NASHVILLE, TN (ICM awards) -- Brooks and Dunn�s “Believe” wins Song of the Year and Video of the Year at the 12th Annual Inspirational Country
Music Award Show (ICM awards).
Craig Wiseman, co-writer of the hit with Ronnie Dunn, also won the same category last year with the
Tim McGraw award winning song, “Live like You Were Dying.” Mike Hammock won Entertainer of the Year and Tommy Brandt received Male Vocalist of the Year with Melanie Walker taking home Female Vocalist of the Year for the second straight year.
The Thursday night show was held at the historic Acuff Theatre and was aired live on the Gospel Music Channel. Andy Andrews, in his first year as host of the show, brought his warm, intelligent, side-splitting observational humor to the microphone for one of the most inspiring nights of music.
Opening the show was country legend and Blue Hat recording artist, Charlie Daniels. Charlie performed Preachin', Prayin', Singin' from his first gospel bluegrass album Songs From The Longleaf Pines and multi-platinum country group, Lonestar, performed their new single “Mountains” and wowed the audience with that signature sound their fans have grown to love.
Randy Owen also showed his gospel roots with the original song “One Big Heaven” which he wrote for Alabama-Songs of Inspiration, the band�s first album release in five years. And joining the inspirational music genre with the spring release of his first-ever Christian solo record, Backstreet Boys� Brian Littrell illustrated why he is one of pop�s most recognized and best-selling artists. His rendition of “Welcome Home” showed his passion and heart for his new mission in Christian music.
Additional star-studded performers included: Jimmy Wayne, Blue County , Trent Tomlinson, The Fox Brothers, Tommy Brandt, Chunky Nelms, Gayla Earlene, Last Light Band, Mike Manuel, Melanie Walker, Dennis Agajanian, The Peasall Sisters
Presenters included: Mercury Recording Artist, Julie Roberts, Lance Smith, host of CMT TOP TWENTY COUNTDOWN, Katie Cook, host of CMT INSIDER, Barbara Fairchild, Scott and Melissa Reeves, Brian Littrell, Del Way, Chalee Tennison, Rachel Proctor, Rich McCready, Clint Miller, Mary James , Nannette Vaughan, Soap Opera Star, Jim Black, host of syndicated radio show, "Solid Gospel Sundays,” Charlie Monk, Mayor of Music Row and Sirius Radio Host as well as Nashville�s own star of the current movie “How To Eat Fried Worms,” Luke Benward.
For show highlights and photos, please visit www.ccma.cc
Entertainer of the Year - Mike Hammock
Male Vocalist - Tommy Brandt
Female Vocalist - Melanie Walker
Vocal Duo of the Year - Branded
Vocal Group - Fox Brothers
Trio of the Year - Jeff Treece Band
Song of the Year - Believe, Brooks & Dunn
Songwriter of the Year - Mike Manuel
Mainstream Country Artist - Carrie Underwood
New Artist of the Year - Corey Brooks
Musician of the Year - Dennis Agajanian
Comedy Act of the Year - Mark Lowery
Radio Personality of the Year - Rich Miller
Radio Station of the Year - WTVY, Dothan , AL
Video of the Year - Believe, Brooks & Dunn
Pioneer Award - Del Way
Living Legend Award - Joe Babcock
Youth In Music Award - Peasall Sisters
Music Evangelist of the Year - Del Way
Television Network - Gospel Music Channel
