The voices of Christian music fans around the world will soon be heard as the winners of the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards are officially revealed. Hosted by Rhett Walker, this year's special announcement broadcast will premiere Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 9PM EST / 8PM CST, streaming exclusively on YouTube via NewReleaseToday.
The annual event, one of the few fully fan-voted awards shows in Christian music, celebrates the artists, songs, and albums that shaped the past year across the genre. Rather than relying on a small panel of judges, the winners are determined directly by listeners worldwide who stream the music, attend concerts, and support their favorite artists throughout the year.
Public voting opened earlier this year through WeLoveAwards.com, where fans explored nominee videos and listened to the official awards playlist on Spotify and Apple Music before casting their ballots. The result is a celebration that reflects the genuine voice of the Christian music community.
During the special broadcast, fans will discover the winners across 13 award categories, including Song of the Year, Country/Roots Song of the Year, and the highly anticipated Mainstream Impact Award. This distinctive award honors artists of faith both within Christian music and in the broader entertainment world who boldly proclaim God's message while influencing culture beyond traditional genre boundaries.
The broadcast will also feature performances and appearances from a lineup of notable artists including Colton Dixon, Britt Nicole, Band Reeves, Caleb Hyles, Clark Beckham of NCS Collective, Mary-Clair, and Johnny B of Nineties Worship Night.
A special performance will also feature Upside Down Kingdoms, including Kurtis Hoppie, Derek Ryan, Spencer Boliou, and Brianna Grace. Their nominated track "Stars" serves as the official theme song for this year's awards broadcast.
Highlighting the next generation of Christian music, the event will showcase performances from nominees in the fan-favorite Next Big Thing category, including SAPHIRE, Psalms Of David, Presence Music, and Josh Bissell.
Fans tuning in to the premiere will also have opportunities to win prizes during the live broadcast while engaging with fellow viewers through the YouTube live chat-turning the announcement into a global celebration of faith-inspired music.
Sponsors supporting the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards include Advancing Native Missions, WieRok Entertainment, and Nashville Christian Songwriters.
The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards Announcement Special will stream Sunday, March 22, 2026, at 9PM EST / 8PM CST, exclusively on YouTube via NewReleaseToday.
