After TobyMac and Jon Reddick began the 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards with “Nothing Sweeter,” the hosts came on stage. Mac Powell, formerly with contemporary Christian group Third Day, then shared the theme of this year’s show.
“The theme tonight is awe and wonder, a tribute to those sacred moments when God’s love takes our breath away, His presence leaves us speechless and we’re reminded that He is greater, nearer and more awesome than we ever imagined,” he noted.
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The quartet of hosts also included Matthew West and Jeremy Camp, contemporary Christian solo artists, and Bart Millard, lead singer for Mercy Me.
For that first song, Powell, West and Camp were dressed in black tuxedos. However, Millard came out in a light blue tux with a ruffled shirt and matching shiny shoes.
Millard replied to Powell’s comment. ““That’s right, Mac. I mean I’m in awe that we made it through the whole stinkin’ song — and I wonder why you guys didn’t put forth a little effort and put more pizzazz into your outfits,” later joking that he thought the theme was “shock and awe.”
Throughout the evening well-known artists performed songs that pointed those watching to God, praise songs that worshipped Him, and shared insights into their lives and hearts.
But humor was also a major aspect of the show.
Though the four hosts were the leaders in ongoing gags throughout the night, some of the award presenters were right behind.
Solo artist Lauren Daigle is famous for wearing colorful outfits complete with hats. When she and Dallas Jenkins, director for “The Chosen,” presented the award for Male Artist of the Year, Jenkins arrived at the podium wearing a frilly lavender hat complete with flowers.
‘Splashes of color’
Jenkins’ rationale was that Daigle was known for “splashes of color” and he “wanted to keep up.” After some teasing, Daigle finally admitted liking the “Kentucky Derby look.”
Another pair of presenters who literally have made history but have never been seen together were “TV Jesus” (Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus in “The Chosen”) and “TV David” (Michael Iskander, David in “House of David”).
“It must be the crossover event literally no one asked for — but everyone got,” Roumie said.
“This is the Old Testament meets the New Testament. You [Jesus] brought salvation and I brought a harp and trauma — and that’s a power duo if I’ve ever seen one,” Iskander replied.
However, the comedy didn’t keep anyone from recognizing the reason they were there.
“Seriously, playing Jesus did make me realize just how deep music ran in David’s life. Whether he was in a cave, in a castle or full on crying in the desert, he processed it all through song,” Roumie said.
“And Jesus sang too,” Iskander continued. “Before He went to the cross, He sang a hymn with His disciples — the Son of God leading and worshipping. No lights. No fog machine. Just glory.”
“That’s what these songs do for us now. They carry our grief, our joy, our ugly cry prayers and they meet us with God’s presence … no autotune required,” Roumie said.
2025 K-LOVE Fan Award Winners
The 2025 K-Love Fan Award winners included the following:
Artist of the Year
Brandon Lake
Male Artist
Brandon Lake
Female Artist
CeCe Winans
Group of the Year
for King + Country
Worship Song of the Year
“That’s Who I Praise” – Brandon Lake
Song of the Year
“Hard Fought Hallelujah” – Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll
Breakout Single
“Still Waters” – Leanna Crawford
Film Impact
“The Chosen” – Season Five
Book Impact
“My Story Your Glory” – Matthew West
Podcast Impact
“Max Lucado – Encouraging Word Podcast”
TV/Streaming Impact
“House of David”
Sports Impact
Patty Gasso
Performances:
“Nothing Sweeter” – TobyMac and Jon Reddick
“Somebody Prayed” – Crowder
“Still Waters” – Leanna Crawford
“Unashamed” – Matthew West
“Lead on Good Shepherd” – Patrick Mayberry
“Desperate” – Jamie MacDonald
“Goodbye Yesterday” – Elevation Rhythm
“Jesus Loves” – Zach Williams
“The Truth” – Megan Woods
“No Fear” – Jon Reddick and We the Kingdom
“No Survivors” – Jeremy Camp
“The Cross” – Anne Wilson
“Up + Up” – Colton Dixon
“Place in This World” – for King + Country and Michael W Smith
“Oh Death” – MercyMe
“That’s My King” – CeCe Winans
The 2025 K-LOVE Fan Awards aired May 30th on TBN and can still be watched by streaming on TBN+.
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