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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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Music Out This Week


This Friday, November 7, 2025
ALBUMS
Gabby Barrett Carols and Candlelight (Deluxe) [Warner Music]
Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - EP [Circle Back]
Jekalyn Carr JEKALYN X LEGENDS [WayNorth]
DAMIAN DAMIAN [DREAM]
Every Nation Music Revive [NWN]
Josh Garrels Peace To All Who Enter Here, Vol. 2 (independent)
Amy Jay Mnemonics (independent)
JERUB The Wonder Years [Elevate]
JSP No More (independent)
New Wine Worship Praise King Jesus (Live from New Wine Festival) (independent)
Jeremy Rosado Feliz Navidad - EP [Capitol CMG]
(UN)WORTHY From the Belly of the Beast - EP (independent)

SINGLES
Dave Barnes Santa's Gotta Go - Single (independent)
Gracie Binion Gunpowder - Single [BEC]
Biscuits Country Fried LoFi - Single [Circle Back]
Blanca O Come, All Ye Faithful (Gloria) - Single [BEC]
Andrea Bocelli The Blessing (feat. Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes) - Single [Universal]
Steven Curtis Chapman Christmas Is All In The Heart (with CeCe Winans) - Single [The Fuel]
Cutright Gram Cracker - Single [Syntax]
Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors, Ellie Holcomb It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Single [Magnolia]
Elevation Worship God I'm Just Grateful (feat. Chandler Moore) - Single [Provident]
FrenchyRiff Steps - Single [La Resistance]
Garett and Kate Serban O Holy Night / Holy Forever - Single [Bethel]
Good Things Collective Rejoice! - Single [Real Fun]
Hillside Recording Everlasting Father - Single (independent)
Ian Austin, Heather Suzanne Somewhere Far - Single (independent)
K3hlab Lord You Are - Single [Syntax]
Kelo The Break-Up - Single [Syntax]
Lakewood Music Rejoice Again (feat. Alexander Pappas) - Single (independent)
Colony House Life Goes On/You’re Right Where You’re Meant To Be - Single [LastDaze]
Ben Lawrence Moving (feat. Pyramid Park) - Single (independent)
Tasha Layton Christmas All Year Long - Single [BEC]
Life.Church Worship Tanto - Single (independent)
Limoblaze Esé - Single [Reach]
Myles Maestro falling 4 u - Single [Syntax]
Kevi Morse Yeen ain't wit it - Single [Syntax]
Jeannie Ortega Boyfriend - Single [Syntax]
Presence Music Band Who Knew (Gift Wrapped) [feat. Blake Whiteley] - Single (independent)
Prodi Da Prodigal Modus Operandi - Single [Syntax]
Road to Restoration, Fridayy The Truth - Single [BMG]
Sacrificial Betrayal Take Risk - Single (independent)
Zane Walls YOU ARE THE FIRE (feat. JontheKid) - Single (independent)
Rhett Walker Carol of the Bells - Single [BEC]

This Saturday, November 8, 2025
SINGLES
Seth Davey I Can't Sing it Loud Enough - Single (independent)

Next Friday, November 14, 2025
ALBUMS
Emery White Line Fever (Remastered) - Disc One (independent)
Kings Kaleidoscope Asaph's Arrows II EP [BEC]
Ronnie Martin Evergreen Melodie [Velvet Blue]
NF FEAR - EP [Capitol]
Blessing Offor To All A Good Night [Capitol CMG]
Rave Jesus I MET GOD ON THE DANCEFLOOR [Provident]
The Young Escape Not Done Yet [BEC]

SINGLES
Biscuits Drifting Off (Hayloft) - Single [Circle Back]
Richard Lynch Why Me Lord - Single [MTS]
NEEDTOBREATHE Where You Call Home - Single [Omnivore]
Hunter Plake Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas - Single [BEC]
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