Lecrae, FOR KING + COUNTRY, and Tony Williams Perform at the 51st GMA Dove Awards
The 51st Annual GMA Dove Awards featured an impressive lineup of performers, including Lecrae, FOR KING + COUNTRY, and Tony Williams. The awards ceremony, broadcast on October 30, 2020, on TBN (Trinity Broadcasting Network), showcased pre-recorded performances and acceptance speeches due to COVID-19 restrictions.
Notable performances included Tasha Cobbs Leonard performing “Release the Sound,” Leeland, Mandisa, and Sinach collaborating on “Way Maker,” and Tauren Wells performing “Famous For (I Believe)” alongside Christine D’Clario, Jenn Johnson, and Jekalyn Carr.
FOR KING + COUNTRY earned their first-ever win for Artist of the Year, marking a significant milestone in their career. Their song “Together,” featuring Tori Kelly and Kirk Franklin, became a No. 1 hit earlier that year. Zach Williams and FOR KING + COUNTRY led artist nominations with five each, including nods for Artist of the Year.
First-time nominees included Kanye West, who won Rap/Hip-Hop Recorded Song of the Year for “Follow God,” from his groundbreaking album Jesus Is King.
The 51st GMA Dove Awards embraced a reimagined format to reflect the challenges and triumphs of 2020. Hosted without a live audience, the event combined cinematic elements with pre-recorded performances to deliver an inspiring celebration of faith and music.
This year’s awards underscored the resilience and creativity of the Christian music community while honoring artists who made a significant impact during an unprecedented time.
