Rob Beckley, Sandi Patty to present Doves
Rob Beckley, lead singer of Tulsa-based Christian rock band Pillar, and venerable songbird Sandi Patty, who was born in Oklahoma, will be among the presenters at the 39th Annual GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards, according to a news release.
The Dove Awards will broadcast live from the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tenn., at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the Gospel Music Channel.
Artists set to perform include past “American Idol” finalists Phil Stacey, Mandisa and Chris Sligh; Dove female vocalist of the year Natalie Grant with country songstress Wynonna; “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks; Ricky Skaggs and The Whites; Point Of Grace with Cindy Morgan; Charlie Daniels with Third Day’s Mac Powell; Casting Crowns; Marvin Sapp; Switchfoot; The Clark Sisters; David Crowder*Band; Trin-i-tee 5:7; The Isaacs; Angella Christie; The Hoppers; Jeff and Sheri Easter and Karen Peck and New River; new artist of the year nominees 33 Miles, Brandon Heath, Group 1 Crew, Mandisa, Rush Of Fools and DeWayne Woods.
In addition to Beckley, confirmed presenters include Kirk Franklin and Matthew West and Dove Award nominees Skillet; Aaron Shust; Mark Lowry; tobyMac; Sandi Patty; Mark Schultz; and Leonardo. ABC “Good Morning America” comedy contributor Anita Renfroe will also present at the Dove Awards, along with fellow comic Michael Jr., R&B singer Regina Belle and from the NFL Cincinnati Bengals standout Ben Utecht.
GMC’s Doves Day will kick off at 6 a.m. Wednesday with “The Best of The Doves Marathon,” the complete first season of the GMC original series, which features highlights from the first 38 years of the Doves, including 200 performances and 130 artists from multiple genres of gospel, including soul, urban, hip-hop, country and rock. Featured artists will include Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Whitney Houston with the Georgia Mass Choir, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kirk Franklin, Blind Boys of Alabama, Yolanda Adams, Third Day, Jars of Clay and Dolly Parton.
-BAM
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