The votes are in. All 20,000 of them.
The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards winner announcement special aired on March 22, hosted by Rhett Walker - returning as host for the second year and the first-ever two-time Hoodie Award recipient - and presented by NewReleaseToday.com. Fans voted across 13 categories and 83 nominees, and the results are here.
Here is every winner, category by category.
Song of the Year
Zach Williams - Jesus Loves
In his acceptance, Williams kept it simple and straight to the point. "This song carries such a simple message - no matter where you're at, no matter where you've been, Jesus loves you right where you are."
Contemporary Song of the Year
Micah Tyler - God Did It
Tyler was visibly moved accepting the award. "I wrote God Did It as an opportunity for all of us to just remember the things that God has done and know that He is still at work in our lives today."
Worship Song of the Year
Lauren Daigle - Let It Be a Hallelujah
Daigle won in two categories on the night. On this win she said: "To see that song actually come out of the vault and be honored is just very, very special to me."
Pop Song of the Year
Tauren Wells - Let the Church Sing
Wells expressed gratitude for what the song represents beyond a single artist. "It's amazing what God can do through a whole bunch of different people bringing their unique gifts and talents together under the banner of Jesus Christ."
Rock / Alternative Song of the Year
Kutless - Words of Fire
Vocalist John Minich accepted on behalf of the band. "What an honor to receive rock song of the year. Thank you to everyone who's listened to us for decades now - we love you."
Rap / Hip Hop Song of the Year
Rau Young feat. KB - God Did It
Rau Young delivered one of the night's most heartfelt speeches, honoring Christ first. "God already did - died on the cross, beat death, and paid the price of sin that you and I were supposed to pay. I hope this song continues to be a vessel of the gospel to the world."
Country / Roots Song of the Year
Anne Wilson - God Story
Wilson's win drew one of the biggest reactions of the night. "God's story is a reminder that even in the middle of heartbreak and loss and all the chapters of life that we don't understand, God is still writing something beautiful - and He wastes absolutely nothing."
Dance / Remix Song of the Year
Zoe Music - Grace!
Accepting on vocal rest ahead of a tour, Zoe Music said: "I'm so happy and so honored to receive this award. Thank you so much."
Collaboration of the Year
Jamie MacDonald & Lauren Daigle - Desperate
Daigle, who won twice on the night, spoke about what the collaboration meant to her personally. "When I heard that song for the first time, it entered into my heart like an earthquake. It was everything that I needed to hear in the moment."
New Artist / Group of the Year
Jamie MacDonald - Desperate
MacDonald swept the new artist category, adding this win to the collaboration award. "I'm so grateful that these songs are connecting you to God and pointing you to Jesus. That's the ultimate reason why I do this."
The Next Big Thing
Josh Bissell - How Far (Psalm 139)
Bissell gave one of the most grounded speeches of the night. "There's no distance, no failure, no wandering season that can separate us from the love and presence of God. It's not even my message - it's the message of Scripture."
Music Video of the Year
Michael W. Smith - Arms Around the Sun
Smith, clearly surprised by the win, responded warmly. "I can't believe that. I never expect to win anything, but when I do, I'm kind of always in shock."
Mainstream Impact Award
Caleb Hyles - Not Your Savior
Hyles performed the song live during the special, with its pointed lyric - "He wasn't sent by God, He's not your savior" - landing as one of the most discussed moments of the night among viewers.
The night in one moment
Host Rhett Walker - who spent much of the evening campaigning to win one of the four $25 Amazon gift card giveaways for audience members - closed the show with words that cut through all the humor. "We celebrate every nominee because each song played a special part in someone's life, helping remind them - it's not about us. It's only about Jesus."
20,000 votes. 83 nominees. 13 categories. One reason.
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