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| table of contents | 12 Welcome Letters 20 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards Rewind & Photo Gallery 26 Regional Midsouth EMMY® Awards 30 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards Nominee List 32 Appearing Tonight 36 Tonight’s Hosts 38 Artist of the Year Nominee: Casting Crowns 40 Artist of the Year Nominee: Chris Tomlin 42 Artist of the Year Nominee: for KING & COUNTRY 44 Artist of the Year Nominee: Lauren Daigle 46 Artist of the Year Nominee: Newsboys 48 Artist of the Year Nominee: TobyMac 52 Artist Nominees 66 Book Impact 68 Film/Television Impact 70 Sports Impact 72 Best Lyric 74 Breakout Single 76 Worship Song of the Year 78 Song of the Year 80 Previous K-LOVE Fan Award Winners (2013-2015) Meet the K-LOVE DJs 86 Thank Yous AD INDEX 2 25 Entertainment 3 Centricity Music 4-5 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated 6 Museum of the Bible 7 Food For The Hungry 9 Lifeway 10 The WTA Group 11 First Company Management 14 K-LOVE 15 Shooting The Prodigal (Belltower Pictures) Hillsong: Let Hope Rise (Grace Hill Media) 18 Ben-Hur (© 2016 MGM and Paramount) 19 Fair Trade Services 23 Winter Jam 24 BMG Rights Management 25 LabeLive 27 Provident Label Group 28 Curb Records 29 With Open Eyes 31 World Vision 34 Ryman Auditorium 35 God’s Not Dead 2 / I’m Not Ashamed (Pure Flix Entertainment) 39 Regions Bank 41 Gotee Records 43 Priceless (The WTA Group) 45 Curb Records 47 World Hope 49 Jesus Freak Cruise 50-51 Word Entertainment 53 Air 1 55 Pro Lessons 57 Essential Publishing 59 Zondervan 61 Trevecca Nazarene University 63 GOA 65 Harvest House Publishers 67 Jeff Roberts & Associates 71 Sports Spectrum Magazine 73 Black River Christian 75 Camp Electric 81 ASCAP 82-83 K-LOVE Cruise 84-85 2017 K-LOVE Fan Awards 87 Sarah Cannon Research Institute 88 Capitol Christian Music Group BE Social: Follow us @klovefanawards on all of these social sites: Remember to use #klovefanawards as you post your own photos from tonight’s show. is taking over LifeWay’s Facebook and Twitter tonight. Follow #LWTakeover for behind-the-scenes coverage of the awards LifeWayStores LifeWay Stores @LifeWayStores • 1s Follow #LWTakeover as @4kingandcountry shares backstage footage of the #KLOVEFANAWARDS tonight from @LifeWayStores LifeWay Stores @LifeWayStores • 5s
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Klovefanawards.com - 12 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS Klovefanawards.com - 13 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS Dear FRIENDS: Right from the start, I’d like to say, “Thank You.” First of all, to God: for loving all of us so much that He sent His one and only son to pay for our sins. For His grace and protection as we live our lives in service to Him. And to you! You are our partners, coming together to minister to listeners all around the world. Tonight is all about you and the artists. This evening we will find out who you, the fans, chose to nominate and to honor. I can’t wait to see how you voted. Speaking of voting, if you voted in this year’s Fan Awards, one of you will win a trip for two to Washington D.C. to take part in a special VIP tour of the Museum of the Bible. This trip will be exciting and educational at the same time. As you know, K-LOVE’s mission is to create moments—through the music, announcers, teaching and more—that encourage you to have a closer personal relationship with Jesus. Together with our friends at Coke, we hope tonight’s Fan Awards inspire and encourage. Let the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards begin! Warmest regards, Mike Novak CEO/President, K-LOVE Radio | welcome Fans | | welcome Fans | To All Our Friends: Since we gathered here in 2015, it’s been an AMAZING year! We’ve seen lives changed, people coming to Jesus and communities transformed—all as a result of the creative content being made by all of our nominees here tonight! We are thankful for your gifts and appreciate the impact you continue to have in a world in need of God’s love and forgiveness. We come together to celebrate and praise the amazing God we serve! We also come together to recognize those who, with excellence, have reached audiences so well with the message of the Gospel. We will worship, celebrate and have an amazing night. I’m so glad you are here with us to add to this night of celebration. This year we welcome our new main sponsor, Coca-Cola Consolidated, to the party! They are an awesome company led by believers, who desire to make an impact for the Kingdom as well. Frank and Jan, we are thankful you are on board with us and look forward to having you as a key partner with the K-LOVE Fan Awards in the coming years! It’s also an honor to have Museum of the Bible, World Hope and our other key partners who help make this event awesome. It’s a pleasure to work with you, and I’d like to personally thank you so much for your support of the K-LOVE Fan Awards weekend! As Paul wrote to the Ephesians, “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.” Have a great evening! David Pierce Chief Creative Officer, K-LOVE Radio Dear attendees: It is such a privilege to work in an industry that crafts and creates songs that are centered around Jesus! Each year I am amazed at the creativity and talent of all the artists and others involved in this production. Tonight you will hear from athletes, authors, artists and actors who are using their platform to advance the Gospel. This event is to celebrate and reward numerous performers in many types of Christian entertainment—all chosen by you, the fans. 1 John 1:7 says, “But if we walk in the