NASHVILLE, TN- August 10, 2009--Power Source Music Group is proud to announce the Top 10 category nominees for the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2009, at 7 PM CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
The following 2009 Top 10 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:
Male Vocalist
Allen Frizzell, David Phelps, Del Way, Greg McDougal, Lance Christopher, Michael Austin, Mike Rimmey, Russ Murphy, Steve Richard, Steven Paul McCollum, Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant, Chelley Odle, Cindy Hughlett, Deborah Hightower, Denean Workman, Kathy Joy Bell, Lesa Hudson, Mary James, Rebecca Linda Smith, Sandra Dee
Entertainer of the Year
Andrew Heller, Austins Bridge, Barry McGee, CrossCountry The Band, Del Way, Dennis Agajanian, James Payne, Point Of Grace, The Akins, The Springs
Vocal Duo of the Year
Bellamy Brothers, Branded, Bruce & Betsy Mullen, Den & Bobbie West, Jack & Deb Stone, Jackson & Scroggs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Ray Brothers, Robert & James, The Roys
Vocal Group
Austins Bridge, CrossCountry The Band, Last Light Band, Mercy Mountain Boys, Point Of Grace, Sam Gary Band, Silver City Band, The Akins, The Messengers, The Springs
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
Believers, Joe Nichols
Everything Is Fine, Josh Turner
God Must Really Love Me, Craig Morgan
I Wish, Point Of Grace
Man Of The House, Chuck Wicks
Sissy’s Song, Alan Jackson
Six Foot Teddy Bear, Richie McDonald
Somebody Said A Prayer, Billy Ray Cyrus
That’s How It Still Outta Be, Trent Tomlinson
Up To Him, Tracy Lawrence
Mainstream Country Artist
Collin Raye, Craig Morgan, James Otto, Jeff Bates, Joe Nichols, Josh Turner, Oak Ridge Boys, Richie McDonald, Ricky Skaggs, Tracy Lawrence
Christian Country Song of the Year
Blinded, Last Light Band
Daddy’s Little Girl, Mike Rimmey
Good Ole Boys, James Payne and Del Way
Good To Know It’s Not The End, The Akins
He Lit The Fire, Kathy Joy Bell
Loving You, Greg McDougal with Tammy Cochran
Make It Into Heaven, Steve Richard
Man Of His Word, Allen Frizzell
Oh America, CrossCountry The Band
That’s What You Do, The Roys
The Devil’s Game, Tommy Brandt
Songwriter of the Year
Brett Hill, Del Way, Greg McDougal, James Payne, Joseph “Pastor Joe” Greenfield, Mike Rimmey, Paul Staggs, Robert Frank Smith, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt
Legend / Pioneer Award
Bill Traylor, Bruce Haynes, CrossCountry The Band, Fred Bacher, Gayla Earlene, Ken Holloway, Last Light Band, Peter Lewis Whitebird, Ricky Skaggs, Susie Luchsinger
Video
Brothers, Dean Brody: Director Stephen Scott
Everything Is Fine, Josh Turner: Director Roman White
God Must Really Love Me, Craig Morgan: Director Eric Welch
It’s America, Rodney Atkins: CURB Director Eric Welch
Ride, Martina McBride: Director Kristin Barlowe
Muddy Water, Trace Adkins: Director Trey Fanjoy
My Hallelujah Song!, Julianne Hough: Director Wayne Isham
Sissy’s Song, Alan Jackson: Director Scott Scovill
Up To Him, Tracy Lawrence: Director Flick Wiltshire
Waitin On A Woman, Brad Paisley: Director Jim Shea/Peter Tilden
New Artist
1 Reason, Angela Knight, Clay Dustin, Glen Shelton, Jayc Harold, Michelle White, Nichole Hope Crandell, Silver City Band, Steve Richard, The Akins
Musician of the Year
Calina Boggs, Casey Morton, Charlie Daniels, Dennis Agajanian, Gordon Mote, Greg McDougal, James Mitchell, James Singletary, Lawrence Bishop, Ricky Skaggs
Comedy Act of the Year
Aaron Wilburn Barry McGee, Casey Morton of CrossCountry, Chonda Pierce, Chris Binion, Cuzin Gus, Jeff Treece, Mark Lowry, Roy Fox of Fox Brothers, Steve McGranahan - World’s Strongest Redneck
Radio Personality of the Year
Fred Bacher, Gary Richardson, J.R. Pitsenbarger, Jim Tucker, Leon Joplin, Paul Southerland, Red Ellis, Rich Miller, Robby Lynn, Ronnie Betts
Radio Station of the Year
KIJN, Farwell TX
KKUS, Tyler TX
KVMN, Cave City AR
KUPR, Alamogordo NM
WANO, Pineville KY
WCWV, Summersville WV
WJCR, Upton KY
WMDRFM, Augusta ME
WSLM, Salem, IN
WTYS, Marianna FL
Inspirational Country Bluegrass Award
Alison Kraus, Cherryholmes, Dennis Agajanian, Doyle Lawson & QuicksilverLawrence Bishop, Marty Raybon, New Jerusalem, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites,Grascals, The Isaacs
Youth In Music Award
Abbey, Calina Boggs, Candy Boggs, Carissa, Hannah Belle, Luke Womac, Mackenzie Morgan, Matthew Wacaster, Natalie Rose
Music Evangelist of the Year
Corey Brooks, CrossCountry The Band, Del Way, Greg McDougal, Jack Stone, James Payne, Lawrence Bishop, Melanie Walker, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt
Faith, Family, & Country Movie
Billy, The Early Years: Solex Productions
Fireproof, Provident Films
Hannah Montana: The Movie, Disney
Magdalena, Released From Shame: Nardine Productions
Pendragon: Sword of His Father, Burns Family Studios
Saving God, Cloud Ten Pictures
The Genius Club, Cloud Ten Pictures
Television Network
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN), Christian Television Network (CTN), Cornerstone Television, Daystar, My Family TC formerly Faith TV, Gospel Music Channel, National Religious Broadcasters, TCT Network, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN)
David Keith, Actor and Tennessee native will host the ICM Awards show. In addition, Multi-platinum recording artist Ricky Skaggs & The Whites will be performing. Also Jeff Bates, the Cherryholmes, and current ICM Entertainer of the year CrossCountry the Band are slated as the first performers added to the show.
Previous show performers and presenters have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Jamie O’Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, Diamond Rio, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Point of Grace, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, Del Way and many more. Additional performers will be announced in the coming months.
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational Country music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit http://www.icm-awards.com/
In addition, the Christian Country Music Association is proud to announce that TCT Networks, The Worship Network, Cornerstone TeleVision, NRB Network, My Family TV, CTS Television Canada, Angel Two Network, Total Living Network, Golden Eagle Broadcasting (Oral Roberts University) and DayStar Television Network will be airing this year’s ICM Awards!
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industries top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for October 11-15, in Nashville, TN. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, founded in 1992, The Christian Country Music Association. http://www.ccma.cc/
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