $1 Million To Hurricane Helene Victims
/by Lorie HollabaughDolly Parton
Dolly Parton has donated over $1 million to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.
Parton allocated the money to the Mountain Ways Foundation, a charity focused on providing immediate assistance to the Helene flood victims. She shared the news at an event geared towards funding relief efforts for those impacted by the hurricane. Parton’s east Tennessee businesses are working with her Dollywood Foundation to match her contribution to Mountain Ways through an additional $1 million donation. The Dollywood Parks & Resorts, Dollywood Foundation and Dolly Parton’s Stampede and Pirates Voyage are set to partner with Walmart in providing relief for the Appalachian region.
“This is my home,” Parton said at the event at a Walmart in Newport, Tennessee on Friday (Oct. 4). “This is a time for me to step up again, for all of us to step up and do what we can. Who knew, in our little part of the country here—where I was born and raised, just right down the road—that we would have this kind of devastation? When I look around, I think, ‘These are my mountains, these are my valleys, these are my rivers… these are my people, and this is my home.’ It was devastating, not just because it was my family, because all these people feel like my people. We all feel related, and we are in some sort of way. So it just devastated me just to know that we had to suffer like that.”
Walmart US president and CEO John Furner announced at the same event that the company, as well as Sam’s Club and the Walmart Foundation, would donate $10 million to hurricane relief efforts across affected states.
Koe Wetzel Rocks Sold-Out Ascend Amphitheater Show
/by Madison HahnenKoe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
Koe Wetzel took the stage in front of a sold-out Ascend Amphitheater crowd last night (Oct. 6) for a 75-minute explosive, rock star-style set as part of his “Damn Near Normal Tour.”
Ben Burgess started the night with a set full of songs off his new album Hollywood Cowboy, set for an independent release this Friday (Oct. 11). Getting the crowd to “dance to some country music,” the album preview included “Well Worth The Ride,” “Well Whiskey,” “Bull Rider” and “The Willie.” Burgess also used his impressive vocals to cover Johnny Paycheck’s “Slide Off Your Satin Sheets,” before closing his time with the album’s title track.
Up next on the night was Tanner Usrey, who burst onto stage with “Blackberry Wine,” which is featured on the Twisters soundtrack. Keeping the momentum going, he dove into fan favorites “Take Me Home,” “Come Back Down,” “With You” and “Give It Some Time.” Usrey then brought out his friend Kinsley to help him perform “Beautiful Lies,” a duet with Ella Langley off his Crossing Lines album, where cell phone lights illuminated the venue.
“Enough of that sad stuff let’s get rowdy,” Usrey exclaimed as he dove back into his set with a cover of Killer Faces’ “Stay With Me,” before closing out with thrilling performances of “Destiny,” The Georgia Satellites’ “Keep Your Hands To Yourself” and “Guns Drugs And Allergy Pills.”
Koe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
As the lights went out and the crowd was brought to their feet, it was time for the main event. Before hitting the stage, Wetzel played a clip of Vanderbilt University’s goal-post-carrying celebration after beating Alabama over the weekend, getting the crowd even more hyped up. Sporting his ball cap and guitar, Wetzel came rocking out on stage with “Twister,” instantly setting the mood for the night. After claiming the night as “Sunday funday,” Wetzel turned up the heat with “Fuss & Fight,” initiating smoke and fire from his stage production, before going into “April Showers.”
“I didn’t know how this record would turn out with how honest it was,” Wetzel stated in reference to his 9 Lives album that dropped this past July. “With the help of Gabe Simon, Amy Allen, Carrie Karpinen, Ben Burgess, Steve Rush… and all the Nashville legends out here and some L.A. sprinkled in, we did it though. It all just made sense.” With the crowd dialed in ready to hear the new album live, he played the title track before throwing it back to “Forever.”
Wetzel kept the nostalgia going with “Love,” slowing down the set with a spotlight shining down on him. The crowd swooned as the singer hit all the right notes on the tune he co-wrote with Parker McCollum, giving the fellow Texan a shoutout at the end. Then it was time to dial the party back up with fan-favorites “Good Die Young,” “Kuntry & Western” and “Ragweed.”
Koe Wetzel. Photo: Motion Theory Media
Already proving his top-notch-entertainer status with more show to go, Wetzel led the crowd in a group cheers before diving into “Casamigos,” The crowd sand loudly along to “Sweet Dreams,” and Wetzel continued to thrill the amphitheater with “Drunk Driving,” “February 28, 2016” and tour namesake “Damn Near Normal.”
Putting everyone in a rock star state of mind, the night was nearing an end but the party was not slowing down. From the opening chords of the next track, fans were instantly engaged for “Creeps.”
“We wrote this song in the RCA studios right down the road from here,” Wetzel said. “We all wanted a girl’s point of view on the song, so we asked Jessie Murph to come on and she absolutely killed it. Jessie, wherever you are, we love you.” Through screams and excitement, Wetzel gave a show-stopping performance of the RIAA Platinum-certified single “High Road.” To close out the night, Bailey Zimmerman ran out on stage to serve some tequila to the band, before Wetzel closed out with “Something To Talk About.”