Light as He Himself is in the Light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.” That is something to celebrate! So as believers gathered together, may we rejoice, sing at the top of our lungs, and celebrate what God has done in our industry this past year. Finally, I especially want to thank K-LOVE, Coca-Cola Consolidated, Museum of the Bible, World Hope, and all the other wonderful sponsors and partners of this event. Your friendship, vision and partnership is truly amazing. I hope you have a great evening and enjoy Christian music’s biggest night. Sincerely, John Sanders John Sanders LLC, Executive Producer Dear Friends & Fans: On behalf of Coca-Cola Consolidated, I am thrilled to welcome you to the 2016 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. Coke Consolidated is excited 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. To the artists and nominees, we’d like to congratulate all of you on your great accomplishments and how you provide positive and encouraging messages in these challenging times. We wish you the very best at the awards. To the fans, welcome to Nashville and this great event. Beyond the awards program itself, this weekend is full of excitement throughout the city. We hope you’ll take the time to enjoy the city, your friends and family, this event, and an ice cold Coca-Cola! At Coca-Cola, our new tagline is “Taste the Feeling”—hopefully you’ll do just that over the next few days. WarmLY, Frank Harrison CEO, Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated WELCOME k-love fans
God continues to bless the ministry of K-LOVE! We are amazed as every year we touch more lives and more places with the hope of Jesus. That wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of you — your prayers, your support, your word-of-mouth. Thank you! READ STORIES OF WHAT GOD IS DOING AT KLOVE.COM/IMPACT “In a time that offers so much pinchedfaced cynicism wherever we turn, this warmhearted movie comes as a blessed breath of fresh air.” - Tony Farrell, Richmond Times-Dispatch ”This heartfelt dramady had me laughing at points and introspective in others... masterfully written and performed.” - Boomer, http://indiesci-fi.com belltowerpictures.com A FAITH-BASED FILM FOR THE REST OF US SHOOTING THEPRODIGAL A movie about a church making a movie about the prodigal son. SHOOTINGTHEPRODIGAL.COM A BELLTOWER PICTURES PRODUCTION
Dear FRIENDS: On behalf of the great state of Tennessee, I am pleased to extend our warmest greetings to those attending the 2016 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 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Crissy and I send our very best wishes to you and your families. Warmest regards, Bill Haslam Governor of Tennessee | welcome Fans | | welcome Fans | Klovefanawards.com - 16 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS Klovefanawards.com - 17 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS Welcome to Music City, U.S.A.! We hope you’re enjoying your time at the historic Grand Ole Opry House for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards show. We wish you a warm welcome while you celebrate the outstanding and talented Christian artists here in the cradle of country music. Over the decades, Christian music has transformed from traditional organs and hymns to contemporary electric guitars and drum sets. In the heartland of America, demand for soulful, contemporary Christian music continues to grow, and we are grateful Middle Tennessee remains a center for the genre. As you spend this evening celebrating the excellence of Christian artists with the K-LOVE radio network, know you are generously sharing your resources with those in need through World Hope and With Open Eyes. Thank you for spreading His message by volunteering your love and support. We hope you’ll join us again in the great state of Tennessee. regards, Marsha Blackburn Member of Congress Dear FRIENDS: It is my pleasure to welcome you to Nashville for the 2016 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Congratulations to those of you who have been nominated and to those selected by the fans to take home awards. I hope your visit to Nashville and our great state of Tennessee is enjoyable and that you leave inspired by your attendance. Sincerely, Lamar Alexander United States Senator Dear Award Nominees and Attendees: It is an honor to welcome you to Nashville and the historic Grand Ole Opry House for the 2016 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. Best wishes for a memorable evening, and I hope you enjoy your time in Nashville. Sincerely, Bob Corker United States Senator
| welcome Fans | Dear Christian Music Fans: Thank you for choosing Nashville for your fourth annual K-LOVE Fan Awards show, June 3-5, 2016. Our city is honored to host this extraordinary celebration of Christian music. Nashville is fortunate to be Music City and blessed to have so many genres of music centered here, including Christian and Gospel. Congratulations to all of tonight’s nominees. Your songs fill souls and inspire hearts around the world every day—and help make our city what it is. June is a beautiful time in Nashville, and we look forward to seeing you have fun in and around the city, enjoying the many sights and sounds that Music City has to offer. No matter where you go or what you do, I’m sure that your stay will be enjoyable because of the warm and welcoming atmosphere created by the Nashvillians who have given our city a world-renowned reputation for hospitality. I hope you have a wonderful time this weekend, and if you don’t live here already, I hope you’ll come back often. Kind regards, Megan Barry Mayor of Nashville
