PRESENCE MUSIC NOMINATED FOR “THE NEXT BIG THING” AT THE 14TH ANNUAL WE LOVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC AWARDS

Fans Encouraged to Vote Through February 20, 2026

DULUTH, Minn. — Presence Music has been officially nominated for “The Next Big Thing (Undiscovered or Underground Talent)” at the 14th Annual We Love Christian Music Awards, presented by NewReleaseToday. The nomination recognizes the group’s impactful single “Found in the Hurt,” highlighting Presence Music as one of the emerging voices making a meaningful impression within Christian music.

The We Love Christian Music Awards celebrate artistic excellence and ministry impact across 13 categories, with winners determined entirely by fan voting. Presence Music is honored to be listed among a strong group of nominees in this year’s category, which includes:

  • Presence Music – “Found in the Hurt”

  • Daniel Spriggs – “Heart2Heart”

  • Jordan Colle – “Can’t Help But Praise (Live)”

  • Josh Bissell – “How Far (Psalm 139)”

  • Psalms of David – “He Loves You”

  • SAPHIRE – “Here at the Table”

Voting is now open and will remain active until Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. Fans may vote once per category and submit ballots multiple times. Weekly prize giveaways will be awarded to participating voters throughout the voting period. Official voting can be accessed through the We Love Christian Music Awards ballot hosted by NewReleaseToday.

This nomination adds to a growing list of recent milestones for Presence Music. Their Christmas release “Who Knew (Gift Wrapped)” (featuring Blake Whiteley) was ranked as the #68 Christmas song of the year by Christian Music Weekly. The song also received airplay on Holy Culture Radio, with spins extending to SiriusXM, marking a notable achievement for the independent collective.

Additionally, Presence Music was recently featured on Unscripted Faith, a nationally broadcast program airing on the Cornerstone Television Network, a Christian cable and satellite television network, where Leah Monson shared her personal testimony and the heart behind the group’s music and ministry.

“This nomination means so much to us because ‘Found in the Hurt’ belongs to every person who has wrestled with pain and still chosen to trust God,” said Monson. “We’re thankful for the listeners who have shared their stories and allowed this song to walk with them through difficult places.”

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Courtesy of Kingdom Impact Group