The 47th Annual GMA Dove Awards presentation ceremony was held on October 11, 2016 at the Allen Arena located in Nashville, Tennessee on the campus of Lipscomb University.

[2] The ceremony recognized the accomplishments of musicians and other figures within the Christian music industry for the year 2015/2016.

The ceremony was produced by the Trinity Broadcasting Network and was hosted by musicians For King & Country and Tye Tribbett.

[2] The show featured the first performance of DC Talk after a 15-year hiatus.

The following were some of the musical artists who performed at the 47th GMA Dove Awards:[2] This is a complete list of the nominees for the 48th GMA Dove Awards.