Nominees for the 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards are now live across 11 categories. The Class of 2025 boasts the largest group of finalists in K-LOVE Fan Awards history. Hosted by four of the biggest names in Christian music — Matthew West, Jeremy Camp, Bart Millard (MercyMe) and Mac Powell — this year’s ceremony is slated to take place at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House Sunday, May 25, 2025.
While red-hot hitmaker Brandon Lake once again tops the leaderboard for the second consecutive year with four nominations — including Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and Worship Song of the Year — it’s an entirely new guard of Christian artists who dominate the majority of the 2025 short list.
Breakout females Leanna Crawford, Jamie MacDonald and Megan Woods each respectively earn a trio of nods, while fellow fresh face Samantha Ebert scores a pair of nominations on the strength of her independently released debut single, “Flowers (feat. Seph Schlueter).” Although Crawford garnered her first K-LOVE Fan Awards nomination in 2021, the other three leading ladies are first-time nominees. Other first-time nominees include Bodie, Elevation Rhythm and Patrick Mayberry. While JWLKRS Worship was featured on nominated song “I Thank God” in 2024, the collective receives two official nods this year thanks to “In the Name of Jesus.” In addition, rising acts like Forrest Frank, Caleb & John and Josiah Queen secure their place among this year’s finalists for the second year in a row.
Seven of the 2025 categories are dedicated to music; however, the other four brackets honor the best in faith-based television, movies, podcasts and books. Moreover, while not a voting-eligible category, a Sports Impact recipient will also be recognized at the upcoming show.
The 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards is the culmination of an entire weekend of fan-centric experiences taking place in Nashville, Tenn., May 23-25, 2025.
The 12th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will air exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) Friday, May 30, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. CT / 7:30 p.m. ET.
Winners are determined solely by fans. Cast your vote now at klovefanawards.com.
2025 K-LOVE Fan Award Nominees
Artist of the Year
Male Artist of the Year
Female Artist of the Year
Group of the Year
Song of the Year
“Hard Fought Hallelujah,” Brandon Lake (feat. Jelly Roll)
“Still Waters (Psalm 23),” Leanna Crawford
“Take It All Back,” Tauren Wells (feat. Davies)
Breakout Single
“Flowers,” Samantha Ebert (feat. Seph Schlueter)
“Still Waters (Psalm 23),” Leanna Crawford
Worship Song of the Year
“God Is Not Against Me,” Elevation Worship
“Goodbye Yesterday,” Elevation Rhythm
“In the Name of Jesus,” JWLKRS Worship
“Lead On Good Shepherd,” Patrick Mayberry
“Take You At Your Word,” Cody Carnes
“That’s Who I Praise,” Brandon Lake
Film Impact
“Bonhoeffer”
“Cabrini”
“Someone Like You”
“Sound of Hope”
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
“The Chosen, Season 5” (Theatrical Release)
“The Forge”
“The Unbreakable Boy”
“Unsung Hero”
“White Bird”
TV/Streaming Impact
“Heart of a Servant: The Father Flanagan Story”
“Homestead: The Series”
“House of David”
“Shadrach”
“The Riot and the Dance”
“The Wingfeather Saga” (Season 2)
Book Impact
“Devoted to Jesus,” Alex & Stephen Kendrick
“Feasting on God’s Word,” Kristi McLelland
“God Never Gives Up On You,” Max Lucado
“How Great Is Our God,” Chris Tomlin
“I Surrender All,” Priscilla Shirer
“I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t,” Lysa TerKeurst
“My Story, Your Glory,” Matthew West
Podcast Impact
“1 Degree of Andy,” Andy Chrisman
“Back Porch Theology,” Lisa Harper
“Becoming Something Podcast,” Jonathan Pokluda
“Encouraging Word Podcast,” Max Lucado
“Leadership in Black & White,” John Siebeling & Wayne Francis
“Life & Leadership Podcast,” Christine Caine
“Rooted and Radiant,” Jan Harrison
