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The 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards
The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards (ICMs) 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 shows have had appearances by: Collin Raye, Ricky Skaggs, Tracy Lawrence, Natalie Grant with Wynonna, Tommy Brandt, Charlie Daniels, Andy Griggs, Lonestar, Jamie O.Neal, Josh Turner, Lee Greenwood, Emerson Drive, Richie McDonald, Linda Davis, CrossCountry, Jason Crabb, Dennis Agajanian, Point of Grace, Diamond Rio, James Payne, Brian Littrell, Randy Owen, The Isaacs, Phil Stacey, Melanie Walker, Jeff Bates, Tammy Cochran, Del Way and many more. 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. The convention and award show are presented by the 501c(3) not-for-profit corporation, Christian Country Music Association, founded in 1992 in conjunction with Power Source Music Inc.
The ICM Awards have aired on Great American Country (GAC), Gospel Music Channel, 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.
2011 ICM AWARDS
PRESS RELEASES 2011
2011-10-31 - LADY ANTEBELLUM, JUSTIN MOORE, RICKY SKAGGS BIG WINNERS AT THE 17th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Ricky Skaggs Accepts “Entertainer of the Year” Award Among Top Major Categories Presented Tonight at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center
2011-10-18 - UFC Star Rich Franklin To ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards
ULTIMATE FIGHTING WORLD CHAMPION & SPORTS LEGEND RICH “ACE” FRANKLIN TO ADD STAR POWER TO 17TH ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS –OCTOBER 28 IN NASHVILLE
2011-10-10 - INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: “TURNING NASHVILLE PINK”
TN STATE CAPITOL TO BE SHOWERED IN PINK LIGHTING OCTOBER 24-30, AND SCHERMERHORN SYMPHONY CENTER WILL
“ROLL OUT THE PINK CARPET” FOR INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ON OCTOBER 28!
2011-09-21 - ONLINE “EVENT STREAM” TO 17th ANNUAL AWARDS
ICM FAITH, FAMILY & COUNTRY AWARDS
ADD ONLINE “EVENT STREAM” TO 17th ANNUAL AWARDS
BEING PRESENTED OCTOBER 28th IN NASHVILLE
2011-08-29 - TOP 5 Nominees ANNOUNCED
ICM FAITH, FAMILY & COUNTRY AWARDS: TOP FIVE CATEGORY FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 17TH ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS – TO BE PRESENTED IN NASHVILLE OCTOBER 28TH
2011-07-26 - Top 10 Nominees Released
TOP 10 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR THE 17th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS TO BE HELD ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2011 AT THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY – SCHERMERHORN.
2011-07-14 - Performers Announced!
THE 17TH ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCES BY LEE GREENWOOD, RICKY SKAGGS, JOEY & RORY, AND THE ROYS!
2011-06-13 - Megan Alexander and Storme Warren return to host the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards
NASHVILLE GOES PINK FOR INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK, SET FOR OCTOBER 24-28, 2011
2011-04-25 - ICM Week 2011 Dates Set
Oct 24-28 in Music City USA
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2011 ICM Sponsors
2011-10-31 - LADY ANTEBELLUM, JUSTIN MOORE, RICKY SKAGGS BIG WINNERS AT THE 17th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Justin Moore, Lady Antebellum and Ricky Skaggs led the winners of the 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards on Friday night. The Nashville ceremony -- hosted by GAC's Storme Warren and 'Inside Edition's' Megan Alexander -- not only honored country artists whose music serves a greater purpose, but it also benefited breast cancer awareness.
Skaggs took home the night's big honor, winning the Entertainer of the Year award. Lady Antebellum won the Video of the Year award. Dave Haywood accepted on behalf of the band.
"This was a really emotional song and definitely the most dramatic video we've ever made," he said. "We are honored with the recognition from the Inspirational Country Music Award voters and we just appreciate the support of our fans."
Moore was another of the big winners, taking home the trophy for Mainstream Inspirational Country Song. “This song is a gift from God,” Moore said, accepting the honor. “I can’t think of a better way and a better place to win my first ever award, so thank you very much and God bless you guys.”
Each of the 21 awards came with a pink ribbon tied around it, a nod to the Inspirational Country Music Association's highly publicized campaign to benefit the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition. Before the show, the stars walked down a pink carpet in tribute to the lives of Middle Tennessee breast cancer survivors.
2011 ICM Faith, Family and Country Awards Winners:
Entertainer
Chuck Day
Johnny Lee Cook
Ricky Skaggs - WINNER!
Steve Richard
Tommy Brandt
Vocal Duo
Amanda Fessant Feat. Tommy Brandt
Branded
Bruce and Betsy Mullen
Joey and Rory - WINNER!
The Roys
Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
'Bleed Red,' Ronnie Dunn
'I Won’t Let Go,' Rascal Flatts
'If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,' Justin Moore - WINNER!