Wetzel’s “Damn Near Normal Tour” will continue this weekend in his home state of Texas with shows in Abilene and Lubbock before finishing the weekend run with a sold-out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Eli Young Band Looks Homeward On New Single & Tour
/by Lorie HollabaughEli Young Band. Photo: Jeff Ray
Eli Young Band have released their new song, “Home In Hometown,” and announced their tour of the same name.
Marking their first new release in three years, the single is a ballad of life on the road and what they’ve learned in the years away from those they love most. It is one of more than 140 songs the group has written over the last few years and seeks to signify a new chapter in their 25-year career.
“When you find the love of your life you’ll follow them anywhere,” shares lead vocalist and guitarist Mike Eli. “My wife Kacey and I started as a long distance relationship and it was tough to keep it together. When I wrote this I was digging deep into our Texas roots. I wanted to write something that felt like Pat Green or Jack Ingram would cut. And when you travel like we do, a lot of times you’re thinking about coming home and being with your family — but, it’s almost like if they meet you on the road, anywhere can be home. It just feels right. I wanted to capture that.
“Now, we kind of get to step back into our Texas shoes. I definitely think that this new stuff finds me as a songwriter reaching deep into my personal past and our past as a band,” he adds. “We’re remembering where the magic was—all those songs we wanted to record for our Level record, that felt way too edgy for country radio at the time. We’ve written 143 songs and it’s just the beginning of our next chapter. Going back to Panhandle House where we recorded Level, that record started everything for us. Going back there feels like we get to remind ourselves why we started making the kind of music we make. When this music comes out, I think fans will know it is 100% coming from us.”
Oct 4 The Clarion at Brazosport College in Lake Jackson, TX
Oct 5 Floore’s Country Store in Helotes, TX
Oct 6 Stars of Texas Music Festival in Ennis, TX
Oct 11 Sunrise Theatre in Fort Pierce, FL
Oct 12 Ford Football Concert Series in Macon, GA
Oct 17 Washington Parish Fair in Franklinton, LA
Oct 18 Times Square in Wichita Falls, TX
Oct 19 Las Palmas Race Park in Mission, TX
Oct 25 Haute Spot in Cedar Park, TX
Nov 1 The Refinery in Charleston, SC
Nov 2 Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte, NC
Nov 3 Jefferson Theatre in Charlottesville, VA
Nov 14 Wild Greg’s Saloon in Pensacola, FL
Nov 15 The Stockyard in Holiday, FL
Nov 16 Wild Greg’s Saloon in Lakeland, FL
Dec 5 Wally’s in Hampton Beach, NH
Dec 6 Off The Rails in Worcester, MA
Dec 14 The Post OG in Orange Grove, TX
Dec 20 Rosa Hart Theatre in Lake Charles, LA
Dec 21 Billy Bob’s Texas in Fort Worth, TX
Country Creators Join Miranda Lambert For Sold-Out ‘Music For Mutts’ Benefit
/by Liza AndersonPictured (L–R): Riley Green, Dan + Shay, Miranda Lambert, Natalie Hemby, Lukas Nelson, Little Big Town’s Phillip Sweet and Kimberly Schlapman, Hardy and Little Big Town’s Karen Fairchild. Photo: Tyler Conrad
Hardy, Lukas Nelson and newly-signed Big Loud Texas artist Jake Worthington joined Miranda Lambert for her sold-out “Music For Mutts” benefit concert at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater on Saturday (Oct. 5) along with surprise guests Ashley Monroe, Natalie Hemby, Little Big Town, Dan + Shay and Riley Green.
Pre-show adoption event. Photo: Aubrey Wise
Hosted in celebration of her MuttNation Foundation’s 15th anniversary, the fundraiser also included a pre-show adoption event. To date, the nonprofit has raised over $10 million to promote adoption, support shelters across the country, advance spay & neuter and assist with emergency response during times of natural disaster.
Taylor Austin Dye Signs With Warner Chappell & Lex Music Group
/by LB CantrellPictured (L-R, back row): Eric Griffin, Bethany Mako (WCM) and Alexa Morris (WCM); (L-R, front row): Austin McBride, Ben Williamson, Taylor Austin Dye, Lex Lipsitz and Ben Vaughn (WCM). Photo: Lily Nelson
Singer-songwriter Taylor Austin Dye has signed a global publishing deal with Warner Chappell Music and LEX Music Group.
Dye has garnered significant industry attention with her musical blend of genres. Her 2023 debut album, Out of These Hills, and singles, have amassed 38 million streams across platforms. The Booneville, Kentucky native boasts over 1.2 million social media followers and has been touring extensively across the U.S.
With this new partnership, Dye will gain access to WCM’s extensive resources. LEX Music Group is focused on discovering and developing fresh talent, providing a platform for aspiring artists to hone their craft alongside established industry professionals.
