TUNE IN TONIGHT: MercyMe, Cory Asbury, TobyMac, Mandisa, Matthew West And More Take Part In K-LOVE Fan Awards Only On TBN

Natalie Grant and Tauren Wells. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Francesca Battistelli and Cory Asbury. Credit: Getty Images

MercyMe's Bart Millard and Trace Adkins. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

John Crist and Matthew West. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Sadie Robertson, Bethel Music's Jenn Johnson, Matthew West and more. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Exclusive Airing At 8/7 CST To Feature One Of A Kind Appearances Including Dennis Quaid, Trace Adkins & More

Nashville, Tenn. (May 31, 2018) – Tonight marks the first time the fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards will appear on television courtesy of an exclusive partnership with TBN. The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards will air at 8/7 CST to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at: https://www.tbn.org/watch/channel-finder. TBN will begin airing highlights from the talent-packed red carpet at 7/6 CST on their Facebook Page, followed by the entire awards show, interviews with winners and more. To watch, click here.

Performances from some of the top winners MercyMe, Cory Asbury and TobyMac along with co-hosts Mandisa and Matthew West, whose performance was a moving tribute to the late Rev. Billy Graham, were recorded at Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry. 

Unique collaborations include Cory Asbury featuring Francesca Battestelli,  Mandisa featuring TobyMac, Matt Maher and Jason Crabb, Matthew West with comedian John Crist, MercyMe featuring Trace Adkins and Dennis Quaid, Newsboys United, Tauren Wells featuring Natalie Grant and We Are Messengers featuring Social Club Misfits.

Natalie Grant, Matt Maher, Mandisa, Casting Crown's Megan Garrett. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Newsboys United. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Mandisa and TobyMac. Credit: Getty Images for K-LOVE

Fans came from all over the country to Nashville to participate in the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend. Coca-Cola Consolidated again sponsored the sixth annual awards, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership.

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 was hosted by K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated was the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE:

The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network:

TBN is the world's largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world's most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

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Cory Asbury Featuring Francesca Battistelli, Jordan Feliz, Mandisa, Matthew West, MercyMe Featuring Trace Adkins, Newsboys United And TobyMac Slated For Performances At 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Mike Weaver and Sadie Robertson To Present At Sixth Annual Fan Fueled Awards Show

Nashville, Tenn. (Apr. 24, 2018) – Emphasizing their mega year at radio, Cory Asbury featuring Francesca Battistelli, Jordan Feliz, Mandisa, Matthew West, MercyMe featuring Trace Adkins, Newsboys United and TobyMac are the initial slew of performances announced for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards taking place on Sun., May 27. Mandisa and West will co-host the evening at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Mike Weaver and Sadie Robertson kicking off the presenter line-up. 

Casting Crowns, Jordan Feliz, Riley Clemmons and Tauren Wells will launch the 2018 weekend with the Official Kickoff Concert on Fri. May, 25. Adding to the one-of-a-kind opportunities listeners can experience, Bethel Music and Brian Johnson will lead a worship service and co-host Mandisa will guide fans through “Mandisercise,” a fun-infused Zumba workout. To purchase tickets for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend, click here.

Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thurs., May 31 at 8 p.m. ET to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder. Coca-Cola Consolidated will again sponsor the fan-fueled awards show, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership. 

To purchase tickets for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, click here.

For the latest information, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. 

To apply for media credentials for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, click here.

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 K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE

The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network

TBN is the world's largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world's most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

Get Connected with the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards:

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K-LOVE Fan Awards To Air On Television For First Time With TBN At Helm

Mandisa To Unite With Long-Time Host Matthew West As Fresh Hosting Duo Is Unveiled

Nashville, Tenn. (Apr. 6, 2018) – A new partnership with TBN will allow fans from all over the world to tune in to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards as it makes its return to Nashville’s iconic Grand Ole Opry on May 27. Marking the show’s first appearance on television, TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. ET to its audience of more than 100 million households, with most markets experiencing the show in HD. Viewers can find their local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at: https://www.tbn.org/watch/channel-finder. Coca-Cola Consolidated will again sponsor the fan-fueled awards show, marking the third consecutive year for the partnership.

K-LOVE Fan Award-winners Mandisa and Matthew West will team up to host the sixth annual awards show which gives fans the power to honor their favorites in Christian music. Both GRAMMY® acclaimed artists, West has hosted the show for multiple years, but 2018 will be Mandisa’s first hosting appearance.

Nominees for the 2018 show will be released later in the spring with voting to follow suit. Vacation packages and tickets are still available for the 2018 event that allows fans an unparalleled experience with some of the genre’s top names including a fan zone, songwriters showcase, worship service and The Run For Love 5K.

For the latest information, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. 

To apply for media credentials for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards, click here.

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 K-LOVE Fan Awards’ winners Mandisa and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE

The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About the Trinity Broadcasting Network

TBN is the world's largest and most watched faith-and-family broadcaster, reaching over 175 nations across the earth with inspirational and entertaining programming 24 hours a day in 14 languages and on 32 global networks. As the world's most influential non-profit religious broadcaster, TBN has led the way in expanding the impact of faith-based television across the earth through the creation of innovative content designed to reach every viewer demographic with the life-changing message of hope and grace. To find out more about the TBN Networks, visit us at tbn.org.

