NASHVILLE, TN--(Marketwired - Aug 26, 2013) - Salem Communications' (NASDAQ: SALM) Nashville music entities are pleased to announce their partnership with the Gospel Music Association as they jointly present the 44th Annual Dove Awards on October 15 at Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Marking the return of the awards to its home city of Nashville, the event will take place at 8:30 PM ET and be aired exclusively on UP TV. Reserved seat Dove Award tickets are on sale now at DoveAwards.com
The combined media support from Salem Communications offers an unprecedented look inside the Dove Awards, allowing fans and viewers previously restricted access to the artists and events that distinguish the event. CCM Magazine, the industry's flagship publication, will feature an all-access glimpse into the event in the September issue, available online at CCMMagazine.com. Additionally, TodaysChristianMusic.com, the online presence of Salem's syndicated music network, will provide exclusive features, artist interviews and real-time updates from the awards show. 94 FM The FISH, Nashville's Christian music station, will be on-hand at the awards and will feature exclusive artist interviews conducted by Doug Griffin and Jaci Velasquez of The Family Friendly Morning Show with Doug and Jaci Velasquez.
The event will be the first Dove Awards to be held in the Fall, lending added attention to the industry's most esteemed event, often dubbed "Christian music's biggest night." Also of note is the show's anticipated return to Nashville, Tennessee, following two years of being held at the Fox Theater in Atlanta, Georgia.
"The GMA Dove Awards has a tradition of bringing our music community together to celebrate God's goodness as a family and raising awareness for Christian and Gospel music," says GMA Executive Director Jackie Patillo.
The Dove Awards nominee announcements took place on August 21st. Fans and readers can access real-time updates of the nominees at CCMMagazine.com and TodaysChristianMusic.com or via Facebook at www.facebook.com/ccmmagazine.
About Salem Communications:
Salem Communications is the largest commercial U.S. radio broadcasting company that provides programming targeted at audiences interested in Christian and conservative opinion content, as measured by the number of stations and audience coverage. Upon completion of all announced transactions, the company will own and/or operate a national portfolio of 99 radio stations in 38 markets, including 61 stations in 22 of the 25 markets. Salem also programs the Family Talk™ Christian-themed talk format on SiriusXM Radio, channel 131. Additionally the company operates ChristianRadio.com.