Christian/Gospel Nominees for the 2017 Billboard Awards Revealed

The nominees for the "2017 Billboard Music Awards" are revealed. The awards will broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC. The Billboard Music Awards nominees are based on key fan interactions with music, including album and digital songs sales, streaming, radio airplay, touring and social engagement.
These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners, including Nielsen Music and Next Big Sound. The awards are based on the reporting period of March 18, 2016 through March 16, 2017. Since 1940, the Billboard charts have been the go-to guide for ranking the popularity of songs and albums, and are the ultimate measure of success in music.
Top Gospel Artist:
Jekalyn Carr
Kirk Franklin
Travis Greene
Tamela Mann
Hezekiah Walker
Top Christian Album:
Casting Crowns, The Very Next Thing
Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be
Joey + Rory, Hymns
Hillary Scott & The Family, Love Remains
Skillet, Unleashed
Top Gospel Album:
Tamela Mann, One Way
Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion
Travis Greene, The Hill
Tasha Cobbs, One Place: Live
Hezekiah Walker, Better: Azusa - The Next Generation 2
Top Christian Song:
Lauren Daigle, "Trust In You"
Hillary Scott & The Family, "Thy Will"
Skillet, "Feel Invincible"
Ryan Stevenson Featuring GabeReal, "Eye Of The Storm"
Zach Williams, "Chain Breaker"
Top Gospel Song:
Jekalyn Carr, "You're Bigger"
Tasha Cobbs, Featuring Kierra Sheard "Put A Praise On It"
Kirk Franklin, "Wanna Be Happy??"
Travis Greene, "Made A Way"
Hezekiah Walker, "Better"
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