for king & country took home an unprecedented three awards at last year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards, including the coveted Artist of the Year trophy. The duo appeared alongside other fan favorites, including MercyMe, Crowder, Francesca Battistelli, Chris Tomlin, Hawk Nelson, Lauren Daigle, and many more throughout nearly four hours of incredible performances and exciting winner announcements at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House. Fans voted across 11 categories and helped build homes in Haiti in partnership with the Hands & Feet Project. Hosted by Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Kirk Cameron, the third annual K-LOVE Fan Awards served as the grand finale to a weekend filled with events. The Ultimate Fan Experience began with a concert headlined by TobyMac, Newsboys, Matthew West, Matt Maher and Sidewalk Prophets. Fans ran alongside celebrities in a 5K for Hands & Feet bright and early Saturday morning. Meanwhile, others attended a special breakfast benefiting Sports Spectrum magazine and honoring the Zeller family. That evening featured an intimate Songwriter’s Showcase, hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman. Sunday morning worship was led by Third Day and Kari Jobe. In between special concerts and events, attendees were treated to the popular K-LOVE Fan Zone, which boasted a variety of fan-focused activities from celebrity basketball games and autograph sessions to exclusive performances. 2015 | k-love fan awards Rewind | // Pictured: MercyMe concludes the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards with a confetti-filled performance of “Greater.” Klovefanawards.com - 20 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS
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| EMMY® Awards | Klovefanawards.com - 26 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS We Won TWO emmyS®! K-LOVE Radio Network and John Sanders LLC Recognized in Three Categories In February, the K-LOVE Radio Network and Memphis-based John Sanders LLC were honored with two regional EMMY® Awards for the K-LOVE Fan Awards at the 30th Annual Midsouth Regional EMMY® Awards, presented by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). K-LOVE and Sanders won in the 2016 categories of Lighting and Set Design, assisted by lighting designer Tony Fransen and Scott Moore of Go Live Productions. 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 and 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 were co-created by Sanders, Pierce and Steve Strout. Sanders, Fransen and additional members of the K-LOVE Fan Awards team, including Daniel Zapata and Michael Carpino, were on-hand to accept the awards at a ceremony in Nashville. “I am thankful for the vision and belief that K-LOVE has in creating an awards program like this,” Sanders says. “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 Moore. “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 Sanders LLC.” NATAS is a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering excellence in television. The academy has 19 chapters and 15,000 members nationwide. The Nashville/Midsouth Region encompasses the states of North Carolina (except Asheville), Tennessee and northern Alabama. “God is so good to us. I’m very thankful for this team and their amazing work.” —David Pierce, Chief Creative Officer, K-LOVE and Air 1 // Left: Daniel Zapata, Tony Fransen, John Sanders and Michael Carpino // Right: Daniel Zapata and John Sanders photography by Tommy Lawson Photography - Nashville, TN 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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| 2016 Nominees | Group/Duo of the Year Big Daddy Weave Casting Crowns for King & Country Hillsong United MercyMe Newsboys book Impact Looking for Lovely, by Annie F. Downs Sacred Marriage, by Gary Thomas For the Love, by Jen Hatmaker Freefall to Fly, by Rebekah Lyons Unstuffed, by Ruth Soukup Film/Television Impact God’s Not Dead 2 Miracles From Heaven Risen War Room Woodlawn Male artist of the year Chris Tomlin Crowder Danny Gokey Jeremy Camp Matthew West TobyMac sports impact Adam LaRoche Dayton Moore Mark Richt Sylvia Hatchell feMale Artist of the Year Blanca Francesca Battistelli Kari Jobe Lauren Daigle Natalie Grant Plumb Best Live Show Crowder for King & Country NEEDTOBREATHE Newsboys Rend Collective TobyMac Best Lyric “My Story,” Big Daddy Weave “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again,” Danny Gokey “Deliverer,” Matt Maher “Grace Wins,” Matthew West “Exhale,” Plumb Breakout Single “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again,” Danny Gokey “Cast My Cares,” Finding Favour “The River,” Jordan Feliz “You Are Loved,” Stars Go Dim “Call It Grace,” Unspoken Worship Song of the Year “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains),” Crowder “Holy Spirit,” Francesca Battistelli “Touch The Sky,” Hillsong UNITED “Same Power,” Jeremy Camp “Forever,” Kari Jobe “Even So Come,” Passion (feat. Kristian Stanfill) Song of the Year “Just Be Held,” Casting Crowns “Good, Good Father,” Chris Tomlin “Shoulders,” for KING & COUNTRY “First,” Lauren Daigle “Flawless,” MercyMe “Feel It,” TobyMac (feat. Mr. TalkBox) Artist of the Year Casting Crowns Chris Tomlin for King & Country Lauren Daigle Newsboys TobyMac Klovefanawards.com - 30 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS BRINGING HOPE to a hurting world WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER World Vision congratulates all of our artist partners nominated for a K-Love Fan Award tonight.We are better together because of you!
