Dear K-LOVE Fans: It is great to be in an industry that creates and crafts new songs that are centered around Christ. Tonight, you will experience the best of the best in Christian music. You will also hear from athletes, authors and actors who are using their platform to advance the gospel. For that, I applaud them. Tonight is a celebration, a culmination of many types of entertainment recognized by you, the fans. It is my privilege to produce a one-of-a-kind event for you and build an experience that will draw you closer to the most creative artist of all, the Lord Jesus Christ. In addition, I especially wish to thank K-LOVE, Pepsi, World Hope and my wonderful team at John Sanders, LLC. Your friendship, vision and partnership is truly amazing. I hope you have a great evening and enjoy Christian music’s biggest night. Let’s do it again next year! John Sanders John Sanders LLC, Executive Producer K-LOVE Fan Awards Artists and Attendees: It is an honor and a joy to share in this great event with you. Like you, I am a fan of all the incredible artists gathered here this weekend. I am encouraged by the powerful messages of the songs, the determination of the artists who travel around the globe to share the gospel, and the families of the talented musicians who of fer support on the road or from home. The calling to sing and spread God’s message is not easy. It requires sacrifice to follow and trust in the Lord’s plan. I’m sure we’ve all felt this in small and large ways as we journey away from friends and family to pursue new opportunities. I felt this sacrifice as a marine and now as a husband and father. When traveling for business, I miss seeing my children — Hallie (11), Harry (10) and Isaiah (1) — dance and sing along to the positive, uplif ting music of their favorite musicians on K-LOVE. Because of this, I am honored to support the ministry of K-LOVE and the positive songs and stories they share with our loved ones, no matter where we may be. I am also thankful for the work Pepsi MidAmerica has been able to accomplish by spotlighting artists like Switchfoot, Natalie Grant, Crowder and Tenth Avenue North on Dr. Pepper and Diet Dr. Pepper cans throughout our territory! Thank you fans, artists and families for sharing this great adventure with us. The Crisp Family Lee, Stacie, Hallie, Harry & Isaiah H. Lee Crisp III President, Pepsi MidAmerica # K L O V E F A N AWA R D S 9 8 K L O V E F A N AWA R D S . C OM Dear Fans: God is so good. I am amazed and humbled at how God is using K-LOVE to minister to people all around the world. Tonight we recognize those who touch the world for Christ. It is our privilege at K-LOVE to link the Christian community to you, our listeners. We have the best listeners who give of their time, resources and prayers to help us continue our calling at K-LOVE. This evening we find out who you, the fans, chose to honor. You nominated and you voted in huge numbers. WOW! Your votes help build homes for orphaned and abandoned children through the Hands & Feet Project, and I couldn’t be more grateful for what God is doing in and through the K-LOVE listener family. Mark 12 says, “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Tonight, inside the historic Grand Ole Opry House, we celebrate the ministry and the message of love. Together with our friends at Pepsi, we hope that you’ll be inspired and encouraged. Enjoy tonight ’s celebration. Regards, Mike Novak CEO/President, K-LOVE Radio Dear FRIENDS: God is so good to us, and I’m so thankful for His grace every day! Reflec ting on this journey of the past few years, it ’s hard to believe we are already celebrating our third annual K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend. Our purpose tonight is to recognize and thank those who with excellence have impac ted our culture for Christ. Hopefully, in some small way, this weekend will inspire future work that will share the love and hope of Jesus to a hur ting world. To all of our nominees who have inspired us this year — thank you! To my friends at Pepsi, John Sanders, LLC, and K-LOVE who always go above and beyond to make this weekend an amazing event for all of us — thank you. I am honored to par tner with each and every one of you as we set out to impac t this world for Jesus Christ. Have a great evening! David Pierce Chief Creative Of ficer, K-LOVE Radio WELCOME F A N S
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