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Red Carpet FAQ

All Nominees are welcome to walk the Red Carpet. Each Nominee has been approved for 1 guest and 1 pre-registered representative (i.e. publicist or manager, etc.) to walk you down the carpet. Early arrival is highly encouraged! One guest pass will be provided at artist check-in. If you have a publicist, but they didn't register by Sept. 30 for a credential, they will not be permitted to come into the Red Carpet area, but we will have talent handlers available to assist you down the carpet.

RED CARPET HOURS

The Red Carpet hours are as follows:

3:30pm CST – Red Carpet Opens
6:00pm CST – Red Carpet Closes

RED CARPET ARTIST & PUBLICIST CREDENTIALS PICK UP

Artist & Publicist Credentials pick up available prior to Pre-Telecast.
10:00am - 1:30pm CST at First Baptist Church of Nashville: 108 7th Ave S. Nashville, TN 37203

CHECK-IN INSTRUCTIONS

Artist Red Carpet check-in will be at the Bridgestone Arena at the 5th & Demonbreun Entrance starting at 3:30pm CST. (see map below)

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You will be required to pass through Bridgestone Arena Security (see details below) and show your credentials that were picked up prior to the Pre-telecast. 

If you did not pick up credentials during the above allotted time, anticipate a wait on site after security, where you will then be asked to provide your name, receive your badge and guest pass (if applicable). You will then be directed to the top of the carpet. 

You may opt to do photos only and no interviews, or participate in both.

BRIDGESTONE BAGGAGE POLICY

Bridgestone Arena follows a "clear or clutch" bag policy, requiring bags to be either clear and no larger than 12" x 12" x 6", or a small clutch/wallet smaller than 6" x 4" x 1.5". 

All individuals and bags will be subject to security screening and must pass through a metal detector upon entry.

For full details, including what is not permitted, please review Bridgestone’s Prohibited Items list HERE.

CREDENTIAL POLICY FOR BRIDGESTONE ARENA

In light of recent events and for the safety of all talent, teams, staff & crew, every individual must have their name on the credential list in order to enter the building; otherwise, Bridgestone will not grant access. 

Upon entry to the building, individuals must clearly display their credentials. If not clearly displayed, Bridgestone security will request the individual to locate said credential and immediately begin wearing it. If the individual is not able to produce a credential, they will be immediately escorted from the building.

GMA wants to do everything we can to make this a safe environment, and therefore, it is crucial for us to work together to make sure your credential requests are clearly outlined this year

TICKETING

For questions about tickets, please reach out to Monica Jourett monica@gospelmusic.org.