| APPEAring Tonight | The Afters Big Daddy Weave Blanca Building 429 Jeremy Camp Steven Curtis Chapman Crowder Lauren Daigle Mike Donehey (Tenth Avenue North) Jordan Feliz for KING & COUNTRY Danny Gokey Natalie Grant Mark Hall (Casting Crowns) Jan Harrison Elisabeth Hasselbeck Sylvia Hatchell Joel Houston (Hillsong UNITED) Kari Jobe Alex Kendrick Adam LaRoche Matt Maher Michael Jr. Dayton Moore NEEDTOBREATHE Newsboys Passion Plumb Mark Richt Sidewalk Prophets Switchfoot Dylan Thomas (Hillsong UNITED) TobyMac Chris Tomlin Unspoken Matthew West Phil Wickham *All talent scheduled to appear subject to change. Klovefanawards.com - 32 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS
Dear K-LOVE Family, Last year, on this very weekend, our family celebrated Christ’s love for us all—together with all of you. I remember praying and giving thanks for the opportunity to praise His name with so many of you! To have the honor this year, once again, absolutely brought the most joyful tears to my eyes (and cheers from our three kids!), as the K-LOVE weekend had such a meaningful and lasting impact on our family. K-LOVE opened our hearts to FULL celebration in Jesus. That weekend, during this very place of worship and praise, K-LOVE became home to us, and for that I thank you all. On the drive to the hospital the day of my surgery last year, when I was ridden with fear, K-LOVE was there, and I was gifted comfort. While I waited for the results for eight days, K-LOVE was there, and I was gifted peace. When I am impatient in traffic, K-LOVE is there. When we have those tough talks—and there are no words— K-LOVE is there with just the right song. (HOW DO THEY DO THAT?!) Wherever I am, and however I am, K-LOVE has been that vehicle to the peace and grace and mercy of our great God! To come home to all of you is a blessing beyond description. (Psalm 138:8) The privilege to introduce all of the incredibly talented musicians and artists throughout the night who are using their gifts for the glory of God gives me chills! The stories they tell in song, the music sharing the message of Christ’s love for us—so much so that He died for us while we were yet sinners (Romans 5:8)—is courageous. I thank God for the chance to grow closer to Him this weekend with all of you. The K-LOVE Fan Awards give us a chance to celebrate our heavenly home—where our great God has saved a place for us—and we have the great gift of getting a glimpse of that home as we join together tonight! Your Sister in Christ, Elisabeth Hasselbeck | tonight’s Hosts | Dear friends, When Steven Curtis Chapman’s Signs of Life Tour rolled into Champaign, Illinois, to play Assembly Hall Arena in 1998, there was a bright-eyed college student sitting up in the cheap seats who had no idea his life was about to change. That was the night I felt God calling me to be part of the next generation of music makers and storytellers reaching a lost and hurting world with Christ-centered music. I smile now as I think about how faithful God has been to lead me exactly where He said He would all those years ago, and I’m humbled to be part of this family called contemporary Christian music. (And I tell Steven Curtis that story every time I see him…) I’m honored to be back hosting the K-LOVE Fan Awards and have come to look forward to this special event each year. This is a night of celebration, but what I love about the K-LOVE Fan Awards is that we are celebrating so much more than just the achievements of some singers on a stage or songs on the radio. While other award shows shine the light on celebrity and fame, tonight we celebrate the God who is big enough to use something as little as a three-miute song to travel through the airwaves of K-LOVE radio and reach straight to the heart with an encouraging message. I pray that every song you hear tonight and every award presented will serve as another reminder of how powerful and relentless the love of God really is. And while it may be in bad taste to quote a lyric from my own song, please indulge me. On this night where there can only be one winner in each category, may each one of us celebrate the ultimate victory we have in Christ. Grace wins, my friends. Every time. ENJOY TONIGHT! Matthew West Klovefanawards.com - 36 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS “Wherever I am, and however I am, K-LOVE has been that vehicle to the peace and grace and mercy of our great God! To come home to all of you is a blessing beyond description.” (Psalm 138:8) — Elisabeth Hasselbeck “I pray that every song you hear tonight and every award presented will serve as another reminder of how powerful and relentless the love of God really is.” — Matthew West Meet tonight’s hosts Elisabeth Hasselbeck & Matthew West
Klovefanawards.com - 38 - #KLOVEfanawards CASTING CROWNS capped 2015 with the release of A Live Worship Experience, recorded at the band’s home church, Atlanta’s Eagle’s Landing First Baptist Church. The group also celebrated RIAA Platinum certifications of Until The Whole World Hears and their Dove Award-winning single “Praise You In This Storm.” They are currently in the studio working on a brand-new project slated for release later this year. Heard on K-LOVE: “Just Be Held” // @castingcrowns | ARTIST of the year | casting crowns Also nominated for Group/Duo of the Year “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 The creativity you share with those around you, your dedication to supporting music, the way you enjoy life. You are the ones who make this community great, and we are honored to be a part of it. Every day, you inspire us to find ways to make banking easier, serve you better and help you keep life moving forward. Regions is proud to be the Official Bank of the K-LOVE Fan Awards. 1.800.regions | regions.com songs to share 316 © 2016 Regions Bank. Regions, the Regions logo and the LifeGreen bike are registered trademarks of Regions Bank. The LifeGreen color is a trademark of Regions Bank.
| ARTIST of the year | cHRIS TOMLIN Also nominated for Male Artist of the Year “We can spend our whole lives learning all this grand theology of God, but at the end of the day, it all comes down to JESUS LOVES ME.” Klovefanawards.com - 40 - #klovefanawards Chris tomlin rang in the holiday season with his second Christmas release, ADORE: Songs of Worship, recorded live at Nashville’s iconic Ocean Way Studios. He made his Grand Ole Opry debut back in December, followed by a sold-out Christmas tour with special guests Lauren Daigle and Crowder. In July, he’ll hit Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago, Miami and New York for his Worship Night in America tour. Heard on K-LOVE: “Good, Good Father” // @christomlin The debut EP with ALONE (FEAT. TRU) NOTHIN’ ON YOU & ALL I NEED IS YOU FEATURING: INTO YOUR ARMS BELIEVER & FIREBLAZIN (FEAT. CHRIS TOMLIN) AVAILABLE NOW See both of these Gotee artists this summer on the Positive Hits Tour!
