FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TOP 5 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE
15th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2009 AT TRINITY MUSIC CITY USA
NASHVILLE, TN- September 15, 2009--Power Source Music Group is proud to announce the Top 5 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 award show, hosted by David Keith, will include performances by Jason Crabb, Randy Houser, Adam Gregory, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites, The Cherryholmes, CrossCountry The Band, James Payne, Tommy Brandt, Del Way, Greg McDougal and Amanda Fessant. Additional performers will be announced in coming weeks.
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/
The following 2009 Top 5 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:
Some categories may have 6 nominees. This indicates a tie in that category.
Entertainer of the Year
Barry McGee, CrossCountry The Band, Del Way, James Payne, Point Of Grace
Male Vocalist
Allen Frizzell, Del Way, Greg McDougal, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant, Denean Workman, Kathy Joy Bell, Mary James, Sandra Dee
Vocal Duo of the Year
Bellamy Brothers, Branded, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Robert & James, The Roys
Vocal Group
CrossCountry The Band, Last Light Band, Point Of Grace, The Akins, The Springs
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
Everything Is Fine, Josh Turner
God Must Really Love Me, Craig Morgan
Sissy’s Song, Alan Jackson
Somebody Said A Prayer, Billy Ray Cyrus
Up To Him, Tracy Lawrence
Mainstream Country Artist
Jeff Bates, Josh Turner, Oak Ridge Boys, Ricky Skaggs, Tracy Lawrence
Christian Country Song of the Year
Good Ole Boys, James Payne and Del Way
Loving You, Greg McDougal with Tammy Cochran
Make It Into Heaven, Steve Richard
Man Of His Word, Allen Frizzell
The Devil’s Game, Tommy Brandt
Legend / Pioneer Award
CrossCountry The Band, Gayla Earlene, Ken Holloway, Ricky Skaggs, Last Light Band
Songwriter of the Year
Del Way, Greg McDougal, James Payne, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt
Video
Everything Is Fine, Josh Turner: Director Roman White
God Must Really Love Me, Craig Morgan: Director Eric Welch
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
Clay Dustin, Glen Shelton, Jayc Harold, Nichole Hope Crandell, Steve Richard, The Akins
Musician of the Year
Charlie Daniels, Dennis Agajanian, Gordon Mote, Greg McDougal, Ricky Skaggs
Comedy Act of the Year
Barry McGee, Chonda Pierce, Jeff Treece, Mark Lowry, Steve McGranahan,World’s Strongest Redneck
Radio Personality of the Year
J.R. Pitsenbarger, Leon Joplin, Red Ellis, Rich Miller, Robby Lynn
Radio Station of the Year
KIJN, Farwell TX
KKUS, Tyler TX
WCWV, Summersville WV
WJCR, Upton KY
WTYS, Marianna FL
Inspirational Country Bluegrass Award
Alison Krauss, Lawrence Bishop, Marty Raybon, New Jerusalem, Ricky Skaggs & The Whites, The Isaacs
Youth In Music Award
Abbey, Calina Boggs, Hannah Belle, Luke Womac, Mackenzie Morgan, Matthew Wacaster
Music Evangelist of the Year
Corey Brooks, CrossCountry The Band, Melanie Walker, Russ Murphy, Tommy Brandt
Faith, Family, & Country Movie
Billy, The Early Years: Solex Productions
Fireproof, Provident Films
Hannah Montana: The Movie, Disney
Saving God, Cloud Ten Pictures
The Genius Club, Cloud Ten Pictures
Television Network
Daystar, Gospel Music Channel, TCT Network, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN)
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