The win comes on the heels of “You Say” becoming the first song across any genre to claim the No. 1 spot on one of Billboard’s Hot charts for 100 weeks.
A year ago, “You Say” beat out the Christian songs record once held by Hillsong’s “Oceans (Where Feet May Fall),” which spent 61 weeks on the chart. While Hillsong’s lasting power got a major boost from its inclusion in worship sets, Lauren Daigle has been fueled by crossover popularity.
“You Say” became the first top Christian song to also hit No. 1 on the Adult Contemporary chart, and it reached No. 5 on Adult Pop Songs. The rankings are based on streaming, radio play, and sales.
Her voice has been likened to Adele’s and her broad appeal to fellow Christian crossover artist Amy Grant.
The Billboard Music Awards had initially been set for April, but was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Kelly Clarkson hosted for the third year in a row at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles.
Nominated alongside Daigle were Elevation Worship, For King & Country, Hillsong United and Kanye West.
West took home three Billboard awards for Top Gospel Artist, Top Gospel Album, Top Christian Album for his 2019 release “Jesus is King” and off that album won Top Gospel Song for the track titled “Follow God.”
Other wins at the ceremony included For King & Country taking home Top Christian Song for “God Only Knows.”
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