2009 MOMENTUM AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
March 30th, 2009 by admin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRANKLIN, TN -03.30.09–INDIEHEAVEN.COM/CHRISTIAN INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE WINNERS OF THE 2009 MOMENTUM AWARDS
Leading independent Christian organization announced winners at their annual CIA Summit conference, March 28, 2009
Indieheaven.com/The Christian Independent Alliance, the leading organization for Christian independent musicians announces the winners of the 2009 MOMENTUM AWARDS. The Momentum Awards, now in it’s 4th year, are the premier award recognition program for Christian independent artists. Previous award winners have seen opportunities for advancement in their music and mission because of the recognition the awards garner. Some have moved into the CCM Industry, while others have continued to see success as independent artists. See a recap of the 2008 Momentum Awards Here.
Indieheaven president, Keith Mohr states, “as the music industry continues to change and more and more artists are either staying independent or going back to their independent roots, it is important to recognize the pursuit of excellence in this growing indiestry. The basis for the Momentum Awards is not competition, but comrades applauding and encouraging one another to create momentum in their music missions. We teach indies that momentum is paramount to success as an independent artist.”
2009 MOMENTUM AWARD FINALISTS and WINNERS
Female Artist of the Year:
Jaime Thietten
Stevvi Alexander
Frances Drost- WINNER
Kate White
Holly Starr
Frances Drost accepts her Momentum Award
Male Artist of the Year:
Nathan Clark George
Aaron Crider
Leo Laredo
Gabriel- WINNER
T-Culler
Brandon Scott Smith
Gabriel accepts his Momentum Award
Song of the Year:
You Are God-Phyllis Modarelli
You Are The Source- Stevvi Alexander
Come Meet My King- Matt Pitzl
Maybe Next Sunday- T-Culler
My Chance- Jaime Thietten- WINNER
Jaime Thietten accepts her Momentum Award
Album of the Year:
Camila Aguilar- Compelled
Stevvi Alexander- The East Side Psalmbook
Gabriel- I Need You
Nathan Clark George- Pull Up A Chair- WINNER
Kate White-Turning The Pages
Nathan accepts his Momentum Award
Acoustic Artist of the Year:
Chris Lucas
Nathan Clark George- WINNER
Harry Offutt
Zach Dodd
Nancy Nelson
Nathan accepts his Momentum Award
Contemporary Artist of the Year:
Karen Fisher
Camila Aguilar
Stevvi Alexander- WINNER
Dave Pettigrew
Belinda Jane
Stevvi accepts her Momentum Award
Country Artist of the Year:
Chris Filer- WINNER
Wes Coyour
Kithy
DC Riggs
Melissa Jo Elliott
Chris accepts his Momentum Award
Inspirational Artist of the Year:
Anna Gilbert- WINNER
AnnMarie
Frances Drost
Sandi Simon
Martin Adu
Anna accepts her Momentum Award
Instrumental Artist of the Year:
Della
Drew Davidsen
Chris Lucas- WINNER
Brett Florence
Jeremie Murfin
Chris accepts his Momentum Award
Jazz Artist of the Year:
Kerensa Gray
Drew Davidsen- WINNER
Eric Copeland
Ray Lyon
John Carlson
Drew accepts his Momentum Award
Rock Artist of the Year:
Justpassingthru- WINNER
Change of Heart
9th Hour
Aaron Crider
Marq-Paul LaRose
JustPassingThru accepts their Momentum Award
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year:
Cathy J Reynolds- WINNER
Linda Queen
Sandie Dickey
Brian Hanson
Melissa Jo Elliott
Cathy accepts her Momentum Award
Worship Artist of the Year:
Journey Home- WINNER
Gabriel
Aaron Crider
Shelley Jennings
Kyle Cantrell
Journey Home accepts their Momentum Award
SPECIAL AWARDS
Hardest Working Indie Artist Award:
David Michael Carrillo
David accepts his Momentum Award
Musicianary Award:
Slater Armstrong
Slater accepts his Momentum Award
The Spirit of Unity Award:
David Linn
David accepts his Momentum Award
Indie Friend Award:
Larry French
Larry accepts his Momentum Award
Perseverance Award:
Sweet Crystal
Sweet Crystal accepts their Momentum Award
About Indieheaven
Indieheaven is the leading independent Christian musician/artist resource agency serving thousands of indie artists since 1997. Indieheaven provides a comprehensive set of tools for bands, singers, songwriters, musicians to promote, market and distribute their music and display their content on a safe, professional, and established website.