Get Connected with the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards:

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for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle And TobyMac Top Nominees For 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Big Daddy Weave, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Danny Gokey, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, Natalie Grant, MercyMe, Ryan Stevenson and Zach Williams up for two awards each

Nashville, Tenn. (February 15, 2017) - for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle andTobyMac topped the nominations for this year’s fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards, honored in three categories each, including the top award of Artist of the Year. Big Daddy Weave, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Danny Gokey, Hillary Scott & The Scott Family, MercyMe, Natalie Grant, Ryan Stevenson and Zach Williams received two nominations each. The 5th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will return to the historic Grand Ole Opry House on May 28th. Each category’s honorees were chosen by fans, who will also select each winner with voting opening on May 1st. Hosting duo Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West along with many K-LOVE artists announced each of the nominees in each category earlier today via K-LOVE Radio’s Facebook LIVE.

Male Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Crowder
Danny Gokey
Jeremy Camp
Matthew West
TobyMac

Female Artist of the Year
Francesca Battistelli
Hillary Scott (Hillary Scott & The Scott Family)
Lauren Daigle
Meredith Andrews
Natalie Grant
Nichole Nordeman

Group/Duo of the Year
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
for KING & COUNTRY
MercyMe
NEEDTOBREATHE
Skillet

Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Danny Gokey
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
MercyMe
TobyMac

Worship Song of the Year
Big Daddy Weave “The Lion and the Lamb”
Crowder “My Victory”
Jesus Culture “Fierce”
Natalie Grant “King of the World”
One Sonic Society “Great Are You Lord”
Phil Wickham “Your Love Awakens Me”

Song of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY “Priceless”
Hillary Scott & The Scott Family “Thy Will”
Lauren Daigle “Trust In You”
Ryan Stevenson “Eye of the Storm”
TobyMac “Move (Keep Walkin’)”
Zach Williams “Chain Breaker”

Breakout Single
7eventh Time Down “God Is On The Move”
Love & The Outcome “The God I Know”
Ryan Stevenson “Eye of the Storm”
We Are Messengers “Magnify”
Zach Williams “Chain Breaker”

The fan experience driven weekend will kick off with a concert featuring MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Zach Williams in Nashville on May 26. Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the information on attending the weekend, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com.

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 includes the return of co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards.  For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event.

About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Get Connected with the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards

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2017 K-LOVE Fan Award Nominees To Be Announced Tomorrow, February 15

Returning hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West to announce honorees LIVE via K-LOVE Radio Facebook

Nashville, Tenn. (February 14, 2017) - Artists up for a 2017 K-LOVE Fan Award will be shared via K-LOVE Radio Facebook LIVE tomorrow, February 15 by hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West along with artists heard on K-LOVE. The roll-out of announcements will begin at 10 a.m. EST, and continue throughout the day wrapping at 8 p.m. EST (full schedule below). Categories to be announced include Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, Worship Song of the Year, Breakout Single of the Year, Artist of the Year and Song of the Year. Fans began voting in December to choose the artists honored in each category. 
 

10 a.m. EST Male Artist of the Year
12 p.m. EST Female Artist of the Year
2 p.m. EST Group/Duo of the Year
4 p.m. EST Worship Song of the Year
6 p.m. EST Breakout Single of the Year
7 p.m. EST Artist of the Year
8 p.m. EST Song of the Year

The 5th annual, fan-fueled K-LOVE Fan Awards will return to the iconic Grand Ole Opry House on May 28. The fan experience driven weekend will kick off with a concert featuring MercyMe, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Zach Williams in Nashville on May 26. Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as a presenting sponsor for the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the information on attending the weekend, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com.

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 includes the return of co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards.  Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network creates compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE is enjoyed by millions of people across the country every week in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. The K-LOVE Fan Awards mission is to create a fun, unique and meaningful fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Get Connected with the 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards

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Lauren Daigle Named Artist Of The Year At 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Chris Tomlin's "Good Good Father" earns Song of the Year

Danny Gokey and for KING & COUNTRY each score two wins

NEEDTOBREATHE, TobyMac, Switchfoot among others perform

Nashville, Tenn. (June 6, 2016) – Hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West, winners were announced at last night's 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry stage. Among those honored include Lauren Daigle who received both Artist of the Year and Female Artist of the Year, Chris Tomlin for Song of the Year with "Good Good Father," Danny Gokey who took home both Male Artist of the Year and Breakout Single and for KING & COUNTRY who were honored with Best Live Show and Group/Duo of the Year. A full recap of winners is listed below.

NEEDTOBREATHE opened the show with a surprise performance for the packed Opry house of fans, adding to the talent-studded line-up of TobyMac, Switchfoot, Crowder, Newsboys, Big Daddy Weave and more. Presenters included top names in music, and a surprise taped appearance by Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott. University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt, Retired Chicago White Sox First Baseman Adam LaRoche, Kansas City Royals' Dayton Moore and War Room's Alex Kendrick were among other presenters representing those in sports, films and books who are engaging and impacting popular culture for Jesus Christ. 

The event was heard live across the country on the K-LOVE Radio Network and around the world on KLOVE.com. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. 

The awards served as the conclusion of the fourth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend packed with artist appearances exclusively for fans. Events included an Official Kickoff Concert, Rising Artists Dinner, Songwriter's Showcase, a continuous fan zone, worship service, The Run For Love 5K and more.

2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Winners

Artist of the Year
Lauren Daigle

Male Artist of the Year
Danny Gokey

Female Artist of the Year
Lauren Daigle

Group/Duo of the Year
for KING & COUNTRY

Best Live Show
for KING & COUNTRY

Song of the Year
Chris Tomlin “Good Good Father”

Worship Song of the Year
Francesca Battistelli “Holy Spirit”

Breakout Single
Danny Gokey “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again”

Best Lyric
Matthew West “Grace Wins”

Sports Impact
Adam LaRoche

Film/Television Impact
War Room

Book Impact
Gary Thomas "Sacred Marriage"

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 included co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated is the sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visitwww.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.


Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards

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Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder, Kirsten Grenier & Brooke Huppenthal
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courtney@themcollective.com
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(615) 591-7989
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TobyMac, Switchfoot, Crowder And More To Perform At The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Surprise artist added to line-up
 

Hillsong UNITED's Joel Houston and Dylan Thomas, Jeremy Camp, University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt, Phil Wickham, Author Jan Harrison and more to present

Nashville, Tenn. (May 24, 2016) – TobyMac, Switchfoot, Crowder, Lauren Daigle,Matthew West, Danny Gokey, Natalie Grant, Sidewalk Prophets and Unspoken have just been announced as the final group of performers for this year's K-LOVE Fan Awards. Among the performers for this year's show, a surprise artist will take part in the live show at the Grand Ole Opry. Hillsong UNITED's Joel Houston and Dylan Thomas, Kari Jobe,Jeremy Camp, Plumb, University of Miami Head Football Coach Mark Richt, Phil Wickham, Author Jan Harrison, Tenth Avenue North's Mike Donehey and more will join other top industry names as presenters.

Fan voting is still ongoing for this year's show which will be co-hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. The event will be heard live across the country on the K-LOVE Radio Network and around the world onKLOVE.com. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Amongst the packed schedule at The K-LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend (June 3 and 4), The Run For Love 5K (June 4), uniting fans and artists to raise funds to provide family-style, residential care and sustainable solutions that fight against Haiti’s orphan crisis through Hands & Feet Project. To vote among the latest nominees, visit klovefanawards.com/vote.

For a full list of events for the weekend, visit klovefanawards.com/schedule-events. To purchase tickets for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com/attend.


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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.


Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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Chris Tomlin And Newsboys Amongst First Lineup Of Performers Unveiled For The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

World Series Champions Kansas City Royals' GM Dayton Moore, Chicago White Sox First Baseman (R) Adam LaRoche, comedian Michael Jr., University of North Carolina's Sylvia Hatchell, War Room's Alex Kendrick and more announced as presenters

Nashville, Tenn. (May 18, 2016) – Chris Tomlin, Newsboys, Passion, Big Daddy Weave, Blanca, The Afters, Building 429 and Jordan Feliz are the first performers announced for this year's K-LOVE Fan Awards. Joining the stage as presenters for the fourth annual show include for KING & COUNTRY, Steven Curtis Chapman, World Series Champions Kansas City Royals' GM Dayton Moore, Chicago White Sox First Baseman (R) Adam LaRoche, Matt Maher, Casting Crowns' Mark Hall, comedian Michael Jr., University of North Carolina Head Women's Basketball Coach Sylvia Hatchell and War Room's Alex Kendrick.

June 3 and 4, the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will hold The K-LOVE Fan Awards Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, including a New Faces Showcase, Songwriters Showcase and a Sunday Worship Service with Casting Crowns and Passion. Following the weekend events and performances, the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will premiere live from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on June 5, hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. The fan-voted show serves to honor the top artists, authors and athletes who have impacted their respective industries over the past year for Christ. To vote among the latest nominees, visit klovefanawards.com/vote.

For a full list of events for the weekend, visit klovefanawards.com/schedule-events. To purchase tickets for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com/attend.
 

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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.


Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees Officially Announced For June 5 Awards Show

Voting for the awards now available to the public

Nashville, Tenn. (May 10, 2016) — Today, K-LOVE revealed the nominees for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards on their official Facebook page. Nominations were unveiled through video messages, every hour, to over two million followers. K-LOVE will bring the fourth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards to the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville live on June 5. Immediately opening to fans everywhere, voting will remain available to the public until May 31, at midnight EST. Every person who votes for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will be entered into a contest to win an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington D.C. for the Grand Opening of Museum of the Bible in November 2017. To vote for your favorite nominees, visitklovefanawards.com/vote.

for KING & COUNTRY and TobyMac lead the K-LOVE Fan Awards with four nominations, followed by Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, Danny Gokey and Newsboys with three. Nominees in the distinguished category of Artist of the Year include Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, for KING & COUNTRY, Lauren Daigle, Newsboys and TobyMac. 

Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West are set to host the event, the only fan-voted award show in the industry. Sponsored by Coca-Cola Consolidated, the Regional EMMY® winning awards show will kick off with the Ultimate Experience Weekend on Friday, June 3.

For the latest updates on the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, visit klovefanawards.com.


2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominees

Male Artist of the Year
Chris Tomlin
Crowder
Danny Gokey
Jeremy Camp
Matthew West
TobyMac

Female Artist of the Year
Blanca
Francesca Battistelli
Kari Jobe
Lauren Daigle
Natalie Grant
Plumb

Group/Duo of the Year
Big Daddy Weave
Casting Crowns
for KING & COUNTRY
Hillsong UNITED
MercyMe
Newsboys

Artist of the Year
Casting Crowns
Chris Tomlin
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Newsboys
TobyMac

Best Live Show
Crowder
for KING & COUNTRY
NEEDTOBREATHE
Newsboys
Rend Collective
TobyMac

Worship Song of the Year
Crowder “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)”
Francesca Battistelli “Holy Spirit”
Hillsong UNITED “Touch The Sky”
Jeremy Camp “Same Power”
Kari Jobe “Forever”
Passion “Even So Come” featuring Kristian Stanfill

