The 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards occurred on October 7, 2025, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
Brandon Lake took home the most awards of the night with five, a few from his song with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.” Among its several awards, “Hard Fought Hallelujah” earned the highest marker a song can reach as the Song of the Year. Jelly Roll won all three of his awards because of that song. Forrest Frank also won three awards, including Artist of the Year.
The award show was broadcast exclusively on TBN on Oct. 10 and will again be broadcast Oct. 17 at 7:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. EST. Tauren Wells hosted the show.
Here are some of the winners relevant to our CHH audience.
Rap/Hip-Hop Song Recording of the Year
Alex Jean – “I Need Faith”
Rap/Hip-Hop Album of the Year
Hulvey – CRY
Pop/Contemporary Album of the Year
Forrest Frank – CHILD OF GOD
Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year
Forrest Frank – “YOUR WAY’S BETTER”
Recorded Music Packaging of the Year
TobyMac – Heaven on My Mind
Short-Form Music Video of the Year (Concept)
TobyMac – “Can’t Stop Me”
Song of the Year
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Short-Form Music Video of the Year (Performance)
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Recorded Song of the Year
Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll – “Hard Fought Hallelujah”
Artist of the Year
Forrest Frank
Did any of these Dove Award wins shock you?