“Signing with Warner Chappell is a dream come true,” shares Dye. “I’m excited to work with such a talented team and to be part of a venture that supports new songwriters. I look forward to what we can create together.”
Dye’s sophomore album, Sick of Me, will release on Nov. 15. She will make her Grand Ole Opry debut on Nov. 9.
Longtime Manager Al Schiltz Passes
/by Lorie HollabaughAl Schiltz
Longtime Nashville manager Al Schiltz passed away on Sept. 30 after a long battle with cancer. He was 70.
As a son of a military man, Schiltz journeyed with his parents during his early life in Europe to the U.S., finally settling in Augusta, Georgia where he would graduate from Richmond Academy in 1972. From there he enlisted into the Navy serving proudly on Overseas Duty Tours aboard the USS Springfield CLG 7, Gaeta Italy and The USS Wainwright CG28, Charleston. Schiltz wrapped his Navy career in Orlando, where he also attended Columbia college and received a Bachelors degree in Business with a Minor in Criminal Justice.
After some DJ gigs, Schiltz worked at Southwind Corporation in Orlando where he produced corporate events, live music events, festivals and tours including the Alabama “June Jam” and George Jones tours. In 1985, Schiltz moved to Nashville through Dale Morris and a chance opportunity to open the east coast division of the California-based company ElectroTech Productions.
In 1987, he began the first production referral business in Music City with Production Services Group, which supported and managed many tours including K.T. Oslin, Alabama, Clint Black, Emmylou Harris, WWE and more. In the early ’90s, Schiltz worked with Billy Ray Cyrus, eventually taking on the position of Cyrus’ personal manager. The two would continue their working relationship into the early 2000s. During this time he also became a consulting partner for Broken Bow Records through his partnered company The Consortium with Stan Moress, Mike Martinovich and Bernard Porter, and worked with the label to sign Jason Aldean, Joe Diffie and many more. He later spent his retirement years in Lillian, Alabama with his wife Phyllis by his side.
Schiltz is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis and parents Alvin and Gertrude Schiltz. He is survived by daughter Tracy Brewer; sons Joseph Schiltz and Christopher Schiltz; son-in-law Billy Brewer; daughter-in-laws Gretchen Schiltz and Cheyenne Schiltz; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Jonathan Smith, Phil Wickham Win Big At 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards
/by Lorie HollabaughTauren Wells hosting 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards. Photo: Jamie Gilliam
The 55th Annual GMA Dove Awards were handed out Oct. 1, and aired on TBN and TBN+ on Friday (Oct. 4). Jonathan Smith was the night’s top winner, taking home seven trophies including for Producer of the Year.
Cece Winans performs. Photo: Terry Wyatt
Phil Wickham also took home four Dove Awards, including Worship Album of the Year, while gospel icon CeCe Winans was another big winner of the night with three wins including Artist of the Year. “Holy Forever” by songwriters Chris Tomlin, Brian Johnson, Jenn Johnson, Jason Ingram and Wickham was named Song of the Year. Brandon Lake, Chandler Moore and Forrest Frank won two awards, with the latter receiving the New Artist of the Year honor.
Winans opened the show with a joy-fueled performance of “That’s My King” backed by a 24-person choir. Show host Tauren Wells brought out surprise guests Davies and Skillet’s John Cooper for a dynamic performance of “Take It All Back.” Frank’s upbeat “No Longer Bound/Good Day” mash-up featured members from The Choir Room, and worship leader Darlene Zschech introduced a multilingual performance of “Holy Forever” featuring Brian and Jenn Johnson, Miel San Marcos and Gabriel Guedes.
Forrest Frank performs. Photo: Jamie Gilliam
Wells spoke poignantly about the many losses happening at home and around the world, including within the Christian and Gospel music community, and played a personal audio text from Mandisa, who passed earlier this year, reminding the audience how important it is to speak words of love to those around us.
“I know so many of you in the room received messages, support and love just like this,” Wells said. “[Mandisa] will be greatly missed along with all of the other friends and family we’ve lost this year and loved so deeply. It’s a sobering reminder that our words carry so much weight. Your words can be some of the most valuable things you can leave behind. Let’s all remember to reach out to those we love.” The moment was capped off with a stirring performance of “My Tribute (To God Be The Glory)” from Natalie Grant.
Gospel Music icons Bill and Gloria Gaither were also honored with the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award during the performance-packed evening, which simulcast on SiriusXM The Message in addition to airing on TBN and TBN+.
In a surprise announcement video featuring Steven Curtis Chapman, Jason Crabb, Jekalyn Carr and Danny Gokey, the GMA revealed the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards will be held at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on Oct. 7, 2025.
Anne Wilson performs. Photo: Terry Wyatt
Bill & Gloria Gaither receive the Jackie Patillo Leadership Award. Photo: Jamie Gilliam
Michael W. Smith accepts an award. Photo: Blue Amber Photography