BRANDON LAKE LEADS WITH QUADRUPLE WINS AT 12TH ANNUAL
K-LOVE FAN AWARDS
The Chosen, Leanna Crawford, Patty Gasso, House of David, for KING & COUNTRY, Max Lucado, Matthew West, and CeCe Winans also take home trophies
Exclusive TBN broadcast aired tonight and repeats June 6 at 7:30pm and 10pm ET
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 30, 2025) – Brandon Lake led the evening with quadruple wins during tonight's exclusive TBN broadcast of the K-LOVE Fan Awards. Lake took home trophies for Male Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, and both Worship Song of the Year ("That's Who I Praise") and Song of the Year for “Hard Fought Hallelujah (feat. Jelly Roll)." Hosted by Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard, Mac Powell and Matthew West, the 12th Annual show was taped live at the iconic OPRY House on May 25. In addition to this evening's back-to-back airings, the show will repeat its broadcast on Friday, June 6 at 7:30pm and 10pm ET and on the TBN+ app.
CeCe Winans took home the award for Female Artist of the Year with for KING & COUNTRY winning Group of the Year. The Amazon hit series "House of David" was honored with the trophy for TV/Streaming Impact. The Sports Impact Award went OSU Women's Softball Coach Patty Gasso.
The winners list was rounded out by Leanna Crawford's "Still Waters" being named Breakout Single of the Year, "The Chosen" Season Five awarded for Film Impact, Matthew West's, "My Story Your Glory" winning for Book Impact and Max Lucado's "Max Lucado – Encouraging Word Podcast" was named Podcast of the Year.
This evening's powerful performances came from some of the biggest names in Christian entertainment. Fans enjoyed soul-stirring performances by Jeremy Camp, Leanna Crawford, Crowder, Colton Dixon, Elevation Rhythm, for KING & COUNTRY with Michael W. Smith, Jamie MacDonald, MercyMe, Mac Powell, TobyMac with Jon Reddick and Reddick's own performance featuring We The Kingdom, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Anne Wilson, CeCe Winans and Megan Woods.
The roster of presenters featured an array of esteemed personalities from various fields, including Lauren Daigle with "The Chosen" creator Dallas Jenkins, Bethel Music's Jenn Johnson with author and podcaster Lisa Harper and Benjamin William Hastings with Noah Schnacky. Rachel Lampa was joined by David Leonard; Emerson Day and Hope Darst presented together, as well as Terrian, Tasha Layton, Blanca and Katy Nicole. Also taking the stage, We The Kingdom, Josh Baldwin and Matt Maher partnered, together, along with Paras Patel and Noah James from "The Chosen." Actor Milo Ventimiglia joined country star Trace Adkins. And, it was a Biblical moment as Jonathan Roumie from "The Chosen" paired with Michael Iskander from the "House of David."
COCA-COLA Consolidated returned as the official sponsor of the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, which closed out the biggest weekend in Christian music. Fans from across the country traveled to take part in the ceremony and its weekend-long celebration of faith, music, and community. With weekend events such as the annual Friday night kick-off concert, Saturday morning’s Worship In The Round, the Emerging Artist Showcase, Songwriter Showcase and Sunday morning Worship Service, the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend offered a full spectrum of entertainment and a one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets and travel packages for 2026 (May 22, 2026 - May 24, 2026) are on sale now at www.klovefanawards.com.
FULL LIST OF K-LOVE FAN AWARD WINNERS:
Artist of the Year
BRANDON LAKE
Male Artist
BRANDON LAKE
Female Artist
CECE WINANS
Group of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY
Worship Song of the Year
BRANDON LAKE
"That's Who I Praise"
Song of the Year
BRANDON LAKE
"Hard Fought Hallelujah (feat. Jelly Roll)"
Breakout Single
LEANNA CRAWFORD
"Still Waters"
Film Impact
"THE CHOSEN
Season Five
Book Impact
MATTHEW WEST
"My Story Your Glory"
Podcast Impact
MAX LUCADO
"Max Lucado – Encouraging Word Podcast"
TV/Streaming Impact
"HOUSE OF DAVID"
Sports Impact
Patty Gasso
OFFICIAL PHOTOS:
HIGHLIGHTS/CLIP PACKAGE:
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About COCA-COLA CONSOLIDATED:
Coca-Cola Consolidated is the nation’s largest Coca-Cola bottler. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., CCBCC makes, sells and distributes Coca-Cola products along with other unique beverages, carrying more than 250 brands and selling more than 178 million cases in 2015. With 10,000 employees, CCBCC is currently operating in 14 states.
About The K-LOVE Fan Awards:
The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ. This year’s show will be hosted by Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard, Mac Powell, and Matthew West . The annual awards show is a John Sanders LLC production presented by Coca-Cola Consolidated.
About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE creates compelling media designed to inspire and encourage people to develop a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. K-LOVE is listener-supported and delivers Christian music through its more than 1,100 signals across 50 states, the K-LOVE App, smart devices, klove.com, and K-LOVE On Demand offering positive and encouraging music.
ABOUT TBN:
Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) and the TBN+ app are the only places to watch the K-LOVE Fan Awards this summer. TBN is the world’s largest and most influential Christian television network, reaching millions of viewers across more than 175 countries. With a diverse lineup that includes sermons, worship music, talk shows, documentaries, and Christian films, TBN serves as a spiritual lifeline for believers and seekers alike. Over the decades, the network has expanded its reach through multiple digital platforms, global affiliates, and high-definition broadcasts, becoming a cornerstone of Christian media and a powerful voice in contemporary faith culture.
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