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Gospel Music Association Dove Awards Announce Broadcast-Only Celebration

The Dove awards are on, but will be a little different this year. The Gospel Music Association (GMA) 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards have announced their 2020 ceremony, “Carry the…

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The Dove awards are on, but will be a little different this year.

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards have announced their 2020 ceremony, "Carry the Change," will air exclusively on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network) on Friday, Oct. 30.

Topping the artist nominations are Zach Williams and for King & Country with five nods, including Artist of the Year. Hillsong Worship, Kirk Franklin and Jonathan McReynolds all have four nominations.

For non-artist nominations, Jason Ingram leads the tally with eight, followed by Ed Cash, Jonathan Smith and Jordan Sapp earning seven.

First-time nominees include Kanye West with three nominations, Gloria Gaynor with two, We The Kingdom with three and Unspoken with two.

“The GMA is honored to continue its legacy of celebrating our diverse creative community and the music that moves us and ministers to us all, especially during these trying times,” GMA President Jackie Patillo said in a statement. “We believe this year, especially, our community and our world need to show love to one another and, above all, recognize and worship our faithful Creator.”

For more information, head to www.doveawards.com.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.