2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards Program by Lindsay Williams

— presented by —

MAY 27, 2018

GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

JRA Artists LIVE on Stage... JOIN US IN APPLAUDING OUR NOMINEES

CASTING CROWNS PLUMB

for KING & COUNTRY SKILLET MATTHEW WEST

ZACH WILLIAMS

THANK YOU K-LOVE LISTENERS

FOR CONTINUING TO COME TO SHOWS AND SUPPORT OUR ARTISTS!

HONORED TO REPRESENT: 7eventh Time Down - Alisa Turner - Blanca - Bonray - Britt Nicole - Building 429 - Caitie Hurst - Casting Crowns - Colton Dixon Dan Bremnes - Finding Favour - Flame - for KING & COUNTRY - Francesca Battistelli - Hannah Kerr - Hawk Nelson - I Am They Jamie Grace - Jason Crabb - Jason Gray - Jordan Feliz - Josh Wilson - LEDGER - Leeland - Matt Maher - Matthew West Meredith Andrews - Morgan Harper Nichols - North Point InsideOut - Plumb - Rhett Walker Band - Sarah Reeves Sidewalk Prophets - Skillet - Stars Go Dim - Steven Malcolm - Tenth Avenue North - Zach Williams

Photo by Mitchell Schleper

“

I REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME I MET

THIS MAN WILL BE MISSED BY SO

HIM. He smiled at me and talked about

MANY OF US. There are countless things

how he and the label wanted to serve the vision of

that could be said about Bill Hearn, but the thing that

God on my life. He was a quiet man, but always kind.

impacted me the most was how he got a big heart for

He was a deep thinker, but always had a smile in his

worship music and then used his role as head of Capitol

eyes.” —kari jobe

Christian Music Group to champion it around the world. I saw his brilliant combination of passion, strategy and vision up close for 20 years, and he was one-of-a-kind.” —matt redman

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AT MY LOWEST, HE

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K-LOvE

BILL WAS SO

remEmbers

COMMITTED TO

bill hearn

HILLSONG MUSIC, was

loved by us all, and will

1959-2017

be missed greatly. Heaven’s gain.”

—brian houston, author and

CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO BILL HEARN, 58, passed away Dec. 10, 2017, after quietly battling cancer. Tonight, we honor and remember this generous and kind man who shaped Christian music in so many profound ways.

pastor of Hillsong Church

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I HAVE KNOWN BILL SINCE I WAS 21 YEARS OLD WHEN I SIGNED AT CAPITOL RECORDS. HE WAS MY FRIEND… Over the last 10 years, a lot of life happened for me (records,

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magical moments that allowed for celebration, he was there. He was counsel to me more times than I can count… He knew when I needed a call, or a text, or golf. He was magic. Music is easy; following Jesus is hard. He helped me do both.” —crowder

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BILL HAS BEEN A FRIEND, PIONEER AND TRUSTED GUIDE as we have sought to bring songs to the Church

tours, getting engaged, getting married, having babies,

around the world. His impact and influence on the

all the things…). Bill and Capitol were always some of

journey of Passion is beyond measure. His death

the first to know! I will miss walking in his office and

is a great loss to all who loved him. Shelley and I

seeing his smile! I hope to carry on what I learned from him. Thank you, Bill, for believing in me and so many others. Thank you for being bold and taking risks to give us the opportunity to share hope with the world. You will be greatly missed.” —britt nicole

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I TRULY CANNOT PUT INTO WORDS WHAT BILL HEARN MEANT TO ME. He truly is the best friend an artist could have—a man of great vision and integrity. His impact on Christian music as a whole and my music, personally, is immeasurable; and his legacy will live on for generations. —Chris Tomlin

WAS THERE. In the rare

will miss you, dear friend.” —louie giglio, founder of Passion Conferences, sixstepsrecords and Passion City Church

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>> TABLE OF CONTENTS <<

>> ADVERTISING INDEX <<

4.....K-LOVE Remembers Bill Hearn

Premium Advertisers

16.....Photo Gallery: K-LOVE Fan Awards 2017 Rewind

3.....First Right-Hand Page: Jeff Roberts & Associates

22.....Venue Spotlight: Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House

83.....Back Inside Cover: Elevation Worship

10, 14.....Welcome Letters

2.........Inside Front Cover: Nashville Label Group, LLC

21......Previous K-LOVE Fan Award Winners (2013-2017)

42-43.........Center Spread: Provident Label Group

24.....Appearing Tonight

84......Back Cover: Capitol Christian Music Group

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J o r da n F e l i z

A n d r e w P e te r s o n

L au r e n Da i g l e

Ca iti e H u r s t

N e o n F e ath e r

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N o rth P o i nt I n s i d e o u t

For All Seas ons

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71......Premier Productions (Newsboys United)

Ja s o n G r ay

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75......2019 K-LOVE Cruise

J o n ny D ia z

Unsp oken

26.....Tonight’s Hosts

28.....2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominee List

30.....Artist of the Year Nominee: Casting Crowns

7.......Centricity Music

34.....Artist of the Year Nominee: for KING & COUNTRY

9.......Gotee Records

38.....Artist of the Year Nominee: TobyMac

29......Regions Bank

44.....Artist Nominees

47......Curb|Word Entertainment

32.....Artist of the Year Nominee: Danny Gokey 36.....Artist of the Year Nominee: MercyMe

8.......Camp Electric

12-13......Coca-Cola Consolidated

40.....Artist of the Year Nominee: Zach Williams

45......ASCAP

70.....Film Impact Nominees

49......Trevecca Nazarene University

74.....Breakout Single of the Year

53......Winter Jam Tour Spectacular

78.....Song of the Year

57......HarperCollins Christian Publishing

72.....Special Honorees: Book/Sports Impact 76.....Worship Song of the Year 82.....Many Thanks

51......Food for the Hungry

55......Black River Christian (Lysa TerKeurst)

59......K-LOVE

61......World Vision

63.....FairTrade Services

65......Provident Films (I Can Only Imagine)

67......Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) 68-69.....With Open Eyes 73......Sports Spectrum

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>> WELCOME FANS <<

MY FRIENDS: On behalf of the great state of Tennessee, I am pleased to extend our warmest greetings to those attending the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Each week, K-LOVE’s broadcasts impact the lives of over 14 million Americans, including thousands of Tennesseans who enjoy its positive and encouraging message. We are certainly proud to host this exciting event, which recognizes the talents of outstanding Christian music artists. During your visit, I hope you will set aside time to explore Nashville and take advantage of all Music City has to offer while you’re in town. With an orchestra of options to satisfy every taste, whether it’s listening to live music, soaking in the art scene, exploring history or just relaxing, we know you’ll find many ways to enjoy Music City and learn why Tennessee is the best state to live, work and raise a family. Again, welcome to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Crissy and I send our very best wishes to you and your families.

DEAR K-LOVE FAN AWARDS AT TENDEES: Greetings, and wishing you the warmest welcome to Music City! The K-LOVE Fan Awards have created a beautiful legacy honoring those who use their gifts and talents for the glory of God. Their work guides us to the One we

were created to serve. The impact of each artist, athlete, author and entertainer honor our Creator; and your accomplishments are worthy of the recognition you have earned.

Congratulations to each of the nominees being honored this weekend. My hope is that you will continue

WARMEST REGARDS,

the good work that you have set out to accomplish. MY BEST,

Bill Haslam Governor of Tennessee

Marsha Blackburn Member of Congress

DEAR FRIENDS: I am delighted to welcome you to Nashville, Tennessee, for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. I hope that you have a wonderful event and enjoy the southern hospitality that our great state and this beautiful city have to offer. Congratulations to all the nominees who are being honored this weekend. Your message of steadfast faith, unwavering hope and the power of love is one that deserves celebration.

GREETINGS K-LOVE FANS:

Fellowship and faith are at the center of this weekend, and I hope that you are able to fill your heart and soul at the charity events, worship services and performances by some of the biggest stars in Christian music, film, sports and literature.

As the new mayor of our great city, welcome! It is a pleasure for me to express my

May God bless this event and all who participate. Very best wishes.

ultimate family entertainment featuring great Christian music, your favorite

SINCERELY,

personal greetings as you convene for the 6th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend. We are pleased that you have again chosen our city as host for a weekend of artists, films and more, all focused on providing the ultimate fan experience.

Nashville is fortunate to be blessed with so many genres of music centered here,

including Christian and Gospel. Congratulations to all of this weekend’s nominees. Your

Lamar Alexander United States Senator

songs fill souls and inspire hearts around the world every day—and help make Music City what it is. While

you are in town, I hope you have the opportunity to experience all the wonderful sights, sounds, tastes, and of course, music that we have to offer.

DEAR AWARD NOMINEES AND AT TENDEES: It is an honor to welcome you to Nashville and the historic Grand Ole Opry House for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. I am certain you will find Nashville to be a warm and vibrant city. While famous for being the home of country music, Nashville is a place bursting with history, cultural diversity and a flourishing culinary scene. I hope you take an opportunity to explore all that Music City has to offer. Congratulations to all of the nominees being honored at this celebration. Your hard work and dedication to providing positive and encouraging entertainment is to be commended, and I am pleased to recognize your achievements. Thank you for sharing your talent.

