The seven selections nominated for Worship Song of the Year represent anthems that are both led in churches around the world on Sunday morning and sung in cars everywhere the other six days of the week. All of them point us to something bigger than ourselves. From tracks that recall the faithfulness of God to singles that teach us how to pray, this year’s Worship Song of the Year finalists give us language to express praise, permission to ask questions and space to seek His voice. Fans get to choose which song makes the final cut.
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“Always,” Chris Tomlin
After a string of well-received collaborations with some of country music’s biggest superstars, Chris Tomlin returned to his worship roots on “Always,” the lead single and title track of his latest full-length collection. The decorated songwriter reminds us that God is the same yesterday, today and forever on his most recent signature hit.
RELATED CONTENT: Chris Tomlin Boasts of the Unchanging Nature of God on “Always”
“Gratitude,” Brandon Lake
Also nominated for Song of the Year, Brandon Lake’s “Gratitude” serves a private, intimate moment of praise just as well as it serves a public congregational worship gathering. The graceful ballad wells up with thanks, while also encouraging believers to unlock the power of Christ at work within us.
RELATED CONTENT: Brandon Lake Encourages Timid Souls to Embrace the Authenticity of Thanksgiving in “Gratitude”
“Hymn of Heaven,” Phil Wickham
“Hymn of Heaven,” the namesake of Phil Wickham’s newest acclaimed studio record, is as close to a modern-day hymn as it gets. The song’s thoughtful, poetic lyrics and gorgeous, reverent melodies garnered the father of four the first GRAMMY® nomination of his career, all the while reminding us of the glory of a paradise that’s yet to come.
RELATED CONTENT: Phil Wickham Brings A Glimpse of Eternity to Earth With “Hymn of Heaven”
“I Believe It (The Life of Jesus),” Jon Reddick
A beautiful depiction of the Gospel, Jon Reddick’s “I Believe It (The Life of Jesus)” manages to package the extraordinary story of God’s Son into a three-minute musical odyssey. The respected worship leader was inspired to write the pop-centric offering following a trip to the Holy Land that took him to the places where Jesus lived, taught and performed miracles during his 33 years on Earth.
RELATED CONTENT: Inspired by Holy Land Trip, Jon Reddick Declares His Belief in Jesus
“Jireh,” Maverick City Music
“Jireh” has arguably morphed into one of Maverick City Music’s most well-known songs and a highly anticipated performance fans were eager to experience at last year’s K-LOVE Fan Awards. The collective’s Chandler Moore and Naomi Raine helm lead vocals on the poignant track they co-wrote with Elevation Worship’s Chris Brown and Steven Furtick for 2021’s career-defining, GRAMMY®-winning collaborative effort, “Old Church Basement.”
RELATED CONTENT: Maverick City Music Sings of the God Who Provides on “Jireh”
“Same God,” Elevation Worship
Elevation Worship’s “Same God” was penned by the group’s Chris Brown and Steven Furtick alongside Brandon Lake and Pat Barrett, for 2022’s GRAMMY®-nominated LP, “LION.” The song introduces listeners to bygone heroes of the faith, who inspire us to believe in the unchanging faithfulness of God right now.
RELATED CONTENT: Elevation Worship Looks to the Heroes of Faith to Trace God’s Faithfulness on “Same God”
“The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours),” Matt Maher
“The Lord’s Prayer (It’s Yours)” leads Matt Maher’s latest full-length project, “The Stories I Tell Myself,” modernizing one of the most revered passages in all of Scripture. His bold overhaul of the sacred invocation brings in electric guitars, B3 organ and plenty of drums for a celebratory version that introduces the formal rite of faith to an entirely new generation.
RELATED CONTENT: Matt Maher Modernizes “The Lord’s Prayer” With Electric Guitar, Drums and Full Choir
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