Gill Wins Big at ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards

The 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards rolled out the red carpet at Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony for Inspirational Country artists on Wednesday (10/17).

Vince Gill was a big winner of the night, taking home two awards—Mainstream Inspirational Country Song and Mainstream Country Artist. Other winners included Chuck Day for Entertainer of the Year, Joyful Noise for Faith, Family and Country Movie and The Roys for Inspirational Bluegrass Artist.

Mac Powell performed music from his new country album, alongside performances from Andy Griggs, John Berry, Doyle Lawson, Quicksilver and Crawford Crossing.

Dr. Johnny Lee Cook received this year’s Living Legend Award. Ronald McDonald was on-hand representing Ronald McDonald House Charities of Nashville—a portion of the proceeds from the week-long event were donated to the charity.

In addition to being aired on Total Living Network, Golden Eagle Broadcasting, TCT Television Network and NRB Network, Nashville’s WKRN-TV will be airing the awards this year for the first time on Dec. 23, 1-3 pm.

Full list of The 18th Annual ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards Winners:

ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
Chuck Day

MALE VOCALIST:
Chuck Hancock

FEMALE VOCALIST:
Laura Dodd

VOCAL DUO / VOCAL DUO PERFORMANCE:
Branded

VOCAL GROUP OR BAND:
Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

MAINSTREAM INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY SONG:
“Threaten Me With Heaven” Vince Gill

MAINSTREAM COUNTRY ARTIST:
Vince Gill

CHRISTIAN COUNTRY SONG:
“Jesus Is Enough” Russ Murphy

SONGWRITER:
Chuck Hancock

NEW ARTIST:
Larissa

VIDEO:
“Loves Gotta Go Somewhere” Steve Richard

MUSICIAN:
Greg McDougal

COMEDIAN:
Johnny Lee Cook

RADIO PERSONALITY:
Rich Miller

RADIO STATION/NETWORK:
WSM AM 650

INSPIRATIONAL BLUEGRASS ARTIST:
The Roys

YOUTH IN MUSIC AWARD:
Isaac Cole

MUSIC EVANGELIST OF THE YEAR:
Tommy Brandt

FAITH, FAMILY, & COUNTRY MOVIE:
Joyful Noise

TELEVISION NETWORK:
Gospel Music Channel