On behalf of the citizens of Nashville and Davidson County, best wishes for a memorable K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend. SINCERELY,

David Briley Mayor of Nashville

Best wishes for a memorable evening, and I hope you enjoy your time in Nashville. SINCERELY,

Bob Corker United States Senator >> 10 <<

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>> WELCOME FANS <<

DEAR FRIENDS, FANS & NOMINEES:

MY FRIENDS: Welcome to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. What you are about to witness is the largest annual gathering of the Christian music community—all for the single purpose of sharing the Gospel with you, the fans. In addition, shortly, you will find out how you helped pick tonight’s winners of the Fan Awards. Our vision at K-LOVE is to serve Christ, and our mission is built around the following three ideals: Hope Ignited. Lives Changed. Hearts United. It is my personal desire that you understand your part in bringing these three words to life through events like the Fan Awards. Because of your prayers and gifts, K-LOVE can share God’s Word across all 50 states on the radio and around the world online. The music, announcers, teaching features, pastors and community outreach events are just a few of the ways we put action behind our beliefs. We strive to be the hands and feet of Christ. On top of all of this, there is a very special treat after this year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the very first time, the show will be on television. TBN has partnered with K-LOVE to make this possible. TBN will broadcast the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards on Thursday, May 31 at 8 p.m. EST. Many of the markets will be broadcast in HD. You can find your local TBN channel through the network’s Channel Finder at www.tbn.org/watch/channelfinder. Coca-Cola Consolidated will again sponsor tonight’s show, marking the third year of this special relationship with K-LOVE. Make sure you gather your friends that could not be here and encourage them to watch this one-of-a-kind broadcast. SETTLE BACK, RELAX AND ENJOY THIS VERY SPECIAL EVENT!

Thank you for joining us at the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards! I am honored to be a part of such a wonderful night of worship and community that celebrates all that God

is doing in our industry. It has been an amazing year of creativity that has brought

success to so many talented artists. Tonight you will hear from some of Christian

music’s greatest musicians as they perform the songs that have impacted believers around the globe.

We not only hope that tonight’s event will be full of entertainment and laughs, but that it will also draw you closer to the Lord through the amazing songs and testimonies on display. For the last six years, the K-LOVE Fan Awards has been the #1 place for fans to interact with and celebrate the Christian entertainers and

artists who are making an impact in the world today. We thank you for your support of both this event and the talented people who will be seen on the stage tonight.

Finally, I especially want to thank our friends and partners at K-LOVE, Coca-Cola Consolidated, the Trinity

Broadcasting Network, and all of the other wonderful sponsors of this event. Your vision, friendship and partnership are all vital to this spectacular event. ENJOY CHRISTIAN MUSIC’S BIGGEST NIGHT!

John Sanders John Sanders LLC, Executive Producer

Mike Novak CEO, K-LOVE Radio

DEAR ARTISTS, FANS AND HONOREES: Welcome to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards! We are thrilled you have chosen to celebrate with us. It is our honor to pay tribute to the amazing music, written media and entertainment that have made an impact for the Gospel within our industry these past 12 months. This has been a fantastic year! We’ve seen creative content reach far and wide within our culture to remind people of the great hope we have in Christ. It’s been a year where music and ministry have firmly stood together shouting a message of truth, leading to fruit beyond our wildest imagination.

DEAR FRIENDS & FANS: Coca-Cola Consolidated is excited to welcome you to the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Our purpose at Coca-Cola Consolidated is to honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence and to grow profitably. We are honored to partner with K-LOVE as we present an outstanding weekend of events that will recognize excellence among Christian artists, while supporting great Kingdom causes.

Tonight, I’m remembering our friend Bill Hearn, whose impact and legacy will continue to guide us into the future. Together with Bill’s family, the Capitol family and every artist and industry leader, we remember and honor Bill tonight.

To the artists and nominees, congratulations on all of your achievements that continue

To every fan who voted, followed and shared the music and media created this year, we thank you. Our partnership with you is what makes it possible for us to press forward and reach new heights each year.

is full of excitement throughout the city. We hope you’ll take the time to enjoy the city, your friends and

To Coca-Cola Consolidated, thank you for your continued support and partnership with the K-LOVE Fan Awards! Here’s to the future and to making an impact for the Kingdom in the coming years. Thanks also to TBN, our television partner for the 2018 K-LOVE Fan Awards. For the first time ever, what you experience live here tonight will be shared in a television event on the Trinity Broadcasting Network. Tell your family and friends to tune in this Thursday, May 31, at 8 p.m. EST to see many of tonight’s wonderful performances. Finally, I’m humbled and grateful to be a part of an amazing team of professionals who pour their lives into these events. Our K-LOVE staff, John Sanders, and his amazing team have done it again. You’re about to experience one of the most incredible celebrations of Christian music and media in one of the country’s most historic entertainment venues. Enjoy this opportunity, and let’s continue to partner together as we ignite hope throughout our country, celebrating all that God is doing in and through our lives.

to provide positive and encouraging messages to all who listen. We wish you all the best. To the fans, welcome to Nashville and this great event. Beyond the awards program itself, this weekend family, this event, and a few ice cold Coca-Cola beverages from our portfolio of over 300 brands and flavors!

We trust this will be an encouraging weekend for all involved and hope you will connect with each other in new and refreshing ways. WARMLY,

Frank Harrison Chairman & CEO, Coca-Cola Consolidated

MANY BLESSINGS,

David Pierce Chief of Ministry Partnerships, K-LOVE Radio >> 14 <<

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“Worship is really important to a believer who’s growing because worship reminds you that you’re in a relationship with a person.” —Mark Hall

LAST YEAR, WE CELEBRATED FIVE YEARS OF GIVING GOD THE GLORY WITH THE 5TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS. Matthew West and Elisabeth Hasselbeck once again co-hosted the star-studded evening. Danny Gokey kicked off the festivities with a high-energy performance followed by appearances from other fan favorites, including Jeremy Camp, Britt Nicole, Hawk Nelson, Kari Jobe, Jesus Culture and many more. for KING & COUNTRY ended the night holding their record for the most award wins in K-LOVE Fan Awards history after snagging three more trophies in 2017 for Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year and Song of the Year (“Priceless”). For the first time ever, the K-LOVE Fan Awards hit the big screen for a one night only Fathom Event at select movie theaters nationwide. Furthermore, in 2017 K-LOVE partnered with the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF) to aid veterans and their loved ones. For every 500,000 votes cast, K-LOVE assisted MWSF in placing a combat wounded hero or Gold Star spouse into a newly-renovated, mortgage-free home. Before we unveil tonight’s winners, let’s look back with fondness at last year’s most memorable moments…

Photography: Jason Davis and Terry Wyatt (Getty Images for K-LOVE)

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K-LOvE FAN AWArD

WiNNErS

2013

2016

Artist of the Year >> TOBYMAC

Artist of the Year >> LAUREN DAIGLE

Male Artist of the Year >> CHRIS TOMLIN

Male Artist of the Year >> DANNY GOKEY

Female Artist of the Year >> KARI JOBE

Female Artist of the Year >> LAUREN DAIGLE

Group/Duo of the Year >> CASTING CROWNS

Group/Duo of the Year >> for KING & COUNTRY

Breakthrough Artist of the Year >> for KING & COUNTRY

Best Live Show >> for KING & COUNTRY

Song of the Year >> “REDEEMED,” BIG DADDY WEAVE

Song of the Year >> “GOOD, GOOD FATHER,” CHRIS TOMLIN

Sports Impact >> MIKE FISHER

Worship Song of the Year >> “HOLY SPIRIT,” FRANCESCA

Film/Television Impact >> COURAGEOUS

BATTISTELLI

Book Impact >> THE LOVE DARE, ALEX KENDRICK &

Breakout Single >> “TELL YOUR HEART TO BEAT AGAIN,”

STEPHEN KENDRICK

DANNY GOKEY

Best Lyric >> “GRACE WINS,” MATTHEW WEST Sports Impact >> ADAM LAROCHE

2014

Film/Television Impact >> WAR ROOM

Artist of the Year >> CASTING CROWNS

Book Impact >> SACRED MARRIAGE, GARY THOMAS

Male Artist of the Year >> CHRIS TOMLIN Female Artist of the Year >> MANDISA

2017

Group/Duo of the Year >> NEWSBOYS

Song of the Year >> “OVERCOMER,” MANDISA

Artist of the Year >> for KING & COUNTRY

Worship Song of the Year >> “OCEANS (WHERE FEET

Male Artist of the Year >> DANNY GOKEY

MAY FAIL),” HILLSONG UNITED

Female Artist of the Year >> LAUREN DAIGLE

Best Live Show >> TOBYMAC

Group/Duo of the Year >> for KING & COUNTRY

Sports Impact >> THOMAS DAVIS

Song of the Year >> “PRICELESS,” for KING & COUNTRY

Film/Television Impact >> GOD’S NOT DEAD

Worship Song of the Year >> “THE LION & THE LAMB,” BIG

Book Impact >> YOU’LL GET THROUGH THIS, MAX LUCADO

DADDY WEAVE

Breakout Single >> “CHAIN BREAKER,” ZACH WILLIAMS Sports Impact >> BEN ZOBRIST

2015

Film/Television Impact >> THE CASE FOR CHRIST

Artist of the Year >> for KING & COUNTRY

Book Impact >> THROUGH THE EYES OF A LION, LEVI LUSKO

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 >> “WE BELIEVE,” NEWSBOYS Worship Song of the Year >> “HOW CAN IT BE,” LAUREN DAIGLE

