The biggest weekend in Christian music is back - live and in person, May 28-30 in Nashville, anchored by the K-LOVE Fan Awards. On Friday, May 28, a kick-off concert will commence the fan-focused weekend, the first in Nashville since March 2020, followed by a songwriter's showcase, worship service, and more - all at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Nashville's iconic Grand Ole Opry House will once again welcome the star-studded fan awards show on May 30, with Matthew West hosting and airing on TBN on June 4 (8 pm and 10 pm ET). Coca-Cola Consolidated is sponsoring the show for the fourth consecutive year. For all updates on the 2021 K-LOVE Fan Awards and weekend events, click here. And for information on the broadcast, please visit TBN.org. 

Nominees for the K-LOVE Fan Awards were announced today, with newcomers Maverick City Music leading with four nominations, including Group of the Year, Artist of the Year, Breakout Single of the Year, and Worship Song of the Year. for KING & COUNTRY, TobyMac and Zach Williams followed with three nominations each. Fans nationwide are now able to begin voting for their favorites. The full list of nominees is following: 

Male Artist of the Year
Crowder                                   
Danny Gokey                               
Matthew West                             
Tauren Wells                               
TobyMac                                  
Zach Williams
 
Female Artist of the Year
Kari Jobe
Lauren Daigle                         
Leanna Crawford
Mandisa
Natalie Grant
Riley Clemmons

Group of the Year
Casting Crowns                                   
Elevation Worship                           
for KING & COUNTRY                        
Maverick City Music                         
MercyMe                                  
We The Kingdom       

Breakout Single
Andrew Ripp - "Jericho"
CAIN - "Rise Up"
Evvie McKinney - "Look No Further"
Maverick City Music - "Man Of Your Word"
We The Kingdom - "Child of Love" (feat. Bear Rinehart of NEEDTOBREATHE)

Worship Song of the Year
Chris Tomlin feat. Lady A - "Who You Are To Me"   
Cory Asbury - "The Father's House"
Maverick City Music - "Man of Your Word"
Michael W. Smith - "Waymaker"
Phil Wickham - "Battle Belongs"
Tauren Wells feat. Jenn Johnson - "Famous For (I Believe)"

Song of the Year
Crowder - "Good God Almighty"
Elevation Worship & Brandon Lake - "Graves Into Gardens"
for KING & COUNTRY, Tori Kelly & Kirk Franklin - "Together"
Kari Jobe - "The Blessing" (feat. Cody Carnes)
TobyMac - "Help Is On The Way (Maybe Midnight)"
Zach Williams & Dolly Parton - "There Was Jesus"

Artist of the Year
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Maverick City Music
TobyMac
Zach Williams

Film & Television Impact
A Week Away
Church People
The Chosen
I Am Patrick
I Still Believe
 
Book Impact
Annie F. Downs - That Sounds Fun
Bob Goff - Dream Big
John L. Cooper - Awake & Alive To Truth
Lecrae - I Am Restored