| ARTIST of the year | for King & Country Also nominated for Group/Duo of the Year and Best Live Show “In everything I’ve experienced, I believe Jesus to be good, for Him to be true, and for Him to be real. Those are the things I’m going to do my best to proclaim.” —Luke Smallbone Klovefanawards.com - 42 - #klovefanawards for king & country made their debut appearance on “FOX & Friends” last summer shortly after sweeping the 2015 K-LOVE Fan Awards. Brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone kicked off 2016 on the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular, followed by a brief stint headlining “Priceless: The Tour” and a string of international dates. The duo will premiere their first feature- length film, Priceless, at select theaters this fall. Heard on K-LOVE: “Priceless” // @4kingandcountry FROM THE CREATIVE FORCES BEHIND IN THEATERS THIS OCTOBER! I N S P I R E D B Y T R U E S T O R I E S AND DAVID KOE CHNE R AMB E R MIDTHUNDER WITH JIM PARRACK B I ANCA SANTOS J OE L SMA L L BONE A SMALLBONE BROTHERS FILM OCTOBER 2016 COMING TO THEATERS FOR KING & COUNTRY AND RADIATE FILMS “PRICELESS” - JOEL SMALLBONE, BIANCA SANTOS, AMBER MIDTHUNDER, WITH JIM PARRACK, AND DAVID KOECHNER I WAS THE LION AND FOR KING & COUNTRY WYETH MCCUE BEN AND JOEL SMALLBONE SCOTT CLARK DANIEL STILLING, DFF DAVID SMALLBONE AND JIM BURLESON LUKE SMALLBONE SMALLBONE BROTHERS CHRIS DOWLING & TYLER POELLE JACOB “CUBBIE” FINK STEVE BARNETT BEN SMALLBONE MUSIC BY COSTUME DESIGNER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SUPERVISING PRODUCER PRODUCED BY STORY BY SCREENPLAY BY DIRECTED BY CO-PRODUCED BY EDITED BY PRODUCTION DESIGNER DIRECTOR OF PHOTGRAPHY PRESENTS SHE’S WORTH FIGHTING FOR
| ARTIST of the year | Lauren Daigle Also nominated for Female Artist of the Year “God allows us to grow, like a good father allows his children to grow up slowly, so that they can mature at all the right times.” Klovefanawards.com - 44 - #klovefanawards From her first No. 1 radio single to her inaugural GRAMMY® nomination, lauren daigle is celebrating a breakthrough year. The Louisiana-native toured with Big Daddy Weave, Casting Crowns and Chris Tomlin and was also a part of high-profile tours like OUTCRY and the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. She’s currently opening for Hillsong UNITED on the Empires Tour and writing for her highly-anticipated sophomore album. Heard on K-LOVE: “Trust In You” // @lauren_daigle
| ARTIST of the year | “At the end of the day, that little God-shaped hole inside your heart—everybody has it—it’s made for the love of Christ.” —Michael Tait Klovefanawards.com - 46 - #KLOVEfanawards newsboys debuted at the top of multiple charts following the band’s March 4 release of Love Riot, marking one of the biggest sales weeks for a Christian artist to date this year. In addition, the group made a high-profile cameo in God’s Not Dead 2, which premiered this spring and features their single “Guilty.” The band will launch God’s Not Dead student conferences in select cities beginning in July. Heard on K-LOVE: “Guilty” // @newsboys NEWSBOYS Also nominated for Group/Duo of the Year and Best Live Show HOPE CENTER DETROIT! INTRODUCING THE Please visit us at our table or online at weareworldhope.com
| ARTIST of the year | Tobymac Also nominated for Male Artist of the Year and Best Live Show “I still dare to believe that God can use a song to awaken someone to love. I still dare to believe that with every song I write and every concert I play.” Klovefanawards.com - 48 - #klovefanawards In February, tobymac snagged his seventh career GRAMMY® award for his latest critically-acclaimed album, **This Is Not A Test**, before kicking off the 2016 Hits Deep Tour featuring Britt Nicole, Colton Dixon, Building 429, Capital Kings, Finding Favour and Hollyn. Earlier this year, he also launched an exclusive fashion apparel line, MAC BLK LBL. This summer, he’ll headline a slew of festivals and special events. Heard on K-LOVE: “Move (Keep Walkin’)” // @officialtobymac Jesus Freak Cruise July 11-15, 2017 jesusfreakcruise.com featuring dc Talk Miami - Nassau, Bahamas - Half Moon Cay DC TALK CAPITAL KINGS FINDING FAVOUR HOLLYN TOBY MAC NEWSBOYS KEVIN MAX RYAN STEVENSON
52 KLOVEFANAWARDS.COM CHRIS TOMLIN Francesca Battistelli big daddy weave Female Artist of the Year Francesca Battistelli spent last fall on the road with Matthew West before headlining her third annual Christmas tour. This year, she won her first GRAMMY® for “Holy Spirit” in the Best Contemporary Music Performance/Song category. However, she wasn’t able to attend the awards ceremony in L.A. due to the impending arrival of her third child, Isaac James. This fall, she’ll join Lauren Daigle in N.Y.C. to perform at Carnegie Hall. “Some of the most inspiring moments come when someone comes up to you and says, ‘I wasn’t a believer until I heard your music.’” Heard on K-LOVE: “If We’re Honest” // @francescamusic “Religion only celebrates perfection, but God celebrates progress.” — Mike Weaver Group/Duo of the Year Big Daddy Weave is five for five at radio, as their past five singles have all topped the charts, including their latest No. 1, “My Story.” Earlier this year, the band shared the song, along with a string of additional hits, at Sam’s Place at the famous Ryman Auditorium. The group just wrapped their spring leg of the Beautiful Offerings Tour, with special guests Plumb and Jordan Feliz, that found them praying with fans after shows in countless cities across the country. Heard on K-LOVE: “My Story” // @bdwmusic Klovefanawards.com - 52 - #klovefanawards | ARTIST Nominees |
