EVENTS CALENDAR

Annual Awards Show

2027 will mark the 9th anniversary of the Gospel Choice Music Awards. Since its inception in the summer of 2018, the annual awards ceremony has been described as one of the most inspiring, and exciting shows in Atlanta focusing on God, Music, and Independent Gospel Music Artists from around the world.

The Gospel Choice Music Awards (GCMA) will continue in the tradition of paying tribute to some of today’s most influential and inspiring independent artists. The show features an array of performers and honorees nominated and voted for by the general public. The GCMA will present fan-voted awards in 30+ varying categories including Artists, Choirs, Directors, Ministers of Music, Praise & Worship Teams, and many more. You don't want to miss it!!!

Mark Your Calendar - June 26, 2027

Annual Awards Show

2026 - 2027 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2026 AWARDS YEAR
- September: 2026 Gospel Choice Music Awards Broadcast (TBD)

2027 AWARDS YEAR
- September 1st: New Category Request Submissions OPEN (Submit online form for new category consideration)
- September 25th: New Category Request Submissions CLOSED
- October 1st: Open Nominations (Submit online form for artist and honoree categories)
- December 31st: Nominations Close
- January 3rd - 31st: 2027 Nominations Review/Validation
- January 15th: 2027 Artist Performance Interest Form Opens
- February 8th: Nominee Notification (All nominated artists will be contacted via email)
- February 10th: Honoree Notification (All nominated honorees will be contacted via email)
- February 13th: GCMA Information Session (Nominee & Honoree Information Sessions)
- February 15th: GCMA Information Session (Nominee & Honoree Information Sessions)
- February 28th: Graphic Request Deadline (Photo and payment submission deadline)
- March 1st: Hotel Reservations Open
- March 7th: Graphics Returned To All Artists & Honorees
March 15th: First Round Voting (unlimited) Begins
- March 29th: First Round Voting Ends
- March 31st: Artist Performance Interest Form Closes
- April 1st: Early Ticket Sales Begin
- April 18th: Artist Performance Acceptance Notifications (Artists selected to minister/perform will be notified)
- April 19th: Final Round Voting (limited) Opens
- April 25th: Final Round Voting Closes
- May 29th: Artist Performance Fee/Response Deadline (Payment submission deadline, no exceptions)
- May 31st: Early Bird Ticket Sales End
-- June 1st: Regular Price Ticket Sales Begin
- June 10th: Hotel Reservations LAST DAY!!!!
- June 25th - 26th: Annual Awards Weekend Events
- August: 2027 Gospel Choice Music Awards Broadcast