| Dove Award | |
|---|---|
| Current: 55th GMA Dove Awards | |
 Dove Awards logo | |
| Awarded for | Christian music industry achievement award |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | Gospel Music Association |
| First awarded | 1969 |
| Website | doveawards |
A Dove Award is an accolade by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the Christian music industry. The awards are presented annually and have been held in Nashville, Tennessee every year except 2011 and 2012 when they were held in Atlanta, Georgia. The ceremonies feature live musical performances and are broadcast on TBN.
The awards were established in 1969 and represent a variety of musical styles including rock, pop, hip hop, country, and urban.[1][unreliable source][2]
- ^ Jones, Kim. "GMA Dove Awards History". About.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2015. Retrieved April 5, 2012.
- ^ Koonse, Emma (March 8, 2012). "Dove Awards 2012 Lineup Announced". The Christian Post. Retrieved April 5, 2012.