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Welcome to the results of the 18th JesusFreakHideout.com Awards! The artists who were nominated were artists who released new music in 2021.

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 2021 to see what the JFH staff chose for their favorite songs and albums of 2021.



Artist of the Year


Artist of the Year


1st - NEEDTOBREATHE

2 - Switchfoot
3 - Benjamin Daniel
4 - Jon Foreman
5 - Phinehas




State of Independents Album of the Year


State of Independents Album of the Year



1st - The Gray Havens, Blue Flower

2 - Benjamin Daniel, Shelterheart
3 - Young Oceans, You Are Fullness
4 - Gable Price and Friends, If I'm Being Honest... EP
5 - Glowing Moses, Event Horizon




Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


Rock/Alternative Album of the Year


1st - Switchfoot, Interrobang

2 - idle threat, blurred visions
3 - Love and Death, Perfectly Preserved
4 - Relent, Heavy
5 - Starflyer 59, Vanity




Acoustic Album of the Year


Acoustic Album of the Year


1st - Jon Foreman, Departures

2 - Demon Hunter, Songs of Death and Resurrection
3 - Dens, Tamed Tongues
4 - The Arcadian Wild, Principium EP
5 - Andy Squyres, Poet Priest




Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


Heavy/Metal Album of the Year


1st - Phinehas, The Fire Itself

2 - 68, Give One Take One
3 - Fallstar, Sunbreather
4 - Impending Doom, Hellbent EP
5 - The Undertaking!, Funeral Psalms




Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year


1st - NF, Clouds

2 - Andy Mineo, Never Land II
3 - Propaganda, Terraform: The People EP
4 - Hulvey, Christopher
5 - Elohin, Elohin




Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


Pop / Pop Rock Album of the Year


1st - NEEDTOBREATHE, Into the Mystery

2 - Twenty One Pilots, Scaled and Icy
3 - Crowder, Milk & Honey
4 - Mat Kearney, January Flower
5 - Empty Atlas, Nothing Is Ordinary. Everything Is Beautiful.




Contemporary Album of the Year


Contemporary Album of the Year


1st - Ellie Holcomb, Canyon

2 - Benjamin Daniel, Shelterheart
3 - Future of Forestry, Remember
4 - Shane & Shane, Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs, Vol. 1
5 - Chris Renzema, Get Out of the Way of Your Own Heart




Best Album Cover Art of the Year


Best Album Cover Art of the Year


1st - Demon Hunter, Songs of Death and Resurrection

2 - Andy Mineo, Never Land II
3 - Twenty One Pilots, Scaled and Icy
4 - Elevation Worship & Maverick City Music, Old Church Basement
5 - Phinehas, The Fire Itself




 




 

 

 

Music News Headlines


.Pat Barrett Releases "Break Open" From Upcoming Live Album
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:14:00 EST
.Trip Lee Debuts BRAG Worship EP, FOR YOUR GLORY
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:55:00 EST
.Passion Announces March 6th New Album, "Just That Good"
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:47:00 EST
.KB Releases Genre-Bending New Single, "BLOOD 2"
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:42:00 EST
.Les and Joyce Carlsen Declare "He's God" with New Rock Single
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:00 EST
.Darlene Zschech Releases "Shout To The Lord (All The Earth)" with Ana Paula Valadao, Ingrid Rosario
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:40:00 EST
.Sixpence None the Richer Release Exclusive Vinyl with New Version of "Kiss Me" Thru Urban Outfitters
  Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:30:00 EST

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Music Out This Week


This Friday, February 13, 2026
ALBUMS
Adiós Cometa Un Destello De Luz [Velvet Blue]
AOH Music Breathe (Acoustic Live) (independent)
BRAG Worship, Trip Lee For Your Glory - EP [Reach]
Colony House 77 (Pt. 2) [LastDaze]
Elan Brio, DJ Proof Solid Frequencies [Fly Dog]
Elevation Español El Nombre De Jesús [Provident]
Jake MacAdam for megan [Ocean House]
Myles Maestro St. Valentine EP [Syntax]

SINGLES
ADIA One The Way (Remix feat. Erica Campbell) - Single [Rock City]
Ian Austin Make Me Like Your Son - Single [Ocean House]
AustinThaNoble Painkiller - Single [Syntax]
Pat Barrett Break Open (Live) - Single [Capitol CMG]
Les and Joyce Carlsen He's God - Single (independent)
idle threat Evermind - Single [Tooth & Nail]
Jenn Johnson Here In Your Arms - Single [Bethel]
KB BLOOD 2 - Single [Provident]
The Kingsmen When Sunday Morning Dawned - Single [Bethel]
Vic Lucas Love Like You - Single [Syntax]
Jake MacAdam for megan - Single [Ocean House]
Patrick Mayberry It Is Well - Single [Provident/Sony]
Kevi Morse I'm Loved - Single [Syntax]
NCS Collective, Dara Maclean Can You See It - Single [NCS]
Lloyd Nicks Heal For You - Single [Curb]
Passion What A Worthy Name / Watch Him Work - Single [Capitol CMG]
Pastor Mike Jr. He Can - Single [Rock City]
Dante Pride Just Believe - Single [TAMLA]
Q-Flo Wild Flower 7 - Single [Syntax]
Sanctus Real Steady - Single [Framework/The Fuel]
Savaun & EJ Swavv More Than Friends (Reimagined) - Single [Syntax]
John Waller All You’ve Ever Done - Single [DREAM]
Darlene Zschech Shout To The Lord (All The Earth) (feat. Ana Paula Valadão and Ingrid Rosario) - Single [Integrity]

VINYL
Sixpence None The Richer Kiss Me / Perfect Day UO Exclusive 7-inch Single Vinyl [UO/Flatiron]

This Saturday, February 14, 2026
ALBUMS
Dan Damon Needed Time: spirituals (feat. Kurt Ribak) (independent)

Next Thursday, February 19, 2026
SINGLES
Marty Magehee Comin' Down - Single (independent)

Next Friday, February 20, 2026
ALBUMS
Chosen Road American Morning: Side A - EP [Thoroughbred]
Elevation Worship SO BE IT [Provident]
Ginny Owens Different Kind of Water (independent)

SINGLES
29:11 Worship, Zion Rempel And Is To Come - Single [DREAM]
Aaron Cole Peace At Last - Single [Provident/Sony]
DOE Black Boy (feat. Jon Batiste) - Single [Provident/Sony]
Heather Suzanne, Ian Austin Mad - Single [Ocean House]
Hillside Recording Jesus You're Holy - Single [Ocean House]
Run51 Feels - Single [DREAM]
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