TOP 10 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- August 6, 2009--Power Source Music Group is proud to announce the Top 10 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 following 2009 Top 10 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category:

Male Vocalist
Allen Frizzell
David Phelps
Del Way
Greg McDougal
Lance Christopher
Michael Austin
Mike Rimmey
Russ Murphy
Steve Richard
Steven Paul McCollum
Tommy Brandt

Female Vocalist
Amanda Fessant
Chelley Odle
Cindy Hughlett
Deborah Hightower
Denean Workman
Kathy Joy Bell
Lesa Hudson
Mary James
Rebecca Linda Smith
Sandra Dee

Entertainer of the Year
Andrew Heller
Austins Bridge
Barry McGee
CrossCountry The Band
Del Way
Dennis Agajanian
James Payne
Point of Grace
The Akins
The Springs

Vocal Duo of the Year
Bellamy Brothers
Branded
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Den & Bobbie West
Jack & Deb Stone
Jackson & Scroggs
Jeff & Sheri Easter
Ray Brothers
Robert & James
The Roys

Vocal Group
Austins Bridge
CrossCountry The Band
Last Light Band
Mercy Mountain Boys
Point of Grace
Sam Gary Band
Silver City Band
The Akins
The Messengers
The Springs

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
"Believers," Joe Nichols
"Everything Is Fine," Josh Turner
"God Must Really Love Me," Craig Morgan
"I Wish," Point of Grace
"Man Of The House," Chuck Wicks
"Sissy’s Song," Alan Jackson
"Six Foot Teddy Bear," Richie McDonald
"Somebody Said A Prayer," Billy Ray Cyrus
"That’s How It Still Outta Be," Trent Tomlinson
"Up To Him," Tracy Lawrence

Mainstream Country Artist
Collin Raye
Craig Morgan
James Otto
Jeff Bates
Joe Nichols
Josh Turner
Oak Ridge Boys
Richie McDonald
Ricky Skaggs
Tracy Lawrence

Christian Country Song of the Year
"Blinded," Last Light Band
"Daddy’s Little Girl," Mike Rimmey
"Good Ole Boys," James Payne and Del Way
"Good To Know It’s Not The End," The Akins
"He Lit The Fire," Kathy Bell
"Loving You," Greg McDougal with Tammy Cochran
"Make It Into Heaven," Steve Richard
"Man Of His Word," Allen Frizzell
"Oh America," CrossCountry The Band
"That’s What You Do," The Roys
"The Devil’s Game," Tommy Brandt

Songwriter of the Year
Brett Hill
Del Way
Greg McDougal
James Payne
Joseph "Pastor Joe" Greenfield
Mike Rimmey
Paul Staggs
Robert Frank Smith
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Legend / Pioneer Award
Bill Traylor
Bruce Haynes
CrossCountry The Band
Fred Bacher
Gayla Earlene
Ken Holloway
Last Light Band
Peter Lewis Whitebird
Ricky Skaggs
Susie Luchsinger

Video
Brothers, Dean Brody, Broken Bow, Director: Stephen Scott
Everything Is Fine, Josh Turner, MCA, Director: Roman White
God Must Really Love Me, Craig Morgan, Director: Eric Welch
It’s America, Rodney Atkins, CURB Director: Eric Welch
Martina McBride, Ride RCA Nashville/Sony Director: Kristin Barlowe
Muddy Water, Trace Adkins Capitol Director: Trey Fanjoy
My Hallelujah Song!, Julianne Hough Director Wayne Isham
Sissy’s Song, Alan Jackson Arista, Director: Scott Scovill
Up To Him, Tracy Lawrence, Rocky Comfort, Director: Flick Wiltshire
Waitin' On A Woman, Brad Paisley Arista Nashville Director: Jim Shea/Peter Tilden

New Artist
1 Reason
Angela Knight
Clay Dustin
Glen Shelton
Jayc Harold
Michelle White
Nichole Hope Crandell
Silver City Band
Steve Richard
The Akins

Musician of the Year
Calina Boggs
Casey Morton of CrossCountry The Band
Charlie Daniels
Dennis Agajanian
Gordon Mote
Greg McDougal
James Mitchell
James Singletary
Lawrence Bishop
Ricky Skaggs

Comedy Act of the Year
Aaron Wilburn
Barry McGee
Casey Morton of CrossCountry The Band
Chonda Pierce
Chris Binion
Cuzin Gus
Jeff Treece
Mark Lowry
Roy Fox of The Fox Brothers
Steve McGranahan - World’s Strongest Redneck

Radio Personality of the Year
Fred Bacher
Gary Richardson
J.R. Pitsenbarger
Jim Tucker
Leon Joplin
Paul Southerland
Red Ellis
Rich Miller
Robby Lynn
Ronnie Betts

Radio Station of the Year
KIJN, Farwell TX
KKUS, Tyler TX
KVMN, Cave City AR
KUPR, Alamogordo NM
WANO, Pineville KY
WCWV, Summersville WV
WJCR, Upton KY
WMDRFM, Augusta ME
WSLM, Salem, IN
WTYS, Marianna FL

Inspirational Country Bluegrass Award
Alison Kraus
Cherryholmes
Dennis Agajanian
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Lawrence Bishop
Marty Raybon
New Jerusalem
Ricky Skaggs & The Whites
The Grascals
The Isaacs

Youth In Music Award
Abbey
Calina Boggs
Candy Boggs
Carissa
Hannah Belle
Luke Womac
Mackenzie Morgan
Matthew Wacaster
Natalie Rose

Music Evangelist of the Year
Corey Brooks
CrossCountry The Band
Del Way
Greg McDougal
Jack Stone
James Payne
Lawrence Bishop
Melanie Walker
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Faith, Family, & Country Movie
Billy, The Early Years, Solex Productions
Faith Happens, Side by Side Films
Fireproof, Provident Films
Hannah Montana: The Movie, Disney
Pendragon: Sword of His Father, Burns Family Studios
Saving God, Cloud Ten Pictures
The Genuis Club, Cloud Ten Pictures

Television Network
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Christian Television Network (CTN)
Cornerstone Television
Daystar
My Family TV, formerly Faith TV
Gospel Music Channel
National Religious Broadcasters
TCT Network
Three Angels Broadcasting Network
Trinity Broadcast Network (TBN)