NASHVILLE, TN-August 2, 2010—Top 10 category nominees announced for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show. The ICM Awards are set for Thursday, October 14, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. 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 of the Year
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
Musician
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
Megan Alexander, Correspondent for the national television show, "INSIDE EDITION”, will co-host the award show. Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now. Soles4Souls, the international shoe charity, will benefit from a portion of the ticket sales. For tickets, more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com
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™.
Previous show presenters and performers have included: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Craig Morgan, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Randy Houser, 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, the Carter Twins, Del Way and many more. Presenters and performers will be announced in the coming months.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention and Awards Show is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industry's 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 10-14, 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. For more Information on ICM Week, please email info@ccma.cc or visit www.ccma.cc
