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Welcome to the results of the 17th JesusFreakHideout.com Awards! The artists who were nominated were artists who released new music in 2020.

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 2020 to see what the JFH staff chose for their favorite songs and albums of 2020. Click here.



Artist of the Year


Artist of the Year


1st - NEEDTOBREATHE

2 - Colony House
3 - Gable Price and Friends
4 - Citizens
5 - Dens




Female Solo Artist of the Year


Female Solo Artist of the Year


1st - Tori Kelly

2 - Rebecca St. James
3 - Leigh Nash
4 - Sarah Reeves
5 - Madison Cunningham




Male Solo Artist of the Year


Male Solo Artist of the Year


1st - John Mark McMillan

2 - Chris Renzema
3 - Jon Guerra
4 - Tyson Motsenbocker
5 - Peabod




Debut Artist of the Year


New Artist of the Year


1st - Homeplate

2 - Lion & Bear
3 - Wake Low
4 - Hope Darst
5 - Ella Mine




Album of the Year


Album of the Year


1st - NEEDTOBREATHE, Out of Body

2 - Colony House, Leave What's Lost Behind
3 - Gable Price and Friends, Fractioned Heart
4 - Slick Shoes, Rotation and Frequency
5 - Off Road Minivan, Swan Dive




State of Independents Album of the Year


State of Independents Album of the Year



1st - Josh Garrels, Peace To All Who Enter Here

2 - Gable Price and Friends, Fractioned Heart
3 - Grandpa Loves Rhinos, Searching in the Sarchasm
4 - Empty Atlas, Kairos
5 - Chase Tremaine, Unfall




Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


1st - Red, Declaration

2 - Gable Price and Friends, Fractioned Heart
3 - Slick Shoes, Rotation and Frequency
4 - Off Road Minivan, Swan Dive
5 - Dens, Taming Tongues




Acoustic/Indie Pop Album of the Year


Acoustic/Indie Pop Album of the Year


1st - John Mark McMillan, Peopled With Dreams

2 - Tyson Motsenbocker, Someday I'll Make It All Up To You
3 - Jon Guerra, Keeper of Days
4 - Chris Renzema, Let the Ground Rest
5 - Josh Garrels, Peace To All Who Enter Here




Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


1st - August Burns Red, Guardians

2 - Fit For A King, The Path
3 - Luther's Hammer, Strength To Stand EP
4 - Lifelong, Above the Waves
5 - Then It Ends, Restored




Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


1st - Lecrae, Restoration

2 - Andy Mineo, Happy Thoughts
3 - Peabod, Growing Up, Pt. 1 EP
4 - Heath McNease, Notes, Vol. 1
5 - John Reuben, John Reuben




Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


1st - NEEDTOBREATHE, Out of Body

2 - Colony House, Leave What's Lost Behind
3 - The Classic Crime, Patterns in the Static
4 - Anchor & Braille, Tension
5 - Empty Atlas, Kairos




Contemporary Album of the Year


Contemporary Album of the Year


1st - Citizens, The Joy of Being

2 - Elevation Worship, Graves Into Gardens
3 - Matthew West, Brand New
4 - The Glorious Unseen, Make All Things New EP
5 - Hillsong Young & Free, All of My Best Friends




Best Album Cover Art of the Year


Best Album Cover Art of the Year


1st - Starflyer 59, Miami EP

2 - Elevation Worship, Graves Into Gardens
3 - August Burns Red, Guardians
4 - Chase Tremaine, Unfall
5 - Grandpa Loves Rhinos, Searching in the Sarchasm




 




 

 

 

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.Peter Burton Releases New Single, "So Long"
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.Alexander Pappas Releases New Worship EP, "Sunday"
  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:25:00 EST
.2819 Worship Releases "For Christ Alone" with Reach Records
  Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:17:00 EST
.Christmas Together with Amy Grant, Michael W. Smith, CeCe Winans Returns for Year Two
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Music Out This Week


This Friday, April 24, 2026
ALBUMS
2 Lane Summer Flawless [Quartz Hill Music]
Braille & YP aka Young Paul Sober Minded (Deluxe) (independent)
Grave Robber Black Roses EP (independent)
The Lofi Christian & SEU Worship EVERYDAY OFFERING (independent)
Officer Negative Fight - EP [JCHC]
Alexander Pappas Sunday - EP [Integrity]
Skye Peterson I Love That Girl - EP (independent)
Wilson Fairchild American Songbook: Country Classics and Gospel Favorites [Gaither]
Young Oceans Music for After Amen (independent)

SINGLES
2819 Worship For Christ Alone - Single [Reach]
Bill B. Right There - Single [Syntax]
Benjamin William Hastings x Aodhán King Saturday - Single [Capitol CMG]
Peter Burton So Long - Single [Integrity]
Capital Kings get lifted - Single (independent)
Michael Carder Makes Me Wonder - Single (independent)
Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Love Is (ft. TNV) - Single [Syntax]
Dragons & Astronauts Chasing After Shadows - Single (independent)
Exline Double Vision - Single (independent)
Good Weather Forecast Suffer Well - Single [Dream]
Philippa Hanna Let The Body Sing (feat. Israel Houghton) - Single [Integrity]
Hillside Recording you will be okay - Single [Ocean House]
J.Solo Burg Slang Remix (ft. Knaladeus & DJ SureShot) - Single [Syntax]
John Long Green Enough Here - Single [Zealous Company]
Jake MacAdam Lean on You - Single [Ocean House]
Madigan DIS DAT - Single (independent)
Myles Maestro SERPENT & FRUIT - Single [Syntax]
MotionPlus Refuse 2.0 (feat. Alyssa Jane, m1L, Kaboose) - Single [Polished Arrow]
Jenna Raine It Takes A Village - Single [Warner]
Trey Simon I Can Taste It - Single [Ocean House]
Lauren Talley Mercy - Single [Horizon]
Tds Cam Don't Unearth Me - Single [Syntax]
Trulah History Repeats - Single [Near Kingdom]

DVD
Wilson Fairchild American Songbook: Country Classics and Gospel Favorites [Gaither]

Next Friday, May 1, 2026
ALBUMS
Haste the Day Dissenter [Solid State]
Tommee Profitt The Resurrection of the King (2-CD Release) [Capitol CMG]
The Sagehens Valley Go Home [Velvet Blue]
Tauren Wells Breathe On It [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Faith Worship Arts, John Dreher Something Incredible - Single [Dream Worship]
GLADDEN Living Proof - Single [Dream]
The Hyssongs Good News Savior - Single [Horizon]
IDEGO CALLING OUT (feat. Kins) - Single (independent)
KNGDM REVIVAL Psalm 139 - Single [Dream]
Leslie Perez Back to My Love - Single [Gotee]
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