JEFF TURNER

The 55th Annual DOVE AWARDS is set to be a star-studded event, and the first round of performers has already been announced. Among those confirmed to take the stage is Southern Gospel artist Joseph Habedank. This year’s awards ceremony, which will air exclusively on TBN and TBN+ on Friday, October 4th, promises to be an exciting evening with performances from an array of renowned Christian music artists, including CeCe Winans, Crowder, Frank Forrest, Maverick City Music with Naomi Raine, Natalie Grant, and Tauren Wells. With the event already sold out, fans are eagerly anticipating an unforgettable night of worship and celebration.

For Habedank, this performance holds a special significance. Reflecting on the announcement, he shared his excitement:

“Well, I gotta be honest, this week has been pretty amazing. I turned thirty-nine years old on Monday, and then on Tuesday morning, a day after my thirty-ninth birthday, it was announced that I’ll be performing at the DOVE AWARDS on October the first. It’ll air, I think, later that week, and I’m so, so excited.”

Habedank is no stranger to the DOVE AWARDS stage, having performed several times in the past. However, this year stands out to him for a particular reason.

“I’ve gotten to sing on the DOVE AWARDS four or five times, actually one time with Reba McEntire, and that was a huge honor. But this time in particular is special because I’m getting to do a full song, my own song, and I’m getting to use a full band with full production. And I am so honored.”

His gratitude and sense of responsibility for representing his genre at such a high-profile event are evident.

“Thank you to the GMA. I cannot express how grateful and honored and humbled I am, and I hope that I represent our genre well.”

Audiences tuning in can expect to see Habedank performing his song “Jesus Walked In,” featuring Chris Blue, bringing a powerful moment to the evening’s festivities. As the countdown to the DOVE AWARDS begins, excitement builds for what will surely be a night to remember.