Indieheaven is located in the heart of the CCM industry, Franklin, TN. Indieheaven’s reputation has been earned through impeccable service and attention to the needs of their members. Indieheaven partners with its members to help them increase the scope of their music missions, providing ala carte label services, advanced content management/sales accounting systems and exclusive promotional opportunities. Indieheaven also provides an active community called The IH Network where members have full pass access to valuable content.
Indieheaven is also an online music store, where fans of Christian music can purchase CDs, and digital songs/digital albums from members. Members are paid 100% of the sales of their music, which furthers their music missions.
To learn more about joining Indieheaven as an artist, click HERE. To surf Indieheaven and find new Christian music from fresh artists, Go to: www.indieheaven.com. Check out THE IH NETWORK, our community where artists and fans can interact and where artists cultivate relationships with other artists.
About Christian Independent Alliance
The CIAlliance is a staff department of Artists in Christian Testimony Intl, and is dedicated to Christian musicians, singers, bands, songwriters and others, who are impacting people with their music and message worldwide. For more information, visit www.cialliance.org
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Martin Adu said on March 4, 2009
What an honour to be included in this list. Thank God for his call and his grace and his mercies ! On to the Summit.
Mooki (Justpassingthru) said on March 4, 2009
WOW!!!! So excited!!! Looking forward to meeting EVERYONE!
Holly Starr said on March 5, 2009
goodness…
thank you!
i am speechless…wow. i cannot wait to see you all..SOON! :) it’s gonna be GREAT!!!!!!!!
Annmarie said on March 5, 2009
I stand Amazed.
Brenda Fysh said on March 5, 2009
Congrats to Track10.com Artists Holly Starr and Kate White!
David (9th Hour) said on March 5, 2009
This was totally unexpected! But are grateful for the encouragement!
Jim O'Dell said on March 5, 2009
I am the bass player for Change of Heart and we were excited to be attending and playing at this year’s CIA Summit, but to find that Change of Heart has been nominated for Rock Group Of the Year left me stunned. There are no words to say but we serve a mighty and awesome God, and what a pleasure it is to be used by Him!
Cathy Reynolds said on March 5, 2009
I thank GOD every single day in my morning prayer for indieheaven and it’s amazing staff. I would not be able to fullfill my call if it weren’t for this beautiful organization. The people on this list are some of the best ever, in any market, and to be named among them is truely a blessing. GOD bless you all.
KITHY said on March 6, 2009
I was just looking at who was nominated and was shocked to see my name. What an honor just to be nominated. To be recognized already shows the true heart of Indieheaven. They believe in all of us.
Thanks be to God for showing me Indieheaven! I can’t wait to meet everyone of you at the Summit! Blessings and Hugs!
Melissa Jo Elliott said on March 7, 2009
Delightfully surprised and honored to be a Momentum Nominee for 2009! Wish I could be at the Summit to meet everyone! Many Blessings & Keep up the wonderful work of encouraging all of us Independents Keith.
DC Riggs said on March 9, 2009
I am honored and very humbled to be nominated again this year. Thank you very much. Can’t wait to meet lots of new people and see old friends at the Summit. Thanks for everything you guys do.
Linda Queen said on March 11, 2009
What an honor to be a Momentum Award Nominee!! I was so blessed to see me name on the list! Wow, thanks! See you all at the summit!
Della (Lita) Salcido said on March 26, 2009
Change of Heart keep Praising Him. Waiting and watching from California LOVE YA!!!!!
Joe Gigs said on March 30, 2009
it is an honor.We thank you Keith for all the hard work you are doing.we know God is going to use you in an even bigger way in the future.
Allen Portman said on March 30, 2009
Regretfully, I was unable to attend the 2009 CIA Summit, due to many issues that continued and rolled over from last year’s devastating hurricane that struck our region. Having to miss the CIA Summit was probably one of the most mental difficult things I have encountered, with almost every awakening minute thinking about what was going on at the Summit. During the 3 days, I constantly found myself wishing with every fiber within me that I was there to hear and soak-up the spirit from the incredible artists! I am looking forward to being there in 2010! Never never take for granted the blessings that the CIA Summit brings and opens for Christian Independent Artists! You do not realize the depth and blessings it brings until something happens and you cannot participate. Congratulations to all CIA Winner! Hope to see next year!
God Bless!
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