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NASHVILLE, July 17, 2014 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Inspirational Country Music Association celebrates its 20th Anniversary for the 2014 ICM Faith, Family and Country™ Awards.

The Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards Week is dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational and Christian Country music which is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country ™. The awards ceremony will be held in Nashville this November.

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Chuck Hancock
Dennis Agajanian
Kali Rose
Mary James
Russ Murphy
Steve Richard
The Kristina Craig Band
The Roys
Tommy Brandt

FEMALE VOCALIST
Chareé White
Cherie Brennan
Cindy Lee Alden
Jada Hite King
Jennifer Nickerson
Kali Rose
Kristina Craig
Larissa
Laura Dodd
Mary James

MALE VOCALIST
Chuck Day
Chuck Hancock
Daniel Alan
Guy Penrod
John Steed
Russ Murphy
Steve Richard
Steve Shirey
Tommy Brandt
Wade Hammond

VOCAL DUO or DUO PERFORMANCE
Aaron & Amanda Crabb
Branded
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Jeff & Sheri Easter
John Blackwell & Susie McEntire
Kali Rose & Dennis Agajanian
Randy-Paul
Steve Richard & Laura Dodd
The Roys
True Heart

VOCAL GROUP OR BAND (tie in the category)
Booth Brothers
Canton Junction
CrossCountry The Band
Crossfire Gospel Band
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Jayc Harold Band
Red Roots
Sunday Drive
The Isaacs
The Kristina Craig Band
Tim Chastain & Eight Days After

INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG OF THE YEAR
"I Will Trust" - Jennifer Nickerson
"I'm A Rock" - Kristina Craig Band
"Livin' In Today" – Larissa
"Lord I Trust In You" - Mike Rimmey
"Pray For Me" - Sweetwater Rain
"Stand Up" – Russ Murphy
"Strong" - Mary James featuring Jamie O'Neal
"Sunday" - Daniel Alan
"The God Of Another Chance" - Chuck Day
"The Rock On Which I Stand" - Steve Richard & Laura Dodd

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY MALE ARTIST
Alan Jackson
Darius Rucker
Hunter Hayes
Jeff Bates
John Berry
Josh Turner
Lee Brice
Ronnie Dunn
Scotty McCreery
Vince Gill

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY FEMALE ARTIST
Carrie Underwood
Dolly Parton
Gwen Sebastian
Jamie O'Neal
Laura Bell Bundy
Lee Ann Womack
Martina McBride
Rachel Holder
Sara Darling
Sara Evans

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY DUO OR GROUP
Diamond Rio
Joey + Rory
Lady Antebellum
Lonestar
Oak Ridge Boys
Parmalee
Rascal Flatts
Sweetwater Rain
The Henningsens
Thompson Square

MAINSTREAM INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG
"Compass" - Lady Antebellum
"Doin' It Right" - Rodney Atkins
"I Believe" – George Strait
"I Don't Dance" - Lee Brice
"I Hold On" - Dierks Bentley
"Invisible" - Hunter Hayes
"Like Jesus Does" - Eric Church
"That's What Angels Do" – Laura Bell Bundy
"Who I Am With You" - Chris Young
"Why God Made Love Songs" - Joel Crouse

SONGWRITER
Chuck Day
Chuck Hancock
Corey Lee Barker
Greg McDougal
Jennifer Nickerson
Lee Roy
Mike Rimmey
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt
Wanda Mallette

MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Compass" – Lady Antebellum; directed by Peter Zavaldil
"I Don't Dance" – Lee Brice; directed by Ryan Smith
"I Hold On" – Dierks Bentley; directed by Wes Edwards
"I Will Trust" – Jennifer Nickerson; directed by Cory Allison
"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
"That's What Angels Do" – Laura Bell Bundy; Big Machine Records
"Who I Am With You" – Chris Young; Sony/RCA

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Bonita Adele
Carol Hogner
Isaac Cole
Joe Loftus
John Blackwell
Kalee Hric
Russ Nottingham
Stephen Rew
Steve Shirey
True Heart

YOUTH IN MUSIC AWARD
Abbey Gregory
Adrienne Haupt
Chloe Goss
Emily Faith
Isaac Cole
McDougal Kids
Meghan Woods
Mikayla Lynn
Taylon Miller
Tommy Brandt II

MUSICIAN
Dennis Agajanian
Dewey Brown
Gordon Mote
Greg McDougal
Jayc Harold
Jeff Treece
Mike Baker
Ricky Skaggs
Tommy Brandt II
Travis Wetzel

INSPIRATIONAL COMEDIAN
Aaron Wilburn
Barry McGee
Bruce Mullen
Chonda Pierce
Jean Robertson
Jeff Treece
Mark Lowry
T. Bubba Bechtol
Tim Hawkins
Tim Lovelace

LIVING LEGEND
Bruce Haynes
Chuck Day (The Days)
Dolly Parton
Leo Johnston & CrossCountry
Lisa Daggs
Melanie Walker
Mike Manuel
Ricky Skaggs
Susie McEntire
Vince Gill

MUSIC EVANGELIST
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Chris Hayle
CrossCountry The Band
Dennis Agajanian
Greg McDougal
Mary James
Russ Murphy
The Kristina Craig Band
Tommy Brandt
Wade Hammond

RADIO STATION/NETWORK
Cross Country Radio – CBN
HLE Radio
Inspirational Country Radio Network
KSTV 93.1 FM – Dublin, TX
Spirit Country Radio
WEKC AM 710 – Corbin, KY
WGDN FM 103.1 - Gladwin, Michigan
WJCR 90.1 FM – Upton, KY
WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN
WTYS 94.1 FM – Marianna, FL

RADIO PERSONALITY
Gary Richardson
George Grover
Grieg Mayberry
Hunter Logan
Jerry Proctor
JR Pitsenbarger
Marty Smith
Mona Faith
Rich Miller
Robby Lynn

TELEVISION NETWORK
Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN)
Christian Television Network (CTN)
Family Friendly Entertainment Inc.
GOD TV
Hallmark Channel
INSP
NRB Network
RFD TV
TCT Network
Uplifting Entertainment (UP)

INSPIRATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARTIST
Blue Highway
Dailey & Vincent
Darin & Brooke Aldridge
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Marty Raybon
Rhonda Vincent
Ricky Skaggs
The Chigger Hill Boys & Terri
The Isaacs
The Roys

FAITH, FAMILY & COUNTRY MOVIE
Gods' Not Dead – Pure Flix Entertainment
Grace Unplugged – Coram Deo Studios / Birchwood Pictures
Heart Of The Country – Bay Ridge Films / 20th Century Fox
Heaven Is For Real – Roth Films / Screen Gems / TriStar Pictures
Mom's Night Out – TriStar Pictures / Provident Films / Affirm Films
Ragamuffin – Color Green Films/Duality Filmworks
Son of God – Hearst Entertainment / LightWorkers Media
The Book of Esther – Pure Flix Entertainment
The Redemption of Henry Myers – Gunderson Entertainment/EchoLight Films
The Ultimate Life – Ultimate Life / ReelWorks Studios

Time and date will be released soon.

Visit www.FaithFamilyCountry.com for updates.
Jason Higgins
Executive Director
Inspirational Country Music Association
107 Music City Circle, Suite 200
Nashville, TN 37214
Jason@ccma.cc
Facebook.com/FaithFamilyCountry