K-LOVE Fan Awards 2026 Nominations Are Here—See Which Christian Music Stars Lead the Pack

The countdown is officially on for one of Christian music’s biggest nights of the year! The 13th Annual K-LOVE Awards is set to light up Nashville with an unforgettable weekend packed with live performances, worship experiences, artist appearances and plenty of joyful moments for fans of faith-filled music.

And it’s all leading up to the live awards show at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House on May 24. Then, fans across the country can then tune in when the show airs exclusively on TBN on May 29 at 7:30 pm ET.

For longtime Christian music fans, the weekend has become a can’t-miss tradition. Especially because they get to play a role in who wins. What makes the K-LOVE Fan Awards feel so personal is that the fans themselves help choose the winners. Voting officially opens tonight at 6:00 pm CT at K-LOVE Fan Awards Voting.

It’s a chance for fans to support the artists, songs and inspirational voices that meant the most to them this year!

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What to expect from this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards

Leading this year’s nominations is Phil Wickham with four nominations, including Song of the Year for “What an Awesome God,” Worship Song for “Homesick for Heaven” and Male Artist of the Year. Known for worship anthems like “House of the Lord” and “This Is Amazing Grace,” Wickham has become one of the defining voices in modern worship music, regularly filling arenas with sing-along praise moments.

Close behind with three nominations each are Lauren Daigle, Jamie MacDonald, Jeremy Camp, Josiah Queen and Elevation Worship.

Lauren Daigle, who will host the evening alongside Sadie Robertson Huff, continues to be one of Christian music’s most powerful artists with her powerhouse hits like “You Say” and “Rescue.” This year, she’s nominated for Song of the Year with “Let It Be a Hallelujah” and Female Artist of the Year.

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Meanwhile, breakout artist Josiah Queen has quickly built a devoted fanbase with his raw storytelling and worship-driven sound. His Song of the Year nomination for “Can’t Steal My Joy” alongside Brandon Lake marks a major milestone for the rising star.

Fans can also expect to see moving worship collective Elevation Worship back in the spotlight. The Grammy-winning group has become known for emotionally charged worship moments with songs like “Praise” and “Graves Into Gardens.”

And of course, it wouldn’t be a K-LOVE celebration without beloved favorites like CAIN, Colton Dixon, Ben Fuller, Leanna Crawford and more bringing their signature energy and inspiration to the weekend festivities.

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A celebration beyond music

The K-LOVE Fan Awards go beyond music categories, also honoring inspiring voices across books, film, television, sports and digital media.

Among this year’s notable nominees are Max Lucado for his book Tame Your Thoughts, Sadie Robertson Huff for her podcast Whoa That’s Good and Shannon Bream for Livin’ The Bream.

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Film and television categories include anticipated projects such as I Can Only Imagine 2 and The Chosen Adventures, while the Sports Impact category shines a spotlight on fan-favorite entertainer Robert Anthony Cruz.

Here are the nominees for this year’s award show. Visit K-LOVE Fan Awards Voting tonight at 6:00 pm CT to cast your votes!

2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees

Song of the Year

• “Can’t Steal My Joy” – Josiah Queen/Brandon Lake
• “Get Behind Me” – Emerson Day
• “Heaven On My Mind” – TobyMac
• “Left It In the River” – Jamie MacDonald
• “Let It Be a Hallelujah” – Lauren Daigle
• “Make It Well” – MercyMe
• “No Fear” – Jon Reddick
• “No Survivors” – Jeremy Camp
• “The Love I Have For You” – Colton Dixon
• “Wait for Me” – Zach Williams
• “What an Awesome God” – Phil Wickham
• “Won’t Start Now” – Seph Schlueter                                                                                                                                                           

Worship Song

• “Alleluia” – Elevation Worship
• “Homesick for Heaven” – Phil Wickham
• “How Good It Is” – Chris Tomlin
• “Mighty Name of Jesus” – Hope Darst & Josh Baldwin
• “The Lord Will Provide” – Passion
• “Washed” – Elevation Rhythm

Breakout Single

• “All Joy” – Natalie Layne
• “Get Behind Me” – Emerson Day
• “I Need You” – Jet Trouble
• “Somebody’s Praying” – Bay Turner
• “Stay” – Zahriya Zachary
• “Where Would I Be” – Peter Burton
• “Why Should I Worry” – Carly Anne Taylor

Artist of the Year

• Brandon Lake
• CeCe Winans
• Elevation Worship
• Jamie MacDonald
• Jeremy Camp
• Josiah Queen
• Lauren Daigle
• MercyMe
• Phil Wickham
• TobyMac

Group of the Year

• CAIN
• Caleb & John
• Elevation Rhythm
• Elevation Worship
• for KING & COUNTRY
• MercyMe
• Passion
• We the Kingdom

Male Artist of the Year

• Ben Fuller
• Brandon Lake
• Chris Tomlin
• Jeremy Camp
• Jon Reddick
• Josiah Queen
• Matthew West
• Phil Wickham
• Seph Schlueter
• Tauren Wells

Female Artist of the Year

• Anne Wilson
• Blanca
• CeCe Winans
• Emerson Day
• Hope Darst
• Jamie MacDonald
• Katy Nichole
• Lauren Daigle
• Leanna Crawford
• Terrian

Podcast Impact

• “Back Porch Theology” – Lisa Harper
• “Girls Gone Bible” – Angela Halili & Arielle Reitsma
• “Hey! It’s the Lusko’s” – Levi & Jennie Lusko
• “Livin’ The Bream” – Shannon Bream
• “The Bible Recap” – Tara-Leigh Cobble
• “The Bryce Crawford Podcast” – Bryce Crawford
• “There Is More Podcast” – Karen McAdams & Rachel Faulkner Brown
• “Whoa That’s Good” – Sadie Robertson Huff

Book Impact

• “And She Got Up” – Courtney Pray Duke
• “Beloved” – Francis Chan
• “Blessed Are The Spiraling” – Levi Lusko
• “Hey Girl” – Anne Wilson
• “Jesus Shaped Life” – Lisa Harper
• “Joy Bomb” – Tauren Wells
• “Tame Your Thoughts” – Max Lucado
• “We’re So Blessed” – CAIN

Film Impact

• “David”
• “I Can Only Imagine 2”
• “Light of the World”
• “Sarah’s Oil”
• “Soul on Fire”
• “The King of Kings”
• “The Last Rodeo”
• “Truth & Treason”

TV/Streaming Impact

• “Fighting Spirit: A Combat Chaplain’s Journey”
• “House of David: Season 2”
• “Miracle”
• “Testament”
• “The Chosen Adventures”
• “The Promised Land”
• “Virgin Birth”

Sports Impact

• Robert Anthony Cruz “Coach RAC” – Savannah Bananas

Whether fans are tuning in for powerful worship moments, cheering on their favorite artists or just soaking in the joyful atmosphere, this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards promises to be a celebration filled with hope, inspiration, and unforgettable music. Tune in to watch on TBN on May 29 at 7:30 pm ET!