The Gospel Music Association (GMA) has announced that Award winning Christian duo For King & Country and Gospel powerhouse Tye Tribbett will be hosing the 47th annual Dove Awards.
The awards show will take place on Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville at 6:30 p.m. CST. Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) will exclusively air the awards show on Sunday,
“I am delighted to welcome for KING & COUNTRY and Tye Tribbett to the Dove Award stage. Tye has made a tremendous impact in Gospel music throughout his career, and for KING & COUNTRY has earned immense critical praise and a huge following in the CCM world. Together, they are going to make this year’s show one of the best yet!” says GMA President and Executive Director Jackie Patillo.
“I can’t really explain how elated I am to be co-hosting the 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards this year! To be along side for KING & COUNTRY is a real dream come true! I cannot wait!” Tye Tribbett says.
In line with this year’s theme “Love. Amplified.” the GMA announced the “Our Love Amplified” social media campaign designed to bring awareness to individuals who are “amplifying love” in their communities. Christian and Gospel music fans are invited to record a 60 second video nominating someone in their community who is showing love in extraordinary ways, post to Instagram with #ourloveamplified and tag their favorite Christian or Gospel radio station. One winner will be selected to receive an all expenses paid trip to the GMA Dove Awards on October 11.
Top nominated artists for this years Dove Awards include Lauren Daigle, Hillsong UNITED, Chris Tomlin. Kirk Franklin and Bill Gaither.
