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POWER SOURCE MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES
THE 12th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006
AT THE ACUFF THEATER

Andy Andrews Announced As Show Host

New Award Show Logo Unveiled


NASHVILLE, TN-MAY 29, 2006-- Gene Higgins, President and CEO of Power Source Media Group, proudly announces that the 12th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM’s) will be held at the historic Acuff Theater, November 9th, 2006, at 7 PM CST. The member-voted ICM Awards Show is the keynote event of Inspirational Country Week, slated for November 5-10 in Nashville, TN.

Andy Andrews, NYT Bestselling Author and one of the most sought after speakers/humorists in the country has agreed to host the live show. Lauded as the “Modern Day Will Rogers”, Andy Andrews takes his warm, intelligent, side-splitting observational humor to the Master of Ceremonies’ microphone to share in one of the most inspiring nights of music usually broadcast on several networks annually.

In addition, the company unveils a bold new logo for the show that emphasizes their focus on providing viewers with music that is based on Faith, Family and Country.

“For over a decade, we’ve tried to provide a larger base for music with a positive message that inspires people,” states Gene Higgins. “We are pleased to announce an exciting new location, an inspiring host and our new award show logo. All of these new additions not only illustrates but also invigorates our mission of Faith, Family and Country.”

Jason Higgins, Director of Operations for Power Source & Executive Director of The ICM Awards, adds “Faith, Family and Country reflect a growing lifestyle that is embraced by a majority of people in the U.S. We are excited about hosting an award show that will deliver this message into the living rooms of millions of viewers.’

Tickets for the award show are $45.00 and are on sale now through TicketMaster charge-by-phone at 615/255-9600 or at www.ticketmaster.com. For more information, visit their website at www.icmawards.com.

About Power Source Media Group’s Assets
Power Source Magazine is a music and lifestyles publication with positive editorials and artist features. It is distributed nationally by Ingram Books/Periodicals. The magazine is available in major national bookstores such as Barnes and Noble, Tower Records, and Hastings Bookstores. . www.powersourcemagazine.com

Power Source Syndicated Radio Show is a two-hour weekly radio show that highlights the most popular inspirational country music. The show is syndicated on over 70 stations with a weekly audience of over 2 million listeners in the United States and Canada. Award winning personality, Rich Miller hosts this fast growing inspirational country show highlighting songs of Faith, Family and Country. www.powersourcetop20.com

The Inspirational Country Music Convention is a yearly event that draws music fans, broadcast media (radio, print, and TV) and the industries top artists to Nashville to showcase music and to discuss industry related issues culminating with an award show on the final evening. The convention is set for November 5-9, 2006 and is presented by the 501C-3 not-for-profit corporation, The Christian Country Music Association. www.ccma.cc

The Inspirational Country Music Awards Show The 12th annual event will be held November 9, 2006 at the Acuff Theater. The show will be nationally televised and it will be re-broadcast on other affiliate stations.

Power Source Music Services provides artist development services to the music industry working with independent artists as well as supporting record labels’ artist development and marketing departments to create exposure for their new and established acts. www.powersourcemusic.com