Song of the Year
Casting Crowns “Just Be Held”
Chris Tomlin “Good Good Father”
for KING & COUNTRY “Shoulders”
Lauren Daigle “First”
MercyMe “Flawless”
TobyMac “Feel It” featuring Mr. TalkBox

Breakout Single
Danny Gokey “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again”
Finding Favour “Cast My Cares”
Jordan Feliz “The River”
Stars Go Dim “You Are Loved”
Unspoken “Call It Grace”

Best Lyric
Big Daddy Weave “My Story”
Danny Gokey “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again”
Matt Maher “Deliverer”
Matthew West “Grace Wins”
Plumb “Exhale”

Sports Impact
Adam LaRoche
Dayton Moore
Mark Richt
Sylvia Hatchell

Film/Television Impact
God’s Not Dead 2
Miracles From Heaven
Risen
War Room
Woodlawn

Book Impact
Annie F. Downs "Looking For Lovely"
Gary Thomas "Sacred Marriage"
Jen Hatmaker "For The Love"
Rebekah Lyons "Freefall To Fly"
Ruth Soukup "Unstuffed"



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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.


Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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Nominees For 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards To Be Unveiled Tomorrow

Nashville, Tenn. (May 9, 2016) — Nominees for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will be revealed tomorrow, May 10 to millions of followers on K-LOVE Radio's Facebook page.

The page will host the unveiling of the the fan-selected nominees in a variety of categories, including Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and more. Announcements will be made at the top of every hour, beginning at 9:00am ET. Voting will officially open to fans at 8:00pm ET, after the final category has been shared.

The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards will take place June 5th at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. For additional information, visit: klovefanawards.com.


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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for The 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Other sponsors for the event include Museum of the Bible, World Hope, Sports Spectrum, With Open Eyes, Trevecca Nazarene University and LabeLive. Previous hosts for The K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


About K-LOVE:
The K-LOVE Radio Network is designed to create compelling media that inspires and encourages you to have a meaningful relationship with Christ. With 531 total signals in 48 states, K-LOVE Radio is enjoyed by millions of people across the country in markets including New York City, Chicago, Nashville, Philadelphia, Miami, Denver and many more. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.


Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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Coca-Cola Consolidated To Serve As Presenting Sponsor For 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Britt Nicole, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder and Jeremy Camp among performers announced for official kickoff concert

Nashville, Tenn. (March 9, 2016) - Coca-Cola Consolidated has teamed up with the EMMY® winning 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, serving as presenting sponsor for the only fan-voted experience in the industry. Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West will host the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. The event will be broadcasted live on K-LOVE, the leading Christian music radio network with a weekly listenership of over 14 million people.

“Our whole team at Coca-Cola Consolidated is honored to be presenting sponsor of the K-LOVE Fan Awards,” shares Frank Harrison III, Chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Consolidated. “This partnership aligns well with our Purpose, our Brands, and our People, and we look forward to a great program throughout this weekend and many years to come.” With a commitment to community, Coca-Cola Consolidated also supports With Open Eyes, a global missions organization.

Britt Nicole, Big Daddy Weave, Crowder and Jeremy Camp will kickoff the one of a kind fan experience on Friday, June 3 with a special concert live from Nashville, Tenn. Offering a weekend of unparalleled access and experiences for music fans, packages are now available for purchase. For the latest information on the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, stay tuned to KLOVEFanAwards.com.


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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West, with Coca-Cola Consolidated serving as presenting sponsor. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is an EMMY® winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

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 K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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courtney@themcollective.com
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K-LOVE Fan Awards And John Sanders LLC Garner Two Distinguished EMMY® Awards

From Left to Right: Daniel Zapata, Tony Fransen, John Sanders and Michael Carpino
Photo Credit: Tommy Lawson Photography - Nashville TN

Honored in three categories at 30th Annual Midsouth Regional EMMY® Awards

Memphis, Tenn. (March 8, 2016) - K-LOVE Radio Network along with Memphis Based Company John Sanders LLC were honored with two EMMY® Awards at last Saturday Night's 30th Annual Midsouth Regional EMMY® Awards, given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). The wins come in the categories of Lighting and Set Design, assisted by Tony Fransen and Scott More (Go Live Pro). Marking the first for the national fan-voted awards show, the K-LOVE Fan Awards is now in its fourth year. K-LOVE Radio Network and John Sanders LLC were also nominated in the Special Event Coverage category.

“God is so good to us, I’m very thankful for this team and their amazing work!" shares David Pierce, Chief Creative Officer for K-LOVE & Air 1 Radio. "John Sanders has put his heart into the K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend and it shows! Scott Moore and his team really did an amazing job! This recognition is both rewarding and humbling.”

The K-LOVE Fan Awards co-created by John Sanders, David Pierce and Steve Strout will take place this year live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on June 5 with Elisabeth Hasslebeck and Matthew West as co-hosts.

“I am thankful for the vision and belief that K-LOVE has in creating an awards program like this," explains Sanders. "As Chief Creative Officer David Pierce always seems to 'get it' when it comes to the next big thing. This EMMY® only validates that once again his assumptions were correct. Special thanks to him, Steve Strout, Scott Moore and the great teams they lead that make this event possible."

"This project was very much a team effort in accomplishing a very complicated production under a very tight timeline," adds Scott Moore of Go Live Pro. "Lighting Designer Tony Fransen and Technical Director Matt Guice were largely responsible for the success of the event, and helped me in coordination. Many thanks to our friends at K-LOVE Radio and John Sander LLC.”

