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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 Thursday, May 28, 2026
SINGLES
Stryper I'm Alright, (I'm Okay) - Single [Frontiers]

This Friday, May 29, 2026
ALBUMS
Benjamin William Hastings x Aodhán King Happy To Be Here [Anotherland/Capitol CMG]
Cochren & Co. Runs in the Blood [Gotee]
Dojo Saints Dojo Saints (independent)
Elevation Worship Alleluia - EP [Elevation]
Every Moment Holy: Prayer Songs 2026 Q2 (independent)
Heartbound Lamentations - EP [Charon Collective]
Narnia X [Sound Pollution]
NEEDTOBREATHE The Long Surrender (Live at RCA Studios) - EP [MCA Nashville]
Skye Peterson Through Line (independent)
Jess Ray MAMA (independent)
Red Rocks Worship Promised Land [Provident]
Mike Rogers Mike Rogers [Gaither]
Various Artists Rock, Paper, Scissors, METAL: Vol. 4 [JFH Music]
Various Artists To Hell with the Devil - A 40th Anniversary Salute [Roxx]

SINGLES
Abandoned Pools Einstein's Space and Van Gogh's Sky - Single (independent)
Lady Audri IOU - Single [Syntax]
Bill B. The usual - Single [Syntax]
Bethany Wohrle & John Wilds He Is Here - Single [Bethel]
bodie ALMOST FAMOUS - Single [Provident]
Dex the nerd who loves Jesus Battlefront (Spiritual War) - Single [Syntax]
Eauclaire Changing - Single [NCS]
Gracie Binion & John Wilds Show Me Your Face - Single [BEC]
KNGDM REVIVAL Psalm 44 - Single [Dream]
Hillside Recording Every Morning - Single [Ocean House]
iNTELLECT, Elan Brio Daily Operation - Single [Polished Arrow]
Mat Kearney Big Man (feat. Steinza) - Single (independent)
David Leonard Walkin' On Down - Single [Provident]
Vic Lucas Joy is Coming - Single [Syntax]
The Malpass Brothers He Touched Me - Single [Gaither]
Lloyd Nicks We Won't - Single [Curb]
Northview Worship Wildly Faithful - Single [BEC]
Matthew Plante Like You Do - Single [Dream]
Jenna Raine What Would I Say? - Single [Warner]
Saints in Exile Need an Escape - Single [Syntax]
Jordan St. Cyr Every Reason To Bellieve - Single [BEC]
Lauren Talley Look At The Lamb - Single [Horizon]
Tenroc u or nothing - Single [Provident]
TRU-SERVA Put In Work (Steven Malcolm) - Single [Trans4mation]

VINYL
Newsboys Take Me To Your Leader (30th Anniversary Edition) [Red] [Girder]

Next Tuesday, June 2, 2026
ALBUMS
John Joseph James God of the Second Chance (independent)

Next Wednesday, June 3, 2026
SINGLES
Life.Church Switch Hunger - Single [Ocean House]

Next Friday, June 5, 2026
ALBUMS
John Allan Live from Anaheim - EP [Centricity]
August Burns Red Season of Surrender [Fearless]
Zach Williams Revival Nights at Red Rocks [Provident]

SINGLES
CAIN Living Water - Single [Provident]
The Emerging Sound, People & Songs Stand on Your Promise - Single [People & Songs]
John Long, Jake MacAdam Jesus is Better - Single [Ocean House]
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