Thursday, October 15, 2009

15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards

They'll be handed out tonight. Here's the list - check back tomorrow for the winners

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song
"Believers" - Joe Nichols
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan
"I Wish" - Point of Grace
"Man of the House" - Chuck Wicks
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson
"Six Foot Teddy Bear" - Richie McDonald
"Somebody Said A Prayer" - Billy Ray Cyrus
"That's How It Still Outta Be" - Trent Tomlinson
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence - WINNER

Mainstream Country Artist
Collin Raye
Craig Morgan
James Otto
Jeff Bates
Joe Nichols
Josh Turner
Oak Ridge Boys
Richie McDonald
Ricky Scaggs - WINNER - UM...WHAT?
Tracy Lawerence

Video
"Brothers" - Dean Brody: Director Stephen Scott
"Everything Is Fine" - Josh Turner: Director Roman White
"God Must Really Love Me" - Craig Morgan: Director Eric Welch - WINNER
Craig said, "The message that there is somebody looking out for everyone, no matter what, really rang true, especially in these tough times we're having in this country. I wanted to share that inspiration with the fans." Craig said director Eric Welch did "a phenomenal job of interpreting the song."
"It's America" - Rodney Atkins: CURB Director Eric Welch
"Ride" - Martina McBride: Director Kristin Barlowe
"Muddy Water" - Trace Adkins: Director Trey Fanjoy
"My Hallelujah Song!" - Julianne Hough: Director Wayne Isham
"Sissy's Song" - Alan Jackson: Director Scott Scovill
"Up To Him" - Tracy Lawrence: Director Flick Wiltshire
"Waitin On A Woman" - Brad Paisley: Director Jim Shea/Peter Tilden

Other Winners include...
Tommy Brandy - Male Vocalist of the Year
Sandra Dee - Female Vocalist of the Year
Point of Grace - Vocal Group of the Year
Cross Country the Band - Entertainer of the Year (2nd in a row)...and No, this is not our beloved Cross Country Junction! LOL