USAGEM is a non-profit, member-run
organization of Christian entertainers and musicians who are dedicated
to sharing and proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ throughout the
world.
Based in Nashville, TN, the
organization was formed in 2003 when a group of approximately 15
artists met to explore ways in which they could enhance their
individual ministries by bonding together with other Christian
ministries. From that small group of artists, today the organization
has grown to more than 200 professional members. These artists
represent five genres of Christian/Gospel music, including Southern
Gospel; Black Gospel; Christian Country Gospel; Contemporary Christian;
and Bluegrass/Acoustic/Folk Gospel.
It is time to begin our voting process for the 2009 USAGEM Awards. This process will culminate on the night of November 21, 2009, at our 2009 Awards Banquet. This banquet will be held during our Convention at Montgomery Bell State Park near Dickson, Tennessee. The cost details will be made available soon, and they will be comparable to last year's rates.
No one will see your ballot except the accountants. We stringently guard the integrity of each USAGEM vote. After the nominations are tabulated, the Top Five of each category will be announced at our USAGEM 6th Annual Birthday Bash on August 10, 2009, at the Nashville Musicians' Union Hall. The festivities will begin at 5 PM.
To have a complete list of all of the eligible nominees in each category and by Genre, please click on the link below:
When you have finished filling out your ballot please mail it to:
USAGEM Awards Committee
P.O. Box 121583
Nashville, TN 37212
Please do not forget to sign your ballot and put your Membership Number on it.Your ballot WILL NOT be counted unless it is signed and includes your Membership Number to validate that you are an active, voting member of the USAGEM. Ballots must be received no later than July 20, 2009.
USAGEM News
USAGEM'S AWARD WINNING GROUP
THE GARDNERS
PROMOTED TO ZION MUSIC GROUP'S MAIN LABEL
Nashville, TN – Good things are happening for USAGEM artists. Zion Music Group has announced that USAGEM’s
award-winning Southern Gospel group -The Gardners - are being elevated to the
Zion Label.
Tracks were recorded earlier this month for the group’s sophomore Zion
Music Group project. The group previously recorded under the label group’s
Mercy Records.
President Kevin McManus is producing the project which features an all
star cast of musicians and is excited about the group’s promotion to the
company’s top label position.
"We love the Gardners and appreciate their ministry,” said McManus.
“They are the real deal! They walk the walk, talk the talk, and are a
tremendous blessing to Zion Music Group. We are privileged to represent them
and look forward to this great project."
Mitch Gardner of The Gardners said, “We are very excited about working
on this next album. We can’t wait to start singing these songs at churches and
in concerts!”
The new album will be released later this year. More information on that
will be released at a later date.The
Gardners’ current single, “You’re Alright In My Book” has been receiving a
great reception from Southern Gospel radio. The song has seen a strong support
from fans as well, as the song is currently ranked at #95 on the recent edition
of the GospelMusicTimes.com Top 100 Fan Chart.
Because of their reputation for excellence,
The Gardners are often recognized by their industry peers. In 2004, they
were honored with the Diamond Award by the members of the Tennessee Valley Ole
Time Gospel Homecoming. In 2005, they were nominated as “Group Of The
Year” by USAGEM. In 2006, they were voted “Group Of The Year” by USAGEM
and received the Diamond award from the USAGEM board.
In 2007, they were voted for the following
USAGEM Awards: Group of the Year, Song of the Year(Great Big God byMitchell Gardner),Artist
of the Year, and Southern Gospel Group Crown Jewel Award. Regina was
nominated for FemaleVocalist of
the year and Michael was nominated for Male Vocalist of the year.In 2008, the group received USAGEM’s
Southern Gospel Crown Jewel award.
