2013 Inspirational Country Music Convention & Awards to Take Place October 20-24 in Nashville
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On October 20-24, 2013 the Inspirational Country Music Convention & Awards will take place in Nashville, TN. The week’s crowning event, the 19th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Two Rivers Fellowship.
Get more info and ticket information from the press release:
The Inspirational Music Association is gearing up for its 21st anniversary and heading back to Opryland in Music City on Oct 20-24, 2013. The 2013 ICM Faith, Family and Country Convention and Awards will take place at Two Rivers Fellowship at Opryland. There will be many events and activities throughout the week taking place in the immediate area, including the annual ICM Faith, Family and Country Talent Show, The Power Source #1 Party and Media Appreciation Luncheon, the annual membership breakfast, seminars, incredible live music and much more. The Inn at Opryland will serve as this year’s host hotel and is centrally located to great food, shopping and downtown Nashville! Additionally, The 19th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards will be held Thursday, October 24, 2013, at Two Rivers Fellowship.
“I truly love Nashville and all the benefits it has to offer our attendees,” said Jason Higgins, ICM Executive Director. “We are excited to be back in Nashville and have plans to expand the week in 2014!”
Every year, this week draws music fans, media and the industry’s top artists to Nashville where they showcase music and discuss industry related issues. 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 first awards ceremony back in 1993 (CCMA Awards at that time) began with a humble six awards including the “Pioneer Award” (Oak Ridge Boys), “Male Vocalist of the Year” (Bruce Haynes), “Female Vocalist of the Year” (Teri Lyn), “Christian Country Song of the Year” (Rodeo Preacher – Bruce Haynes), “Group of the Year” (White River), and “Songwriter of the Year” (Paul Overstreet). Today the award show (currently the Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards) has expanded to include over twenty awards including “Entertainer of the Year,” “Vocal Duo of the Year,” “Vocal Group of the Year,” “Mainstream Country Artist of the Year,” “Mainstream Inspirational Song of the Year,” “Video of the Year,” and “Inspirational Bluegrass Artist of the Year.” In addition the ceremony now honors new artists, youth, radio stations and personalities, movies, television networks, musicians, and videos that have had a large impact on the Inspirational and Christian country music genre. Over the years past winners include Charlie Daniels, Ricky Skaggs, Ken Holloway, Marty Raybon, T. Graham Brown, Steve Wariner, Johnny Cash, The Fox Brothers, Soggy Bottom Boys, Randy Travis, Darryl Worley, Josh Turner, Tim McGraw, Craig Morgan, George Strait, Point of Grace, The Roys, Carrie Underwood, Justin Moore, and many more.
For more information on the ICM Faith, Family and Country Convention and Awards, visit www.faithfamilycountry.com or like them at www.facebook.com/faithfamilycountry to stay updated.
Liv Carter
She holds several certificates from Berklee College of Music, and a certificate in Positive Psychology from UC Berkeley.
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