The 10th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards has announced new and returning events for the biggest weekend in Christian music, including a brand new event Saturday morning, Worship In The Round, featuring renown worship leaders and songwriters Josh Baldwin, Brandon Lake, Tasha Layton, David Leonard and Jon Reddick.
Also announced to return is the popular Songwriter’s Showcasehosted by Steven Curtis Chapman and featuring the talents of Cochren & Co., Lauren Daigle, Bart Millard of MercyMe, Matthew West and Anne Wilson.
The annual Emerging Artist Showcase will be hosted by Brandon Heath and include Dan Bremnes, Ben Fuller, Cody Carnes, Consumed By Fireand Rachael Lampa.
Previously announced weekend’s events included the Friday night kick-off concert and Sunday morning worship service. The kick-off concert will be headlined by TobyMac, and also feature Colton Dixon, Katy Nichole, Terrian and Blessing Offor.
CAIN will host the 10th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards. Taking place on May 28, 2023 at Nashville’s iconic OPRY House, TBN will broadcast the show on June 2nd, once again sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated. All details for the weekend and award show can be found at KLOVEFanAwards.com.
for KING & COUNTRY led the trophy tally with triple wins during tonight’s broadcast of the fan-fueled 9th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards.
Taped live and in person in front of a sold out crowd at Nashville’s iconic OPRY on May 29, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year, and Group/Duo of the Year went to for KING & COUNTRY.
Newcomer Anne Wilson received two awards for Female Artist of the Year and Breakout Single of the Year (“My Jesus”), while Matthew West was named Male Artist of the Year.
Other winners included Katy Nichole’s first K-LOVE Fan Award nomination and win for Worship Song of the Year (“In Jesus Name (God Of Possible),” and Sadie Robertson Huff won the first-ever Podcast of the Year Award for “Whoa That’s Good.” With a desire to also recognize mission-driven people and projects outside of music, “American Underdog” was named the Film Impact Winner; Tim Tebow was honored with the Sports Impact Award; and Michael W. Smith was given the Book Impact Award for his book, “The Way Of The Father.” Sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, the show was broadcast by TBN this evening and is now streaming on the TBN app.
Collaborative and unique performances took place from Blanca with Dante Bowe,CeCe Winans with Lauren Daigle, Jonathan Traylor with Jordan Feliz, Kirk Franklin with Maverick City Music, and Riley Clemmons with country star Walker Hayes.
Additional exciting performances included Anne Wilson, CAIN, Chris Tomlin, Elevation Worship, for KING & COUNTRY, Katy Nichole, Matthew West, Phil Wickham, Tauren Wells, and TobyMac. Presenters at the ceremony saw Danny Gokey, Jimmie Allen, Mac Powell, Matt Maher, Mike Weaver, Sadie Robertson Huff, The Skit Guys, and Rebecca St. James joined by her mom, Helen Smallbone, take the stage.
The award show capped a weekend of live and in-person, fan-focused events, including a songwriter’s showcase hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman, and a worship service with Brandon Lake, Pat Barrett and Phil Wickham.
Watch Award Show Below
Winners & Nominees List
Male Artist of the Year
Crowder Danny Gokey Matthew West — WINNER! Tauren Wells TobyMac Zach Williams
Female Artist of the Year
Anne Wilson — WINNER! Blanca CeCe Winans Katy Nichole Riley Clemmons Tasha Layton
Group/Duo of the Year
CAIN Casting Crowns Elevation Worship for KING & COUNTRY — WINNER! Maverick City Music MercyMe
Artist of the Year
Casting Crowns Crowder for KING & COUNTRY — WINNER! Maverick City Music TobyMac Zach Williams
Song of the Year
Anne Wilson – “My Jesus” Brandon Lake & Jenn Johnson – “Too Good To Not Believe” CAIN – “The Commission” Casting Crowns – “Scars In Heaven” for KING & COUNTRY – “For God Is With Us” — WINNER! TobyMac – “Promised Land”
Breakout Single
Anne Wilson – “My Jesus” — WINNER! Dante Bowe – “Joyful” Jon Reddick – “God Turn It Around” Jordan St. Cyr “- Weary Traveler” Katy Nichole – “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” Tasha Layton – “Look What You’ve Done”
Worship Song of the Year
Brandon Lake & Jenn Johnson – “Too Good To Not Believe” Chris Tomlin feat. Thomas Rhett & Florida Georgia Line – “Thank You Lord” Elevation Worship – “RATTLE!” Katy Nichole – “In Jesus Name (God of Possible)” — WINNER! Maverick City Music – “Promises” Phil Wickham – “House Of The Lord”
Film & Television Impact
American Underdog — WINNER! Blue Miracle The Case For Heaven The Jesus Music Journey with Jesus
Book Impact
Jennie Allen – “Find Your People” Louie Giglio – “Don’t Give The Enemy A Seat At Your Table” Michael W. Smith – “The Way Of The Father” — WINNER! Michael Todd – “Crazy Faith” Shannon Bream – “The Women Of The Bible Speak”
Podcast of the Year
Annie F. Downs – “That Sounds Fun” Christine Caine – “Equip and Empower” Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast John Cooper – “Cooper Stuff” Lisa Harper’s – “Back Porch Theology” Sadie Robertson Huff – “Whoa That’s Good” — WINNER!