Brandon Lake, for King & Nation, Lauren Daigle and MercyMe have been among the many night’s huge winners on Friday night (June 2), when the Ok-LOVE Fan Awards aired on TBN, having beforehand been taped at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry Home on Could 28.
Lake led this yr’s winners, taking dwelling three honors, together with male artist. He additionally earned music of the yr and worship music of the yr, each for “Gratitude.”
Sibling duo for King & Nation earned artist of the yr, whereas Daigle took dwelling feminine artist of the yr, and MercyMe earned their first Ok-LOVE Fan Award, for group of the yr.
The night additionally featured an array of highly effective performances, as Colton Dixon was joined by Gabby Barrett for his or her duet “Construct a Boat.” A plethora of collaborations stuffed the night, together with MercyMe with David Leonard on “Then Christ Got here,” Katy Nichole and Massive Daddy Weave on “God Is in This Story,” Lake teamed with Benjamin William Hastings for “Gratitude,” whereas Mac Powell and Jason Crabb carried out “New Creation.” Tasha Layton provided “How Far,” whereas Jon Reddick carried out “I Imagine It.”
In one of many night’s most affecting moments, Blessing Offor had college students from Nashville’s Covenant College be part of him for a efficiency of Offor’s “Brighter Days.” Steven Curtis Chapman, who was inducted into the Gospel Music Corridor of Fame in 2018, was honored for his prolonged historical past of putting up with songs, as he was joined by Bart Millard, Matthew West and Mac Powell.
See the total listing of Ok-LOVE Fan Awards winners for 2023 beneath:
Artist of the Yr
for KING & COUNTRY
Male artist
Brandon Lake
Feminine artist
Lauren Daigle
Group of the yr
MercyMe
Worship music of the yr
Brandon Lake
“Gratitude”
Music of the yr
Brandon Lake
“Gratitude”
Breakout single
“Completely Beloved”
Rachael Lampa ft. TobyMac
Movie & tv influence
The Chosen
Season Three Finale
Ebook influence
On Our Knees
Phil Wickham
Podcast influence
UNASHAMED
Phil & Jase Robertson