Best Live Show >> for KING & COUNTRY Sports Impact >> BENJAMIN WATSON

Film/Television Impact >> “A.D. THE BIBLE CONTINUES” Book Impact >> THE BEST YES, LYSA TERKEURST

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THE OprY BY THE NuMBErS 15.8 million

feet of audio, video and lighting cable

6,024

songs performed during Opry shows each year

4,600+ (and counting) consecutive Saturday nights aired on WSM

—venue Spotlight—

Grand ole

4,400

seats in the Grand Ole Opry House auditorium

opry house

hen people think of the Grand Ole Opry, they naturally conjure images of the birthplace of country music. After all, Dolly Parton, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Johnny Cash have all stepped into the infamous circle to perform their songs. While the Grand Ole Opry has continued to help define the genre of country music over the past 90 years, it’s also welcomed numerous Christian artists onto its hallowed stage with open arms. Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Francesca Battistelli and NEEDTOBREATHE are just a few of the Christian artists who have made their Grand Ole Opry debut through the years. Artists like Steven Curtis Chapman continue to play the Opry on a regular basis. It’s a coveted invitation that artists of any genre don’t take lightly. The first Opry radio show aired on November 28, 1925, and quickly became a popular medium that showcased rising country talent. The show eventually evolved into a live performance format but can still be heard on WSM radio today. Now, each week, the Opry takes place right here in this auditorium. Shows featuring multiple artists and lasting well over two hours take place every Friday and Saturday night (and on

select Tuesdays and Wednesdays), but you don’t have to be in Music City to enjoy the live music. You can listen live on opry.com as country legends and current chart-toppers alike perform. The Grand Ole Opry House you’re now sitting in became the first venue built specifically as the permanent home for the Grand Ole Opry. President Richard Nixon was in attendance the night it opened on March 16, 1974. Prior to that, the Grand Ole Opry was held at Nashville’s iconic Ryman Auditorium. The Ryman still hosts the Opry during the winter months, spotlighting performances from ace musicians like Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill to appearances by superstars like Carrie Underwood and Little Big Town. During the historic flood of 2010, the Grand Ole Opry House suffered extensive damage and was temporarily closed for five months of restoration work. Restored to its former glory, today the Grand Ole Opry House serves as a welcome respite for music’s biggest and brightest stars—across country, bluegrass, Americana and Christian music.

200+

official Grand Ole Opry members

nashville, Tennessee

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NEEDTOBREATHE’s Opry Debut, April 19, 2014

Ellie Holcomb’s Opry Debut, April 1, 2017

Chris Tomlin’s Opry Debut, December 4, 2015

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Appearing

tonight

Trace Adkins Cory Asbury Francesca Battistelli John Crist Casting Crowns Mike Donehey (Tenth Avenue North) Jordan Feliz Danny Gokey Natalie Grant Elisabeth Hasselbeck Hillsong Worship Hollyn Matt Maher Mandisa

MercyMe Newsboys United Plumb Sadie Robertson Social Club Misfits TobyMac Chris Tomlin We Are Messengers Mike Weaver (Big Daddy Weave) Tauren Wells Matthew West Zach Williams

*All talent scheduled to appear subject to change.

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TONIGHT'S HOSTS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> TONIGHT'S HOSTS

WHAT CAN PEOPLE EXPECT AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW? Matthew: Circus animals, fireworks, lasers, food trucks, face painting and magic tricks are on my short list for this year’s show. Ha! WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR CO-HOST, MANDISA? Matthew: Mandisa and I have been friends for a long time now. We’ve written a bunch of songs together, and I have so much respect for her. She’s one of the most genuine, authentic people I know, and I am so excited to share the stage with her this year. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MANDISA SONG? Matthew: I love them all! “Stronger,” “Overcomer” … She sings anthems that fire people up! My favorite is a song we wrote together called “Not Guilty.” That song was on one of her earlier records, but it still speaks to me.

MATTHEW WEST

WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR K-LOVE FAN AWARD? Matthew: I keep my award in my music room, right next WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT HOSTING THE to my piano. I hire a cleaning crew to come in weekly and K-LOVE FAN AWARDS? polish the award. When the cleaning crew isn’t there, I sit Matthew: Hosting the awards is one of the highlights and stare at it night and day. Is that weird? of my year. It’s a ton of work, but I enjoy stepping outside my comfort zone as an artist and WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE CCM ALBUMS hosting the night. It’s always a blast to get FROM THE LAST YEAR? crazy and come up with new material for Matthew: Zach Williams (Chain Breaker), monologues and sketches to try and Casting Crowns (The Very Next Thing), current playlist make the people laugh. When I look Tauren Wells (Hills and Valleys) out and see the artists laughing, too, “Fear Is A Liar,” Zach Williams “Word of Life,” Jeremy Camp that’s when I know it’s going to be a “Good News,” Mandisa good night! “Because He Lives (Amen),”

matthew's

FIrSTS & FAvOrITES

Matt Maher “The River,” Jordan Feliz

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY FROM A PAST K-LOVE FAN AWARDS? Matthew: My favorite memory is of a girl named Brooke, who won our hearts at the awards. Brooke battled cancer, but was determined to attend the awards, and was a fan of my music. We created a new award that night for this little girl and awarded her “prettiest girl in the room.” It was just such a sweet moment, seeing the entire crowd rally around this sweet girl.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED: Rich Mullins FAVORITE POST-SHOW SNACK: La Croix

CURRENT BINGE-WORTHY TV OBSESSION:

“Fixer Upper”

BOOK YOU’RE CURRENTLY READING: You and Me Forever

by Francis & Lisa Chan

WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT HOSTING THIS YEAR’S K-LOVE FAN AWARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME? Mandisa: I love Christian music, K-LOVE and the fans! What could be better?! WHAT DO YOU APPRECIATE MOST ABOUT YOUR COHOST, MATTHEW WEST? Mandisa: Matty is one of my favorite people ever! I can’t tell you how many memorable moments I’ve had with him; mainly laughing, but we’ve shared a few tear-jerker moments songwriting, too. Knowing he’ll be by my side brings me a level of comfort I wouldn’t have with anyone else. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE MATTHEW WEST SONG? Mandisa: “Hello, My Name Is!”

MANDISA

WHERE DO YOU KEEP YOUR K-LOVE FAN AWARDS? Mandisa: On a shelf in my living room. YOU’RE AN AVID CHRISTIAN MUSIC FAN! WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT CHRISTIAN MUSIC? Mandisa: I love that Christian music doesn’t just sound good but brings me closer to the heart of God.

FIrSTS & FAvOrITES FIRST CHRISTIAN CONCERT YOU EVER ATTENDED:

CeCe Winans

FAVORITE POST-SHOW SNACK: Steamed IF YOU WIN A K-LOVE FAN AWARD TONIGHT, edamame when I’m a good girl… HOW WILL YOU CELEBRATE? Anything chocolate any Mandisa: The same way I would if I don’t other time! win. By thanking God for an amazing night current playlist CURRENT BINGE-WORTHY TV with my brothers and sisters...and maybe a “No Other Love,” Jasmine Murray OBSESSION: Duh… “American Idol” little dancing. “Real Love,” Blanca

mandisa's

“More Than Anything,” Natalie Grant “Dream Small,” Josh Wilson “Define Me,” Jonny Diaz

WHAT IS THE BEST CCM CONCERT OR LIVE PERFORMANCE YOU’VE SEEN OVER THE COURSE OF THE LAST YEAR (EXCLUDING YOUR OWN)? While I was a part of the “Hits Deep Tour,” it wasn’t technically my performance, so I think I’m safe in saying that TobyMac is still my favorite live performer in Christian music!

THE ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ON TOUR: My “Good

Morning, CHAI’ld” Voice Tea

THE ONE THING YOU CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT ON TOUR: My family!

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BOOK YOU’RE CURRENTLY READING:

Laugh It Up! Embrace Freedom and Experience Defiant Joy by Candace Payne

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2018

K-LOvE

FAN AWArD NOMINees

Artist of the Year

worship song of the year

Casting Crowns

“Jesus, I Believe,” Big Daddy Weave

for KING & COUNTRY

“All My Hope,” Crowder

Danny Gokey

“Reckless Love,”Cory Asbury

MercyMe

“O Come To The Altar,” Elevation Worship

TobyMac

“So Will I (100 Billion X),” Hillsong UNITED

Zach Williams

“What A Beautiful Name,” Hillsong Worship

male artist of the Year

song of the year

Chris Tomlin

“Oh My Soul,” Casting Crowns

Danny Gokey

“Bleed The Same,” Mandisa (feat. TobyMac)