'That’s Important to Me,' Joey and Rory
'The Breath You Take,' George Strait
Mainstream Country Artist
Buddy Jewell
Carrie Underwood
Jeff Bates - WINNER!
Joey and Rory
Josh Turner
Legend/Pioneer Award
Fox Brothers - WINNER!
Melanie Walker
Oak Ridge Boys
Randy Travis
Ricky Skaggs
Video
'Hello World,' Lady Antebellum: Capitol Nashville, Director Roman White - WINNER!
'I Am Strong,' The Grascals With Dolly Parton: BluGrascal Records, Director David Corlew
'If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away,' Justin Moore: Valory Music Co., Director Peter Zavadil
'If I Die Young,' The Band Perry: Republic Nashville, Director David McClister
'Mama’s Song,' Carrie Underwood: Arista Nashville, Director Shaun Silva
NASHVILLE GOES PINK FOR INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK, SET FOR OCTOBER 24-28, 2011
Megan Alexander and Storme Warren return to host the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards - A Night of Faith, Family & Country on October 28th,
8:00 p.m. at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
On October 24-28, the Christian Country Music Association and The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition are teaming up to turn Nashville PINK during Inspirational Country Music Week.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
On October 24-28, the Christian Country Music Association and The Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition are teaming up to turn Nashville PINK during Inspirational Country Music Week.
ICM Week will feature evening showcases highlighting 2011 ICM Award nominees, a silent auction with proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Awareness Fund, exhibits, seminars, and much more! On Friday, October 28th, the week will come to a close with the 17thAnnual Inspirational Country Music Awards – A Night of Faith, Family & Country.
Monday-Thursday’s events will take place at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, and on Friday the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in downtown Nashville will play host for the 17th Annual ICM Awards. Returning as hosts are beloved television personalities Megan Alexander and Storme Warren. Alexander, correspondent for Inside Edition, television’s longest-running, top-rated syndicated news magazine, emcees countless charity events and seminars around the country and frequently appears on CNN Headline News' Showbiz Tonight as a guest commentator. Warren, host of the popular Great American Country (GAC) entertainment news show Headline Country and radio personality on Sirius XM's The Highway, is a cherished member of the community and can also be seen hosting numerous charity events throughout the year.
Prior to the awards show, the first-ever PINK Carpet Gala Event will take place as breast cancer survivors, country artists, celebrities and more join to celebrate and raise awareness for the cause. During the ceremony, orchestra seating will be filled with breast cancer survivors, each of which will be sponsored by a family member, friend, or business. For more information on sponsoring a Breast Cancer Survivor, please contact Ray Henson at 615-742-9210 x229 or visit www.ICM-awards.com.
Tickets for the ICM Awards show are now available for purchase online by visiting www.ICM-awards.com. Ticket prices start at $50 and include access to the PINK Carpet Gala Event.
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 music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Music Week (ICM Week), in Nashville, TN. Past shows have included performers such as: Ricky Skaggs, Randy Houser, Craig Morgan, Point of Grace, Wynonna, Josh Turner, The Oak Ridge Boys, Bellamy Brothers, Lee Greenwood, Andy Griggs, Jamie O’Neal, Lonestar, Merle Haggard, and more!
2010 ICM AWARDS
Will Pepper, Leigh Cappillino
Leigh Cappillino and Will Peppers presents the ICM Inspirational Country Song of the Year award at the 2010 Inspirational Country Music Awards at Trinity Music City USA Auditorium on October 14, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Published on Oct 31, 2010
Carrie Underwood Wins 2010 Inspirational Country Music Award for Video of the Year.
Announcement of the nominees and Carrie's taped acceptance speech for her Video of the Year win (for "Temporary Home") at the 2010 Inspirational Country Music Awards (October 2010).
Top 10 Nominees for 2010 ICM Awards!!!
TOP 10 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED
FOR THE 16th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Top 10 Nominees For 2010 ICM Awards!!!
