Celebration events of 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards kicked off on Sunday

Celebration events for the 50th Annual GMA Dove Awards kicked off on Sunday, October 13th with three gatherings throughout the city including a Writer’s Night at the famed Bluebird Cafe, a Homecoming Gospel Concert at Tennessee State University and a Music City Celebration at the historic Ryman Auditorium. The latter featured performances by David Phelps, Point of Grace, Travis Cottrell, TaRanda Greene, Cana’s Voice and a massive 300 voice choir. The American Festival Choir is composed of vocalists from eight churches across five states. You can see the setlist with photos below.

Travis Cottrell: “Excellent” with TaRanda Greene, “So Glad,” “Creation Sings,” “The Reason,” “Who Can Satisfy,” “Glorious Day,” “In Christ Alone” and “What A Beautiful Name” with TaRanda Greene

TaRanda Greene: “Excellent” with Travis Cottrell, “Shackless (Praise You),” “Hallelujah, Praise the Lamb,” “It Is Well,” “Highway To Heaven,” and “What A Beautiful Name” with Travis Cottrell

Point Of Grace: “The Great Divide,” “Keep The Candle Burning” and “Blue Skies”

Cana’s Voice: “All My Reasons,” “Jesus Never Fails,” and “I Won’t Go Back”

David Phelps: “Let the Glory Come Down,” “The Lord’s Prayer” and “End of the Beginning.”

The evening concluded with a finale featuring the choir and all artists joining together for “How Great Thou Art.”