Crowder

“Reckless Love,” Cory Asbury

Matthew West

“Even If,” MercyMe

TobyMac

“I Just Need U.,” TobyMac

Zach Williams

“Fear Is A Liar,” Zach Williams

female Artist of the Year

breakout single of the year

Jasmine Murray

“Reckless Love,” Cory Asbury

Lauren Daigle

“Different,” Micah Tyler

Kim Walker-Smith

“Fearless,” Jasmine Murray

Mandisa

“Hills and Valleys,” Tauren Wells

Natalie Grant

“Point To You,” We Are Messengers

Plumb

film impact

group or duo of the year

All Saints

I Can Only Imagine

Big Daddy Weave

Paul, Apostle of Christ

Casting Crowns

Same Kind of Different As Me

for KING & COUNTRY

Samson

MercyMe

Newsboys

special honorees

Skillet

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casting crowns

ALSO NOMINATED FOR GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR ON THE CHARTS Last fall, Casting Crowns celebrated more than 10 million albums sold, continuing their streak as the bestselling group in the genre since 2007. The band commemorated the milestone with a rooftop party in Nashville surrounded by family, friends and industry VIPs. AT THE HOLIDAYS The group rang in the holiday season in high fashion, giving fans a taste of new music with a Christmas EP of original songs and a few nostalgic classics. They performed the new tracks on a massive co-headlining holiday outing with for KING & COUNTRY. In addition, they contributed a brand new original song to animated film, The Star, a family-friendly twist on the nativity story as told from the perspective of the animals. >> ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES <<

ON THE ROAD Casting Crowns has logged countless miles selling out arenas across the country on “The Very Next Thing Tour,” named after their latest No. 1 selling album. Matt Maher, Danny Gokey, Unspoken, Hannah Kerr and I Am They have all served as opening acts throughout the length of the tour, which has lasted the better part of two years and achieved recordbreaking attendance. OFF THE ROAD At home, the band continues to stay true to their calling in ministry, contributing their time and talents to their respective home churches. Lead singer Mark Hall is the student pastor at Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church, right outside of Atlanta. He’s been in youth ministry for more than 25 years. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “GOD OF ALL MY DAYS” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.CASTINGCROWNS.COM @CASTINGCROWNSOFFICIAL @CASTINGCROWNS @CASTINGCROWNS

my K-LOvE STOrY “Being upset this morning, ‘Praise You In The Storm’ came on. I started crying because ten years ago, while going through an unexpected divorce, I heard the song for the first time. I realized that no matter how big or small a storm, God is always there.” —Elouise, Indiana

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danny gOkey

ALSO NOMINATED FOR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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AT HOME Danny Gokey and his wife, Leyicet, celebrated six years of marriage this past year and welcomed their third child. Gabriel Daniel Gokey, the couple’s second son, was born in August. Gabriel joins big brother Danny and big sister Victoria. AT THE GRAMMYS The “American Idol” alum earned his first GRAMMY® nomination when Rise was nominated for “Best Contemporary Christian Music Album.” He and Leyicet attended the awards ceremony at New York City’s Madison Square Garden in February. ON THE ROAD After logging some time opening for Casting Crowns early in 2017, Danny spent the fall co-headlining a tour with Mandisa and special guests Jasmine Murray and Love & The Outcome. Next, he celebrated the holiday season with a Christmas tour alongside Natalie Grant, the pair’s second seasonal outing together. Danny joined Mandisa again this spring for TobyMac’s multi-artist “Hits Deep Tour.” He’ll welcome summer with a slew of festival appearances. IN THE OFFICE After releasing his first two studio albums on BMG, earlier this year, Danny signed a new record deal with Capitol Christian Music Group, the label home of TobyMac, Chris Tomlin, Mandisa, Matthew West and Kari Jobe, among others. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “MASTERPIECE” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.DANNYGOKEY.COM @DANNYGOKEY @DANNYGOKEYOFFICIAL @DANNYGOKEY

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my K-LOvE STOrY “I’ve been listening to K-LOVE for a couple of years now. My husband has lung cancer, and we are facing difficult times. The music keeps me calm. I first loved the song ‘Tell Your Heart To Beat Again.’ Now I love them all. Thank you for being here for me.” —Marcia, Pennsylvania

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for king & country

ALSO NOMINATED FOR GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR

>> ARTIST OF THE YEAR NOMINEES <<

AT THE K-LOVE FAN AWARDS Last year, for KING & COUNTRY swept the 5th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards when fans voted them Artist of the Year and Group or Duo of the Year. In addition, their hit single, “Priceless,” was named Song of the Year. This brings their collective K-LOVE Fan Awards tally to nine, extending their reign as the mostawarded artist in K-LOVE Fan Awards history. ON THE ROAD The duo spent the holiday season on “A Glorious Christmas Tour” with Casting Crowns. Their sister, Rebecca St. James, even made a guest appearance on select dates. The brothers then joined Skillet on a co-headlining venture called “joy.UNLEASHED | The Tour” before heading overseas for performances across Europe and the U.K. AT HOME for KING & COUNTRY’s Luke Smallbone and his wife, Courtney, welcomed their third child, Leo, last July. That same month, Luke’s brother, Joel, celebrated four years of marriage to fellow Christian artist Moriah Peters. In addition, Australian-born Joel officially became a U.S. citizen. IN THE STUDIO The siblings are currently hard at work on their highly-anticipated third studio album expected to drop later this year. Rumor has it, their sister, Rebecca St. James, might be making a cameo. For the latest updates from the studio, follow along on Instagram at #fkacalbum3.

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my K-LOvE STOrY “I had the absolutely worst break-up of my life last winter. I was

HEARD ON K-LOVE: “O GOD FORGIVE US” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT:

driving home sobbing my eyes out, wanting to drive into a tree, but K-LOVE was playing

WWW.FORKINGANDCOUNTRY.COM

‘Shoulders’ by for KING & COUNTRY. It saved

@FORKINGANDCOUNTRY

my life. God speaks through you

@FORKINGANDCOUNTRY

guys, and I am thankful.”

@4KINGANDCOUNTRY

—Maria, West Virginia

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mercyme

ALSO NOMINATED FOR GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR ON THE CHARTS “Even If” became one of the biggest hits of MercyMe’s 24-year career when it ruled the top of the radio charts for an impressive 19 weeks. The song is the lead single from the band’s latest full-length, GRAMMY®-nominated project, Lifer.

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AT THE BOX OFFICE Estimated to earn $2 million, I Can Only Imagine exceeded expectations when it garnered an astounding $17 million at the box office opening weekend. The film is based on the story behind the triple-Platinum smash found on MercyMe’s major label debut and documents the real-life story of lead singer Bart Millard. In conjunction with the film, Millard also released a memoir and a children’s book. IN THE PRESS The unprecedented success of blockbuster indie film I Can Only Imagine has made headlines in Christian and secular publications alike, eliciting buzz from the media. The movie, and subsequently MercyMe, has garnered ink in Forbes, Parade, USA Today and Billboard, among other high-profile publications. MercyMe also performed the film’s title track on “FOX & Friends.” ON THE ROAD After a spring jaunt that found MercyMe selling out numerous dates and headlining a sold-out show at Nashville’s historic Ryman Auditorium, the band will embark on a 20-city “Imagine Nation Tour” this fall, alongside longtime friends Tenth Avenue North. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “GRACE GOT YOU” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: 14-TIME NOMINEE WWW.MERCYME.ORG

my K-LOvE STOrY

@THEMERCYME

“My sweet mom passed away suddenly

@MERCYME

in 2011. The song, ‘I Can Only Imagine,’

@MERCYME

was played at her memorial service while pictures of her were shown on the screen. Every time I hear the song, I smile, knowing heaven is her residence.” —Marianne, Florida

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tObymac

ALSO NOMINATED FOR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

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ON THE CHARTS TobyMac kicked off 2018 by dropping a brand new single. Upon release, “i just need U.” soared up the radio charts and became the multi-Platinum selling artist’s first track to debut at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Christian Songs chart and his first single to top the charts in more than five years. The song’s official music video premiered on Amazon Unlimited before racking up nearly 4 million views on YouTube. ON THE ROAD In partnership with K-LOVE, Air 1, Awakening Events and Food for the Hungry, Toby’s popular “Hits Deep Tour” delivered 18 sell-outs in markets across the U.S. With Toby at the helm, 2018’s blockbuster “Hits Deep” line-up also featured Danny Gokey, Mandisa, Ryan Stevenson and Finding Favour. ON THE HIGH SEAS Last summer, Toby joined former bandmates Michael Tait and Kevin Max for an epic DC Talk reunion on the high seas. The sold-out Jesus Freak Cruise gave fans the opportunity to see the trio perform together again for the first time in 16 years. With ports of call throughout the Bahamas, the cruise also included appearances by Newsboys, Hollyn, Capital Kings and more. A second reunion cruise is planned for 2019. IN HIS HOMETOWN When he isn’t on the road, Toby can often be spotted in his hometown of Franklin, Tenn., just outside of Nashville. In late 2017, the entrepreneur opened his own storefront in Franklin’s quaint downtown. His shop, CITIZEN, sells exclusive clothing, apparel and sneakers and is also home to Toby’s MAC BLK line of shirts, jackets and hats. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “I JUST NEED U.” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.TOBYMAC.COM @OFFICIALTOBYMAC @TOBYMAC @OFFICIALTOBYMAC

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my K-LOvE STOrY “I was preparing for my medical board exams, and when driving to the exam, TobyMac’s song, ‘Move,’ came on the radio. The lyrics, ‘ soldier, keep moving on. lift up your head .’ gave me such

encouragement and hope! Just what I needed!” —Denise, Illinois

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zach williams

ALSO NOMINATED FOR MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR ON THE CHARTS Three singles into his career, and Zach Williams is already making history. The title track from his debut album, Chain Breaker, reached Gold certification after spending 15 weeks at No. 1. Meanwhile, his follow-up, “Old Church Choir,” became Christian radio’s most successful single in more than a decade and the second-longest running charttopper in Billboard history when it held fast at No. 1 for 20 weeks.

