Brandon Lake Leads 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominations: Full List Revealed

On May 2, 2025, BILLBOARD exclusively announced the nominees for the 12th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, with Brandon Lake leading the pack with four nominations. Leanna Crawford, Crowder, Jamie MacDonald, MercyMe, TobyMac, Tauren Wells, and Megan Woods each secured three nominations, making this year’s lineup one of the most exciting yet. Fans can begin casting their votes by visiting www.kloveawards.com.

The K-LOVE Fan Awards, proudly sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, mark the culmination of the biggest weekend in Christian music. The 12th annual ceremony will be hosted by Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard, Mac Powell, and Matthew West at Nashville’s legendary OPRY House on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Fans who can’t attend live can catch the event exclusively on TBN the following Friday, May 30, at 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. ET.

 

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Every year, the K-LOVE Fan Awards attract fans from across the country for a weekend packed with unforgettable live performances, artist meet-and-greets, and family worship opportunities, creating a one-of-a-kind celebration of faith, music, and community. Tickets and travel packages for the 2025 event are already on sale at www.klovefanawards.com.

The K-LOVE Fan Awards, launched in 2013, honor the most popular names across Christian music, sports, books, and movies, with winners determined entirely by fan votes. This year’s nominees reflect the vibrancy and diversity of today’s Christian entertainment scene.

2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees

Song of the Year
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake (feat. Jelly Roll)
“Made for More” – Josh Baldwin
“Take It All Back” – Tauren Wells
“Somebody Prayed” – Crowder
“The Truth” – Megan Woods
“Still Waters” – Leanna Crawford
“Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald
“That’s My King” – CeCe Winans
“Oh Death” – MercyMe
“Nothin’ Sweeter” – TobyMac

Worship Song of the Year
“Goodbye Yesterday” – ELEVATION RHYTHM
“God Is Not Against Me” – Elevation Worship
“That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake
“Take You at Your Word” – Cody Carnes
“Lead On Good Shepherd” – Patrick Mayberry
“In the Name of Jesus” – JWLKRS Worship
“The Jesus Way” – Phil Wickham

Breakout Single
“Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald
“The Truth” – Megan Woods
“Still Waters” – Leanna Crawford
“Whisper and the Wind” – Bodie
“Flowers” – Samantha Ebert

Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
Crowder
Anne Wilson
TobyMac
Tauren Wells
Josh Baldwin
for KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
CeCe Winans
Forrest Frank

Group of the Year
CAIN
MercyMe
for KING & COUNTRY
We Are Messengers
Elevation Worship
Caleb & John
Big Daddy Weave
JWLKRS Worship
ELEVATION RHYTHM
We The Kingdom

Male Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
Crowder
Jeremy Camp
Tauren Wells
Josh Baldwin
TobyMac
Forrest Frank
Phil Wickham
Matthew West
Josiah Queen

Female Artist of the Year
Anne Wilson
CeCe Winans
Lauren Daigle
Tasha Layton
Terrian
Jamie MacDonald
Megan Woods
Leanna Crawford
Katy Nichole
Samantha Ebert

Film Impact
Unsung Hero
The Best Christmas Pageant Ever
The Unbreakable Boy
Bonhoeffer
Sound of Hope
Cabrini
The Forge
White Bird
Someone Like You
The Chosen Season 5

TV/Streaming Impact
The Wingfeather Saga Season 2
House of David
Shadrach
Homestead: The Series
The Riot and the Dance Season 1
Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story

Podcast Impact
Jan Harrison – Rooted & Radiant
Jonathan Pokluda’s Becoming Something podcast
John Siebeling and Wayne Francis – Leadership in Black & White
Andy Chrisman – 1 Degree of Andy
Christine Caine – Life & Leadership Podcast
Lisa Harper – Back Porch Theology
Max Lucado – Encouraging Word Podcast

Book Impact
I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t – Lysa TerKeurst
God Never Gives Up on You – Max Lucado
I Surrender All – Priscilla Shirer
Devoted to Jesus – Alex & Stephen Kendrick
Feasting on God’s Word – Kristi McLelland
How Great Is Our God – Chris Tomlin
My Story Your Glory – Matthew West