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

This Wednesday, June 3, 2026
SINGLES
Life.Church Switch Hunger - Single (independent)

This Thursday, June 4, 2026
ALBUMS
Mike Janzen The End of Myself (independent)

This Friday, June 5, 2026
ALBUMS
John Allan Live from Anaheim - EP [Centricity]
ALTIRA Death of Fear - EP [The Fuel]
August Burns Red Season of Surrender [Fearless]
Reba Rambo On the Folk Side of Gospel (1968) [Sony Legacy]
Zach Williams Revival Nights at Red Rocks [Provident]

SINGLES
11th Hour Just Keep The Faith - Single [Sonlite]
Holly Brand If I Can't Wear Boots - Single [Integrity]
CAIN Living Water - Single [Provident]
Chris Caro Je Me Souviens - Single [Syntax]
Franni Cash Menace - Single [Capitol CMG]
Jordan Colle Headed My Way - Single [Bethel]
Allison Eide HIPS - Single [Anotherland]
EJ Swavv & MAYIA WARREN No One - Single [Syntax]
Future Of Forestry, Eric Owyoung We Are Grand - Single (independent)
JJ Hairston Jesus (feat. Dante Bowe) - Single [Motown Gospel]
Joseph Habedank Agnus Dei/Worthy of It All - Single [Gaither]
The Hyssongs It's Not Over Yet - Single [Horizon]
The Emerging Sound, People & Songs Stand on Your Promise - Single [People & Songs]
Jess Ford I'm the Woman at the Well - Single (independent)
Icon for Hire A Girl is Like a Piece of Gum - Single (independent)
Daye Jack Can't Get Lukewarm - Single (independent)
John Long, Jake MacAdam Jesus is Better - Single (independent)
Red Worship Christ Our King - Single (independent)
Tds Cam One More Step - Single [Syntax]
Tree63 Voyage - Single [Just Music]
We Are Messengers Lay It All On You - Single [Curb]

Next Sunday, June 7
ALBUMS
Brett Leyde Like a Fool - EP (independent)

SINGLES
Seth Davey Dance in the Dark - Single (independent)

Next Friday, June 12
ALBUMS
Brave Days Crisis - EP [Common Thread Records]
Flesh Incinerant Alkaloid Grace - EP (independent)
Hopeful. The Art of Letting Go (independent)
Tori Kelly God Must Really Love Me [Epic]
KNGDM REVIVAL Parables [Dream]
Patrick Mayberry Anybody Else - EP [Provident/Sony]
Mountains in the Sea Your Will Be Done - Single [Dream]
So Much Hope, Buried. Wither | Grow (independent)
We The Kingdom Everything I Thought Was Pleasure [Capitol CMG]

SINGLES
Brothrly Forever - Single (independent)
Carly Ann Taylor Heavenly Father - Single [Curb]
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