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The winners & highlights announced from the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards on Tuesday, 7th October 2025 at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The event celebrated the biggest achievements in Christian and Gospel Music with remarkable performances and a star-studded list of winners.
The GMA Dove Awards is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association to honor excellence in achievement in the Christian Music Industry. This award ceremony is presented annually and has been held in Nashville, Tennessee.
In 1969, this award ceremony was established and represents a variety of music styles, including pop, rock, and hip hop. The 56th edition of the Dove Awards will be announced on October 10 at 7:30 & 10 p.m. ET. This show has a live telecast on TBN and the free TBN+ app.
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GMA Dove Awards 2025 Winners List
See the list of Dove Awards Winners 2025 in select categories below. For a full list of winners, go here.
- Artist of the Year: Forrest Frank
- New Artist of the Year: Leanna Crawford
- Song of the Year: “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings
- Songwriter of the Year (Artist): Brandon Lake
- Songwriter of the Year (Non-Artist): Mitch Wong
- Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “I Know a Name” — Elevation Worship, Chris Brown, Brandon Lake
- Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: “YOUR WAY’S BETTER” — Forrest Frank
- Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “Come Jesus Come” — CeCe Winans, Shirley Caesar
- Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year: “Coritos de Fuego” — Israel & New Breed, Unified Sound (ft. Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, Nate Diaz, Aaron Moses, Lucia Parker)
- Southern Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “That’s What Faith Looks Like” — Karen Peck & New River
- Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year: “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
- Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year: “I Need Faith” — Alex Jean
- Rock/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year: “sunset silhouette” — Strings and Heart
- Inspirational Recorded Song of the Year: “The Jesus Way” — Phil Wickham
- Contemporary Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “Holy Hands” — DOE
- Traditional Gospel Recorded Song of the Year: “Yes” — Karen Clark Sheard
- Spanish Language Worship Recorded Song of the Year: “AMIGO” — Karen Espinosa
- Children’s Recorded Song of The Year: “Siempre Que Me Muevo” — Shout Praises Kids
- Christmas Recorded Song of the Year: “Joy To The World” — CeCe Winans
- Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year: Cry — Hulvey
- Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year: trustfall — Stephen Stanley
- Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year: Child of God — Forrest Frank
- Inspirational Album of the Year: The People’s Hymnal — Jordan Smith
- Southern Gospel Album of the Year: Loving You — The Nelons
- Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year: Praise & Worship: More Than A Hollow Hallelujah — The Isaacs
- Contemporary Gospel Album of the Year: Live Breathe Fight — Tamela Mann
- Traditional Gospel Album of the Year: I Still Have You — Smokie Norful
- Gospel Worship Album of the Year: Chandler Moore: Live in Los Angeles — Chandler Moore
- Spanish Language Album of the Year: Kintsugi — Un Corazon
- Worship Album of the Year: When Wind Meets Fire — Elevation Worship
- Christmas/Special Event Album of the Year: Hallelujah! It’s Christmas! — Phil Wickham
- Musical/Choral Collection of the Year: Cain for Kids
- Recorded Music Packaging of the Year: Heaven On My Mind — TobyMac
- Short Form Music Video of the Year (Concept): “Can’t Stop Me” — TobyMac
- Short Form Music Video of the Year (Performance): “Hard Fought Hallelujah” — Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll
- Long Form Music Video of the Year: “A Drummer Boy Christmas (LIVE)” — for KING & COUNTRY
- Feature Film of the Year: The King of Kings
- Television Series of the Year: The Chosen
Where to watch the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards 2025 Live?
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony was held on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The official broadcast aired on TBN and the TBN+ app on Friday, October 10, 2025, with scheduled showtimes at 7:30 PM ET and 10:00 PM ET.
Dove Awards Performers and Presenters
Presenters
The Dove Awards Performers are Aspen Kennedy, Karen Peck, Lee Vasi, Sarah Jakes Roberts, and Sonya Isaacs.
Special appearances: Colton Dixon, Joel Courtney, and John O’Leary.
Performers
- Brandon Lake & Jelly Roll
- Lady A, Steven Curtis Chapman & Vince Gill (Opry 100 performance)
- Latin performance: Israel & New Breed, Unified Sound, Alex Campos, Christine D’Clario, Ingrid Rosario, Janina Rosado, Josh & Waleska Morales (Miel San Marcos)
Previously announced performers & presenters: CeCe Winans, Elevation Worship, for KING + COUNTRY, Lecrae, Lauren Daigle, Tamela Mann, Tauren Wells, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Candace Cameron Bure, Sadie Robertson Huff, and more.
Dove Awards 2025 Nominations List
Here is the full list of the 56th Dove Awards 2025 Nominees:
Song of the Year
- That’s Who I Praise — Brandon Lake
- The Prodigal — Josiah Queen
- The Truth — Megan Woods
- Counting My Blessings — Seph Schlueter, Jordan Sapp, Jonathan Gamble
- Good Day — Forrest Frank
- Goodbye Yesterday — Gracie Binion, Steven Furtick, Mitch Wong, Josh Holiday
- Hard Fought Hallelujah — Brandon Lake, Jelly Roll, Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, Benjamin William Hastings
- Still Waters (Psalm 23) — Leanna Crawford, Jonathan Gamble, Justin Mark Richards
- That’s My King — Kellie Gamble, Jess Russ, Lloyd Nicks, Taylor Agan
- Up! — Forrest Frank, Connor Price
Artist of the Year
- Brandon Lake
- CeCe Winans
- Forrest Frank
- Josiah Queen
- Lauren Daigle
- Phil Wickham
New Artist of the Year
- Abbie Gamboa
- Caleb Gordon
- Leanna Crawford
- Patrick Mayberry
- Strings and Heart
FAQs
What are the Dove Awards?
The Dove Awards are annual awards honoring excellence in the music industry presented by the Gospel Music Association.
Who won the Dove Awards?
Jonathan Smith was awarded seven wins, including Producer of the Year at the Dove Awards 2024.
What channel are the Dove Awards on?
This show has a live telecast on TBN and the free TBN+ app.
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