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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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This Friday, July 25, 2025
ALBUMS
Anchor & Braille New Mexico [Equal Vision]
B. Tee Told You [Syntax]
Bride Scarecrow Messiah CD Re-Release [Girder]
Empowered SALT - EP (independent)
Homesick Prodigals Different Good (independent)
KDNS After Eden [Syntax]
Olivia Lane Songs About Jesus (Deluxe Edition) [BEC]
Tasha Cobbs Leonard TASHA [Motown Gospel]
Kevi Morse Kingston We Winning [Syntax]
Pulpit Vomit Hospital Lens [Rottweiler]
Anthony & Tiffany Salerno Dance for Jesus - EP (independent)
Taylor & Co Worship Breakthrough - EP (independent)
Josh Wright LEAD (independent)

SINGLES
abenezer i was lost - Single [Gotee]
Joe L Barnes Good Shepherd (Studio Version) - Single [Provident]
Sho Baraka Still Got Faith (ft. L3xdivine) - Single [Syntax]
Gracie Binion Easy To Please - Single [BEC]
Katty Camargo Shine Upon Me - Single (independent)
The CCC Collective Thankful - Single (independent)
C4 Crotona Mr. Gritty - Single [Syntax]
CXMMXNS Trust and Obey (feat. CAIN) - Single [Provident]
EJ Swavv & Nickwit2Ks Growth - Single [Syntax]
Forrest Frank GOD'S GOT MY BACK - Single [River House / 10K]
gio., Dell Mac oxygen (H3nry Thr!ll remix) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Andrew Gonoude Closer To You - Single (independent)
Noah Paul Harrison Oh Lord My God (Live) - Single [Bethel]
J.Solo All I Have (ft. Kaboose & MotionPlus) - Single [Syntax]
Kings Kaleidoscope + Kings Kaleidoscope Hymns Amazing Grace - Single [BEC]
Tasha Layton Life In Me - Single [BEC]
Lecrae Bless You (feat. Torey D'Shaun) - Single [Reach]
TobyMac God Did It (feat. Jamie MacDonald) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Matt Maher Wait (Radio Version) - Single [Provident]
Passion The Lord Will Provide - Single [Capitol CMG]
Hunter Plake Down to Earth - Single [BEC]
Tommee Profitt, Bryce Green Adrenaline Rush - Single [Capitol CMG]
QEW JOYXFIX (ft. Stevie Rizo) - Single [Syntax]
Naomi Raine God Will Work It Out - Single [Tribl]
Rave Jesus Runnin' - Single [Provident]
Saints in Exile Bad Vibes - Single [Syntax]
Xander Sallows infinite - Single [DREAM]
Silent Reflection Left Me for Dead - Single [Syntax]
Michael W. Smith Your Love Is A Flood - Single [The Fuel]
John Stratton The Body and the Blood - Single [Pure Mosaic Services]
Regina Vandereijk You're the Light - Single (independent)
Joel Vaughn Feel It - Single [DREAM]
Zach Williams Killed A Man - Single [Provident]
Zauntee Jesus Down In Florida - Single [BEC]

VINYL
Bride Scarecrow Messiah Vinyl [Girder]

DVD
Jordan Smith The People's Hymnal DVD [Gaither]

This Saturday, July 26, 2025
SINGLES
Anthony & Tiffany Salerno What Would You Do? - Single (independent)

Next Friday, August 1, 2025
ALBUMS
Crash Rickshaw Big Sir - EP [Velvet Blue]
McKamey Legacy Holding to Truth [Horizon]
Ordained Thunder Roar [Girder]
V1 Worship Archives [DREAM Worship]

SINGLES
Dan Bremnes Human - Single [Curb]
Lauren Daigle Let It Be A Hallelujah - Single [Centricity]
Sleeping At Last Believe - Single (independent)

VINYL
Disciple Attack! (Limited Run Vinyl) Vinyl [Girder]
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