Billboard Music Awards Announces 2023 Finalists

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs), presented by Marriott Bonvoy, are set for Sunday, Nov. 19. The 2023 BBMAs will deliver a fresh awards show concept that will entertain fans with music and exclusive content, including winner celebrations, behind-the-scenes moments and performances created by the world's biggest artists. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the BBMAs and Spotify 'Fans First' will bring fans up-close-and-personal with their favorite artists.
The late Whitney Houston, who amassed 16 BBMA Awards - third-most among women, behind Taylor Swift and Adele - is a finalist for top gospel album for I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston.
The full list of finalists can be found here. Follow the BBMAs on Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads and YouTube; join the conversation with the hashtag #BBMAs; and get the latest news and updates at BillboardMusicAwards.com and BBMAs.watch.
Top Christian Artist
Brandon Lake
Elevation Worship
for KING & COUNTRY
Lauren Daigle
Phil Wickham
Top Gospel Artist
CeCe Winans
Elevation Worship
Kanye West
Kirk Franklin
Maverick City Music
Top Christian Album
Anne Wilson, My Jesus
Brandon Lake, House of Miracles
CAIN, Rise Up
Elevation Worship, LION
Lauren Daigle, Lauren Daigle
Top Gospel Album
Jonathan McReynolds, My Truth
Maverick City Music x Kirk Franklin, Kingdom Book One
Tye Tribbett, All Things New
Whitney Houston, I Go to the Rock: The Gospel Music of Whitney Houston
Zacardi Cortez, Imprint (Live in Memphis)
Top Christian Song
Brandon Lake, "Gratitude"
Chris Tomlin, "Holy Forever"
for KING & COUNTRY with Jordin Sparks, "Love Me Like I Am"
Lauren Daigle, "Thank God I Do"
Phil Wickham, "This Is Our God"
Top Gospel Song
CeCe Winans, "Goodness of God"
Crowder & Dante Bowe ft. Maverick City Music, "God Really Loves Us"
Elevation Worship ft. Chandler Moore & Tiffany Hudson, "More Than Able"
Maverick City Music & Kirk Franklin ft. Brandon Lake & Chandler Moore, "Fear is Not My Future"
Zacardi Cortez, "Lord Do It for Me (Live in Memphis)"
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