International Country Gospel Music Association
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The International Country Gospel Music Association is the oldest of all Christian country music
organizations. Known primarily by its acronym (ICGMA), It began in 1957 as the brainchild of Dr. W. Lindsey Thompson and Billy Holcomb. Their goal was to unite and work together with artist 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.
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
.
. Past president, Chuck Day is a noted Christian
recording artist credited with penning the award winning song, Midnight Cry.
'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.
. The inductees are chosen and then voted on by the membership of the organization.
Christian country music
Christian country music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
organizations. Known primarily by its acronym (ICGMA), It began in 1957 as the brainchild of Dr. W. Lindsey Thompson and Billy Holcomb. Their goal was to unite and work together with artist 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.
The organization is primarily known as a Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
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
Canton, Texas
Canton is a city in Van Zandt County, Texas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 5,142. It is the county seat of Van Zandt County.- History :...
and Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia, Tennessee
Columbia is a city in Maury County, Tennessee, United States. The 2008 population was 34,402 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. It is the county seat of Maury County....
.
Board of directors
The board of the ICGMA is primarily made up of musicians and business men associated with Christian country musicChristian country music
Christian country music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
. Past president, Chuck Day is a noted Christian
Christian
A Christian is a person who adheres to Christianity, an Abrahamic, monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth as recorded in the Canonical gospels and the letters of the New Testament...
recording artist credited with penning the award winning song, Midnight Cry.
| Member | Office |
| Dan Duncan | President |
| Chuck Hancock | Vice President |
| Chuck Day | Board Member |
| Doug DeRamus | Board Member |
| Joe Paul Nichols | Board Member |
| Dr. Joe Price | Board Member |
| Mike Manuel | Board Member |
Awards
Much like its contemporaries, the CMACountry Music Association Awards
The Country Music Association Awards, also known as the CMA Awards, or the CMAs, and not to be confused with the ACM Awards, are voted on by business members of the Country Music Association. The first CMA awards were presented at an untelevised ceremony in Nashville's Municipal Auditorium in 1967...
'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.
Hall of fame inductees
The ICGMA inducts members of the Christian country community that have a proven history in the field of Christian country musicChristian country music
Christian country music is music that is written to express either personal or a communal belief regarding Christian life, as well as to give a Christian alternative to mainstream secular music...
. The inductees are chosen and then voted on by the membership of the organization.
| Hall of Fame Inductee |
| Dr.W. Lindsey Thompson |
| Billy Holcomb |
| Chuck Day |
| Doug DeRamus |
| Joe Paul Nichols |
| Dr. Joe Price |
| Mike Manuel |
| David L Cook |
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| Bob Wilson |
| Kenny Hinson |
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| Gene Bradley |
| David Ingles |
| Gene Reasoner |
| Stuart Hamblen |
| The Light Crust Doughboys |
| Gene Breeden |
| Barry Wayne |
| Judy DeRamus |
| The Bales Brothers |