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Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Inspirational Country Music) - Inspirational Country
Music Week Opening Day 2008
* Sunday, October 12, 2-7 pm
* Outdoor music stage and events Free to the public
* Artists and Business Booths at Vendor Village
* Live Music Showcases throughout the day
* Autograph Booth - Artist meet and greet
* ICM Week Opening Ceremonies (OUTSIDE STAGE) 2pm-5pm
* Music Showcase (SAM ASH STAGE) 7pm
* Closing Worship
Youth Day
* Monday, October 13
* 1pm-4pm at the outdoor stage
* Outdoor Kids Zone
Inspirational Country Music Nightly Showcases
* Sunday, October 12 through Wednesday, October 14
* Two showcases daily 4 pm and 9 pm
* $20 Daily passes available
* The best in Inspirational and Christian Country Music
* 20-25 different artists per night
Power Source No. 1 Celebration & Media Appreciation
* Monday, October 13, 2008 9:30AM
* Aboard the famous General Jackson Showboat
* Enjoy great Christian & Inspirational Country music and a delicious meal.
* Approved Media attends free. RSVP to [email protected]
* Tickets available online
ICM Talent Show
* Tuesday, October 14, 2008 @ 10 am
* $200.00 to enter
* Judged by Nashville Record Label Executives
* You do not have to be registered to enter contest
* Winner receives 3-Song Project and one HMG single release
* The songs being performed at the ICM Talent Show are positive and family friendly with entries of Christian Country, Christian Contemporary, Christian Rock, Southern Gospel, and more.
Songwriting Competition
* Tuesday, October 14
* Judged by Nashville Executives
* You do not have to be registered to enter contest
* Winner receives 3-Song Production
* Songs must be submitted on CD along with typed copy of lyrics by September 30, 2008. Song judged on lyrics only, NOT quality of demo or vocals. Mail CD, Lyrics, & Payment ($40.00 per song) To: ICM Week, PO Box 100584 Nashville, TN 37224
14th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
* Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. CST
* The Trinity Music City USA Auditorium
* The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country.
* Tickets are $45.00 and are on sale now at https://www.ccma.cc/
Multi-platinum recording artist Collin Raye will be hosting the show as well as performing. Collin has hosted a past ICM Award Show and has numerous projects involving Christian & Inspirational Music including: "The Gift," "The 11th Commandment," "Quitters," and "Soldier's Prayer." Performers to include: The Isaacs, Tracy Lawrence, Grammy Award winning group, Point of Grace, Greg McDougal with special guest Tammy Cochran, Del Way, James Payne, and Mike Rimmey are confirmed to perform on the show. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming months. For more information and show highlights, please visit https://www.icm-awards.com/
Check www.ICM-Awards.com for updates on this year's television broadcast times and dates!!! The show will be airing on: The Worship Network - https://www.worship.net/; National Religious Broadcaster (NRB) - https://www.nrb.org/; CTS Canada - https://www.ctstv.com/; Faith TV; TCT Networks.