The K-LOVE Fan Awards are returning to Nashville this spring, but the biggest story might be the voices holding the microphone.

After last year’s host lineup leaned heavily into Christian music’s “dad era”—with Bart Millard, Matthew West, Mac Powell and Jeremy Camp guiding the show in 2025—the 2026 ceremony flips the script. This year, the fan-voted celebration will be led by two of the most influential female voices in faith-driven culture: GRAMMY Award–winning artist Lauren Daigle and bestselling author, speaker and podcaster Sadie Robertson Huff.

The 13th annual K-LOVE Fan Awards will take place May 24 at Nashville’s iconic OPRY House, once again anchoring what organizers call the biggest weekend in Christian music. The ceremony will air exclusively on Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on May 29, with additional encore broadcasts planned the following week.

For longtime observers of the event, the host pairing signals an intentional shift. Daigle remains one of the most recognizable voices in Christian music worldwide, while Robertson Huff represents a younger generation of faith communicators who have built massive audiences beyond traditional music platforms.

Together, the duo brings a blend of musical credibility and cultural reach that reflects where the Christian entertainment world is heading.

While the awards show is the centerpiece, the K-LOVE Fan Awards have always been about more than a single night of trophies.

Fans from across the country travel to Nashville each year to participate in a full weekend of concerts, meet-and-greets, worship gatherings and behind-the-scenes experiences with some of the biggest names in Christian music.

The 2026 weekend will kick off with a Friday night concert headlined by sibling trio CAIN. The group will share the stage with Leanna Crawford, Colton Dixon and Ben Fuller, setting the tone for a weekend built around live music and community.

Another highlight will be the annual Songwriters Showcase, hosted by Steven Curtis Chapman. The intimate event brings fans into the creative process behind some of Christian music’s biggest songs. Chapman will be joined this year by Andrew Ripp, Terrian and Matthew West for an evening focused on storytelling and the craft of songwriting.

Sunday morning will close the weekend with a worship service featuring Josh Baldwin, Pat Barrett and Zahriya Zachary, continuing the event’s tradition of blending celebration with spiritual reflection.

Additional programming for the weekend is expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Since its launch more than a decade ago, the K-LOVE Fan Awards have carved out a unique space in the Christian entertainment landscape.

Unlike traditional industry awards shows, winners are determined entirely by fan votes, with categories spanning music, books, films, podcasts and sports figures who are making an impact for faith in popular culture.

The show has steadily grown into one of the most visible annual gatherings in Christian media, drawing artists, athletes, authors and entertainers into the same spotlight.

Coca-Cola Consolidated will once again serve as the event’s title sponsor.

For Nashville, the awards weekend has become a fixture on the city’s Christian music calendar.

Each year thousands of fans descend on the OPRY House and surrounding events to celebrate the artists and voices shaping faith-based culture today. The combination of concerts, worship gatherings and award moments has helped turn the event into something closer to a fan convention than a traditional awards show.

And with Lauren Daigle and Sadie Robertson Huff now set to host, this year’s ceremony promises a fresh energy.

Tickets and travel packages for the 2026 K-LOVE Fan Awards Weekend are available now.

For more information and a full schedule of events, visit KLOVEFanAwards.com.

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