Christian music's biggest names are heading to television for a celebration packed with unexpected pairings, powerhouse voices, and a special tribute. The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards broadcast brings together Christian and gospel artists under the theme "Together For One," with Tauren Wells returning as host for a fourth consecutive year. The ceremony was scheduled for October 6 at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena, ahead of its October 9 television premiere.
For viewers in the United States, the show airs Friday, October 9, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern on TBN and the TBN+ livestream. Australian fans should mark Saturday, October 10: those broadcast times translate to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Sydney. Viewers can find streaming information through TBN+ and consult the official viewing guide for television and app options.
Among the announced performances, Brandon Lake's pairing with country star Lainey Wilson offers a major crossover attraction. Gospel favorite Tye Tribbett and worship singer Hope Darst also join the lineup, while Elevation Worship's contribution comes from Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Together, the appearances promise a broadcast that moves between country, gospel, and congregational worship.
Another standout is Amy Grant and Natalie Grant's first shared stage appearance, announced as a special tribute to Dolly Parton. The presentation honors Parton's contribution to Christian and gospel music, adding a meeting of two celebrated voices to the evening's collaborations. The presenter lineup also includes Chris Tomlin, Cory Asbury, Hezekiah Walker, Jenn Johnson, Marvin Sapp, and Shawn Johnson East, alongside The Chosen actors Paras Patel and George H. Xanthis.
The nominations provide plenty of names to watch during the broadcast. Phil Wickham leads male artist nominees with nine nominations, while CeCe Winans leads female artists with seven. Both appear in the Artist of the Year category alongside Brandon Lake, Josiah Queen, and Lauren Daigle. Behind the music, Jonathan Smith earned 14 nominations, Jacob Sooter received 12, and Steven Furtick collected 11.
The next generation gets its moment, too. New Artist of the Year nominees include bodie, Emerson Day, Jamie MacDonald, Megan Woods, and SEU Worship. This year's nominations were drawn from more than 2,800 submitted entries across 39 categories, giving viewers a chance to discover emerging performers alongside established favorites.
Fans who miss the premiere have another opportunity to watch. TBN has announced encore broadcasts for Friday, October 16, at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Eastern-Saturday, October 17, at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. in Sydney. TBN+ Premium subscribers will also have an on-demand viewing window after the premiere, while SiriusXM's The Message, Channel 78, carries the October 9 simulcast for listeners.
