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The full lineup for Rock the Universe 2027, Florida’s largest Christian music festival, has officially been announced.

Earlier this week, legendary singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow received the BMI Troubadour Award in recognition of her celebrated songwriting career in Nashville, and a Christian music favorite was there to mark the occasion!

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Chris Tomlin, one of the most influential voices in music and heralded as “the most often sung artist in the world” by TIME Magazine, was surprised with a plaque presentation recognizing more than 8 billion career streams while visiting the iconic and storied Capitol Records Tower this week – the flagship to the only record label he has called home for his entire career, Capitol Christian Music Group.

GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL GMA DOVE AWARDS

Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine, Hulvey and a Special Richard Smallwood Tribute Featuring Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard, Donald Lawrence, Maurette Brown Clark, Ted Winn and Percy Bady All Among Newly Announced Performers

Bart Millard, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH and More Confirmed to Present

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 16, 2026) The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced the second round of performers and presenters set to take the stage at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, taking place October 6 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Newly announced performers include Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine and Hulvey, along with a special tribute honoring Richard Smallwood. The tribute will feature Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, as well as original members of Richard Smallwood’s acclaimed ensemble Vision, including Maurette Brown Clark and Ted Winn, with Percy Bady serving as musical director.

The second round of presenters includes Bart Millard of multi-platinum-selling band MercyMe, Terrian, CAIN, MORIAH, actress Jen Lilley, Kelontae Gavin and CalledOut Music.

This new lineup joins the previously confirmed performers Anne Wilson, Chosen Road, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Tauren Wells and TobyMac, as well as presenters and industry icons Anthony Brown, CeCe Winans, for KING + COUNTRY, Julie Chen Moonves, Karen Peck, Lisa Knowles-Smith and Sarai Rivera.

Now in its second consecutive year at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, the annual celebration will bring together artists, songwriters, producers and leaders from across the Christian and Gospel music community under this year’s theme, “Together For One,” inspired by Colossians 3:14: “And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.” The evening will celebrate the many voices, gifts and expressions of faith united through music.

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, presented in partnership with the Cantinas Arts Foundation, will be held October 6th, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. Tickets are currently on sale HERE. While Music City Fan Experiences are now sold out, fans interested in attending in 2027 can join the waiting list now. The broadcast will air exclusively on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 9th, 2026, at 7:30pm and 10pm ET and will be simulcast on SiriusXM The Message. An encore presentation will air on TBN and the TBN+ app Friday, October 17th, at 7:30pm and 10pm ET.

To download images of this year’s performers, click here. To download images of this year’s presenters, click here. For official social media assets, click HERE. Logos for the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards are located HERE. For the complete list of nominees visit doveawards.com.

The 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards are produced by the Gospel Music Association in partnership with TPR. Jackie Patillo, Justin Fratt and Tauren Wells serve as executive producers, Curtis Stoneberger and Paul Wright as producers. Russell E. Hall returns as director, and Scott Moore and Go Live Productions as production manager. 

Elevation Nights returns this winter for another unforgettable night of worship and a powerful message. The Elevation Nights Winter 2027 Tour, featuring Elevation Worship, Pastor Steven Furtick and ELEVATION RHYTHM, kicks off February 25, 2027, with dates across the West Coast. Tickets for the Winter 2027 tour go on pre-sale September 18th with the code ALLELUIA and on sale for the public September 19th. To purchase tickets this week, click here.

This December, two-time GRAMMY Award Winner and multi-platinum selling artist Lauren Daigle will welcome the Christmas season with her 10th Annual “Behold Christmas Tour” in select cities. The wildly popular tradition will bring feature some of Lauren’s seasonal favorites from her best-selling Christmas album, Behold: A Christmas Collection.

Collective Heads, a media consulting, fractional management and marketing group, announced today that Tim Dukes, former president of Hope Media Group and a veteran leader in Christian radio, has joined the company as a partner.

Integrity Music Publishing has officially announced the signing of songwriter, producer, and audio engineer Colton Price.

Steven Curtis Chapman stopped by both Fox & Friends and Live with Kelly and Mark this week for two special music performances.

Dove and GRAMMY® Award-winning singer Tori Kelly stopped by NPR’s Tiny Desk recently for a soulful, acoustic set of some of her most well-known songs.

Porter’s Call celebrated 25 years of caring for the heart and soul of music at its annual fundraiser, Evening of Stories, presented by The Cook Family Foundation, held September 1 at the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum in Nashville.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) will introduce a new honor at the 57th Annual GMA Dove Awards, recognizing an organization whose work is creating meaningful, faith-driven impact beyond the music industry. The Community Impact Award for Peace & Purpose, presented by Jesus Calling will make its debut during this year’s ceremony, with God Behind Bars named as its inaugural recipient. Emmy Award-winning television personality Julie Chen Moonves, longtime host of Big Brother and former co-host of The Talk, will introduce and present the honor.

The Administrators of Gospel Music (AGM) will host its 44th Annual Conference on Monday, October 5, 2026, bringing together Christian music professionals from across the industry for a full day of education, networking, worship, and meaningful conversation.

Uptown Records has entered into a partnership with 20x-GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, songwriter, producer, and music icon Kirk Franklin in conjunction with Fo Yo Soul Entertainment and TRIBL Music Group —as announced today. The partnership further accelerates the momentum behind the legendary label’s return and ongoing resurgence as Uptown marks its 40th anniversary.

Provident Entertainment has officially signed Van Buren, a Christian indie rock act led by singer-songwriter Ted Moock.

WayFM has partnered with Eight Days of Hope to launch WayFM’s Disaster Relief Team, powered by Eight Days of Hope, a mobile ministry designed to provide communications, prayer and resources to communities affected by natural disasters. The initiative will be ready to deploy beginning September 7, 2026.