Maverick City Music Wins ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year for Rest On Us
Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM took home the ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year award at the 2026 Rhythm and Soul Music Awards for their song Rest On Us. The track was co-written by Brandon Lake and Harvest Grapevine. The ceremony was held in late June in Los Angeles.
Maverick City Music and UPPERROOM won the ASCAP Gospel Song of the Year at the 2026 Rhythm and Soul Music Awards, taking the honor for their worship track "Rest On Us."
The song was co-written by Brandon Lake and Harvest Grapevine and has been a staple in church worship services since its release. The ASCAP award recognizes the most performed gospel song of the year based on radio airplay and streaming data.
The win adds to a string of accolades for Maverick City Music, the Atlanta-based collective that has become one of the most influential forces in contemporary gospel and worship music. The group has previously won Grammy Awards and has collaborated with artists across multiple genres.
UPPERROOM, a Dallas-based worship ministry, has built a following through extended worship sessions that often last several hours. The collaboration between the two groups produced one of the most widely played gospel songs of the past year.
Brandon Lake, who co-wrote the track, has become one of the most in-demand songwriters in Christian music. His songs have been recorded by dozens of artists and regularly appear on worship charts.
The ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Music Awards also recognized achievements in R&B, hip-hop, and rap. The gospel category has grown in prominence at the ceremony as gospel music has expanded its reach beyond traditional church audiences.
Maverick City Music is scheduled to release new music later this year and has announced a fall tour that will include dates in major cities across the United States.