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AT THE GRAMMYS Checking another item off his bucket list, Zach won his first GRAMMY ® in February for “Best Contemporary Christian Album” (Chain Breaker). Prior to the awards ceremony, Zach was one of a few select nominees featured in the New York Times. ON THE ROAD Days after winning his inaugural GRAMMY®, Zach joined for KING & COUNTRY, Natalie Grant, Matthew West and others on “The Roadshow Tour.” This spring, he embarked on his first headlining tour. Dubbed the “Chain Breaker Spring Revival Tour,” the run visited 20 cities with Carrollton and Jamie Kimmett along for the ride. AT THE OPRY On February 10, 2018, Zach made his Grand Ole Opry debut. Also on the bill that night? “Nashville” stars Charles Esten and Maisy Stella, as well as country music veterans Tracy Lawrence and Connie Smith. The Jonesboro, Ark., native will return to the hallowed stage on July 6. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “FEAR IS A LIAR” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.ZACHWILLIAMSMUSIC.COM @ZACHWILLIAMSMUSIC @ZACHWILLIAMSLIVE @ZWILLIAMSLIVE

my K-LOvE STOrY “Three months ago I was trapped in a job that was very high pressure. I felt so much pressure and depression. I didn’t see a way out. I kept praying, and God sent K-LOVE with the song ‘Fear Is a Liar.’ This song is now one that I listen to daily.” —Sherri, South Carolina

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Provident Label Group and Essential Music Publishing are proud to

Congratulate Tonight’s Performers and Nominees

BRYAN FOWLER writer of “I Just Need U”

TIM TIMMONS writer of “Even If” JONATHAN SMITH writer of “Hills & Valleys” & “Fear Is A Liar”

MATT MAHER performing tonight

CASTING CROWNS nominated for Artist of the Year, Group/Duo of the Year, Song of the Year “Oh My Soul” & performing tonight

CHUCK BUTLER writer of “Hills & Valleys”

ZACH WILLIAMS nominated for Artist of the Year, Male Artist of the Year, Song of the Year “Fear Is A Liar” & performing tonight

JASON INGRAM writer of “Jesus I Believe” & “Fear Is A Liar”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR

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artist

Nominees

big daddy weave GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR

ACROSS THE GLOBE Celebrating 20 years as a band, the members of Big Daddy Weave have spent the last year traversing the globe. With We Are Messengers and Micah Tyler as direct support, the group headlined the “Set Free Tour” last fall before heading to Armenia with World Vision in December. In January, they made their Carnegie Hall debut. Ever since, they’ve been visiting cities across the U.S. with Brandon Heath on the “Jesus, I Believe Tour” in support of their latest single. ON THE MEND After battling a serious, life-threatening infection that required the amputation of both feet, Big Daddy Weave bassist Jay Weaver is back on tour with his bandmates. Thanks to prosthetics, he’s able to walk again. His family is now on the road with him full time. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “JESUS, I BELIEVE” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.BIGDADDYWEAVE.COM @BDWMUSIC

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MATTHEW WEST my K-LOvE STOrY “Whenever I’m going through a rough time, I listen to K-LOVE, and it helps. When I was going through my divorce, the death of my dog, the death of my grandpa, and other hard times, K-LOVE was always there.” —Mike, Iowa

MANDISA

B I G DA D DY W E AV E | C O R Y A S B U R Y | C R OW D E R FOR KING & COUNTRY | HILLSONG UNITED H I L L S O N G W O R S H I P | K I M WA L K E R - S M I T H

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crOwder MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ON THE ROAD Following a successful headlining stint on the “American Prodigal Tour 3.0” with new artists Jimi Cravity and The Young Escape, Crowder is poised for a busy summer and fall with performances scheduled in the U.K. for the annual “Big Church Day Out,” as well as an appearance at the CMA Fest in Nashville, alongside country music’s biggest acts. In addition, he’ll be a featured artist at Passion Camp in June and play Dollywood’s “Rock The Smokies” event in Pigeon Forge in August. IN THE STUDIO After releasing a solo version of soulful piano ballad “All My Hope” on 2016’s American Prodigal, Crowder released a new rendition of the song, featuring Tauren Wells, in 2017. Ever since, the song has been heating up radio waves, quickly becoming a fan favorite. He even performed the popular track live at last year’s awards, giving K-LOVE Fans a special taste of the cut. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “ALL MY HOPE” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: 10-TIME NOMINEE WWW.CROWDERMUSIC.COM @CROWDERMUSIC @CROWDERMUSICOFFICIAL @CROWDERMUSIC

my K-LOvE STOrY “I was thumbing through stations when I heard Crowder’s ‘All My Hope,’ and the lyrics of that song moved me to worship. I love this station, and I am so grateful for a chance to get to experience God through K-LOVE. I listen every day!” —Asia, North Carolina

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lauren daigle FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ON THE CHARTS Three years following its release, Lauren Daigle’s How Can It Be just received Platinum certification. Both the title track and “Trust In You” are now Goldcertified singles. In January, Lauren garnered her third No. 1 with the album’s fifth single, “O Lord.” Moreover, her Christmas collection, Behold, crowned Billboard’s Top Christian Albums Chart for four weeks, one year after its debut. IN THE WINNERS CIRCLE Lauren led the 2017 GMA Dove Award nominations with an impressive five nods. In addition, she was named Top Christian Artist at the Billboard Music Awards and took home honors for Top Christian Album, as well. The accolade marked Lauren’s second consecutive win for Top Christian Album. Moreover, Lauren was recently included on Forbes’ prestigious “30 Under 30” list. my K-LOvE STOrY “I recently found K-LOVE. It is now the only station I listen to. The Word, the music and the message you share have encouraged me beyond words. Each time I listen, you share a message I need at that moment. I need the hope you give to your listeners.” —Paul, Virginia

HEARD ON K-LOVE: “O LORD” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.LAURENDAIGLE.COM @LAUREN_DAIGLE @LAURENDAIGLEMUSIC @LAUREN_DAIGLE

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natalie grant FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ON THE MEND Two tumors on her thyroid led to serious surgery and numerous concert cancellations for Natalie Grant when tests revealed the masses to be cancerous. The singer kept fans up-to-date on social media as she underwent a procedure at Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital to remove half of her thyroid. Following seven weeks of vocal rest and recovery at home, the singer returned to the stage for a series of flawless Christmas performances with longtime pal Danny Gokey. Natalie’s future prognosis is excellent.

TO EACH OF OUR FRIENDS AND PARTNERS NOMINATED FOR THIS YEAR’S AWARDS

ON THE ROAD Natalie spent the summer months of 2017 on the inaugural “Summer Lights” tour with MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, Meredith Andrews and Jimi Cravity. Following a holiday outing with Danny Gokey, she embarked on “The Roadshow Tour” with for KING & COUNTRY, Matthew West, Zach Williams, Bethel Music and Social Club Misfits. She’s also continuing her tradition of hosting “Dare To Be” women’s events alongside friend, author and speaker Charlotte Gambill. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “MORE THAN ANYTHING” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: 7-TIME NOMINEE WWW.NATALIEGRANT.COM @NATALIEGRANT @NATALIEGRANTMUSIC @NATALIEGRANT

my K-LOvE STOrY “Being a police officer, I see and hear horrible things almost daily. Being able to get in my patrol car and hear inspirational songs and be reminded that He is in control and loves everyone helps bring peace to my heart. Thank you so much.” —Jason, Texas

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THANKS TO ALL THE K-LOVE LISTENERS AND ARTISTS WHO HAVE SUPPORTED WINTER JAM!

Mandisa

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR ON THE ROAD Following the “Rise Out of the Dark Tour” with Danny Gokey, Mandisa once again collaborated with her friend TobyMac for the “Hits Deep Tour” in early 2018. After hitting the summer festival circuit, the award-winning vocalist will relaunch the “Girls Night Live Tour” with three other leading ladies this fall. Mandisa originally took her uniquely-curated “Girl’s Night Out” on the road in 2012 with the help of Jamie Grace, Laura Story and Britt Nicole. ON THE SCREEN After sitting down with Robin Roberts to tell her story of deep depression on “Good Morning America” for the release of Out of the Dark, Mandisa shared more of her personal narrative through an in-depth documentary series coinciding with the launch of the new “American Idol” on ABC. The “Icon Series” recapped Mandisa’s time on the popular talent competition and her rise to stardom.

HEARD ON K-LOVE: “BLEED THE SAME” (FEAT. TOBYMAC) K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT:

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WWW.MANDISAOFFICIAL.COM @MANDISAOFFICIAL

@MANDISAOFFICIAL @MANDISAOFFICIAL

my K-LOvE STOrY “I just graduated from college and currently work at a hospital. It’s super stressful, and I’m just not where I pictured myself being after graduating. ‘Unfinished’ came on today, and I was just so encouraged by those lyrics. Thank you!” —Belicia, Virginia

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JASMINE MurrAY FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

IN THE BEGINNING Emerging artist Jasmine Murray auditioned for “American Idol” when she was 16, becoming a finalist in Season 8. She was named Miss Mississippi before finishing in the Top 10 at 2015’s Miss America pageant. By 22, Jasmine had already received media exposure on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” and “Live! With Regis & Kelly.” It wasn’t until she got involved on the worship team at her sister’s church in Starkville, Miss., that she realized Christian music was her passion. ON THE RISE Jasmine’s debut radio single, “Fearless,” rocketed up the charts, revealing her real-life struggle with intense anxiety. A six-track EP followed, and she traveled the country introducing her original music to both radio stations and fans on tour with Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Micah Tyler, J.J. Weeks Band and 7eventh Time Down, among others. Her latest song, “No Other Love,” is currently spinning at radio. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “NO OTHER LOVE” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: FIRST-TIME NOMINEE WWW.JASMINEMURRAYOFFICIAL.COM @JASMINEMURRAYOFFICIAL @JASMINEMURRAYOFFICIAL @JASMINESMURRAY

my K-LOvE STOrY “My dad was listening to K-LOVE and heard about Teen Challenge. I was addicted to heroin and near death. That was three-and-a-half years ago, and I have been clean ever since. Jesus Christ saved my life and set me free. Romans 8:2. Thank you, K-LOVE!” —Kaitlynn, California

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G O D D O E S N ’ T P U L L B AC K F RO M YO U R S H A R P E D G E S .

