MOBILE, Alabama (October 21, 2008) - - Integrity Music is honored to announce that its signed and distributed artists and albums received a total of 17 nominations for the 24th Annual Stellar Awards.
During a press conference held today in Nashville, Tennessee, Integrity’s Jonathan Nelson received eight nods and Israel and New Breed received four nods in the following categories:
Jonathan Nelson (featuring Purpose)
Contemporary Male Vocalist of the Year
Song of the Year for “My Name Is Victory” from the album Right Now Praise (co-written with Justin Savage)
Contemporary CD of the Year for Right Now Praise
Group/Duo of the Year
Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
Producer of the Year for co-producing Right Now Praise with Justin Savage
Urban/Inspirational Single/Performance of the Year for “My Name Is Victory”
Contemporary Choir of the Year
Israel and New Breed
Group/Duo of the Year
Contemporary Group/Duo of the Year
Contemporary CD of the Year for A Deeper Level
Praise & Worship CD of the Year for A Deeper Level
In addition, Integrity received a nomination for Urban/Inspirational Single/Performance for the song “Love Him Like I Do” from the new Gotta Have Gospel 6 album as performed by Mary Mary, Deitrick Haddon and Ruben Studdard.
The label’s distributed artists Tye Tribbett & G.A. (Columbia Records), Yolanda Adams (Columbia Records) and the Blind Boys of Alabama (Time Life Music) also received nominations. Those are:
Tye Tribbett & G.A. - CD of the Year for Stand Out and Choir of the Year
Yolanda Adams - Special Event CD for What A Wonderful Time
Blind Boys of Alabama – Quartet of the Year for Down In New Orleans
“Congratulations go out to all of our nominated artists and songwriters,” said John Coleman, Vice President/General Manager for Integrity Music. “It is an honor to work with and serve such amazingly talented individuals who choose to use their gifts for the Kingdom.”
The Stellar Awards ceremony will be held Saturday, Jan. 17 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The complete list of nominees can be found at: http://www.gospelflava.com/stellar/stellarnoms-2009.html. Additional information on Integrity’s nominees is available at www.integritymusic.com.
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