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Dove Awards 2026: Top Nominees Gear Up for Electrifying Performances
6 Oct
Summary
- Four of six artist of the year nominees to perform at Dove Awards
- Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll's "Hard Fought Hallelujah" nominated for song of the year
- Special Opry 100 and Latin performances scheduled for the show
The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards, set to take place on Tuesday, October 7, 2026, will feature a star-studded lineup of performers. Four of the six nominees for artist of the year - Brandon Lake, CeCe Winans, Josiah Queen, and Lauren Daigle - are scheduled to take the stage.
One of the most anticipated collaborations is between Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll, whose song "Hard Fought Hallelujah" is nominated for song of the year. The track, which the two artists co-wrote with Steven Furtick, Chris Brown, and Benjamin William Hastings, cracked the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 earlier this year.
In addition to the main artist performances, the Dove Awards will also showcase a special Opry 100 segment featuring Opry members Lady A, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Vince Gill. There will also be a Latin music performance from Israel & New Breed and Unified Sound, whose song "Coritos de Fuego" is nominated for Spanish language recorded song of the year.
