NASHVILLE, TN (ANS) -- The 18 th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards, which will be held on October 18 at Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville, Tennessee is pleased to announce this year's final five nominees in each category.

The 18 th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards Nominees are:

Entertainer of the Year
Chuck Day
Laura Dodd
Steve Richard
The Roys
Tommy Brandt

Male Vocalist
Chuck Day
Chuck Hancock
Lucas Hoge
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Female Vocalist
Aubree Bullock
Kali Rose
Larissa
Laura Dodd
Mary James

Vocal Duo
Branded
Bruce & Betsy Mullen
Chuck Day with James Payne
Joey + Rory
The Roys

Vocal Group or Band
Crawford Crossing
CrossCountry The Band
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Last Light Band
Sunday Drive

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
"Between Sundays" - DJ Miller
"I'm Gonna Love You Through It" - Martina McBride
"That's Why I Pray" - Big & Rich
"Threaten Me With Heaven" - Vince Gill
"Time Is Love" - Josh Turner

Mainstream Country Artist
Alan Jackson
Jeff Bates
Josh Turner
Scotty McCreery
Vince Gill

Christian/Inspirational Country Song
"I Am Pretty" - Laura Dodd
"In The Shadow Of My Steeple" - Aubree Bullock
"Jesus Is Enough" - Russ Murphy
"Toothbrush" - Steve Richard
"While I Still Can" - Greg McDougal

Songwriter
Chuck Day
Chuck Hancock
Geoffrey Andrews
Paul Staggs of Branded
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Video
I'm Gonna Love You Through It - Martina McBride
God Gave Me You - Blake Shelton
Like My Mother Does - Lauren Alaina
Loves Gotta Go Somewhere - Steve Richard
That's Why I Pray - Big & Rich

New Artist
Geoffrey Andrews
Larissa
Rachel Holder
Scott Steele
Wade Hammond

Musician
Dennis Agajanian
Greg McDougal
Jayc Harold
Ricky Skaggs
Vince Gill

Comedian
Aaron Wilburn
Chonda Pierce
Johnny Lee Cook
Mike Snider
Tim Hawkins

Radio Personality
JR Pitsenbarger
Les Butler
Marty Smith
Mona Faith
Rich Miller

Radio Station
Cross Country Radio - CBN
Inspirational Country Radio Network
KSTV 93.1 FM - Dublin, TX
WJCR 90.1 FM - Upton, KY
WSM AM 650 - Nashville, TN

Inspirational Bluegrass Artist
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
Rhonda Vincent
Ricky Skaggs
The Isaacs
The Roys

Youth In Music Award
Emily Faith
Hannah Faith
Isaac Cole
Red Roots
The McDougal Kids

Music Evangelist of the Year
Chuck Day
Dennis Agajanian
Greg McDougal
Russ Murphy
Tommy Brandt

Faith, Family, & Country Movie
Courageous
Dolphin Tale
Joyful Noise
War Horse
The Help

Television Network
Gospel Music Channel
Great American Country
NRB Network
TBN
TCT Networks

The 18 th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational Country Music. In addition to the awards ceremony, this year the Inspirational Country Music Association will pay a special tribute to the past twenty years of Inspirational and Christian Country music during the ICM Faith, Family & Country™ 20 Year Home Coming Concert Celebration, on October 14 at the Cornerstone Church Madison Campus (726 W. Old Hickory Blvd) in Madison, Tennessee. (This is a free event that is open to the public.) The Millennium Maxwell House Hotel (2025 Rosa L. Parks Blvd) in Nashville will host the convention on October 15-18. Events for ICM week will include music showcases, a songwriting contest, seminars, a talent competition and more.

For more information on the 18 th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards, or to purchase tickets, visit www.FaithFamilyCountry.com.

The 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country™ Awards will air on National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) and TCT Networks.

Find the TCT Television Network at:
Direct TV-Channel: 377
Sky Angel Satellite Channel: 133
www.tct.tv

Find the NRB Network at:
Direct TV-Channel: 378
Sky Angel IPTV Channel: 126
www.nrb.network.tv