Ennis Worship Pastor Brandon Hixson Wins Second Consecutive Josie Music Award

Brandon Hixson, Worship Pastor at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Ennis, Texas, has earned his second consecutive Josie Music Award for Christian/Gospel/Inspirational Album of the Year. His album Into The Blue received the 2026 honor, following his 2025 win for Room With A View. The back-to-back awards mark a significant milestone for the local singer, songwriter, and worship leader, whose music reaches far beyond his congregation. The 12th annual Josie Music Awards took place on September 20 at Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry House, celebrating independent artists across a wide range of musical genres. The ceremony also recognized several music legends, including Vince Gill, who received the Country Icon Award, Tony Orlando, who received the Icon Award, and Billy Dean, who received the Lifetime Career Achievement Award.

For those who know Hixson primarily through his church ministry, the recognition highlights a recording career that extends well beyond Ennis. His music combines Contemporary Christian themes with personal storytelling, drawing on faith, family, and the experiences that connect people. His chart-topping singles include “When I Finally Make It Home,” “Autumn Fall,” “The World Is Your Stage,” and “The Man in the Middle,” and in May 2026, his song “My Grandparents Prayed” reached the Top 5 on the ACCMA Top 40 Christian Chart. Since launching his YouTube channel in 2012, Hixson’s videos have surpassed 60 million views, and he has shared the stage with nationally recognized Christian artists including MercyMe, Third Day, Anthony Evans, Love & The Outcome, and Jason Castro. A 2000 graduate of East Texas Baptist University, Hixson later earned a Master of Arts in Worship Leadership from Dallas Baptist University in 2018. Alongside his recording and songwriting work, he continues to serve at Tabernacle Baptist Church, where he leads Tabernacle Worship, with his ministry and music sharing a common purpose: helping people draw closer to Christ through songs rooted in faith and hope. With two consecutive Josie album honors, Hixson adds another chapter to a career that brings together local church ministry and an international listening audience.