The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) has announced the winners of its 2025 Christian Music Awards, celebrating the songwriters and publishers behind the year's most impactful songs of faith. The annual event recognizes excellence in songwriting, artistry, and publishing across the Christian and Gospel music genres.
This year's honorees reflect the continued growth and creative vitality of Christian music, highlighting artists whose songs of hope, praise, and encouragement have resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.
Major Award Winners
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ASCAP Christian Music Songwriter of the Year: Brandon Lake
Brandon Lake takes home the top songwriter honor for a year marked by powerful anthems such as "Praise," "Hard Fought Hallelujah," and "That's Who I Praise." The award acknowledges his continued influence as one of modern worship's most prolific and inspiring voices. -
ASCAP Christian Music Song of the Year: "Praise"
Written by Brandon Lake and Pat Barrett and recorded by Elevation Worship featuring Brandon Lake, Chris Brown, and Chandler Moore, "Praise" became a defining worship anthem of the year, topping multiple Billboard charts and connecting with congregations across the globe. -
ASCAP Christian Music Publisher of the Year: Essential Music Publishing
Essential Music Publishing was recognized for its exceptional catalog, which includes the year's most-performed Christian songs such as "Goodbye Yesterday," "Hard Fought Hallelujah," "Love's Got a Way," "Praise," "That's Who I Praise," "The Cross," "The Prodigal," "The Truth," and "Worship Through It."
A Celebration of Faith and Creativity
This year's ASCAP Christian Music Awards once again underscored the unifying power of faith-based songwriting. From contemporary worship to inspirational pop, the honorees represent the breadth and heart of Christian music in 2025 - a genre that continues to expand its cultural reach while remaining rooted in messages of hope and redemption.
About ASCAP
Founded in 1914, the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers is a leader in performance-rights management, representing over 950,000 songwriters, composers, and music publishers. ASCAP's Christian Music Awards annually honor those whose songs have made a measurable impact on the airwaves and in worship settings around the world.
