From Gospel Music Association

After a remarkable first full year of reimagined cover stories featuring some of Christian music's biggest legends and brightest newcomers, CCM Magazine has revealed Franni Cash as the cover artist for its August 2026 issue.

This week, K-LOVE Radio announced the launch of Goodsource, a brand new platform created specifically to reach teens and young adults.

This Friday, August 7, TBN will air Dove Awards Rewind, a chance for you to look back on favorite moments from Christian music’s biggest night!

Integrity Music welcomes acclaimed worship leader and songwriter Tim Hughes back to the label as he begins a new creative season with the announcement of his forthcoming live single, "Make A Way (Live)." Available for pre-save now, the song releases August 28 and marks Hughes' first new solo music in more than a decade.

Following overwhelming demand from fans and strong ticket sales that saw over half of the first leg sell out, including a sold-out stop at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in June, four-time GRAMMY Award-winning band Third Day has announced the second and final leg of its celebrated 30th Anniversary Tour.

Congratulations are in order for Jonathan Roberts, who was recently named an honoree of Billboard’s 2026 40 Under 40 list!

Congratulations are in order for Dove Award-winning singer and songwriter Leanna Crawford!

Sony Pictures’ AFFIRM Films has begun production for A Music City Story, which stars actor and recording artist Moriah (MŌRIAH) Smallbone (The Chosen, Journey to Bethlehem) and her real-life husband, Joel Smallbone (Young Washington, Unsung Hero, Priceless), one half of the GRAMMY and Dove Award-winning duo for KING + COUNTRY.

EKKL Entertainment announced today that legendary Christian music artist Michael W. Smith has joined the upcoming biblical epic Daniel and the Fiery Furnace as an executive producer after being deeply moved by the film's powerful message of faith, courage, and unwavering conviction. Smith's decision to join the project was also inspired by the work of his son, composer Tyler Michael Smith, whose sweeping original score helped bring the film's emotional and spiritual journey to life.

K-LOVE, Inc., the parent organization of leading Christian radio networks K-LOVE and Air1, announces the appointment of Andrew Lambeth of Centricity Music as the Ministry’s chief marketing and communications officer, effective Sept. 1, 2026.

Vida Unida, Hope Media Group’s Spanish-language Christian media network, launched a new weekday lineup on July 7, marking the first time in the network’s history that Vida Unida will be live from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT each weekday.

Featuring Tauren Wells, Seph Schlueter, Gateway Worship, Roosevelt Stewart, and Sarai Rivera

GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES
FOR THE 57th ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS

Marvin Sapp’s 17th album, Restoration, will be distributed by music and culture juggernaut Roc Nation, through a newly established partnership that was announced today. While a release date has not been set, the new album is expected in fall 2026.

The Chosen has released its first official teaser for Season Six — the season that brings the global hit series to the most consequential day in human history. Revealed last night by series creator and executive producer Dallas Jenkins during a livestream (watch here), the teaser offers the first glimpse of the season ahead.

UK singer-songwriter and worship leader Elle Limebear has signed with Decca Records, becoming the legendary label's first contemporary Christian artist. Her new single, "Give Me Joy," marks the beginning of a new collaboration for both Limebear and Decca, whose nearly century-long legacy includes sacred, liturgical, and choral recordings dating back to 1929. "Give Me Joy" is available now on all digital streaming platforms.

For nearly half a century, multi-Grammy and Dove Award winner, Bill Gaither has been a musical trailblazer. His reputation as a performer, songwriter and mentor for newly-discovered artists is known world-wide. His beloved Homecoming Series has consistently topped sales charts and attracted an ever-increasing audience.

Last night, Switchfoot officially took to the Grand Ole Opry stage for the first time!

The best time of the year is almost here… We're less than 1 week away from the 57th Annual Dove Awards Nominee Announcement!

BMI celebrated the best in Christian music this week at the 2026 BMI Christian Awards held at its Nashville office on Music Row.