ICM Awards Nominations Include Three for Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood's 'Mama's Song' has scored nominations for Mainstream Inspirational Country Song and Video of the Year at the 2011 Inspirational Country Music Awards, which also give a nod to the blond beauty for Mainstream Country Artist of the Year, as well as a nomination for the movie in which Carrie made her acting debut, 'Soul Surfer.'

The first round of ICM nominees was announced Monday, with additional names called from the contemporary country world including Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, the Band Perry, Ronnie Dunn, Josh Turner, Randy Travis, Joey + Rory, George Strait and Jeff Bates. Christian country artist Tommy Brandt leads the nominations with seven, followed by Chuck Day with six nods and bluegrass legend Ricky Skaggs with five. The second round of nominees, narrowing down each category to five, will be announced on August 30, and the show will take place October 28 at Nashville's Schermerhorn Symphony Center.

See the full list of 2011 ICM Faith, Family and Country Awards first round nominees below.

2011 ICM Faith, Family & Country Awards first round nominees:

Entertainer

Chuck Day

Jeff Bates

Johnny Lee Cook

Mary James

Point of Grace

Ricky Skaggs

Russ Murphy

Steve Richard

The Roys

Tommy Brandt

Male Vocalist

Chuck Day

Greg McDougal

Guy Penrod

Jayc Harold

Jeff Bates

Mike Rimmey

Russ Murphy

Steve Richard

Tommy Brandt

Will Peppers

Female Vocalist

Amanda Fessant

Chelley Odle

Kali Rose

Kathy Joy Bell

Laura Dodd

Mary James

Misty Treece

Nicole Hope

Sandra Dee

Sharon Parks

New Artist

Aubree Bullock

Chuck Hancock

Kali Rose

Lathan Moore

Lucas Hoge

Nathan Stanley

Rene Herbert

Renee Spencer

Rorey Wesney

The Parish Family

Tyson Bowman

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Vocal Duo

Amanda Fessant featuring Tommy Brandt

Austins Bridge

Branded

Bruce & Betsy Mullen

Dailey and Vincent

Franklin Road

Jeff & Sheri Easter

Joey+Rory

Johnny Lee Cook featuring T. Graham Brown

The Roys

Vocal Group or Band

Corey Brooks Band

CrossCountry The Band

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Last Light Band

Point of Grace

Sunday Drive

The Akins

The Amundruds

The Isaacs

The Springs

Mainstream Inspirational Country Song

Bleed Red- Ronnie Dunn

Family Man- Craig Campbell

Hello World- Lady Antebellum

I Won't Let Go- Rascal Flatts

If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away- Justin Moore

Mama's Song- Carrie Underwood

Raymond- Brett Eldredge

That's Important to Me- Joey+Rory

The Breath You Take- George Strait

Voices- Chris Young

Mainstream Country Artist

Buddy Jewell

Carrie Underwood

Craig Campbell

Craig Morgan

Jeff Bates

Joey+Roy

Josh Turner

Rascal Flatts

Ronnie Dunn

The Band Perry

Inspirational Country Song

I Believe- Sunday Drive

I Hope Heaven Has A Dirt Road- Will Peppers

I Wonder What God's Thinking- The Roys

I'll Stand Up And Say So- Chuck Day

Loves Gotta Go Somewhere- Steve Richard

On My Knees Again- Amanda Fessant featuring Tommy Brandt

One Day Closer- Jeff Bates

Someday Soon- Ricky Skaggs

Sweet Forgiveness- Kali Rose

That's What Freedom Costs- Russ Murphy

Songwriter

Amanda Fessant

Chuck Day

Greg McDougal

James Payne

Jeff Treece

Kris Miller

Mike Rimmey

Paul Staggs

Russ Murphy

Tommy Brandt

Legend/Pioneer Award

Bruce Haynes

Fox Brothers

Fred Bacher

Lisa Daggs

Melanie Walker

Oak Ridge Boys

Randy Travis

Ricky Skaggs

Ron Corneilus

Susie McEntire

Video

Family Man- Craig Campbell: Bigger Picture Group, Director-Shaun Silva

Hello World- Lady Antebellum: Capitol Nashville, Director-Roman White

I Am Strong- The Grascals w/Dolly Parton: BluGrascal Records , Director-David Corlew

If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away- Justin Moore: Valory Music Co., Director-Peter Zavadil

If I Die Young- The Band Perry: Republic Nashville, Director-David McClister

Mama's Song- Carrie Underwood: Arista Nashville, Director-Shaun Silva

Raymond- Brett Eldredge: Atlantic Records, Director-Shaun Sliva

Real- James Wesley: Broken Bow, Director-Chris Hicky

This- Darius Rucker: Capitol Nashville, Director-Trey Fanjoy

Voices- Chris Young: Sony Music, Director-David McClister

Musician

Andy Leftwich

Brent Mason

Charlie McCoy

Dennis Agajanian

Doyle Lawson

Gordon Mote

Greg McDougal

Jayc Harold

Ricky Skaggs

Tim Atwood

Comedian

Anita Renfroe

Barry McGee

Chonda Pierce

Cuzin Gus

David Ferrell

Jeff Treece

Johnny Lee Cook

Ken Davis

LuLu Roman

Tim Steed

Radio Personality

Bob Flotte

Dick Johnson

Gary Richardson

J.R. Pitsenbarger

Leon Joplin

Marty Smith

Mona Faith

Rich Miller

Scott Perkins

Wayne Morton

Radio Station

Inspirational Country Radio Network

KABF-Little Rock, AR

WBFC- Stanton, KY

WCWV-Summersville, WV

WJCR – Upton, KY

WKAX-Russellville, AL

WSGM-Tracy City, TN

WSM AM 650 – Nashville, TN

WTYS- Marianna, FL

WYEA- Sylacauga, AL

Inspirational Bluegrass Artist

Bruce & Betsy Mullen

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Kathy Joy Bell

Lawrence Bishop

Nathan Stanley

New Jerusalem Bluegrass

Ricky Skaggs

The Grascals

The Isaacs

The Roys

Youth In Music

Abbey Gregory

Aubree Bullock

Calina Boggs

Candy Boggs

Hannah Faith

Matthew Wacaster

McDougal Kids

Renee Spencer

Tommy Brandt II

Voices of Glory

Music Evangelist

Barry McGee

Chuck Day

Corey Brooks

CrossCounty The Band

Dennis Agajanian

Greg McDougal

Johnny Lee Cook

Mary James

Russ Murphy

Tommy Brandt

Faith, Family & Country Movie



'Amish Grace'

'Charlie St. Cloud'

'Country Strong'

'Get Low'

'Pure Country 2: The Gift'

'Secretariat'

'Soul Surfer'

'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Trader'

'Toy Story 3'

'Waiting for "Superman"'

Television Network

Christian Broadcasting Network

Cornerstone Television Network

Daystar

Family Friendly Entertainment Network

Gospel Music Channel

Great American Country

NRB Network

TBN

TCT Networks

Total Living Network