CCM Magazine 's Matt Conner rated the album four stars out of five , saying that it is filled with " stirring anthems and ballads , " and describes the live arrangement as " exciting and inspiring . " Bestowing the album a four-point-four star rating in a review at The Christian Beat , Emily Caroline states that " In '' Love Has a Name '' , the listener gets fresh takes on Jesus Culture ’s signature sound and new opportunities to enter into a worshipful attitude and express love , thanks and praise to God . " Giving the album a perfect ten squares in a Cross Rhythms review , Tony Cummings praised the group for having " maintained such a high creative standard , never allowing the pressure to deliver a new set of songs to weaken their resolve to present the Church with music which has a prophetic edge and a real sense of God speaking to those who love him . " Cummings concluded " they Jesus Culture have found a wonderful way of engaging our emotions and leading us into the throne room . " In a superbly positive review by Aaron Lewendon for Eden.co.uk , says " All in all , '' Love Has a Name '' is pure escapism in worship . " Luchae Williams in a favourable review for Gateway News drew the conclusion that " In '' Love Has a Name '' , Jesus Culture followers will appreciate an album that stays true to the collective ” s format — vocally impressive power ballads and catchy pop-infused praise . Worship teams will appreciate the bulk of the album , which holds a definite congregational sound . " Hallels music critic Timothy Yap awarded '' Love Has a Name '' a four star rating in his review , pointing out that the album 's deluxe version is particularly long , then concluding that " for those who take the time to listen , the power in these 16 songs are right on transforming . " Jay Wright of Jay 's Musik Blog says in his four and a half star review that " the presence of God is undeniably captured in a beautiful way in this latest Jesus Culture CD , " and confesses that he " got lost in the beauty and the presence of God contained in it . " Jono Davies , indicating in a four star review at Louder Than The Music , states , " This is an album that looks at the amazing love of God in what can seem like a hard world to live in . An album that wants you to focus on God throughout everything . " Kelly Meade , reviewing the album for Today 's Christian Entertainment whilst rating it three and a half stars , says , " " Love Has a Name '' captures the live worship experience with its stadium-ready , electric guitar driven tracks as the vocalists lead the congregation in prayerfully meditative and repetitive choruses . There ’s no denying the talent of these artists as they perform and the words being sung are done so with reverent passion . " On August 8 , 2018 , the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees of the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards , with '' Love Has a Name '' in the running for the Worship Album of the Year award . On October 16 , 2018 , '' Love Has a Name '' lost the Worship Album of the Year award to '' Reckless Love '' by Cory Asbury at the 49th Annual GMA Dove Awards ceremony held at Lipscomb University 's Allen Arena in Nashville , Tennessee
49th Annual GMA Dove Awards
49th GMA Dove Awards
Love Has a Name