The K-LOVE Fan Awards has announced a stellar lineup of talent set to perform and present when the show returns to OPRY on May 24, with GRAMMY Award winner Lauren Daigle and podcaster, author and speaker Sadie Robertson Huff set to host the 13th annual fan-voted celebration. The show will air exclusively on the Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) on May 29 at 7:30 p.m. ET. An encore presentation will air at 10:00 p.m. ET the same night and again on June 5. Coca-Cola Consolidated returns as title sponsor of the event.
The evening will be magnified by powerful performances from some of the biggest names in Christian entertainment. Fans can look forward to soul-stirring performances by Pat Barrett, CAIN, Leanna Crawford, Lauren Daigle, Hope Darst, Elevation Worship, Ben Fuller, Sadie Robertson Huff, MercyMe, Chandler Moore, Katy Nichole, Andrew Ripp, Terrian, Chris Tomlin, Matthew West, Zach Williams and Anne Wilson, along with a few surprise features.
The roster of presenters continues to develop and will feature an array of esteemed personalities from various fields, including FOX News Sunday host Shannon Bream, Dav Coretti and Brad Culver from The Promised Land, comedian, author and podcaster John Crist, star of the House of David television series Michael Iskander, pastor, author and podcast host Levi Lusko and Jonathan Roumie from The Chosen. Additional appearances throughout the evening will include acclaimed musicians Josh Baldwin, Blanca, Caleb & John, Franni Cash, Colton Dixon, Jenn Johnson, Rachael Lampa, Tasha Layton, David Leonard, Patrick Mayberry, Jon Reddick, Kristian Stanfill and Megan Woods.
In addition to the stellar lineup of performers and presenters, the K-LOVE Fan Awards proudly announces Coach RAC as this year’s recipient of the Sports Impact Award. Robert Anthony Cruz, a.k.a. Coach RAC, is cultivating champions in sports and in life. He played professional baseball for the Washington Nationals, a dream since he was 8 years old, but it’s through youth coaching that he found his calling. Coach RAC uses his pro background to make instructional social media content for youth baseball and softball. Viewers can find the fundamentals for hitting, catching, and throwing, pointers for choosing the right gear, or how to improve speedwork and agility. He also provides a suite of motivational tips and tricks to instill a winning mindset, like honing on-field focus and heightening confidence. Coach RAC leads with positivity and humor to bring out the best out of his followers and their families. Off-camera, he is a left fielder for the Savannah Bananas, the exhibition baseball team that combines athleticism, theater, and comedy to reimagine America’s oldest sport. Whether he’s instructing the next generation or going bananas for a sold-out stadium of fans, it’s been a profoundly rewarding experience for Coach RAC — right off the bat.
Nominees were announced on May 8 with Phil Wickham leading with four nominations, and Lauren Daigle, Jamie MacDonald, Jeremy Camp, Josiah Queen, and Elevation Worship each receiving three. Fan voting is open through 6pm CT on May 22 via klovefanawards.com/vote.
The K-LOVE Fan Awards honor artists, songs and performances in Christian music across multiple categories, as well as recognizing standout achievements in film, television, books, sports and digital media. The event is part of a weekend of programming and performances in Nashville, including previously announced concerts and showcases, with Levi Lusko now confirmed as the speaker for the Sunday morning worship service. A complete weekend schedule is available at KLOVEFanAwards.com/weekend.
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