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With a transcendent vocal, down-to-Earth storytelling and a Heaven-sent desire to glorify Jesus, Anne Wilson is one of Nashville’s most inspiring young trailblazers – a Lexington, Ky. native mixing the heart of Contemporary Christian Music, and the sound of Country.

Armed with an abundance of unpretentious Southern charm and laser sharp wit, Chonda Pierce has been entertaining audiences from coast to coast for more than a decade. Pierce has authored six books and has ranked among Pollstar’s top-selling live performers.

Jennifer Rothschild is an American author, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Fresh Grounded Faith events for women. She has written 20 books and Bible studies. Rothschild founded womensministry.net in 1998, an online leadership resource platform to provide resources to women in the local church. Blind since I was 15 years old, Jennifer is a self-professed hopeless audio book junkie.

Annie F. Downs is a best-selling author, nationally known speaker, and podcast host based in Nashville, Tennessee. Flawed but funny, she uses her writing to highlight the everyday goodness of a real and present God. Annie is the author of multiple best-selling books, including "Remember God" and "100 Days To Brave". By weaving together personal stories, humor, and Scripture, she invites those reading to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply.

Cochren & Co. blurs the line between American pop/rock and soul/blues to create a sound that is both familiar and fresh.The group has become a sought-after live act, joining MercyMe and Crowder on arena tours while also headlining their own tours. Cochren & Co. released their third full-length album Runs in the Blood in May 2026, which was preceded by an acclaimed and successful national headlining tour of the same name in spring 2026.

Nicki Koziarz is a four-time best-selling author and Bible teacher. She is a wife, mom, writing coach and first generation farmer. She and her family live just outside of Charlotte, NC on a small farm they affectionately have named, The Fixer Upper Farm. She has been featured at Lifeway Women Events, Proverbs 31 Ministries, Life Today and has been on multiple nationally known podcasts and radio stations.

Dubbed “one of Christian music’s most prolific singer-songwriters” (Billboard), Matthew West has notched 37 No.1 songs combined as an artist and songwriter and has been awarded RIAA Gold and Platinum certifications. In addition to his own recording career, he has co-hosted the K-LOVE Fan Awards seven times and has more than 275 songwriting credits to his name, including cuts by Anne Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Scotty McCreery, Michael W. Smith, Amy Grant, Mandisa, Danny Gokey, Casting Crowns and others.

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of six New York Times bestsellers, including Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She writes from her family's farm table and lives in North Carolina.

Megan Woods is one of Christian music's fastest-rising new artists, known for writing songs that remind listeners of their identity in Christ. Her breakout debut single, "The Truth," became a career-defining anthem, earning multiple No. 1 radio hits, consistently surpassing one million weekly U.S. streams, achieving RIAA Gold certification, and receiving a 2025 GMA Dove Award nomination for Song of the Year.

Alli Worthington is known for her straight-talking encouragement and practical tools that help women reach their dreams in business and life. Author of The Year of Living Happy, Fierce Faith, and Breaking Busy, she is a well-known speaker, podcaster, and life and business coach. Her no-nonsense, guilt-free take on business, family, and balance has led to multiple appearances on The TODAY Show and Good Morning America.

Candace Payne is a viral sensation whose video of trying on a Chewbacca Mask became the most-viewed Facebook Live video to date (175+ million views). She has been featured in more than 3,000 media outlets and has interviewed with major media such as “Good Morning America,” “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” The New York Times, PEOPLE and Cosmopolitan. Candace Payne lives in Texas with her husband, two children, and ornery pugs.

Dr. Lori Salierno-Maldonado is the author of several books and is the co-creator of the Teach One to Lead One philosophy. She is an avid spokeswoman for the cause of transforming at-risk youth into responsible citizens. Dr. Lori balances her time between the management of her successful non-profit organization and invitations to speak to audiences throughout the world.!