11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Winners List
Brandon Lake led the evening with double wins during tonight’s TBN broadcast of the 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards which he also co-hosted with another of the evening’s winners, Sadie Robertson Huff. Taped live at the iconic OPRY House on May 26, Lake was honored as Male Artist of the Year, with his song “Praise You Anywhere” winning Worship Song of the Year, while Huff took home the Podcast of the Year award for “Whoa, That’s Good.”
Anne Wilson received her second Female Artist of the Year award with Elevation Worship taking home theirfirst win for Group of the Year, while for KING & COUNTRY was named Artist of the Year for the sixth time, and “Faithfully” by TobyMac was named Song of the Year.
The winners list was rounded out by Jonathan Roumie’s “Jonathan & Jesus” taking home the trophy for TV/Streaming Impact, New England Patriot’s Matthew Slater honored with the Sports Impact Award, Seph Schlueter’s “Counting My Blessings” named Breakout Single of the Year, The Chosen Season Four (Theatrical Release) awarded for Film Impact, and Zach William’s, “Rescue Story” winning for Book Impact.
Sponsored by Coca-Cola consolidated, the evening was elevated by electrifying and soul-stirring performances from some of the biggest names in Christian entertainment, with performances by Anne Wilson, Brandon Lake, CAIN, Crowder, Elevation Worship, Jeremy Camp, Matthew West and Terrian. The night also brought several surprise features as well including Housefires with the trio of Ryan Ellis, Blanca and Stephen McWhirter, Josh Baldwin and Jenn Johnson, Katy Nichole and Naomi Raine, Lauren Daigle with Ellie Holcomb, Rachael Lampa and Andrew Ripp, and Tauren Wells joined by Davies.
The roster of presenters featured an array of esteemed personalities from various fields as well, including sports legend Benjamin Watson and his wife Kirsten, renowned filmmaker and creator of The Chosen, Dallas Jenkins, actress Elizabeth Tabish (The Chosen), actor Jonathan Roumie (The Chosen) and television personality Willie Robertson.
New York Times best-selling author and podcaster Annie F. Downs, country star and author Granger Smith and lauded speaker and author Lisa Harper also graced the stage as presenters along with acclaimed musicians Bart Millard, Brandon Heath, David Leonard, Ellie Holcomb, Jon Reddick, Josiah Queen, Matt Maher, Matthew West, Rebecca St. James, Riley Clemmons, Seph Schlueter, Taylor and Madison Cain and Tasha Layton.
Colton Dixon and Danny Gokey also introduced a very special tribute to Mandisa and TobyMac’s Diverse City member Gabe Patillo, both of whom passed away this past spring.
The ceremony culminated a weekend full of events for fans, including a Friday night kick-off concert, Saturday morning’s Worship In The Round, an Emerging Artist Showcase, Songwriter’s Showcase and Sunday morning Worship Service. This annual event celebrates, honors, and inspires the outstanding creative work happening all across the faith community.
++Also see: 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Artist Interviews
ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- Anne Wilson
- Brandon Lake
- Casting Crowns
- WINNER: for King & Country
- Lauren Daigle
- Matthew West
- Phil Wickham
- TobyMac
SONG OF THE YEAR
- “Come Jesus Come” – Stephen McWhirter
- “Don’t Stop Praying” – Matthew West
- WINNER: “Faithfully” – TobyMac
- “I Thank God” – Housefires f/JWLKRS & Ryan Ellis
- “Praise” – Elevation Worship
- “Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake
- “Somebody To You” – Rachael Lampa f/Andrew Ripp
- “Strong” – Anne Wilson
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: Brandon Lake
- Chris Tomlin
- Crowder
- Jeremy Camp
- Matthew West
- Phil Wickham
- Tauren Wells
- TobyMac
FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
- WINNER: Anne Wilson
- CeCe Winans
- Katy Nichole
- Lauren Daigle
- Natalie Grant
- Rachael Lampa
- Tasha Layton
- Terrian
WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR
- “Fear is Not My Future” – Maverick City Music
- “Firm Foundation” – Cody Carnes
- “Holy Forever” – Chris Tomlin
- “I Believe” – Phil Wickham
- “I Thank God” – Housefires f/JWLKRS & Ryan Ellis
- “Praise” – Elevation Worship
- WINNER: “Praise You Anywhere” – Brandon Lake
BREAKOUT SINGLE
- “Big God”- Terrian
- “Come Jesus Come” – Stephen McWhirter
- WINNER: “Counting My Blessings” – Seph Schlueter
- “Good Day” – Forrest Frank
- “Hallelujah Feeling” – Caleb & John
- “The Prodigal” – Josiah Queen
GROUP OF THE YEAR
- CAIN
- Casting Crowns
- Big Daddy Weave
- WINNER: Elevation Worship
- Maverick City Music
- MercyMe
- We Are Messengers
- We The Kingdom
FILM IMPACT
- Sound of Freedom
- The Shift
- After Death
- WINNER: The Chosen Season 4 (Theatrical Release)
- Big George Foreman
- The Blind
- Journey to Bethlehem
- Ordinary Angels
TV/STREAMING IMPACT
- WINNER: Jonathan & Jesus
- Chasing CAIN
- Eleanor’s Bench
- Going Home (Season 2)
- The Wingfeather Saga
BOOK IMPACT
- Mostly What God Does – Savannah Guthrie
- Like A River – Granger Smith
- Untangle Your Emotions – Jennie Allen
- Practicing the Way – John Mark Comer
- WINNER: Rescue Story – Zach Williams
- The Digital Fast – Dr. Darren Whitehead
- Upon Waking – Jackie Hill Perry
- The Awe of God – John Bevere
PODCAST IMPACT
- Cooper Stuff – John Cooper
- WINNER: WHOA That’s Good – Sadie Robertson Huff
- That Sounds Fun – Annie F. Downs
- Made for This – Jennie Allen
- The Candace Cameron Bure Podcast – Candace Cameron Bure
- Back Porch Theology – Lisa Harper
PLUS: See more of our special coverage from the 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend:
- Songwriters Take Center Stage At 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend Showcase
- Tasha Layton Offers Encouragement At 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend
- Emerging Artists Shine At 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend Showcase
- Worship In The Round Raises Eyes To Heaven At 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend
- 11th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend Gets Underway With Kick-Off Concert
