Brandon Lake Wins Artist of the Year at 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards
Worship leader Brandon Lake took home two top honors at the 13th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards on May 24, 2026, in Nashville. He won Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year at the ceremony held at the Grand Ole Opry.
Worship leader Brandon Lake walked away with two top prizes at the 13th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards, held May 24, 2026, at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lake won Artist of the Year and Male Artist of the Year, making him the most decorated performer of the night. The ceremony was co-hosted by Lauren Daigle and Sadie Robertson Huff and aired on the Trinity Broadcasting Network on May 29.
Other major winners included CeCe Winans for Female Artist of the Year and MercyMe for Group of the Year. Jamie MacDonald took Song of the Year for "Left It in the River," while Phil Wickham won Worship Song for "Homesick for Heaven."
In the film category, "I Can Only Imagine 2" won Film Impact, and the streaming series "House of David" took TV/Streaming Impact.
After accepting his awards, Lake said he wants to keep reaching people who do not yet know faith through his music. He encouraged fellow artists to bring their light into darker places.
The K-LOVE Fan Awards recognize achievement across Christian music, film, television, books, and sports each year. This year's ceremony drew significant attention as several high-profile artists competed across multiple categories.
