
Garland Jeffreys (Credit: Anton Corbijn)

Garland Jeffreys (Credit: Anton Corbijn)

Nashville, Tenn. (July 31, 2011) – The ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards first round nominees were today announced in Nashville. Presentation of awards in 22 key categories for the 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards Show will be held on Friday, October 28, 2011 in Nashville at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center.
The ballot, voted on by membership, includes a stellar array of major names in a broad array of categories that include entertainer, artist, new artist, song, songwriter, group, duo, musician, radio, radio station, film, and television honors. Major artist nominees for this year’s awards include Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Ronnie Dunn, The Roys, The Band Perry, Josh Turner, Jeff Bates, Randy Travis, Ricky Skaggs, and George Strait. Film honors presentations include a competitive field highlighted by family rated major box office contenders including Toy Story 3, Secretariat, andThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Trader.
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