From Left to Right: Daniel Zapata and John Sanders, Michael Carpino and John Sanders
Photo Credit: Tommy Lawson Photography - Nashville TN

NATAS is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to fostering excellence in television. The academy has 19 chapters with 15,000 members nationwide. The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and northern Alabama.

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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. CCBCC is the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated 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. Previous hosts for the K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is an EMMY® winning John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

About John Sanders LLC:
Helmed by industry veteran John Sanders, EMMY® winning John Sanders LLC includes the K-LOVE Fan Awards, Premier Experience, Camp Electric and Pro Lessons dot com. Operating from Memphis, Tenn., Sanders has served artists, entertainers and fans through such entities as the K-LOVE Fan Awards, K-LOVE Cruise, The Duck Dynasty Cruise, The Property Brothers Cruise, The Music Boat and more. Sanders co-owns the annual Camp Electric, providing unparalleled coaching for musicians ages 13-19.

Use of the trademarks and service marks of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (“NATAS”), including the mark EMMY®, requires the prior express written permission of the National Television Academy.
 

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John Sanders LLC And K-LOVE Fan Awards Honored With EMMY® Nomination

30th Annual Midsouth Regional EMMY® Awards to be awarded on February 27

Memphis, Tenn. (February 22, 2016) - K-LOVE Radio Network along with Memphis Based Company John Sanders LLC has garnered distinguished EMMY® nominations in advance of this year’s 30th Annual Midsouth Regional EMMY® Awards, given by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Nominees will be honored during a live telecast from the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum on February 27, 2016. NATAS is a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to fostering excellence in television. The academy has 19 chapters with 15,000 members nationwide. The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the States of North Carolina (except Asheville) and Tennessee, and northern Alabama.

"John Sanders dreams big, I mean Everest BIG and it doesn't stop there, he goes out there and makes it happen.....Boom!" shares seven-time GRAMMY® winner TobyMac.

Among the nominations included is the K-LOVE Fan Awards, up for Special Event Coverage, Lighting and Set Design. The K-LOVE Fan Awards co-created by John Sanders, David Pierce (Chief Creative Officer for K-LOVE & Air 1 Radio) and Steve Strout will take place this year live from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry on June 5 with Elisabeth Hasslebeck and Matthew West as co-hosts. Coca-Cola Consolidated is serving as the presenting sponsor of this year's awards.

“We are honored with these nominations and it’s a pleasure to partner with K-LOVE in vision and creativity of this event, and to see it be totally embraced by Christian Music Fans nationwide as well as the Nashville music community!" says Sanders.


About John Sanders LLC:
Helmed by industry veteran John Sanders, EMMY® nominated John Sanders LLC includes the K-LOVE Fan Awards, Premier Experience, Camp Electric and Pro Lessons dot com. Operating from Memphis, Tenn., Sanders has served artists, entertainers and fans through such entities as the K-LOVE Fan Awards, K-LOVE Cruise, The Duck Dynasty Cruise, The Property Brothers Cruise, The Music Boat and more. Sanders co-owns the annual Camp Electric, providing unparalleled coaching for musicians ages 13-19.

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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Coca-Cola Consolidated will be a presenting sponsor for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. CCBCC is the nation's largest Coca-Cola bottler. Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Coca-Cola Consolidated 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. Previous hosts for the K-LOVE Fan Awards include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is an EMMY® nominated John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

About K-LOVE:
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Use of the trademarks and service marks of The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (“NATAS”), including the mark EMMY®, requires the prior express written permission of the National Television Academy.
 

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(615) 591-7989
www.themcollective.com
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Elisabeth Hasselbeck And Matthew West To Host 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Live From Nashville

Early fan voting underway at KLOVEFanAwards.com to determine 2016 nominees

Nashville, Tenn. (January 20, 2016) - Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West are set to host the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards live from the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. K-LOVE, the leading Christian music radio network with a weekly listenership of over 14 million people, will once again bring the only fan-voted experience in the industry to Nashville, Tenn. June 3 – 5, 2016.

Fans are already voting on KLOVEFanAwards.com to select their favorite artists played on the nationwide network. Their votes will formulate the official nominees in each of the seven categories, including Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year and more. To place your vote, click here.

"What a thrill and blessing it is to co-host the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards with the brilliant Matthew West," shares Hasselbeck. "To all my K-LOVE friends: get ready to praise and party with us because #GodIsGood!" The New York Times bestselling author and long-time Christian music fan originally announced her return as host live on FOX & Friends during her final day on the widely popular morning show.

"I'm so excited to be hosting this year's awards along with Elisabeth," explains West. "This event has become such a wonderful celebration of how God uses Christian music to impact culture through K-LOVE's airwaves every single day, and I'm honored to be part of what is sure to be an unforgettable night.  In preparation for the big day, I'll be watching countless hours of the great hosts in history like Dick Clark and Ryan Seacrest. Don't worry, I'll be ready!" A four-time GRAMMY® nominee, West released Live Forever last April.

Offering a weekend of unparalleled access and experiences for music fans, packages are now available for purchase. For the latest information on the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards, stay tuned to KLOVEFanAwards.com.


ABOUT ELISABETH HASSELBECK
Elisabeth Hasselbeck most recently served as co-host of FOX News Channel’s (FNC) FOX & Friends. Prior to FNC, Hasselbeck was a co-host on ABC’s The View for 10 years. During her time on the daytime talk show, she and her co-hosts were selected by Time Magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” and in July 2009, Forbes ranked The View as No. 11 on the list of “30 of the Most Influential Women.” Until 2013, she had also been a contributor to ABC’s Good Morning America since October 2010. Hasselbeck has interviewed Presidents George W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and was also a keynote speaker at the Republican National Convention in both 2004 and 2008. Additionally, as a woman with Celiac Disease, she works closely with the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University to raise awareness about the autoimmune disease and has written two New York Times best sellers, “The G-Free Diet” and the cookbook, “Deliciously G-Free.”

