Roster of Artists grows for the 10th Christian Country Music Awards Show

NASHVILLE, TN. (CCMA PR) - On Thursday, November 4, 2004 at 7 p.m., the historic Ryman Auditorium will once again become the 'Mother Church' of music as some of the most popular artists in Christian Country and Country Music gather for the 10th Annual Christian Country Music Awards.

Among the confirmed performers scheduled to take the stage during this milestone broadcast are MCA recording artist Josh Turner, who will also serve as co-host of the show; UMG recording artist Jimmy Wayne; Pioneer Award and Female Vocalist of the Year nominee Stella Parton; gospel and country music legends The Oak Ridge Boys; Curb recording artists Jeff Carson and Lisa Brokop; The Fox Brothers; The Crabb Family; Mike Hammock; Mere Image; Lawrence Bishop with Shirley Murdock; Vocal Duo of the Year nominee, Branded and singer/songwriter Clifton Jansky who has garnered a total of five nominations for the 10th Anniversary Award Show.
'In my opinion, the level of talent being assembled is going to make this event the best yet for us,' says Association Founder and President Gene Higgins. 'Audience members are going to be in for the performance of a lifetime.'

The Christian Country Music Awards is the keynote event of the Christian Country Music Association Convention held this year at the Millennium Maxwell House in Nashville, TN from October 31st to November 3rd. The Christian Country Music Association provides education, resources, products, services, promotional opportunities, and events for the sole purpose of touching and changing lives through the message of music. Founded in 1992, it faithfully serves and supports its members interested or involved in Christian Country and/or other forms of Christian or positive music expressed through their careers, ministries, or businesses.

The Christian Country Music Award Show will again be televised live by Great American Country®, Inc. (GAC) the NEW home of the Grand Ole Opry. GAC is best known for its music-intensive format, featuring a broad mix of current and past Country videos, original programming, specials and live concerts in addition to Country's only daily request show, Country Request Live, broadcast from the heart of Nashville.
Founded in 1995, GAC, owned and operated by Jones Media Networks, Ltd. and reaches 34 million households in the United States.