Winners of the 2nd Annual Gospel Blue M.I.C. Awards Announced

July 24, 2012 - PRLog -- Hosted by Phillip Carter & Earl Bynum, artists were celebrated and recognized for their ministry contributions to the music industry. The event featured spectacular performances by Javon Inman, Robert E. Person, Carl Brister, Gerald Smith, Phillip Carter & SOV, and Earnest Pugh.

Ray Pope served as master of ceremonies. Todd Ledbetter, last year's Blue M.I.C. Award winner for Instrumental Artist of Year was one of the event's presenters as well as Benita Bellamy (The Bellamy Group), Henry Harris (Spirit Telecommunications), April Washington-Essex (Habakkuk Music) and more.

Adding to this celebration was Central South and New Day Distribution each awarding a deal to Blue M.I.C.'s big winners Javon Inman and Robert E. Person!

Applicants completed nomination forms chronicling their achievements and activities during the past year. The information was independently verified; nominees and winners were selected by the Blue Ribbon Panel. The 2012 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Award winners are:

Independent Showcase Artist of the Year: Robert E. Person

Album/CD of the Year: "Beyond Me" by Stanley Johnson

Single of the Year (tie): "Hold On" by Derek Dunn & "Redeemer" by Javon Inman

Male Artist of the Year: Javon Inman

Female Artist of the Year: Pamela Johnson

Group/Duo of the Year: Kevin Terry & Predestined

Choir of the Year: The Greater Refudge Choir

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: B-Luv

Instrumental Artist of the Year: Syretta Thompson

Radio Station of the Year: WLOU- Louisville, KY

Internet Radio Station of the Year: Christian JukeBox Radio

Special Recognition Award: Phillip Carter & Earl Bynum, IGAA Founders

Christian JukeBox Special Achievement Award: Theresa Pinkney

The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards are organized by Brothaonline.com (published by Nebo Publishing) and the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance, and sponsored by Brothaonline.com and the Independent Showcase.