TOP 10 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
FOR THE 16th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2010
AT TRINITY MUSIC CITY USA

NASHVILLE, TN- July 21, 2010—The ICM Awards is proud to announce the Top 10 category nominees for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show (ICM Awards) will be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010, at 7 PM CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee.

The following 2010 Top 10 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:

Entertainer
Austins Bridge
Andrew Heller
Barry McGee
Del Way
Dennis Agajanian
Jason Crabb
Point of Grace
Steve Richard
The Akins
Tommy Brandt

Male Vocalist
Greg McDougal
Guy Penrod
James Payne
Jason Crabb
Mike Rimmey
Philip Dain Powell
Russ Murphy
Russ Watson
Steve Richard
Tommy Brandt

Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant
Chelley Odle
Cindy Hughlett
Denean Workman
Emma Jacob
Kali Rose
Kathy Joy Bell
Mary James
Nicole Hope
Sandra Dee

Vocal Duo
Austins Bridge
Branded
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Den & Bobbie West
Jack & Deb Stone
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Jen & Jes
Joey & Rory
The Roys
Wayne & Gina Stewart

Vocal Group
Corey Brooks Band
CrossCountry The Band
Katalyst
Last Light Band
Point of Grace
Southern Brothers
Sunday Drive
The Akins
The Isaacs
The Springs

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
My Best Days – Danny Gokey
Muddy Water – Trace Adkins
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice
That’s A Man – Jack Ingram
That’s God – Jo Dee Messina
The House That Built Me - Miranda Lambert
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young
There Is A God – Lee Ann Womack
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood

Mainstream Country Artist
Carrie Underwood
Chris Young
Craig Morgan
Danny Gokey
Jeff Bates
Josh Turner
Martina McBride
Oak Ridge Boys
Ricky Skaggs
Rodney Atkins

Christian Country Song
Beautiful – The Roys
Come To The Well-Mary James
Cowboys Love Jesus Too – Russ Murphy
Eighty Acre Church – Steve Richard
Faith In God-Tommy Brandt
God Don’t Make Mistakes – Denean Workman
I Want My Stage To Be An Altar - The Akins
I’m Just A Nobody – Allen Frizzell
Jesus Saves –James Payne
Said One Mother – Nicole Hope

Songwriter
Del Way
Dianna Paul
Glen Shelton
Greg McDougal
James Payne
Jamie Coulter
Kris Miller
Mike Rimmey
Philip Dain Powell
Russ Murphy

Legend/Pioneer Award
Barry McGee
Bruce Haynes
Chuck Day
Dan Cowart with Last Light Band
David Patillo
Leo Johnston with CrossCountry The Band
Lisa Daggs
LuLu Roman
Melanie Walker
Ricky Skaggs

Video
All I Ask For Anymore –Trace Adkins Label: Capitol Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
American Honey – Lady Antebellum Label: Capitol Nashville Director: Trey Fanjoy
Dancing In Circles-Love and Theft Label: Carolwood Director: Kristin Barlowe
Love Like Crazy – Lee Brice – Curb –Director Eric Welch
Outside My Window – Sarah Buxton Label: Lyric Street Records Director: Mark Hudson
Temporary Home – Carrie Underwood Label: Arista Nashville Director: Deaton-Flanigen
The House That Build Me – Miranda Lambert Label: Columbia Nashville Director: Trey Fanjoy
The Man I Want To Be – Chris Young Label: RCA Nashville Director: David McClister
This Ain’t Nothing – Craig Morgan Label: BNA Nashville Director: Steven L. Weaver
Unstoppable – Rascal Flatts Label: Lyric Street Records Director: Shawn Robbins

New Artist
Chip Willmore
Cindy Hughlett
Dianna Paul
Emma Jacob
Judahseed
Laura Dodd
Russell Dean
Sharon Parks
Tanner Laughlin
Will Peppers

Musican
Brent Mason
Casey Morton
Dennis Agajanian
Dick McVey
Doug Hudson
Gordon Mote
Greg McDougal
Lawrence Bishop
Ricky Skaggs
Tim Atwood

Comedy Act
Barry McGee
Chonda Pierce
Cuzin Gus
David Ferrell
Jeff Treece
Johnny Lee Cook
LuLu Roman
Roy Fox
Steve McGranahan
Tim Steed

Radio Personality
BJ Fessant
Gary Richardson
J.R. Pitsenbarger
Jim Tucker
Leon Joplin
Linda O'Brian
Rich Miller
Robby Lynn
Scott Perkins
Dick Johnson

Radio Station
Inspirational Country Radio Network
WBFC- Stanton, KY
WCWV-Summersville, WV
WFLI- Chattanooga, TN
WJCR - Upton, KY
WLRC- Walnut, MS
WMDR-Oakland, ME
WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN
WTYS- Marianna, FL
WYEA- Sylacauga, AL

Inspirational Bluegrass Artist
Cathy-Anne McClintock
Cherryholmes
Gibson Brothers
Lawrence Bishop
New Gospel Travelers
New Jerusalem
Rhonda Vincent
Ricky Skaggs
The Grascals
The Isaacs

Youth In Music
Abbey Gregory
Amanda Jones
Calina Boggs
Candy Boggs
Hannah Faith
Matthew Wacaster
Renee Spencer
The McDougal Kids
Tommy Brandt II

Music Evangelist
Amanda Fessant
Corey Brooks
Del Way
Greg McDougal
Harvey Perdue
James Payne
Jamie Coulter
Leo Johnston
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Faith, Family & Country Movie
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Flicka 2
Letters To God
Preacher’s Kid
The Blind Side
The Perfect Game
The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry
UP
What Would Jesus Do

Television Network
Daystar
Family Friendly TV
GAC
Gospel Music Channel
Hallmark
INSP
Sky Angel
TBN
TCT Networks
Total Living Network