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Christian Billboard Nominations

Kirk Franklin accepts the Grammy for Gospel Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017.
Kirk Franklin accepts the Grammy for Gospel Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, February 12, 2017. | (Photo: Reuters/Lucy Nicholson)

This week, Billboard released nominations for their annual award show which highlights music artists with the highest number of album and digital sales, streaming, touring and social engagement.

Top honors went to Christian recording artists Lauren Daigle, Kirk Franklin, Skillet, Travis Greene and Hillary Scott who each received three nominations. The Billboard Music Awards will air on ABC on May 21.

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Billboard nominations for Christian Artists:

Top Christian Artist:

Lauren Daigle

Hillsong Worship

Hillary Scott & the Family

Skillet

Chris Tomlin

Top Gospel Artist:

Jekalyn Carr

Kirk Franklin

Travis Greene

Tamela Mann

Hezekiah Walker

Top Christian Album:

Casting Crowns, The Very Next Thing

Lauren Daigle, How Can It Be

Joey + Rory, Hymns

Hillary Scott & The Family, Love Remains

Skillet, Unleashed

Top Gospel Album:

Tamela Mann, One Way

Kirk Franklin, Losing My Religion

Travis Greene, The Hill

Tasha Cobbs, One Place: Live

Hezekiah Walker, Better: Azusa - The Next Generation 2

Top Christian Song:

Lauren Daigle, "Trust In You"

Hillary Scott & The Family, "Thy Will"

Skillet, "Feel Invincible"

Ryan Stevenson Featuring GabeReal, "Eye Of The Storm"

Zach Williams, "Chain Breaker"

Top Gospel Song:

Jekalyn Carr, "You're Bigger"

Tasha Cobbs, Featuring Kierra Sheard "Put A Praise On It"

Kirk Franklin, "Wanna Be Happy??"

Travis Greene, "Made A Way"

Hezekiah Walker, "Better"

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