# BMI 2026 Christian Awards Honors Genre’s Top Songs, Writers, Publishers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bmi-2026-christian-awards-honors-genres-top-songs-writers-publishers/
- Published: 2026-07-23T16:57:20+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-23T22:47:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Billboard
- Original article: https://www.billboard.com/pro/bmi-christian-awards-honors-top-songs-writers-publishers/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- “Made For More” won BMI Christian Song of the Year.
- Steven Furtick was named songwriter of the year.
- Capitol CMG Publishing represented 19 honoured songs.

## Summary

BMI honoured the writers and publishers behind its 25 most-performed Christian songs of the past year at its 2026 Christian Awards in Nashville. The awards highlight the commercial and radio success of contemporary Christian music, with “Made For More” recognised as song of the year after becoming Josh Baldwin’s first Christian AC Airplay chart-topper.

Steven Furtick was named songwriter of the year after writing three of the honoured songs, while Capitol CMG Publishing won publisher of the year for representing 19 of the 25 selections. Eighteen first-time winners were recognised, and the event also featured performances from Belle Frantz, Drew Parker and Jamie MacDonald.

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