LILLI named Australian Emerging Christian Artist of the Year
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ADELAIDE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA
South Australian pop artist LILLI has won Australian Emerging Artist of the Year at the 2026 People’s Choice Awards, organised by Christian Media & Arts Australia (CMAA), the industry body supporting Christians working in media and the arts.
Adelaide independent label Australian Christian Records (ACR) represented three of the category’s five finalists, with Victor Claye and River Movement nominated alongside LILLI. The result marks a milestone for the Adelaide label and its support of contemporary Australian Christian music.
Reflecting on the recognition, LILLI said:
“Frankly, I can't believe it. With all my heart, thank you to everyone who has been listening, supporting and who voted. You guys make it possible to keep doing this! It has been an honour and a privilege to be listed alongside such incredible artists and songwriters. I can't wait to keep creating for you all.”
Nathan Brown, CEO of CMAA, said:
“Australia is home to gifted Christian artists whose music shares the hope of Christ with creativity and conviction. We congratulate LILLI and all this year’s nominees, and celebrate the listeners and broadcasters supporting their work. It’s a joy to see these Australian voices recognised and encouraged.”
The award follows LILLI’s return from several successful weeks in Nashville, where she worked on songwriting, connected with leading figures in the Christian music industry, and performed at the Christian & Gospel Music Museum among other gigs.
Her debut album, Anthropology, was released this year. The single 'O Philosopher' reached number two on the AMRAP national charts, spent seven weeks in the top ten and was number one on the pop chart for 5 weeks.
Originally from Mount Gambier, LILLI joined ACR in 2023. She graduated from Tabor Institute of Music with a Bachelor of Music in 2026, continuing a creative career spanning music, acting, visual art and radio.
