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Welcome to the results of the 16th JesusFreakHideout.com Awards! The artists who were nominated were artists who released new music in 2019.

Congratulations to all of the winners and the runner-ups! And a special 'thank you' to all who voted!

Also be sure to check out the JFH Staff Picks for 2019 to see what the JFH staff chose for their favorite songs and albums of 2019. Click here.



Artist of the Year


Artist of the Year


1st - Rusty Shipp

2 - Switchfoot
3 - Heath McNease
4 - Kings Kaleidoscope
5 - Demon Hunter




Female Solo Artist of the Year


Female Solo Artist of the Year


1st - Ellie Holcomb

2 - Hollyn
3 - Fleurie
4 - Amy Savin
5 - Madison Cunningham




Male Solo Artist of the Year


Male Solo Artist of the Year


1st - Kirk Franklin

2 - Josh Garrels
3 - John Van Deusen
4 - Drew Holcomb
5 - Tommee Profitt




Emcee of the Year


Emcee of the Year


1st - NF

2 - Heath McNease
3 - Kanye West
4 - Andy Mineo
5 - Tedashii




Debut Artist of the Year


Debut Artist of the Year


1st - Switch

2 - WORDS
3 - Wild Harbors
4 - Northlander
5 - Paradise Now




Album of the Year


Album of the Year


1st - Rusty Shipp, Liquid Exorcist

2 - Switchfoot, NATIVE TONGUE
3 - Heath McNease, Be Clean Again
4 - Kings Kaleidoscope, Zeal
5 - Demon Hunter, War




State of Independents Album of the Year


State of Independents Album of the Year



1st - Rusty Shipp, Liquid Exorcist

2 - Josh Garrels, Chrysaline
3 - ubcmusic, ubcmusic, vol. 2 EP
4 - Tommee Profitt & Fleurie, Gloria Regali
5 - Wild Harbors, Monument




Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


1st - Rusty Shipp, Liquid Exorcist

2 - Disciple, Love Letter Kill Shot
3 - Kings Kaleidoscope, Zeal
4 - My Epic, Violence EP
5 - John Van Deusen, (I Am) Origami, Pt. 3 - A Catacomb Hymn




Acoustic/Indie Pop Album of the Year


Acoustic/Indie Pop Album of the Year


1st - Josh Garrels, Chrysaline

2 - Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors, Dragons
3 - The Porter's Gate, Neighbor Songs
4 - Madison Cunningham, Who Are You Now
5 - Adam Watts, Reason To Grow EP




Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


1st - Demon Hunter, War

2 - Wolves at the Gate, Eclipse
3 - WORDS, Trees EP
4 - Norma Jean, All Hail
5 - Oh, Sleeper, Bloodied / Unbowed




Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


1st - NF, The Search

2 - Kanye West, Jesus Is King
3 - Heath McNease, Be Clean Again
4 - Andy Mineo, Work In Progress
5 - Tedashii, NeverFold




Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


1st - Switchfoot, NATIVETONGUE

2 - Tenth Avenue North, No Shame
3 - Tommee Profitt & Fleurie, Gloria Regali
4 - Citizens, Fear
5 - Mike Mains and the Branches, When We Were In Love




Contemporary Album of the Year


Contemporary Album of the Year


1st - Kirk Franklin, LONG LIVE LOVE

2 - ubcmusic, ubcmusic, vol. 2 EP
3 - Hillsong United, People
4 - Steven Curtis Chapman, Deeper Roots: Where the Bluegrass Grows
5 - Leeland, Better Word




Christmas Release of the Year


Christmas Release of the Year


1st - Jars of Clay & SHEL, A Family Christmas

2 - Future of Forestry, Light Has Come: Christmas
3 - Grave Robber, Scary Christmas To You
4 - Plumb, It's Christmastime EP
5 - Audrey Assad, Peace EP




Best Album Cover Art of the Year


Best Album Cover Art of the Year


1st - Rusty Shipp, Liquid Exorcist

2 - Kid Ambient Arcade, Player One Vs. Fat Dragon
3 - Josh Garrels, Chrysaline
4 - Wolves at the Gate, Eclipse
5 - War of Ages, Void






