JFH News: Inspirational Country Music Awards Announces Top-5 Finalist

The Inspirational Country Music Awards Announces Top-5 Finalist and Prepares for Special Twentieth Anniversary Show Hosted by Inside Edition's Megan Alexander and Grammy Award-Winning Comedic Country Legend Ray Stevens

ICM Faith, Family & Country Convention to be held November 9-13 in Music City

NEWS SOURCE: MorningStar PR
September 25, 2014

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (September 25, 2014) - The Inspirational Country Music Association is pleased to announce the top-5 finalist for this year's Inspirational Faith, Family & Country Awards™ honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational and Christian Country music.

Finalists include such notables as Vince Gill, Guy Penrod, Lady Antebellum, Rhonda Vincent, The Isaacs, Scotty McCreery, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Roys and more. Russ Murphy leads the nominations with five nods. Tommy Brandt follows with four nods.

Celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the awards show, this year's Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held at Cornerstone Nashville (726 W Old Hickory Blvd, Madison, Tenn.) on Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 P.M. and hosted by Inside Edition's Megan Alexander, who will return for the fifth consecutive year, alongside the Grammy Award-winning comedic Country legend Ray Stevens. Past performers and presenters on the show include Wynonna, Josh Turner, Collin Raye, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Jamie O'Neal, Linda Davis, Point of Grace and many more. This year's award show will be broadcasted on the NRB Network as well as GEB America with more networks to be announced in the near future (check local schedule listings on each network for broadcast times in your area).

The Inspirational Country Music Awards are held in conjunction with the annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Week which draws fans to Music City every year and features the ICM Faith, Family and Country nightly showcases, a special Sunday night Honkytonkin Jubilee, The Power Source #1 Party, Media Appreciation Luncheon, membership breakfast, seminars and much more. Hotel packages are available through The Inn at Opryland by calling 1-800-901-4211. To purchase tickets for the conference or the awards show, click HERE. For more information, please visit www.faithfamilycountry.com.

2014 Inspirational Country Music Awards Top-5 Nominees:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR

Chuck Hancock

Kali Rose

Russ Murphy

Steve Richard

Tommy Brandt

FEMALE VOCALIST

Chareé White

Kali Rose

Larissa

Laura Dodd

Mary James

MALE VOCALIST

Chuck Hancock

Guy Penrod

Russ Murphy

Steve Richard

Tommy Brandt

VOCAL DUO or DUO PERFORMANCE

Bruce & Betsy Mullen

John Blackwell & Susie McEntire

Kali Rose & Dennis Agajanian

Steve Richard & Laura Dodd

The Roys

VOCAL GROUP OR BAND

Branded*

Jayc Harold Band

Red Roots

Sunday Drive

The Isaacs

The Kristina Craig Band

*Branded was mistakenly put in DUO. They are now a Group and added to this category

INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR

“I’m A Rock” - Kristina Craig Band

“Pray For Me” - Sweetwater Rain

“Stand Up” – Russ Murphy

“The God Of Another Chance” - Chuck Day

“The Rock On Which I Stand” - Steve Richard & Laura Dodd

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST

Alan Jackson

Jeff Bates

Josh Turner

Scotty McCreery

Vince Gill

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST

Carrie Underwood

Dolly Parton

Martina McBride

Rachel Holder

Sara Evans

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP

Joey + Rory

Lady Antebellum

Oak Ridge Boys

Rascal Flatts

Sweetwater Rain

MAINSTREAM INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG

“Compass” - Lady Antebellum

“Doin’ It Right” - Rodney Atkins

“I Believe” – George Strait

“I Don’t Dance” - Lee Brice

“Like Jesus Does” - Eric Church

SONGWRITER

Chuck Day

Chuck Hancock

Corey Lee Barker

Greg McDougal

Russ Murphy

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR

“Compass” – Lady Antebellum; directed by Peter Zavaldil

“Invisible” – Hunter Hayes; directed by Ray Kay

“Keep On Rollin’” – Steve Richard; directed by Flick Wiltshire

“Like Jesus Does” – Eric Church; directed by John Peets

“Love Is Stronger” – Jason Crabb; directed by Roman White

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Bonita Adele

Isaac Cole

Joe Loftus

Steve Shirey

True Heart

YOUTH IN MUSIC AWARD

Adrienne Haupt

Isaac Cole

McDougal Kids

Mikayla Lynn

Tommy Brandt II

MUSICIAN

Dennis Agajanian

Gordon Mote

Greg McDougal

Jayc Harold

Ricky Skaggs

INSPIRATIONAL COMEDIAN

Aaron Wilburn

Barry McGee

Chonda Pierce

T. Bubba Bechtol

Tim Hawkins

LIVING LEGEND

The Living Legend Recipient has been determined.

MUSIC EVANGELIST*

Dennis Agajanian

Greg McDougal

Mary James

Russ Murphy

Tommy Brandt

Wade Hammond

* a tie in this category created six nominees

RADIO STATION/NETWORK

HLE Radio

Inspirational Country Radio Network

KSTV 93.1 FM – Dublin, TX

WGDN FM 103.1 - Gladwin, Michigan

WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN

RADIO PERSONALITY

Hunter Logan

JR Pitsenbarger

Marty Smith

Rich Miller

Robby Lynn

TELEVISION NETWORK

Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)

Family Friendly Entertainment Inc.

Hallmark Channel

RFD TV

TCT Network

INSPIRATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARTIST

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Rhonda Vincent

Ricky Skaggs

The Isaacs

The Roys

FAITH, FAMILY & COUNTRY MOVIE

Gods’ Not Dead – Pure Flix Entertainment

Grace Unplugged – Coram Deo Studios / Birchwood Pictures

Heaven Is For Real – Roth Films / Screen Gems / TriStar Pictures

Moms’ Night Out – TriStar Pictures / Provident Films / Affirm Films

Son of God – Hearst Entertainment / LightWorkers Media

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