Six of gospel music's most popular artists will take center stage to hand out Dove Awards April 13 at Music City's Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.

The artists-Steven Curtis Chapman, CeCe Winans, Rebecca St. James, Smokie Norful, Darlene Zschech and Israel Houghton-will be hosts of the 36th Annual GMA Music Awards.

The event will be televised in national syndication in June, said John Styll, president of the Gospel Music Association. Central City Productions of Chicago will handle first-run syndication through network affiliates and independent stations nationwide, with an expected audience reach of at least 75% of U.S. television households.

The GMA Music Awards Web site, www.gmamusicawards.com, will provide a regularly updated list of confirmed broadcast times and outlets. The Doves will be offered on several inspirational cable networks after the first-run syndication.

In the weeks leading up to the April 13 program, last year's event will air. PAX TV will rebroadcast it March 24 at 9 p.m. EST, and the Worship Network will air the awards four times-April 2, 3, 9 and 10. Check www.worship.net for more details.

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