“I think the best place to go when we’re saying, ‘No one understands my pain; no one understands my hurt’ is to Christ.” Male Artist of the Year From the Rock & Worship Roadshow to international events with Speaking Louder Ministries to his most recent I Will Follow Tour, Jeremy Camp has been quite the road warrior this year. In his 12-year career, he’s already performed in more than 32 countries. As much as possible, his wife, Adrienne, and their three kids, travel with him as he takes his songs around the world. He recently debuted his official music video for his latest hit, “Christ In Me,” exclusively on K-LOVE.com. Heard on K-LOVE: “Christ In Me” // @jeremycamp “I am at a point where I’m ready to completely be me. No more waiting. No more excuses.” Female Artist of the Year Stepping outside of Group 1 Crew to pursue a solo career was admittedly one of the scariest things Blanca has ever done. Yet, the brave wife and mother has flourished as she’s established herself as a strong, confident vocalist and songwriter with her self-titled solo debut. In February, she and her husband traveled to Israel before she joined the 2016 Bible Tour, alongside Matthew West, Aaron Shust, Sidewalk Prophets and Love & The Outcome. Heard on K-LOVE: “Greater Is He” // @therealblanca 54 KLOVEFANAWARDS.COM blanca jeremy camp Klovefanawards.com - 54 - #klovefanawards | ARTIST Nominees |
“Worship and justice go hand in hand. This is why I make music—to provoke transformation, to provoke people to be different than when they walked in the room.” Male Artist of the Year and Best Live Show After dropping a surprise digital EP last fall, Crowder opened 2016 by releasing an expanded edition of Neon Steeple, which includes six live cuts also available as a full-length performance video. Following appearances at Passion conferences in Atlanta and Houston and a GRAMMY® nod, he took his “Neon Porch Extravaganza” on the road as part of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular. He’s currently in the studio working on new music. Heard on K-LOVE: “Lift Your Head Weary Sinner (Chains)” // @crowdermusic 56 KLOVEFANAWARDS.COM crowder danny gokey “Life might not always make sense…but it’s not the end of the road. Turn the page. Move forward and keep putting your life in God’s hands. There is always hope ahead.” Male Artist of the Year After releasing his first Christmas album, Danny Gokey embarked on the K-LOVE Christmas Tour this past holiday season. As an “American Idol” alum, he bid the show a proper farewell when he appeared on the series finale in April. In addition to working on new music, Gokey has recently recorded Spanish versions of some of his hit songs. In addition, he’s also been headlining shows with newcomer Kolby Koloff as direct support. Heard on K-LOVE: “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again” // @dannygokey Klovefanawards.com - 56 - #klovefanawards | ARTIST Nominees |
“We write songs to be sung with people—they are always for the people—so when we get to sing these songs with people on the road, it is the purpose of why we do what we do.” —Joel Houston Group/Duo of the Year Named Billboard’s Top Christian Artist of 2015, Hillsong UNITED brought their massive Empires Tour to the U.S. this year, with numerous sell-outs in arenas across the country. The Australia-natives also unveiled a performance video for their newest radio single, “Say The Word,” using cutting-edge 360-degree technology. In addition, the band was nominated for four Billboard Music Awards. Heard on K-LOVE: “Say The Word” // @hillsongunited “You can’t always change your circumstances, but you can always change your perspective, and with a change in perspective, you can find joy and freedom amidst the struggle.” Female Artist of the Year Natalie Grant’s tenth studio album crowned multiple charts upon its release last November. Since then, Grant has been sharing the message behind Be One with audiences across the nation. Earlier this year, she teamed up with her friend, author and speaker Charlotte Gambill for the fourth annual Dare To Be Tour. She also collaborated with her young daughters to author Glimmer Girls, a new book series for tweens. This September she’ll release a book for women titled Finding Your Voice. Heard on K-LOVE: “King of the World” // @nataliegrant natalie grant hillsong united Klovefanawards.com - 58 - #klovefanawards A new book series from award-winning artist Natalie Grant Faithgirlz.com Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they embark on international adventure with their famous singer mom. AVAILABLE WHEREVER BOOKS ARE SOLD PRE-ORDER BOOK 3 TODAY Miracle In Music City | On-sale August 2, 2016 | ARTIST Nominees |
“Your identity is not your shame or your guilt. Your identity is in Christ.” —Bart Millard Group/Duo of the Year MercyMe unveiled their second career Christmas album to ring in the 2015 holiday season. The release of MercyMe, It’s Christmas! found the band performing on the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and “FOX & Friends,” among other high-profile media appearances. Moreover, they headlined a tour with Citizen Way and Zealand Worship. The band is currently in the studio working on the follow-up to 2014’s Welcome to the New. Heard on K-LOVE: “Dear Younger Me” // @mercyme “When I die, if I was known for one thing, I would want to be known for helping people fall more in love with Jesus.” Female Artist of the Year Kari Jobe garnered a spot on the inaugural OUTCRY Tour last year, and this August she’ll once again join the line-up of top worship acts where she’ll perform reimagined versions of new songs from Majestic (Revisited). She’s currently on the road with author/ speaker Christine Caine on the Live Unashamed Tour. Her greatest accomplishment of the last year, however, came in February in the form of her son, Canyon Morrison Caine Carnes. Heard on K-LOVE: “I Am Not Alone” // @karijobe kari jobe mercyme Klovefanawards.com - 60 - #KLOVEFANAWARDS Your degree your way. Earn your degree with Trevecca entirely online or at one of our five Tennessee locations. » ONE CLASS AT A TIME » BOOKS & MATERIALS TO YOUR DOOR » ACCELERATED FORMAT APPLY FOR FREE TODAY! WWW.TREVECCA.EDU/APPLY 844-TNU-GRAD New cohorts starting soon! JULY/AUGUST 2016: AS in Human Services (online) AS in Business Management (online) AA in Christian Ministry (online) BA in Management/Human Relation (online) BA in Christian Ministry (online) MBA in Business Administration (on-site & online) MOL in Organizational Leadership (online) | ARTIST Nominees |
