The 25th & 26th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show® featured performances and presentations by some of Inspirational Country Music’s biggest names to recognize inspirational recording artists for their contributions to share the Faith, Family & Country message through their music and ministries. It highlighted 21 categories with more than 100 artists in the Inspirational Country and Bluegrass genres, along with radio personalities and networks being nominated. The hosts for the event were tv correspondent Megan Alexander and Country music superstar, Darryl Worley.
The show kicked off with a performance from Jayne Carter, followed by Amy McAllister performing the National Anthem. The next performance was Kali Rose, joined by her daughters Ellia and Kila Rose. The reigning Living Legend Award winner, Branded, then took the stage to perform their current single ‘Joy.’ Other performances included Johnny Rowlett, Mary James, Corey Farlow, the Hinson Family featuring Weston Hinson (the son of Kenny Hinson), and a performance by the co-host Darryl Worley, singing his mother’s favorite song, ‘Second Wind.’ John Schneider and Cody McCarver brought down the house with the performance of their song, ‘These Hands.’ The audience was blown away by performances from Jenna Faith, with a song she wrote for her brothers who passed away two years ago, and Delnora Reed, who performed her newest single ‘Blank Page.’ The show came to a close with an amazing performance by some of the founding members of the Christian Country genre including Midsouth, DMB Band, Lisa Daggs, The Days, Barry Wayne, and White River.
2019 ICM Winners
Entertainer of the Year Kali Rose
Male Vocalist of the Year Greg McDougal
Female Vocalist of the Year Kali Rose
Music Evangelist of the Year Johnny Rowlett
Living Legend/Pioneer Gene Reasoner
New Artist of the Year Chad Bushnell
Vocal Duo/Performance John Schneider & Cody McCarthy “These Hand”
Vocal Group/Band Kevin Rowe & Prodigal Son
Inspirational Country Song Bruce Hedrick “Say A Little Prayer”
Video of the Year John Schneider & Cody McCarthy “These Hand”
Songwriter of the Year Paul Staggs
Musician of the Year Justin Todd Herod
Producer of the Year Larry Marrs
Bluegrass Artist of the Year Rosemary Siemens
Comedian of the Year Kenny Lee Robinson (Cornbread The Comic)
Youth in Music Cheyanne Rose
Radio Personality of the Year Devan O”Day
Radio Network of the Year HLE Radio
Fan Favorite Award Tim Duncan
Behind the Scene Award Tim & Linda Duncan
2020 ICM Winners
Entertainer of the Year Justin Todd Herod
Male Vocalist of the Year Chris Golden
Female Vocalist of the Year Mary James
Music Evangelist of the Year Dennis Agajanian
Living Legend/Pioneer Lisa Daggs
New Artist of the Year Kane & Kelly
Vocal Duo/Performance Branded
Vocal Group/Band Tommy Brandt & The Outreach American Band
Inspirational Country Song Jenna Faith “ I’m Gonna Miss Me”
Video of the Year Chris Golden “Thank You Lord For This Day”
Songwriter of the Year Corey Lee Barker
Musician of the Year Dennis Agajanian
Producer of the Year Chris Golden
Bluegrass Artist of the Year The Sawyer Family Band
Comedian of the Year Mickey Bell
Youth in Music Kila Rose
Radio Personality of the Year Hunter Logan
Radio Network of the Year HLE Radio
Inspirational Power Award Greg & Diane McDougal “Take Care Of Superman”