Nominees For The 2013 Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards Announced

March 4, 2013 - PRLog -- "We are excited about this year's event and the nominees," says Charles Clark, Founder and Publisher of Brotha Magazine. "This is a great way for us to showcase the very best Independent talent in the market." The Gospel Blue M.I.C. Achievement Awards is presented by Brothaonline.com/ Nebo Publishing and the Independent Gospel Artists Alliance.

The big night will be held on Friday, July 12, 2013 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 Ray Pope aka Brutha Ray from On Stage w/ Earl Bynum.

Below is the official nomination list for the 2013 Gospel Blue MIC Awards.

Independent Showcase Artist of the Year

Eunice Wright

Monica Lisa Stevenson

Patrick Dopson

Javon Inman

CD Porter

Sean Johnson

Album of the Year

Declaration by CD Porter

Worth It All by Eunice Wright

Your Way by Gavin Davis

Transformed by Cheneta Jones

Simply a Vessel, Vol. 3: Surrender All by Sean Johnson

Live in Memphis by Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis

Refocused by Darnell Davis and The Remnant

Single of the Year

Right There by Monica Lisa Stevenson

Hello God by Eunice Wright

It Won’t Work – Darnell Davis & Remnant

Keep Me by Patrick Dopson

God Is Doing Something Wonderful in Me by David Frazier

Bless the Name of the Lord by Earl Bynum & the Mount Unity Choir

Male Artist of the Year

Patrick Dopson

Gavin Davis

Sean Johnson

Da Lberal Soul

CD Porter

Tre Thomas

Female Artist of the Year

Eunice Wright

Monica Lisa Stevenson

Henrietta Telfair

Cheneta Jones

Shana Wilson

Lashanda McCadney

Duo/Group Artist the of Year

Joint Heirs

Wardlaw Brothers

Phillip Tuju & Pentamony

Darnell Davis & Remnant

Mike Brown & F.O.C.U.S

Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis

Choir of the Year

Dr. Patrick L. Wooden, Sr. and the Upper Room Sanctuary Choir

Earl Bynum & the Mount Unity Choir

Juan Santiago& Uninhibited Praise

Russell Delegation

Instrumental Artist of the Year

Moses Tyson, Jr.

Jimmie Smith

Ben Tankard

Hip-Hop Artist of the Year

Young Saints

Red-Dott

Mlik

Tawana Ross

Kerry Lee

Urban Artist of the Year

Joint Heirs

Angie Cleveland

Sean Johnson

Dianna Hobbs

Tre Thomas

Carl Brister

Video of the Year

“No One” by Gavin Davis

“God Alone” by Rob Mercer

“No Never” by Sean Johnson

“It Won’t Work by Darnell Davis & Remnant

Radio Station of the Year

WLOU- Louisville, KY

WOAD- Jackson, Miss

WDJL- Huntsville, AL

WFMI- Rejoice Musical Soulfood- VA Beach, VA

WAAW- Aiken, SC

WHUR- Washington, DC

Internet Radio of the Year

PG Network

Christian Jukebox Radio

Synergy Radio

Look Up Radio

Yes Lord Radio

Best Packaging of Year

Tre  Thomas

Eunice Wright

Ben Tankard

CD Porter

Sean Johnson

Vincent Tharpe & Kenosis

For more information about the event email Charles Clark at info@brothaonline.com. If interested in supporting the event through an ad in the program's souvenir book call 716.239.4370, ext. 101. If interested in performing on the nightly showcases including the Blue MIC event please visit http://www.indiegospelalliance.com/ or call Phillip Carter @ (855) 680-IGAA.