He Pulls You Close INTRODUCING

E M B R AC E D : 1 0 0 D E VOT I O N S TO K N OW G O D I S H O L D I N G YO U C LOS E

my K-LOvE STOrY “I was thinking one night about why God isn’t allowed in schools and how God seems to be going out of our society. I had K-LOVE on, and for the first time, I heard the song ‘Guilty’ by Newsboys, and it gave me comfort and BROUGHT tears to my eyes. Praise God!” —Aidan, Wisconsin

The best kind of embrace is when someone who deeply loves us ﬂings their arms wide open and pulls us close. Our hearts were made for this kind of love and security but many of us know more about the pain of heartbreak and fear. In Embraced, Lysa TerKeurst, the New York Times bestselling author of Uninvited and The Best Yes shares her own struggles

NEWSBOYS

and doubts while pointing to the Ultimate Embrace: Jesus.

GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR

IN THE STUDIO Last year, Newsboys entered the studio with former lead singer Peter Furler to record the band’s brand new single, “The Cross Has The Final Word.” The worship anthem was written by newcomer Cody Carnes. The time in the studio with Peter sparked plans for a possible reunion tour. ON THE ROAD Coming together for an unprecedented reunion, the current Newsboys line-up—consisting of Michael Tait, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Jody Davis—joined forces with former drummer-turned-lead-singer Peter Furler and former bassist Phil Joel for the “Newsboys United Tour.” With a set list that boasts 30 songs, spanning 30 years of hits, the

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“Newsboys United Tour” is a one-of-a-kind event. Phil’s current band, Zealand, is opening each night, along with special guest Adam Agee (Stellar Kart, Audio Adrenaline).

Learn More at

HEARD ON K-LOVE: “THE CROSS HAS THE FINAL WORD” (FEAT. PETER FURLER) K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT:

EmbracedBook.com

WWW.NEWSBOYS.COM @NEWSBOYS @NEWSBOYS.OFFICIAL @NEWSBOYS

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my K-LOvE STOrY “One day in June 2016, I went to work and had a family. When I got home from work, 12+ hours later, they were gone. A song from Plumb a year later finally helped me grieve over the loss. God speaking through the music is a comfort. Thank you.” —Keith, Virginia

plumb

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR IN THE BROKENNESS Now a part of the Centricity Music family, Plumb released “God Help Me” as her first taste of new music in the next chapter of her career. Her new single, “Beautifully Broken,” is a testament to recent real-life events. Both through her lyrics and onstage, Plumb now regularly shares the miraculous story of how God restored her marriage when she and her husband were headed for divorce. IN THE BOOKS Following 2014’s Need You Now: A Story of Hope, which detailed Plumb’s marital restoration, the singer will release a second book later this year. Her 2018 offering, Fight for Her,

focuses on mother/daughter relationships, as Plumb shares memories about her own mother and lessons learned in parenting her daughter, Clementine. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “GOD HELP ME” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: SIX-TIME NOMINEE WWW.PLUMBMUSIC.NET @PLUMBMUSIC @PLUMBMUSIC @PLUMBMUSIC

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skillet

GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR ON WINTER JAM Skillet headlined the world’s largest first quarter tour when the rock band took the stage for the annual Winter Jam Tour Spectacular earlier this year. With lead singer John Cooper descending from the ceiling and plenty of pyro to round out their set, Skillet capped off more than five hours of music in 46 cities as Winter Jam continued its tradition of delivering a diverse line-up of artists and speakers. In addition to Skillet, this year’s line-up included Kari Jobe, Building 429, John Crist, Jordan Feliz, NewSong, KB and more. ON HER OWN Skillet’s longtime drummer and vocalist Jen Ledger stepped out on her own to record and release a five-song solo EP. Upon release in early 2018, LEDGER’s self-titled set debuted

at No. 5 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists chart. She recently opened shows for Skillet and for KING & COUNTRY giving fans a glimpse of new material. Old and new fans alike are already praising her solo effort, which showcases a softer, more versatile side to the singer. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “LIONS” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: TWO-TIME NOMINEE WWW.SKILLET.COM @SKILLETMUSIC @SKILLET

TAKING

@SKILLETMUSIC

HOPE ON THE ROAD

my K-LOvE STOrY “I worry over my college son who is struggling with depression. Today you played ‘Stars’ by Skillet. It spoke to my heart. God holds the stars in place, and He is holding my heart and my son’s heart. K-LOVE speaks God’s love to listeners. Thanks!” —Cheryl, Arkansas

Building a better world for children together with artists and fans

World Vision is an international partnership of Christians whose mission is to follow our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in working with the poor and oppressed to promote human transformation, seek justice, and bear witness to the good news of the Kingdom of God. We are a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families, and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. We serve all people, regardless of religion, race, ethnicity, or gender.

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chris tOmlin MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

IN THE OFFICE While he’s hard at work on a new studio album, featuring lead single “Resurrection Power,” Chris Tomlin has also been logging hours mentoring up-and-coming songwriters. Eager to give other worship leaders a platform for their music, Chris launched Bowyer & Bow Records, an imprint in collaboration with his own label, Capitol Christian Music Group. His first signing? Pat Barrett, a worship leader from Atlanta, Ga., and the lyricist behind Chris’ No. 1 hit, “Good, Good Father.”

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ON THE ROAD After hosting his second annual “Good Friday Nashville” event in his hometown, Chris spent the spring bringing his “Worship Night in America” tour to arenas across the U.S. Helmed by Chris, the collaborative evening featured worship led by Jesus Culture’s Kim Walker-Smith, Matt Maher, Bethel Music’s Christine D’Clario, Tauren Wells and Pat Barrett.

Micah Tyler Jasmine Murray

HEARD ON K-LOVE: “RESURRECTION POWER” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.CHRISTOMLIN.COM @CHRISTOMLIN @CHRISTOMLIN @CHRISTOMLIN

NEWSBOYS

Congratulations to our

my K-LOvE STOrY “It took me a long time to accept forgiveness. My slate was clean in God’s eyes; but I could never forgive myself for my past…until Monday morning, while listening to ‘Resurrection Power’ by Chris Tomlin. It finally clicked in my heart. My past is now my past.” —Becky, Oregon

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FAIRTRADE nominees.

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kim walker-smith

WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE

FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

AT HOME She may frequently call a tour bus home, but Kim Walker-Smith is never far from her three children, who often travel with the worship leader. Last summer, Kim added her third child and first girl to her growing nest when she gave birth to daughter Maisie. The youngest Smith joins big brothers Wyatt and Bear.

FOR THEIR NOMINATION FOR FILM IMPACT AWARD

IN THE OFFICE Kim is a regular “Mom Boss.” She’s been a part of Jesus Culture since its inception. In addition to helping plant and lead worship at Jesus Culture’s church in Sacramento, Calif., Kim contributes to Jesus Culture’s multi-artist projects and records her original music as a solo artist. Her latest LP is called On My Side and features powerful praise anthem “Throne Room.” Moreover, Kim also heads Jesus Culture’s in-house record label, which releases music from artists like Bryan & Katie Torwalt and Derek Johnson. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “THRONE ROOM” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: FIRST-TIME NOMINEE WWW.JESUSCULTURE.COM/ARTISTS/KIM-WALKER-SMITH

@KIMWALKERSMITH @KIMWALKERSMITHMUSIC @KIMWALKERSMITH

my K-LOvE STOrY “I am a school bus driver for a public school district, which limits my ability to witness to the kids on my bus. But K-LOVE on the bus radio allows me to share the ‘Good News’ with them. I support K-LOVE, believing God will reach these kids.” —Pat, Kentucky

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my K-LOvE STOrY “I heard the song ‘All In’ driving home after a funeral. It was a beautiful service for a special man, and at the end of the song saying ‘welcome home’ made me smile and thank God for His promise of eternal life and an eternal home.” —Dottie, Pennsylvania

matthew west MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR

ON THE CHARTS After writing songs based on fan-submitted stories for his past few albums, Matthew West unveiled new songs based on stories from his own life for new record All In, boldly recommitting to going “all in” with faith, family and ministry across 14 fresh tracks. He also took All In’s lead single, “Broken Things,” to the top of the radio charts. ON THE ROAD After headlining his own tour in support of All In, with special guest Jordan Feliz, Matthew joined for KING & COUNTRY, Natalie Grant, Zach Williams and others on the annual multi-artist “Roadshow” tour. This summer, he’ll join Jeremy Camp, Rend Collective and Koryn Hawthorne on the “Summer Lights” tour, presented by Compassion International. HEARD ON K-LOVE: “ALL IN” K-LOVE FAN AWARDS COUNT: WWW.MATTHEWWEST.COM @MATTHEWJWEST

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HOW COULD YOU CHANGE THE WORLD? We asked ourselves the same question. Pastor Sosthen moved his family of 13 into a refugee camp in Northern Uganda in 2016. It’s a place with little food, poor education, mud huts, and limited freedom, but he wanted to accelerate the Gospel among his people. It’s a big deal because the hopelessness of the refugee camp should have been too much. Today, thousands of refugees have come to know Christ and a dozen churches planted through the work of Pastor Sosthen.

