Christian artists Brandon Lake, for KING + COUNTRY and CeCe Winans won big at the 12th-annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, held last week at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Lake led the night with a clean sweep in all four of his nominated categories, including Artist of the Year — his first win in that coveted spot. The South Carolina worship artist also picked up Male Artist of the Year for the third time, Worship Song of the Year for “That’s Who I Praise” and Song of the Year for his collaboration with Jelly Roll, “Hard Fought Hallelujah.
“Revival might come about in the less obvious ways,” Lake said. “And I just want to say it doesn’t take a platform and a microphone to be a revivalist. You got somebody, a house next to you that may need Jesus. You might be the closest thing to Jesus they’re ever gonna experience … so walk across the street [and] be the hands and feet of Jesus — whatever God’s called you to do.”
With nine total wins to date, Lake ties Lauren Daigle for the second-most K-LOVE Fan Awards in the show’s history, behind reigning record-holders for KING + COUNTRY. “Hard Fought Hallelujah,” which Lake co-wrote with Steven Furtick, Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown, Benjamin Hastings, and Rodrick Simmons, has remained on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for several months.
“I’m honored. Thank you fans. Thank you for everyone who voted, who shows up to a show, who plays the music, who shares it,” Lake said. “I love you. Thank you and thank you, Jesus.”
Other big winners of the night included Australian sibling duo for KING + COUNTRY, who collected their 19th trophy overall and seventh Group of the Year honor.
Luke Smallbone, who fronts the group with his brother, Joel, challenged his fellow musicians to “burn” for God in his acceptance speech before leading the audience in singing “Amazing Grace.”
Meanwhile, gospel music icon CeCe Winans earned her first-ever K-LOVE Fan Award, taking home Female Artist of the Year.
Newcomer Leanna Crawford also had a breakthrough moment, winning Breakout Single of the Year for “Still Waters (Psalm 23),” her first No. 1 radio single.
Outside the music categories, West took home his third K-LOVE Fan Award for Book Impact with My Story, Your Glory. “The Chosen” (Season 5 theatrical release) won Film Impact, while “House of David” earned TV/Streaming Impact honors. Bestselling author Max Lucado won Podcast Impact for his “Encouraging Word” Podcast, and Oklahoma Sooners softball coach Patty Gasso was recognized with the 2025 Sports Impact award.