ABOUT MATTHEW WEST
Matthew West is a multiple ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter/Artist of the Year winner, a four-time GRAMMY® nominee, and was awarded his first American Music Award (2013) and a Billboard Music Award (2014). Matthew West’s discography includes acclaimed releases: Happy (2003), History (2005), Something to Say (2008), The Story of Your Life (2010) and GRAMMY®-nominated Into The Light (2012) and most recently Live Forever (2015). West was nominated for a Primetime Emmy® Award for Original Music & Lyrics for “The Heart of Christmas” from the film of the same name. His songwriting credits include cuts by Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Casting Crowns, Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, Diamond Rio and more. He wrapped 2013 with his own headlining in the fall of 2013 and “The Story Tour” in December. During 2014, West toured with the “Hits Deep Tour” as well as his sell-out “Hello My Name Is…” acoustic tour. He is currently co-headlining 2016’s Winter Jam.

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 include co-hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Matthew West. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Kirk Cameron. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

Get Connected with the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards:
Website // KLOVEFanAwards.com
Hashtag // #klovefanawards
Media Credentials // themcollective.com/klovefanawards/media

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For KING & COUNTRY Take Top Honors with an Unprecedented Three Wins at K-LOVE Fan Awards During Evening of Unforgettable Performances at Grand Ole Opry House

3rd Annual Fan Voted Show Hosted by FOX & Friend’s
Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron

Fan Votes Result in Building of Family Homes 
in Haiti via Hands & Feet Project

Nashville, Tenn. (June 1, 2015) - Winners were announced at tonight's 3rd Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards at The Grand Ole Opry House, presented by Pepsi and hosted by FOX & Friend’s Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. Broadcast live on K-LOVE.com, the fan-generated awards show aimed to honor artists, authors, film/television and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way for Jesus Christ.

For KING & COUNTRY led the night receiving an unprecedented three wins,  including the evening’s biggest honor of Artist of the Year.  Other winners were announced in the following categories.

Male Artist of the Year: Chris Tomlin
Female Artist of the Year: Francesca Battistelli
Group/Duo of the Year: For KING & COUNTRY
Song of the Year: Newsboys "We Believe"
Worship Song of the Year: Lauren Daigle, "How Can It Be"
Artist of the Year: For KING & COUNTRY
Best Live Show: For KING & COUNTRY
First Christian Artist to Appear on 7UP Can: Big Daddy Weave 
Sports Impact: Benjamin Watson
Movie Impact: A.D. The Bible Continues
Book Impact: The Best Yes, Lysa TerKeurst

New Orleans Saints Tight End Benjamin Watson wins the Sports Impact Award

Francesca Battistelli wins Female Artist of the Year

This year's K-LOVE Fan Awards partnered with Hands & Feet Project to make every vote count. With every 500,000 votes, Hands and Feet Project committed to building a family-style home for orphaned or abandoned children in Haiti. Homes will be built in the area of Jacmel, where Hands & Feet Project is based. On Saturday, fans and celebrities including Hasselbeck, For King & Country’s Joel Smallbone, Matthew West and more participated in Run For Love 2015, which benefitted the non-profit organization. 

With a vast array of talent, the evening showcased abundant performances and appearances from the worlds of music, sports, film and books. Highlights included memorable performances by Francesca Battestelli, Jeremy Camp, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Colton Dixon, Crowder, Lauren Daigle, For KING & COUNTRY, Danny Gokey, Hawk Nelson, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, MercyMe, Plumb, Sidewalk Prophets, TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Tenth Avenue North, Third Day and Matthew West. 

Male Artist of the Year winner Chris Tomlin performs "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)"

Special appearances were also made by the Benham Brothers, Blanca, the NFL’s Brian Bosworth, Indiana Hoosier’s Coach Tom Crean, Louie Giglio, Natalie Grant, former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck, Tennessee Titan’s Punter Brett Kern, Britt Nicole, Kristian Stanfill, The PGA’s Kevin Streelman, Michael Tait, author Lysa TerKeurst, New Orleans Saints Tight End Benjamin Watson, and Boston Celtics Center Tyler Zeller.

The show was the pinnacle event of the K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend and Ultimate Fan Experience, where fans had more chances than ever to see and interact with their favorite Christian music artists. Starting Friday night, May 29, the weekend began with a bang with a star-studded Kickoff Concert, featuring performances by TobyMac, Newsboys, Matthew West, Matt Maher and Sidewalk Prophets.

Throughout the weekend, fans participated in the popular K-LOVE Fan Zone, which featured a variety of fan-focused events including celebrity basketball games, autograph sessions, book signings, special performances and more. Saturday night welcomed the Songwriters Showcase hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman and featuring MercyMe, Crowder, Colton Dixon, Nichole Nordeman and more. On Sunday, Third Day and Kari Jobe started the day off with a special Worship Service at the Opryland Resort. Additionally, a Sports Breakfast was held on Saturday to honor the Zeller family; NBA athletes Tyler, Cody and Luke and their parents Steve and Lorri. The exclusive event hosted just over 100 people and benefited Sports Spectrum Magazine, a nonprofit Christian sports magazine.

