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GMA Dove Awards winners list, including Phil Wickham and CeCe Winans

PUBLISHED Oct 10, 2026, 12:54 AM ET

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GMA Dove Awards winners list, including Phil Wickham and CeCe Winans

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The fifty-seventh annual GMA Dove Awards convened at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee, celebrating monumental achievements across Christian and gospel music. Phil Wickham secured prominent honors, capturing both Artist of the Year and Worship Album of the Year for his acclaimed project Song of the Saints. Meanwhile, legendary icon CeCe Winans triumphed by winning Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for her stirring radio edit of 'More Than This' featuring Todd Dulaney. Additional major accolades included Josiah Queen winning Song of the Year for 'Dusty Bibles', Brandon Lake earning Songwriter of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year for King of Hearts, and Jamie MacDonald being recognized as New Artist of the Year. The vibrant evening underscored the powerful breadth of contemporary worship, gospel, and inspirational artistry before a passionate nationwide audience.

By Neha R. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On July 29, 2026, the Gospel Music Association officially announced the full list of nominees for the fifty-seventh annual GMA Dove Awards.
On October 9, 2026, the fifty-seventh annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony took place live at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
On October 9, 2026, Phil Wickham was honored with Artist of the Year and Worship Album of the Year.
On October 9, 2026, CeCe Winans secured Gospel Worship Recorded Song of the Year for 'More Than This'.
On October 9, 2026, Josiah Queen claimed Song of the Year with 'Dusty Bibles'.
On October 9, 2026, Brandon Lake was awarded Songwriter of the Year and Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year.
On October 10, 2026, Jamie MacDonald was named New Artist of the Year during the landmark celebration.

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Immediate US impact: Christian music fans and faith-based communities celebrate major wins for leading artists across Nashville and nationwide broadcasts.
Possible long-term US impact: Elevates the cultural prominence and mainstream visibility of contemporary Christian, worship, and gospel genres.
Most affected groups: GMA members, participating musical artists, record labels, and faith-based media networks.
Reader Prioritization: Prioritize official GMA announcements, verified winner categories, and artist acceptance highlights.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 30
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Left Leaning:: 2
Neutral:: 25
Distribution:: Left 7%, Center 83%, Right 10%

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Left: Focuses on cultural diversity, community unification, and the inspirational impact of gospel and worship music. Center: Emphasizes official award recipients, category breakdowns, and verified event statistics from Nashville. Right: Highlights traditional faith values, legacy artists, and conservative musical stewardship within the industry.