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GMA ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS FOR THE 57TH ANNUAL DOVE AWARDS AND RICHARD SMALLWOOD TRIBUTE ARTISTS




Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard, Donald Lawrence

Original Members of the Ensemble Vision

Will Pay Tribute to Gospel Legend Richard Smallwood

 Jamie MacDonald, Naomi Raine, Hulvey are Confirmed to Perform

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, 2026, at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. There will be a special tribute honoring the late recording artist Richard Smallwoodwho passed away last December. The performance will feature Jonathan McReynolds, Kierra Sheard and Donald Lawrence, as well as original members of Richard Smallwood’s acclaimed ensemble Vision such as Maurette Brown Clark, Ted Winn, Charisse Nelson-McIntosh, Byron Nichols and Sharon Orr. Gifted musician Percy Bady, who co-wrote the platinum classic “I Believe I Can Fly,” will serve as musical director. Smallwood is known for composing modern-day church standards such as “Total Praise,” “I Love the Lord,” and “Center of My Joy” with Bill & Gloria Gaither.

Other newly announced performers include Jamie MacDonald (currently riding the Billboard Christian Airplay Top 10 chart with “Ain’t No Way”), worship leader Naomi Raine, and rapper Hulvey. 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, Big Brother’s 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.

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