Nominees For The 2012 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards Announced

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Nominees For The 2012 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards Announced

(Buffalo, NY) Brothaonline.com and Independent Gospel Artist Alliance congratulate all of the nominees and are looking forward to the announcement of the winners. The big night will be held on Friday, July 20, 2012 beginning at 8p.m. and will be held at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church-Cathedral (215 Las Gaviotas Blvd * Chesapeake, VA 23322). The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards is based on merit and works, not popularity. Applicants complete nomination forms explaining their achievements and activities during the past year. The information is independently verified and nominees and winners are voted by the Blue Ribbon Panel.  

The host of this year's event is none other than J'Michael Francois, Program Director, WXOK-AM in Baton Rouge, LA. Among the highlights of the night will be a special guest performance by Earnest Pugh aka Gospel music's balladeer. The event will also be streaming live online for people around the world to enjoy as well.

"This will be a night to really showcase the best in Indie music," says Charles Clark, Founder and Publisher of Brotha Magazine. The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement
Awards is presented by Brothaonline.com/ Nebo Publishing and the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance.

 

2012 GOSPEL BLUE MIC AWARDS – OFFICIAL NOMINATION LIST

Category # 1
Independent Showcase Artist of the Year
1. Pamela Johnson
... 2. Derek Dunn
3. Christina Benjamin
4. Kevin Terry & Predestined
5. Stanley Johnson
6. Mark Williams
7. Robert E. Person

Category #2
Album/CD of the Year
1. Beyond Me – Stanley Johnson
2. Heart of Worshipper – Javon Inman
3. Destiny Resurrected –Pamela Johnson
4. Soul Sanctuary – Robert E. Person
5. Beyond Expectations –Angie Hall
6. Everything – Mark Williams

Category # 3
Single of the Year
1. "Hold On" – Derek Dunn
2. "Your Love" – Angie Hall feat. Vicki Farrie
3. "Even With Evil With Me" – Christon Gray
4. "Hiding Place" – Stanley Johnson
5. "Redeemer" – Javon Inman
6. "Good God" – James Murphy
7. "Master Can You Use Me" – Derrick Wright & Driven

Category # 4
Female Artist of the Year
1. Pamela Johnson
2. Angie Hall
3. Angela Donadio
4. LaRhonda-Marie
5. Christina Benjamin
6. Dianna Hobbs

Category # 5
Male Artist of the Year
1. Derek Dunn
2. Stanley Johnson
3. J. Newry
4. Christon Gray
5. Javon Inman
6. Mark Williams
7. Robert E. Person

Category # 6
Duo/Group of the Year
1. Derrick Wright & Driven
2. Kevin Terry & Predestined
3. Dejuan Adamson & Anointed Worshippers
4. Divine Nature
5. Gifted
6. Nu Purpose

Category # 7
Choir of the Year
1. Reach Project
2. Greater Refuge Ministries Choir
3. Tim Spady & Inspiration
4. Spring into Praise

Category # 8
Hip-Hop/Urban Artist of the Year
1. JSpence
2. Tawana Ross
3. Sharetta~Nicole
4. John Jay
5. Dianna Hobbs
6. B-Luv

Category # 9
Instrumental Artist of the Year
1. Diamond B
2. Syreeta Thompson
3. Daniel D. Johnson

Category # 10
Radio Station of the Year
1. WLOU- Louisville, KY
2. WECU 1570am - Greenville, NC
3. WMBM- Miami, Fl.
4. WNAP/AM-Norristown, PA
5. WXOK-AM-Baton Rouge, LA

Category # 11
Internet Radio Station of the Year
1. Yes Lord
2. Synergy
3. WPJC.FM
4. Christian Jukebox Radio
5. The PG Network

Category # 12
Packaging of the Year – Awarded to Graphic Artist
1. Gospel Artist: Javon Inman
2. Gospel Artist: Mark Williams
3. Gospel Artist: Syreeta Thompson Graphic Designer: Kelvin Chappell Designs
4. Gospel Artist: Pamela Johnson
5. Gospel Artist: JSpence
6. Gospel Artist: Derrick Wright & Driven

 

For more information about the event contact Jason Carter at 716.239.4370, ext. 103 or by email at info@brothaonline.com. Interested in supporting the event through an ad in the program's souvenir book? Contact Charles Clark at 716.239.4370, ext. 101. You can also visit http://www.indiegospelalliance.com.

 

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