WE HELP PEOPLE LIKE YOU EQUIP PASTORS LIKE HIM TO SPREAD THE GOOD NEWS OF JESUS IN THE REMOTEST REGIONS OF THE WORLD.

He is just one of the 351 pastors we partner with across 14 nations to accelerate the gospel to the unreached in the remotest regions of the world. Since 2011, With Open Eyes has planted 460 churches and seen more than 261,000 people give their lives to Christ by training and mobilizing local pastors in Africa and Asia. We want to be a part of Jesus changing the world.

Visit us in the lobby or at www.withopeneyes.net

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ALL SAINTS When a successful salesman (John Corbett) trades in his corporate job to lead a small rural congregation, he’s tasked with closing the doors of the church and selling the property in All Saints.

Yet, when the church begins welcoming Burma refugees, its members start farming the land as a means to feed their refugee neighbors and save the church in the process, leaving the new pastor to decide his ultimate purpose in life. WWW.ALLSAINTSMOVIE.COM

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I CAN ONLY IMAGINE Based on the story behind the multi-Platinum hit by MercyMe, I Can Only Imagine has quickly

become one of the biggest success stories in modern faith-based filmmaking. Starring Dennis Quaid (as Arthur Millard), J. Michael Finley (as Bart Millard) and Trace Adkins (as manager Scott Brickell),

the movie follows the life of MercyMe lead singer Bart Millard and his tumultuous, and ultimately redemptive, relationship with his father. WWW.ICANONLYIMAGINE.COM

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paul, ApOstle Of Christ Starring Jim Caviezel (The Passion of the Christ) and James Faulkner (“Downtown Abbey”), Paul,

Apostle of Christ follows the biblical accounts of two giants of the faith: Luke and Paul. While Luke risks his life to visit his friend, Paul, in prison and write a real-life account of the day’s happenings, Paul sits in a jail cell contemplating his despondent past and plotting his courageous future. WWW.PAULMOVIE.COM

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Same Kind Of Different As Me Based on the bestselling biography written by real-life characters Ron Hall and Denver Moore, Same Kind of Different As Me tells the true story of how these two men formed an unlikely friendship.

Hall, an influential art dealer (Greg Kinnear), and Moore (Djimon Hounsou), a homeless man, are first

introduced through Hall’s wife (Renee Zellweger). Attempting to save his rocky marriage, Hall embarks on an unexpected journey alongside Moore that changes the lives of both men in the process. WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/SAMEKINDMOVIE

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>> BREAKOUT SINGLE NOMINEES <<

“reckless lOve”

“fearless”

Cory Asbury

Jasmine Murray

WRITTEN BY CORY ASBURY, CALEB CULVER

WRITTEN BY JASMINE MURRAY, JEFF PARDO

AND RAN JACKSON

AND TONY WOOD

In just seven weeks, Cory Asbury’s “Reckless Love” climbed to the top of the radio charts, solidifying its place as one of the biggest songs of the year. Part of the Bethel Music family, Asbury was most recently featured on the multi-artist “Outcry Tour.” The father of three serves as the worship pastor of Michigan’s Radiant Church.

An anthem of courage, “Fearless” became Jasmine Murray’s first Top 5 single at radio. The song serves as the title track for her upcoming debut LP releasing June 15. The 25 year old has already spent time on the road with Mandisa and Danny Gokey, and she’ll join Mandisa and other strong female vocalists again this fall for the “Girls Night Out Tour.”

“different” Micah Tyler

WRITTEN BY MICAH TYLER AND KYLE LEE

The title track of his debut album, Different, is the follow-up to Micah Tyler’s first multi-format No. 1 hit, “Never Been A Moment.” The Texas-native wrote “Different” from a place of insecurity, ultimately realizing our goal as Christ followers is to be different. The former youth pastor first caught the attention of fans when his hilarious “Millennials” video went viral.

“Hills and valleys”

“point to you”

Tauren Wells

We Are Messengers

WRITTEN BY TAUREN WELLS, CHUCK BUTLER

WRITTEN BY DARREN MULLIGAN AND SETH MOSLEY

AND JONATHAN SMITH

The third single from We Are Messengers’ self-titled debut, “Point To You,” has become a staple at radio. We Are Messengers serves as the moniker for Darren Mulligan, the group’s frontman and primary lyricist. Mulligan joined the “K-LOVE Christmas Tour” in 2017, and he recently headlined the “Hope is The Message Tour” this spring.

Spotify named “Hills and Valleys” one of the most streamed songs of 2017. In addition, the popular track garnered Tauren Wells two GRAMMY® nominations. The former member of vocal group Royal Tailor performed the song on a 22-city tour opening for Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey in 2017. He also joined the Air 1 Positive Hits Tour last fall.

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WOrship SOng Of the year

Nominees

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“Jesus, I Believe” Big Daddy Weave

WRITTEN BY MIKE WEAVER AND JASON INGRAM

“This song is really just about our posture, which is to pray and to cry out like Jesus taught us to. The biggest lie that the enemy wants us to believe is that at the darkest and lowest point, that’s the end—that it’s over. And it’s not.” —Mike Weaver “It’s just a matter of seeing the Lord for who He is and remembering to look at the Lord… He’s what we can believe in; He’s what we can hope for, because He doesn’t let us down.” —Jay Weaver

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“reckless lOve” cOry asbury

WRITTEN BY CORY ASBURY, CALEB CULVER AND RAN JACKSON

“‘Reckless Love’ really is the song of my whole life. That phrase kind of dropped in my heart about five years ago. I just started experiencing the kindness of the Father, the goodness of the Father in a way that I’d never experienced before. So that phrase, ‘The overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God’ was just lodged [inside me]. I didn’t know what to do with it. One night, I woke up—it was probably 3 a.m.—and I had the full melody for that chorus. I grabbed my iPhone, and I ran in the closet and I closed the door and I sang it into my iPhone. The next day, I just sat down at the piano and pounded out the whole chorus.” —Cory Asbury

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—Steven Furtick

“all my hOpe” CrOwder

WRITTEN BY DAVID CROWDER AND ED CASH

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ElevatiOn WOrship

WRITTEN BY STEVEN FURTICK, CHRIS BROWN, WADE JOYE AND MACK BROCK

“Sometimes when you’re just about to give up on an idea, just when you’re about to throw it away, you’ll see what it was meant to be all along… I remember back in 2014, it was a very complicated thought that I had for the song… It sat around for six months, and I said, ‘Well, we should probably just throw it away… Unless, hang on, what if it was just 6/8 time and it was ‘O Come to the Altar’?… It’s going to be an invitation.’ Four hours later, we had the song; and three-and-a-half years later, it was the No. 1 song of all Christian streaming songs… Just when I thought it was nothing, God said, ‘Give me that back.’”

“There’s not a single one of us that can’t identify with and understand what it feels like to be shackled and bound to something when we know we’re not living in the freedom that we’ve been given through Christ. This song, it’s so hopeful, because our hope is in something as grand as the one and only Son of God… My hope is in Jesus.” —Crowder

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“o COme to the Altar”

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“SO Will I

(100 BilliOn X)” HillsOng uNITED

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“What A Beautiful Name”

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WRITTEN BY BENJAMIN HASTINGS, JOEL HOUSTON AND MICHAEL FATKIN

“This song is about God as an artisan; it’s about God as an artist working His masterpiece into a work of art that’s called love. It began with Creation, and it was finished at the cross; and now it continues to be rebirthed and restored in and through us. And the whole picture is response… For all we don’t know, and for all we do, and for all we think we’ve got figured out, for all the questions we still have; ultimately, what we need to do is live in response— not to what we think God wants, but in response to what He’s done and what He said He’s going to do.” —Joel Houston

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HillsOng WOrship

WRITTEN BY BROOKE LIGERTWOOD AND BEN FIELDING

“Anyone who has come face-to-face with their own flaws and sin and received the grace of Jesus can undoubtedly say that it’s the most beautiful thing ever. The name of Jesus is beautiful; it’s wonderful. We loved the nostalgia of that word. Wonderful isn’t a really cool word, and so I think we used it quite deliberately, because I think there’s a power to that to kind of deliberately insert a little bit of wonder in there… We really loved the idea of singing about the name of Jesus in a way that unfolded some of the facets of the beauty, wonder and power of His name.” —Brooke Ligertwood

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casting crOwns

WRITTEN BY MARK HALL AND BERNIE HERMS

“One of my favorite Scriptures is where David says, ‘Why so downcast, oh my soul? Put your hope in God.’ And it’s basically David talking to himself. I identify with David in a lot of ways. He would have courage, but then he’d fall on his face. He was real about it. That’s how he prayed. If he was mad, he prayed mad. If he was confused, he prayed confused. He didn’t add anything to it, just talked about life like it was when he was talking to God, and that’s how I’ve always prayed… But there’s a point where the things you feel and fear have to face the God you know. In a storm, you’ve got to go with what you know, more than what you feel. I remember going into the office that night, after [being diagnosed with cancer], and sitting down at the keyboard. The very first thing that came out of my mouth was, ‘Oh my soul, why are you weary?’” —Mark Hall

