In the three categories set aside for CCM at the Billboard Music Awards this year, artists such as
Mercyme,
NEEDTOBREATHE,
Casting Crowns,
Newsboys,
Chris Tomlin and
Francesca Battistelli were among the honored nominees.
Hillsong United took home Best Christian Artist,
Lecrae won Top Christian Album for
Anomaly, and
Carrie Underwood had the Best Christian Song with "Something In The Water."
Last night, May 17th, the 2015 Billboard Music Awards took place in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand. The event, aired live on ABC, is viewed by millions of fans each year.
Other big winners included Pharrell Williams, Sam Smith, One Direction and Taylor Swift, who collected a staggering eight awards throughout the evening.
For a full list of winners, click
here.