"The Fan Awards Weekend is an amazing event bringing together the best who are impacting our culture for Christ," remarked K-LOVE Chief Creative Officer David Pierce.  "To partner with this amazing and talented community is a blessing for all of us at K-LOVE.  Tonight’s show, was another high point in the body of Christ coming together and proclaiming the name of Jesus to all who would hear! "

The 4th Annual K-LOVE Fan Awards is set to return to the Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016. For more information, please visit KLOVEFanAwards.com.

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3rd Annual KLOVE Fan Awards At The Grand Ole Opry House - Show
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3rd Annual KLOVE Fan Awards At The Grand Ole Opry House - Arrivals                              
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3rd Annual KLOVE Fan Awards At The Grand Ole Opry House - Press Room & Backstage
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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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


ABOUT K-LOVE 
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

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More Notable Musicians, Athletes and Authors Added to 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards As Show Hits Nashville This Weekend

LIVE Show to Be Streamed from the Iconic Grand Ole Opry House on KLOVE.com

Nashville, Tenn. (May 27, 2015) — Steven Curtis Chapman, Brett Kern, Michael Tait, Ashley Smith, Thomas Davis, Brian Bosworth, Benjamin Watson, Alex Kendrick and Blanca have been unveiled as the final group of diverse presenters to appear at the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards, hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. This latest list comes in addition to the earlier star-studded line-up of performers and presenters ready to take the stage at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. as part of the show this Sunday May 31, 2015. To see the show live, reserve your spot at KLOVE.com.


Fan generated votes fuel the wins at the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For every 500,000 votes, Hands and Feet Project commits to building a family-style home, caring for up to eight orphaned or abandoned children in Haiti. Fox & Friends Anchor and 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards’ Co-Host Elisabeth Hasselbeck will kick-off the Run for Love 5K on Saturday, May 30, also benefitting the non-profit serving Haiti, as part of the activities for 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend. To vote, visit www.klovefanawards.com.


The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will serve as host for the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, this weekend, May 29-31. Live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House, the third annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will be hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. For KING & COUNTRY and Newsboys led this year’s nominations, and nominees in the “Film/Television Impact,” “Book Impact” and “Sports Impact” categories were recently unveiled. The fan-generated awards show aims to honor artists, authors and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way for Jesus Christ. For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, presented by Pepsi, click here. 


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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information on this year’s exciting lineup and award show hosts, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.


ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

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Media Contact
Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Kirsten Grenier
the media collective
velvet@themcollective.com
courtney@themcollective.com
kirsten@themcollective.com
(615) 591-7989
www.themcollective.com
@themcollective

More Acclaimed Performers and Presenters Announced for 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Industry hitmakers to headline Songwriter’s Showcase at 
2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend

Nashville, Tenn. (May 21, 2015) — Crowder, Danny Gokey, Jeremy Camp, Kari Jobe, Matt Maher, Matthew West, MercyMe, Plumb, Sidewalk Prophets and Tenth Avenue North are among the second slew of celebrated performers to bring their chart-toppers to the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards stage, taking place at the iconic Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. on May 31, 2015.  Tim Hasselbeck, Louie Giglio, Kristian Stanfill, The Benham Brothers, Lysa TerKeurst, Jan Harrison, Britt Nicole, Kevin Streelman, Mike Weaver of Big Daddy Weave, Natalie Grant, Tyler Zeller and Tom Crean have been unveiled as the first group of presenters. 

Known for hits such as “Greater,” “Come As You Are” and “More Of You,” nominees MercyMe, Crowder and Colton Dixon will take the stage for the Songwriter’s Showcase hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman at the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend. The annual weekend activity will exhibit some of the industry’s most renowned song crafters at 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 30 at The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. Tickets for the event are included in the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend Packages, available here.

Fan generated votes fuel the wins at the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For every 500,000 votes,Hands and Feet Project commits to building a family-style home, caring for up to eight orphaned or abandoned children in Haiti. To vote, visit www.klovefanawards.com.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will serve as host for the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend on May 29-31. Live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House, the third annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will be hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. For KING & COUNTRY and Newsboys led this year’s nominations, and nominees in the “Film/Television Impact,” “Book Impact” and “Sports Impact” categories were recently unveiled. The fan-generated awards show aims to honor artists, authors and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way. For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, presented by Pepsi, clickhere. 

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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron. Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information on this year’s exciting lineup and award show hosts, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

ABOUT K-LOVE 
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

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Media Contact 
Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Kirsten Grenier 
the media collective 
velvet@themcollective.com 
courtney@themcollective.com 
kirsten@themcollective.com 
(615) 591-7989 
www.themcollective.com 
@themcollective

Star-Studded First List of Performers Released for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards

Movies, Books and Sports Impact Nominees Named

Nashville, Tenn. (May 6, 2015) — Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin, Colton Dixon, For KING & COUNTRY, Francesca Battestelli, Hawk Nelson, Lauren Daigle, Third Day and TobyMac are among the first group of artists  slated to bring an eclectic mix of performances to the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards, set to take place at the legendary Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, Tenn. on May 31, 2015. More performers and presenters will be announced soon, while fan generated votes are already underway for this year’s awards at www.KLOVEFanAwards.com.

In addition to music categories named earlier this year, the categories nominating film, book and sports impact have been unveiled and include:

Film/Television Impact

The Drop Box

A.D. The Bible Continues

Do You Believe?

