Provident Entertainment Named Billboard's Top Christian Label for 2025

Provident Entertainment has been named Billboard’s Top Christian Label for the second consecutive year, along with Top Christian Albums Label and Hot Christian Songs Label, continuing its momentum as one of the industry’s leading homes for faith-based music. In addition to securing the top label honor again, Provident and its artists celebrate an outstanding collection of Billboard Year-End accolades across multiple charts, including achievements by Brandon Lake, Elevation Worship, and Seph Schlueter as well as several top-performing songs and albums.

“Being recognized as Billboard's Top Christian Label for the second year in a row is an incredible milestone,” shares Holly Zabka, President of Provident Entertainment. “This continued success reflects the passion and dedication of our artists, songwriters, and our entire team. We are honored to create and champion music that brings hope, encouragement, and truth to listeners around the world.”

Provident Entertainment congratulates each of its artists and partners for an impactful year of chart-topping music and meaningful reach. See below for the full list of Billboard Year-End accolades for 2025.

2025 BILLBOARD YEAR-END ACCOLADES

Top Christian Label – Provident Label Group (second consecutive year)
Top Christian Duo/Group – Elevation Worship
Top Christian Albums Label – Provident Label Group
Hot Christian Songs Label – Provident Label Group
Hot Christian Songs Artist – Brandon Lake
Christian AC Airplay Artist – Brandon Lake
Christian Airplay Artist – Brandon Lake
Christian Digital Song Sales Artist – Brandon Lake
Christian Streaming Songs Artist – Brandon Lake
Rock Digital Song Sales – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” - Brandon Lake
Hot Christian Song – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” - Brandon Lake
Christian Digital Song Sales – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” - Brandon Lake Christian Streaming Song – “Hard Fought Hallelujah” - Brandon Lake Christian AC Airplay Title – “Running Back To You” - Seph Schlueter

About Provident Entertainment: Provident Entertainment, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is home to Reunion Records, Essential Records, RCA Inspiration, Essential Worship, Essential Music Publishing, and Provident Films. The astounding artist roster includes Brandon Lake, Casting Crowns, KB, Zach Williams, CAIN, Matthew West, DOE, Melvin Crispell III, Seph Schlueter, Aaron Cole, Ben Fuller, Leanna Crawford, Patrick Mayberry, and more.

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