Top Catholic Songs

Thanks to Fr. Maximiliam Mary Dean for making us aware of this competition via his recent blog article.

What are the Catholic Music Awards?

For many centuries, Catholic Christianity has historically been accompanied by music which has allowed us to present our Lord Jesus Christ and his message in a way that makes the spirit and heart vibrate. Catholic Music Awards wants to magnify, recognize and promote the creativity of all those composers, singers, musicians, producers, engineers and mixers who have helped to evangelize through music. In addition, it wants to encourage the creation of music with better content and better production quality so that it can reach Catholic Christians in support of their ministries.

Schedule and eligibility

• Catholic Music Awards 2027 Official launch and Registration opening: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
• Eligibility period: Songs written/produced January 1st, 2025 – December 31st, 2026
• Languages: Spanish, English, Italian, Portuguese and French
• Registration opening: Tuesday, September 8th, 2026

Award Categories 2027

1.Best Album
2.Best Female Singer
3.Best Male Singer
4.Best New Artist
5.Best Liturgical Song
6.Best Praise and Worship Song
7.Best Biblical Song (NEW)
8.Best Evangelization Song
9.Best Marian Song
10.Best Song for Catechesis
11.Best Parish Choir
12.Best Christmas Song (NEW)
13.Best Female Religious, Singer or Group (NEW)
14.Best Clergy or Male Religious Singer or Group (NEW)
15.Best Pop Song
16.Best Tropical Song
17.Best Group (Band) or Duo
18.Best Urban Song
19.Best Rock Song
20.Best Spanish Song
21.Best Portuguese Song
22.Best French Song
23.Best Italian Song
24.Best English Song
25.Best Production
26.Best Engineering
27.Best Music Video
28.Best Song for Children (NEW)
29.Best Song for Teenagers (NEW)
30.Best Song for Young Adults (NEW)
31.Best Song for Families (NEW)
32.Best Song for Seniors (NEW)

Visit the Catholic Music Awards website: catholicmusicawards.world

Fr. Maximilian interviewed at 2025 Catholic Music Awards (starting at 1:08:25)