Saving Christmas

Mom’s Night Out

Book Impact

“The Best Yes” by Lysa TerKeurst

“Raising Boys the Zeller Way” by Steve and Lori Zeller

“Whatever the Cost” by David and Jason Benham

"Life After the Storm" by Jan Harrison

Sports Impact

Tom Crean - NCAA Basketball - Head Coach, Indiana Hoosiers

Brett Kern - NFL, Tennessee Titans

Kevin Streelman - PGA

Tyler Zeller, NBA, Boston Celtics

Darryl Strawberry - MLB, New York Mets

Benjamin Watson - NFL, New Orleans Saints

The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will serve as host for the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend on May 29-31, 2015.  Live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House, the third annual, fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards will be hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.  For KING & COUNTRY and Newsboys led this year’s nominations.  The fan-generated awards show aims to honor artists, authors and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way.  For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, presented by Pepsi, click here. 

For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, presented by Pepsi, click here.

For every 500,000 votes, Hands and Feet Project commits to building a family-style home, caring for up to 8 orphaned or abandoned children in Haiti.  To vote, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com.

Click here to request media credentials to cover the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards.

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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.  Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information on this year’s exciting lineup and award show hosts, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

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Media Contact
Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Kirsten Grenier
the media collective
velvet@themcollective.com
courtney@themcollective.com
kirsten@themcollective.com
(615) 591-7989
www.themcollective.com
@themcollective

K-LOVE Fan Awards Partners With Hands and Feet Project to Build Homes for Haitian Orphans as Part of 2015 Fan Awards Weekend

2015 K-LOVE Awards Fan Voting to Kick-Off May 1

Nashville, Tenn. (April 27, 2015) — Run for Love 2015, just one of the many K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend events, will be building homes for orphans in Haiti thanks to a continued partnership with Hands and Feet Project.  Last year’s celebrity 5k saw over 600 people take action to bring love to Haiti’s orphaned and abandoned children.  

Fan voting for the popular awards show will kick-off on May 1.  Voting for the K-LOVE Fan Awards is more that just a vote - with every 500,000 votes, Hands and Feet Project commits to building a family-style home, caring for up to 8 orphaned or abandoned children.  More information can be found at www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. 

"We are thrilled and humbled to be apart of such an outstanding event," explains Mark Stuart,Executive Director and Co-Founder of  Hands and Feet Project.  "The Hands and Feet Project was launched 10 years ago with the help of Christian music fans and those fans continue to play a vital role in fulfilling our mission of caring for Haiti's orphaned and abandoned today. The K-LOVE Fan Award's Run For Love is a celebration of what we can do together as the Hands and Feet of Christ." 

The work of Hands and Feet Project is multi-faceted.  Under the guidance of Haiti’s Child Social Services, the agency provides holistic, residential care for children in crisis by building and operating Children’s Villages with multiple family-style homes lead by Haitian House Mothers.  Additionally, they help to create sustainable and dignified jobs to push against the poverty-driven child abandonment and child slavery cycles. 

Participants can join Elisabeth Hasselbeck and other K-LOVE celebrities for the annual charity run.  To take part in Run for Love 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards Celebrity 5k, click here.  For more information about the work of Hands and Feet Project, click here.

The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will serve as host for the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend on May 29-31, 2015.  Live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House, the third annual, fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards will be hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.  For KING & COUNTRY and Newsboys led this year’s nominations which honor artists, authors and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way.  Additional categories will be announced soon. 

For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, presented by Pepsi, click here.

Click here to request media credentials to cover the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards.

ABOUT 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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.  Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information on this year’s exciting lineup and award show hosts, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.  

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Media Contact
Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Kirsten Grenier
the media collective
velvet@themcollective.com
courtney@themcollective.com
kirsten@themcollective.com
(615) 591-7989
www.themcollective.com
@themcollective 

Overwhelming Response to K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience As Weekend Events are Announced

Nashville, Tenn. (April 1, 2015) — A star-studded kick-off concert featuring TobyMac, Newsboys, Matthew West, Matt Maher and Sidewalk Prophets, a Run for LOVE 5K, a worship service led by Third Day and Kari Jobe and a songwriter’s showcase are among the events revealed for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend.  The weekend has been popular with K-LOVE listeners, already selling out 90% with two months until the experience. 

The Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville will serve as host for the 2015 K-LOVE Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend on May 29-31, 2015.  Live from the historic Grand Ole Opry House, the third annual, fan-voted K-LOVE Fan Awards will be hosted by FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.

For KING & COUNTRY and Newsboys led this year’s nominations which honor artists, authors and athletes who impact popular culture in a positive and encouraging way.  Eight categories including Male Artist of the Year, Female Artist of the Year, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Artist to Appear on a 7UP Can have been announced.  Additional categories will be announced soon.

For a full list of events for the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards and Ultimate Fan Experience Weekend, click here.

ABOUT 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 FOX & Friends’ Elisabeth Hasselbeck and actor Kirk Cameron.  Previous hosts for the event include Phil & Kay Robertson and Jase & Missy Robertson from A&E TV’s popular show “Duck Dynasty,” Candace Cameron Bure and Matthew West. For more information on this year’s exciting lineup and award show hosts, visit www.KLOVEFanAwards.com. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a John Sanders LLC/World Hope Event.

ABOUT K-LOVE
K-LOVE plays positive, encouraging contemporary Christian music with a message designed to draw people toward an authentic relationship with God while living out real life in the real world. The radio network has 446 signals in 47 states with an estimated weekly audience of over 14 million. Now with their Fan Awards, their mission is to create a unique and fun fan experience that celebrates and promotes artists, athletes, authors and entertainers, who, with excellence, engage and impact popular culture for Jesus Christ.

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Media Contact
Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder & Kirsten Grenier
the media collective
velvet@themcollective.com
courtney@themcollective.com
kirsten@themcollective.com
(615) 591-7989
www.themcollective.com
@themcollective