Back to News
African American Christian
Mar 31, 202614 views2 min read

Gospel Music Awards 2026: Jamie MacDonald Leads with Three Wins at We Love Christian Music Awards

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards announced its 2026 winners on March 23, with Jamie MacDonald leading all artists with three wins including a historic tie for Song of the Year. Lauren Daigle took two awards, while Jelly Roll won the Mainstream Impact Award for his gospel-infused collaboration 'Hard Fought Hallelujah.'

Gospel Music Awards 2026: Jamie MacDonald Leads with Three Wins at We Love Christian Music Awards
Source:Gospel Music Association

The 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards announced its 2026 winners on March 23, with Jamie MacDonald emerging as the most awarded artist with three wins. The fan-voted celebration also saw Lauren Daigle take two awards and a historic tie for Song of the Year.

Jamie MacDonald won Song of the Year (in a tie), New Artist/Group Song of the Year, and Collaboration of the Year with Lauren Daigle for their song 'Desperate.' Lauren Daigle also won Worship Song of the Year for 'Let It Be A Hallelujah.' The historic tie for Song of the Year was between Zach Williams for 'Jesus Loves' and Jamie MacDonald for 'Desperate.'

Other notable winners included Jelly Roll, who received the Mainstream Impact Award for 'Hard Fought Hallelujah,' a song that also earned him a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. Michael W. Smith won Music Video of the Year for 'Arms Around the Sun,' while Tauren Wells took Pop Song of the Year for 'Let The Church Sing.'

At the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in February 2026, CeCe Winans featuring Shirley Caesar won Best Gospel Performance/Song for 'Come Jesus Come,' while Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll won Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for 'Hard Fought Hallelujah.' The Best Gospel Album went to Darrel Walls and PJ Morton for 'Heart of Mine.'

The gospel music scene continues to thrive in 2026, with Bethel Music embarking on a global tour and Chris Tomlin bringing back his 'Worship Under the Stars' outdoor tour for Fall 2026.

Related Articles

Gospel Music Association Hosts Easter Livestream Featuring KB, Brooke Ligertwood
Read More
African American ChristianGospel Music Association

Gospel Music Association Hosts Easter Livestream Featuring KB, Brooke Ligertwood

The Gospel Music Association held a special Easter Celebration livestream on April 1, 2026, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. Artists including Brooke Ligertwood, KB, and Passion performed live. The event was available for streaming throughout Holy Week on gospelmusic.org.

01
National Trust Awards $13.5 Million to Preserve Historically Black Churches in 2026
Read More
African American ChristianNational Trust for Historic Preservation

National Trust Awards $13.5 Million to Preserve Historically Black Churches in 2026

The African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund awarded $13.5 million in preservation grants to historically Black churches in 2026. The funding went to 38 churches across the country for structural repairs, stained-glass restoration, and endowment building. Sixteenth Street Baptist Church in Birmingham and Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta are among the recipients.

00
NBCI Launches Vaccines Are Good for America Campaign Targeting Black Communities
Read More
African American ChristianNational Black Church Initiative

NBCI Launches Vaccines Are Good for America Campaign Targeting Black Communities

The National Black Church Initiative launched a social media campaign on April 19, 2026, called Vaccines Are Good for America, aimed at addressing immunization confusion in Black communities. The initiative is part of NBCI's broader effort to reduce racial health disparities.

06