“He always loves me, always provides, always protects; and is always faithful. It was when I got out of His way that I saw Him work and bring what was dead to life.” Female Artist of the Year Since releasing her seventh studio album, EXHALE, last spring, Plumb has been relentlessly bringing her live show to fans through a headlining tour, a Christmas outing with NewSong and the recent Beautiful Offerings Tour with Big Daddy Weave and Jordan Feliz. During her concerts she’s been sharing how God redeemed her marriage. She and her husband, Jeremy, are in the process of co-authoring a book together to tell their story. Heard on K-LOVE: “Exhale” // @plumbmusic plumb 62 KLOVEFANAWARDS.COM “I think over time artists forget [why they’re on stage], and it feels like a performance and not like a conversation, which is really what we’re trying to have with the audience.” —Bear Rinehart Best Live Show Coming off one of the biggest releases of their career, which earned NEEDTOBREATHE their first GRAMMY® nod and a Gold-certified single (“Brother”), the band is slated to release their highly-anticipated follow-up to Rivers in the Wasteland July 15. They’ll share new music from H A R D L O V E beginning in August on their second annual Tour De Compadres featuring friends Mat Kearney, John Mark McMillan, Parachute and Welshly Arms. Heard on K-LOVE: “Happiness” // @needtobreathe needtobreathe Klovefanawards.com - 62 - #KLOVEFANAwards | ARTIST Nominees |
“In an inconsistent world where relationships are sometimes difficult, God never runs away. He never leaves us. He never forsakes us.” —Gareth Gilkeson Best Live Show Rend Collective made history in the fall when the band’s As Family We Go became the highest debut for a Christian album in the U.K. in almost 20 years. The group celebrated by hitting the road with Chris Tomlin, followed by a lengthy headlining tour. They also launched Rend Family Records in partnership with Capitol Christian Music Group. Los Angles-based revival band Urban Rescue is the label imprint’s first act. Heard on K-LOVE: “Joy of the Lord” // @rendcollective 64 KLOVEFANAWARDS.COM rend collective matthew west Klovefanawards.com - 64 - #klovefanawards “We could spend the rest of our lives focusing on the past, or we could…choose to believe that with God we’ve been given a chance to start new, and the best of our stories have yet to be written.” Male Artist of the Year matthew west just scored his seventh No. 1 radio single with “Grace Wins.” The songwriter has been on the road incessantly since January as part of the Winter Jam Tour Spectacular and the 2016 Bible Tour. In addition, he released a devotional centered around his smash hit, “Day One.” He recently launched a new ministry at www.popwe.org where fans are encouraged to craft, share and live a more meaningful story. He’ll set sail on the first-ever Storytellers Cruise this fall. Heard on K-LOVE: “Grace Wins” // @matthew_west | ARTIST Nominees |
life in the storm by: Lysa tyrkeurst life in the storm by: Lysa tyrkeurst life in the storm by: Lysa tyrkeurst looking for lovely by Annie F. Downs // @anniefdowns Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas // @garylthomas For the Love by Jen Hatmaker // @jenhatmaker unstuffed by Ruth Soukup // @ruthsoukup Freefall to Fly by Rebekah Lyons // @rebekahlyons Klovefanawards.com - 66 - #KLOVEfanawards In Looking for Lovely, author Annie F. Downs invites readers to slow down, breathe deep and fully take in all of the beauty right in front of them. By sharing personal anecdotes, as well as real-life stories from her friends, Downs reveals how she’s learned to find and experience beauty in the ordinary. Together with Downs, readers will discover how to unearth and appreciate not only inner beauty but also the loveliness that lies in friendships, creation and life’s simplest pleasures. >> What if God’s primary intent for marriage isn’t to make you happy…but holy? This is the question Gary Thomas asks in Sacred Marriage as he presents this covenant as a relationship that draws us closer to Christ. Using Scripture and stories mined from modern marriages as a guide, Thomas encourages couples to view marriage as a spiritual discipline designed to help both husbands and wives know God better. With practical tips and biblically-based solutions, Thomas explains how marriage can become a transformative resource for one’s spiritual life and how holy marriages result in stronger relationships with the Father. >> For the Love finds beloved writer Jen Hatmaker frustrated with life’s seemingly biggest challenge: people. Throughout her latest book, she maintains that the majority of our heartbreak, disagreements, struggles and convictions come from living life with other people— be it family, friends, spouses, children, co-workers or even acquaintances. In fact, this wife and mom tackles Pinterest-worthy comparison, unhealthy competition and judgmental attitudes head on with candor and wit. Hatmaker concedes that if we can learn to extend the kind of grace that Jesus offers, we’ll be better able to love ourselves and those around us. >> New York Times bestselling author Ruth Soukup serves up a generous helping of biblical wisdom in Unstuffed as she helps readers clean out their