Tamela Mann grabbed the title of Top Gospel Artist of 2017 and Top Female on Billboard’s 2017 Year-End Charts. Maryland-based J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise were named No. 1 in the Top Gospel Duo/Group category, and at No. 2 overall. Travis Greene was named Billboard’s Top Male Gospel Artist and choir GEI is the Top New Gospel Artist.
“What a Beautiful Name” by Hillsong captured Hot Christian Song of the Year and also topped Christian Digital Song Sales. A lot has been happening for Hillsong this year, with the group earning its first GRAMMY® nomination for Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “What A Beautiful Name.”
Here’s a look at who else came out on top:
Top Gospel Artist-Tamela Mann
Top Female Gospel Artist-Tamela Mann
Hot Gospel Songs “You Deserve It”–J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise
Gospel Airplay track of the year-“You Deserve It”-J.J. Hairston & Youthful Praise
Top Male Gospel Artist-Travis Greene
Top New Gospel Artist of 2017-GEI
Christian Digital Song Sales What a Beautiful Name”-Hillsong
Hot Christian Song of the year with “What a Beautiful Name”-Hillsong
Top Christian Artist-Hillsong
The Top Female Christian Artist of the year-Lauren Daigle
Top Male and Top New Christian Artist of 2017 – Zach Williams
To see the complete list, check out Billboard’s year end charts