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The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards (known as the GMA Music Awards from 2004-200) were created in 1969 by the Gospel Music Association to honor the outstanding achievements in contemporary Christian and gospel music. They are held annually in [[Nashville]], [[Tennessee]].

Awards are presented honoring honor a wide variety of musical styles, reflecting the diversity represented in [[Contemporary Christian pop music]], including [[Christian hip -hop]], [[Christian rap]], [[Christian metal]], [[Christian punk]], [[Christian rock]], Christian worship music, Christian soft rock (Contemporary Christian music), and Christian pop rock. Each award features performances by a number of the industry's newest and most popular artists including [[Rebecca St James]], [[Ethany Dillon]], and [[Kirk Franklin]].