International Country Gospel Music Association
The International Country Gospel Music Association (ICGMA) is the oldest of all Christian country music organizations. ICGMA began in 1957 as the brainchild of W. Lindsey Thompson and Billy Holcomb. Their goal was to unite and work together with artists not just from a state side vision, but internationally. They felt that by working internationally they could spread the message and the music to a much larger and global audience.[1]
| International Country Gospel Music Association | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded for | Excellence in Christian country music |
| Country | United States |
| Presented by | International Country Gospel Music Association |
| First awarded | 1957 |
| Website | http://icgma.org/ |
The organization is primarily known as a Texas based company, but has in past years moved their functions to different states. In recent years the awards shows have been held in places such as Canton, Texas and Columbia, Tennessee.[1]
Board of directors
The board of the ICGMA is primarily made up of musicians and business men associated with Christian country music. Past president, Chuck Day is a noted Christian recording artist credited with penning the award winning song, Midnight Cry.[2]
| Member | Office |
| Dan Duncan | President |
| Chuck Hancock | Vice President |
| Chuck Day | Board Member |
| Doug DeRamus | Board Member |
| Joe Paul Nichols | Board Member |
| Joe Price | Board Member |
| Mike Manuel | Board Member |
Awards
Much like its contemporaries, the CMA's and the Dove Awards, the ICGMA holds yearly awards shows which honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of Christian country music. The awards are arranged in the very same manner as other music shows which include an entertainer of the year as well as a song of the year category.[1]
Hall of fame inductees
The ICGMA inducts members of the Christian country community that have a proven history in the field of Christian country music. The inductees are chosen and then voted on by the membership of the organization.[3]
| Hall of Fame Inductee |
| W. Lindsey Thompson |
| Billy Holcomb |
| Chuck Day |
| Doug DeRamus |
| Joe Paul Nichols |
| Joe Price |
| Mike Manuel |
| David L Cook |
| Barbara Fairchild |
| Billy Walker |
| Gayla Earlene |
| The Chuck Wagon Gang |
| Marijohn Wilkin |
| Bob Wilson |
| Kenny Hinson |
| The Jordanaires |
| Jimmy Fautheree |
| The Isaacs |
| Gene Bradley |
| David Ingles |
| Gene Reasoner |
| Stuart Hamblen |
| Light Crust Doughboys |
| Gene Breeden |
| Barry Wayne |
| Judy DeRamus |
| The Bales Brothers |
| Buddy and Ina Gore |
| Terry and Debra Luna |
References
- "History of the ICGMA". International Country Gospel Music Association. ICGMA. Retrieved 21 June 2016.
- "Musicnotes.com: Unsupported Browser or Operating System". Music Notes. 21 July 2008. Retrieved 2010-08-12.Chuck Day, Midnight Cry
- "Hall of Fame Inductees". International Country Gospel Music Association. ICGMA. Retrieved 21 June 2016.