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Music Out This Week


This Tuesday, January 27, 2026
SINGLES
Philip Anthony No Parts - Single (independent)
Pipe Bomb I Will Kill The Worst Parts Of Myself - Single (independent)

This Friday, January 30, 2026
ALBUMS
The Binions Roots [StowTown]
bodie NO SKIPS (DELUXE) [Provident/Sony]
Peter Burton Where Would I Be - EP [Integrity]
Dreamers let love be your highest goal. - EP [DREAM Worship]
Deitrick Haddon & Voices Of Unity Chain Breaker 2.5 [Tyscot]
Gaither Vocal Band How Sweet It Is: Live In Concert [Gaither]
Kingdmusic JOY (independent)
LO CLOUD Sleepwalker - EP (independent)
Eddy Mann The Unveiling [MTS]
Lizzie Morgan Not My Will (Deluxe) [Provident/Sony]
We The Kingdom Dear Jesus [Capitol CMG]
YWAM Kona Music Apostles Creed Global - EP [Integrity]

SINGLES
ANTHNY imposter syndrome (spiritual mix) - Single [Provident/Sony]
Autumn Owls Thick as Thieves - Single (independent)
Mark Bishop The Fishing Pole - Single [Sonlite]
BRAG Worship, Trip Lee For Your Glory / Draw My Eyes - Double Single [Reach]
Elan Brio Two Hearts - Single [Fly Dog]
for KING + COUNTRY Ever And Ever Before (feat. MORIAH & Courtney) - Single [Curb]
Grace + Max Flame - Single [WieRok]
God Behind Bars Music Call Out To Jesus - Single [Provident/Sony]
Philippa Hanna 'Til the Whole World Knows (feat. Israel Houghton) - Single [Integrity]
Ellie Holcomb Hope's Gonna Find You (feat. Franni Cash) - Single [Capitol CMG]
I.A.N. PRAISE THE LORD ft. 1K Phew - Single [Syntax]
iNTELLECT, Procyse Fool's Gold - Single [Polished Arrow]
Lexly Nirvana Alegria (ft. Shanta Fuentes) - Single [Syntax]
John Long The Perfect Love of Christ - Single [Ocean House]
Mainstream Worship & Josh Daughtry Fresh Start (Live) - Single [DREAM Worship]
Bishop Paul S. Morton Go Through (feat. PJ Morton, Jasmine Morton Robinson) - Single [Tehillah]
Alexander Pappas Hands Up - Single [Integrity]
Saints in Exile Our Love is Dead & Our Luv is Dead? - Single [Syntax]
Scapegoat End This Nation (Ft. Dayton Turner) - Single [Charon Collective]
Seph Schlueter Life With You - Single [Provident/Sony]
SNT. VINCENT SOCIAL YEAR - Single [Syntax]
TKE3 Mr Unstoppable (feat. Omar Whippin) - Single (independent)
TRU-SERVA Battleground - Single [Kingdom Impact]

DVD
Gaither Vocal Band How Sweet It Is: Live In Concert DVD [Gaither]

Next Sunday, February 1, 2026
SINGLES
Like A Splinter x Righteous Talk Dark Sayings - Single (independent)
Tanya Low Red Fresh Rose - Single (independent)
MC Zappa Why? - Single (independent)

Next Monday, February 2, 2026
ALBUMS
Lecrae Reconstruction (Deluxe) [Reach]

Next Friday, February 6, 2026
ALBUMS
Ashes Awaken Rise [MTS]
Life.Church Worship El Camino - EP [Ocean House]
Ricky Dillard, Ron Carter Sweet, Sweet Spirit [Motown Gospel/Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Freedom Church Good On Your Promise - Single [DREAM]
Ben Fuller x KB Black Sheep II - Single [Provident/Sony]
Josh Grove, KJ-52 Rain Or Shine - Single [Syntax]
Hulvey Rooftop (feat. nobigdyl) - Single [Reach]
Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Apple Pie - Single [Ocean House]
Love & The Outcome For the Beauty of the Earth - Single [Integrated Music Rights]
Hunter Plake Lousiana Rain - Single [BEC]
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