“reckless lOve”

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cOry asbury

WRITTEN BY CORY ASBURY, CALEB CULVER AND RAN JACKSON

“A lot of people have asked why I used the word reckless to describe God. I see the love of God as something wild, insane, crazy—the way that He pursues, the way that He chases us down, the way that He loves, I believe, is reckless. So we were going after that really furious, sort of violent language, to speak of the nature of the love of God. It never backs down; it doesn’t give up. Jesus came to seek and save the lost… The reckless love of God says, ‘I will stop at nothing to have your heart.’” —Cory Asbury

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“Bleed The Same” Mandisa

(feat. TobyMac) WRITTEN BY MANDISA, CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, BRYAN FOWLER AND TOBY MCKEEHAN

“We are never going to find healing for our land by yelling and screaming at one another. We’re not going to find it by fighting with one another. The only way that we can do that is by coming together and by realizing that we may look different on the outside, but we all bleed the same on the inside… My prayer with this song is that people will be able to look at one another and not be colorblind. Let’s actually see color. Let’s celebrate our differences, but let’s realize that the one thing that unites us and brings us together is the blood of Jesus.” —Mandisa

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mercyme

WRITTEN BY MERCYME, DAVID GARCIA, BEN GLOVER, CRYSTAL LEWIS AND TIM TIMMONS

“We’ve all had bad days. I’ve had awful days with a child with a chronic illness, and there are times when I just [feel like I] can’t do this anymore. I want to be like Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who say, ‘I know that God will deliver me, but if He doesn’t, I’m still not going to bow. I’ll still worship Him. He’s still worthy to be praised.’ I want to be that guy, and that’s what this song talks about. I know what He’s capable of, but even if He doesn’t come through, He’s still my hope because of what He’s already done.” —Bart Millard

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“Even if”

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“I just need u.”

“fear is a liar”

tObymac

WRITTEN BY TOBY MCKEEHAN, BRYAN FOWLER

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AND BLAKE NEESMITH

“I don’t know how it happens, but somehow or another, the world tricks us into thinking it’s going to satisfy us. And it happens to me over and over and over again. The very things I look to that I think will satisfy me, fail me. How can I wake up with a house full of beautiful kids, but still wake up heavy-hearted, wake up lonely? I think it’s cause I’m counting on things that will never satisfy me. I think it’s easy to look to those things to fulfill us—even as far as a husband and wife relationship. When we start looking to that to fulfill us, sooner or later, it will let us down. Human love falls short of God’s love. That’s why in this song, I just cry out, ‘I just need You.’” —TobyMac

zach williams

WRITTEN BY ZACH WILLIAMS, JONATHAN SMITH AND JASON INGRAM

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love and self-discipline.” (2 Timothy 1:7, NLT) “I feel like a lot of times the devil tries to use my past against me. When I step on stage, I hear that I don’t deserve to be up here and that I don’t belong, but I’m not who the devil says I am. I’m who God says I am.” —Zach Williams

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>> MANY THANKS << Executive Producers David Pierce, John Sanders, Steve Strout

Voting Blackwood Media Group - Justin Phelan, Aaron Harlow

Television Partner Trinity Broadcasting Network

Media Relations The Media Collective - Velvet Kelm, Courtney Hyder, Emily Travis

Live Event Staff K-LOVE Fan Awards Main Stage Production Manager - Scott Moore, Go Live Productions, LLC Production Assistant - Jennifer Dillingham, Go Live Productions, LLC Tech Director / Stage Supervisor - Dustin Reynolds, Go Live Productions, LLC Production Manager - Peter Streiff, Go Live Productions, LLC Lead Stage Manager - Will Wilkerson, Go Live Productions, LLC Stage Manager - Mike Jones, Go Live Productions, LLC Rigger / Dock Manager - Clay Christian, Go Live Productions, LLC Carpenter - Nick Holdbrooks, Go Live Productions, LLC Automation Technician - Jay Breisacher, Five Points Production Services Audio FOH - Russ Long, Go Live Productions, LLC Audio Monitors A - Kyle McMahon, Go Live Productions, LLC Audio Monitors B - Dave McMullin, Go Live Productions, LLC Production Engineer - Curtis Flatt, Spectrum Sound, Inc. RF Technician - Ryan Stotts, Go Live Productions, LLC Monitor Technician - Webster Tileston, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Patch Technician Stage - Brenton Jones, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Patch Technician Stage - Kendall Daniel, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Split Tech - Nick Sage, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Patch Technician Stage - Paul Shultz, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Patch Technician Stage - Shawn Eacott, Spectrum Sound, Inc. Lighting Designer - Mark Carver, Go Live Productions, LLC Lighting Programmer - Andre’ Petrus, Go Live Productions, LLC Project Manager - Don Lockridge, Bandit Lites, Inc. Master Electrician - Adam McIntosh, Bandit Lites, Inc. Electrician - Aaron Swetland, Bandit Lites, Inc. Electrician - Steve Stickland, Bandit Lites, Inc. Media Server Operator - Tony Fransen, Go Live Productions, LLC Video Crew Chief - Chris Lighthall, Elite Multimedia Productions Video Display Technician - Zac Rossi, Elite Multimedia Productions Video Display Technician - Scott DeLancey, Elite Multimedia Productions Backline Keyboard Technician - Ben George, Go Live Productions, LLC Backline Amp Technician - Brian Willis, Go Live Productions, LLC Backline Drum Technician - Alec Moore, Go Live Productions, LLC Production Services provided by - Go Live Productions, LLC Sound provided by - Spectrum Sound, Inc. Lighting provided by - Bandit Lites, Inc. Video provided by - Elite Multimedia Productions Music Instrument Rentals provided by - Go Live Productions, LLC Rigging provided by - Five Points Production Services

Legal Steve Weaver Photography Getty Images - Terry Wyatt, Jason Davis Kurt Heinecke Video Director/Producer - Daniel Zapata Assistant Director - Josiah Weiss FX Artist - Christa Nicole Mobile Production and Crew Provided by TNDV Television - Nic Dugger Videos by SanBox Solutions Script Writers Steve Strout, Matthew West Accounting Charles McClean, Beth Brown Awards Program Printing - Smart Source, LLC, Bill Prady Design - Mary Sergent Editorial/Advertising - Lindsay Williams Industry Event/Hospitality Joy Fletcher Record Labels and Advisors Capitol - Grant Hubbard, Kenny Rodgers Centricity - Steve Ford Fair Trade - Dan Michaels, Meredith Leatherwood, Chandler Quarles Gotee - Joey Elwood, Brad Moist Provident - Roxanne Nichols, Jeff Cruz Tooth & Nail - Lauren Heerlein Word - Jeri Cooper, John Clore, Jeff Tuerff Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Frank & Jan Harrison, Dave Katz, Heather Hucks, Talah Goodwin, Terri Todd, Janice Anderson, Josh Dorminy With Open Eyes Brad Hobbs, Savanna Coleman Regions Bank Ronnie Smith, Tony Hotchkiss

K-LOVE Fan Awards Ballroom Production Manager - Harry Shaub Stage Manager - Paul Uber FOH Engineer - Jonathan Smith Monitor Engineer - Sean Richardson Backline Technician - Luke Andrews Lighting Director - Jason Blasing L2 - Travis Caron Video Director - Robby Luttrell Projectionist - Dylan Sanuita LED Tech - David Harrison

Special Thanks Michael Carpino, Gabe Dunlap, Daniel Zapata, Josiah Weiss; Tom Burger; Randy Chase, Michelle Riddell, Matt Mundt, Beth Ann Hibbs; Chick-fil-A; Crossfire Ministries - Randy Shepherd; Hands & Feet Project - Mark Stuart; Victoria Vance, Angela Nixon, Melissa Jennings, Stacy Wyckoff, Holly Singleton, Joshua Clark; Smart Source, LLC - Bill Prady; Ryan Higgins; Trevecca Nazarene University - David Caldwell, Leasa Williams & Matt Toy, student volunteers; Mandisa; Matthew & Emily West family; Amee Cooper, Staci Metts, Brandi Mills, Mandy Young, Russ Hall, Elite Multimedia - Jeremy Byrd, Tom Wilson, Scott Moore, Robert Walker

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K-LOVE Fan Awards Content Manager Will Abrams Ticketing Holly Singleton, Stacy Wyckoff

TO THE FANS: Without you, the K-LOVE Fan Awards would not be possible! You are the reason we’re here tonight! Thank you for believing in and supporting K-LOVE and Christian music and entertainment! We are so grateful for you. ABOUT K-LOVE FAN AWARDS

The mission of the K-LOVE Fan Awards 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. Nominees in the music categories were determined by K-LOVE with consideration given to airplay, spins, impact and overall performance. Nominees in the film & television category were determined by K-LOVE with consideration given to sales, impact and overall reach. Winners are solely determined by fan vote online. The K-LOVE Fan Awards is a regional EMMY® (2016) winning John Sanders LLC/Eidon Event. For additional info, visit www.klovefanawards.com.

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