closets and their souls. With practical tips about decluttering our homes to make room for the things that matter, Soukup also doles out advice about decluttering our calendars, our minds, our relationships and our hearts. Along the way, she encourages readers to not allow stuff to define or limit their days or their relationships with the people they love. In Unstuffed, she provides easy-to-implement solutions for organizing the chaos of our schedules and clearing out anything that isn’t life-giving. >> Rebekah Lyons knows all too well the ridiculous expectations women around the world face daily; and in her book, Freefall to Fly, she shares the secret to breaking free and fully embracing the life God intended for women of all ages. This memoir follows Lyons’ personal journey from Atlanta to New York where she found herself blindsided by debilitating depression and anxiety. Overwhelmed by pressure to be domestically efficient, professionally astute and physically attractive all the time, she finally realized that real freedom can only be achieved through facing our greatest fears and fully surrendering to God’s call on our lives. >> JRA wishes to congratulate all of our artists nominated for a K-LOVE Fan Award in 2016 ARTIST OF THE YEAR CASTING CROWNS for KING & COUNTRY LAUREN DAIGLE MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR MATTHEW WEST FEMALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR BLANCA FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI LAUREN DAIGLE PLUMB BEST LIVE SHOW for KING & COUNTRY BREAKOUT SINGLE FINDING FAVOUR (“Cast My Cares”) JORDAN FELIZ (“The River”) GROUP/DUO OF THE YEAR CASTING CROWNS for KING & COUNTRY WORSHIP SONG OF THE YEAR FRANCESCA BATTISTELLI (“Holy Spirit”) BEST LYRICS MATT MAHER (“Deliverer”) MATTHEW WEST (“Grace Wins”) PLUMB (“Exhale”) SONG OF THE YEAR CASTING CROWNS (“Just Be Held”) for KING & COUNTRY (“Shoulders”) LAUREN DAIGLE (“First”) Thank you K-LOVE listeners for your continued support of the JRA family of artists! | book impact Nominees |
Klovefanawards.com - 68 - #KLOVEfanawards | film/Television impact Nominees | Miracles From Heaven Based on the real-life story of the Beam family, Miracles from Heaven stars Jennifer Garner in an inspirational film sure to inspire the whole family. In the movie, young mom Christy Beam (Garner) discovers her 10-year-old daughter, Anna (Kylie Rogers), is suffering from a rare, incurable disease. Throughout the film, Christy becomes her daughter’s biggest advocate, frantically searching for a way to cure her ailing child. However, when a sudden accident occurs that finds Anna falling three stories, the 10-year-old’s life becomes a true miracle that leaves her doctors completely baffled. In the end, this brave girl’s story helps unite her community and restore her family. // @miraclesheaven war room From the award-winning Kendrick brothers (the creators of Fireproof and Courageous) comes War Room, a compelling drama filled with equal parts humor and heart. War Room explores the transformational impact prayer can have over marriages, parenting, careers, friendships, and every other area of life as the film follows the story of Tony and Elizabeth Jordan, whose seemingly perfect marriage is on the rocks. When Elizabeth (Priscilla Shirer) meets Miss. Clara (Karen Abercrombie), a wise widow and avid prayer warrior, she challenges the wife and mother to create a “war room” where she diligently fights for her family in prayer. Elizabeth and the rest of the characters soon learn that some battles are only won on our knees. // @warroommovie Woodlawn Based on a true story, Woodlawn documents the evolution of a high school football team that finds itself in the middle of unprecedented racial tensions in the early ’70s. Set in Birmingham, Ala., the film follows player Tony Nathan (Caleb Castille), one of Woodlawn High School’s first African-American football players following government-sanctioned desegregation in 1973. Violence quickly erupts, and Coach Tandy Gerelds (Nic Bishop) is at a complete loss as to how to help his team. When an outsider, recently saved at a revival meeting, convinces the coach to let him speak to his players, a remarkable story of redemption and salvation ensues, revealing how the love of Christ can change a whole team and an entire community. // @woodlawnmovie God’s Not Dead 2 God’s Not Dead 2 is the highly-anticipated follow-up to 2014’s K-LOVE Fan Award-winning God’s Not Dead, a surprise box office smash that ignited conversations among believers and non-believers alike. The sequel finds beloved high school history teacher Grace Wesley (Melissa Joan Hart) personally reaching out to a hurting student following the death of her brother. When the student later poses a question about Jesus in the classroom, Grace’s honest answer publicly exposes her Christian faith and lands the teacher in a courtroom hot seat. The Newsboys once again also make an appearance in the film. // @godsnotdeadfilm Risen With plenty of action and awe-inspiring scenery, Risen takes viewers on a journey of epic proportions. Set in biblical times, Risen relays the powerful story of the Resurrection as told through the lens of a non-believer. High-ranking Roman military tribune Clavius (Joseph Fiennes) and his aide, Lucius (Tom Felton), claim they don’t believe the Messiah to be the Son of God, but when they’re tasked with discovering what happened to Jesus following the crucifixion, they begin to find clues that dispel their own doubt and give way to belief. Mystery, intrigue and a large dose of biblical truth unfold along the way. // @risenmovie | film/Television impact Nominees | God’s Not Dead 2 risen war room woodlawn miracles from heaven Klovefanawards.com - 69 - #KLOVEfanawards
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