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
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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
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Congratulations To The 2010 ICM Award Winners
Entertainer of the Year Point of Grace
Male Vocalist Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist Mary James
Vocal Duo of the Year The Roys
Vocal Group CrossCountry The Band
Mainstream Inspirational Song of the Year This Ain't Nothin, Craig Morgan
Christian Country Song of the Year Cowboys Love Jesus Too, Russ Murphy
Songwriter of the Year Russ Murphy
Mainstream Country Artist Craig Morgan
New Artist of the Year Laura Dodd
Musician of the Year Dennis Agajanian
Comedy Act of the Year Johnny Lee Cook
Radio Personality of the Year Rich Miller
Radio Station of the Year WCWV/Summersville, WV
Video of the Year Temporary Home, Carrie Underwood
Director, Deaton-Flanigen
Inspirational Bluegrass Artist Ricky Skaggs
Youth In Music Award Renee Spencer
Music Evangelist of the Year Greg McDougal
Television Network TCT Networks
Inspirational Movie The Blind Side, Alcon Entertainment
Warner Brothers Pictures
ICM Awards
PO BOX 100584
Nashville, TN 37224
615-742-9210
Fax 615-248-8505
info@ccma.cc
2007 ICM AWARDS
Richie McDonald Performing "Hey God" at 2007 ICM Awards
| First 2007 ICM Award Airing
THE 13th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS ANNOUNCE SHOW TIMES ON NRB NETWORK AND CMT LOADED
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| Del Way Wins Entertainer of the Year
ALAN JACKSON’S PRECIOUS MEMORIES WINS INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR AT THE 13th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
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| Richie McDonald, Emerson Drive and Lee Greenwood Among the Performers
PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS ADDED TO THE 2007 INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS SHOW TO BE HELD ON
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007 AT THE ACUFF THEATER |
| PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR 13th ANNUAL ICM's
PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED FOR THE 2007 INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2007
AT THE ACUFF THEATER |
2007 ICM Awards Schedule of Airings:Friday November 16th 2007 Inspirational Country Music Award Winners: |
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ALAN JACKSON’S PRECIOUS MEMORIES WINS
INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY ALBUM OF THE YEAR
AT THE 13th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
Del Way Wins Entertainer of the Year
with Josh Turner Winning Mainstream Country Artist
Alan Jackson Álbum 2006 Precious Memories
NASHVILLE, TN-November 4, 2007—Alan Jackson’s Precious Memories wins the Inspirational Country Album of the Year and Josh Turner was selected as the Mainstream Country Artist of the Year at the 13th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM awards). Other big winners include, Del Way, winning Entertainer of the Year with Sonya Isaacs taking home Female Vocalist of the Year and Tommy Brandt receiving Male Vocalist of the Year for the second straight year.
The annual award show was held tonight at the historic Acuff Theatre and was taped with a live audience to be aired on several broadcast networks. The show will be seen on four major networks, TCT Networks, NRB Network, FAITH Television, and CTS Television Canada reaching over 180 million subscribers in the United States, Canada and over 170 nations throughout the world. Please visit www.icm-awards.com for show schedule.
Award winning comedienne, author and AKA “The Queen of Clean”, Chonda Pierce and multi-award winning Christian artist and TBN radio host, Del Way, split the hosting duties. Both brought their warmth, intelligence and observational humor to the microphone for one of the most inspiring nights of music and awards.
Show highlights include, Midas Records artists, Emerson Drive opening the show with a heart-touching, inspirational performance of their No. 1 song “Moments,” a song dedicated to the band’s former bass player who passed away last month, Patrick Bourque. In addition, Richie McDonald made his first TV performance since leaving the group, Lonestar, singing the hit single he penned, “Hey GOD,” about a simple prayer of thanks.
Award-winning country legend, Lee Greenwood, showed his gospel roots with his performance of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from the Curb Records’ collection of Inspirational Songs as well the 2003 release Lee Greenwood: Gospel. And Tammy Cochran wowed the audience with her new single, “Where I Am,” off her long awaited album with the same title that just hit the stores and is heading up the charts.
Additional star-studded performances included the 2006 Entertainer of the Year, Mike Hammock, who performed “Safe In The Arms of Love” and Brad Cotter performed his hit single, “GOD’s Fingerprints;” In addition, Mike Manuel, Del Way, the Bellamy Brothers, Blue County, CrossCountry The Band, Mary James, Corey Brooks, Sharene Spielman and Branded all performed their inspirational songs on the show.
Presenters included: Rhonda Vincent; Andy Griggs; Rich McCready; Trent Tomlinson; Jason Meadows; Margo Smith and Holly; the Fox Brothers; Lawrence Bishop; James Payne; Sandra Dee; Chunky Nelms; Barry McGee; Miko Marks; Russ Murphy; Laura Bryna, John Sines, Jr.; Greg McDougal; Tommy Brandt; Steve McGranahan; Mike Rimmey; and CMT Loaded host, Charla. Also, Miss Tennessee USA 2008, Hailey Brown and Miss Tennessee Teen USA, Natalie Phillips assisted in presenting the award trophies.
The Inspirational Country Music Convention 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 31st through November 4th in Nashville, TN. The award show, held Sunday, November 4, 2007, will air on four major networks with over 180 million subscribers in the United States, Canada and to over 170 nations throughout the world and over 80 artists performing throughout the week at the Gibson Café in Opry Mills. The convention and show are presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, The Christian Country Music Association. www.ccma.cc
For More Information, please contact:
Kim Dettwiller/Power Source/615-330-5656/kimdet@comcast.net
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Congratulations to All Talent and Songwriting Entries: |
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| Talent Winners – 1st - Kristi Warner 2nd - Katlyn Wolfe 3rd - J & Kat |
Songwriting – 1st - Gary Forsythe, "All My Troubles" 2nd - Kris Miller, "Eyes Of Mercy" 3rd - Gary Forsythe, "Time Flies" |
