A preliminary list of participants has been released by the Gospel Music Association (GMA) in connection with this year’s 42nd GMA Dove Awards, to be held in Atlanta, GA on Wednesday, April 20th at the Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Among the list are Mary Mary and Marvin Sapp, as well as powerhouse vocalist Natalie Grant and singer/songwriter Chris Tomlin.  Other appearances are expected from Francesca Battistelli, Jason Crabb and Chonda Pierce.

The awards show will be hosted by actress/comedian Sherri Shepherd, and will air exclusively on gmc on Easter Sunday, April 24th, at 8pm ET/7pm CST.