International Country Gospel Music Association


The International Country Gospel Music Association is the oldest of all Christian country music organizations. ICGMA began in 1957 as the brainchild of Dr. W. Lindsey Thompson and Billy Holcomb. Their goal was to unite and work together with artists not just from a state side vision, but internationally. They felt that by working internationally they could spread the message and the music to a much larger and global audience.
The organization is primarily known as a Texas based company, but has in past years moved their functions to different states. In recent years the awards shows have been held in places such as Canton, Texas and Columbia, Tennessee.

Board of directors

The board of the ICGMA is primarily made up of musicians and business men associated with Christian country music. Past president, Chuck Day is a noted Christian recording artist credited with penning the award winning song, Midnight Cry.
MemberOffice
Dan DuncanPresident
Chuck HancockVice President
Chuck DayBoard Member
Doug DeRamusBoard Member
Joe Paul NicholsBoard Member
Dr. Joe PriceBoard Member
Mike ManuelBoard Member

Awards

Much like its contemporaries, the CMA's and the Dove Awards, the ICGMA holds yearly awards shows which honor individuals who have made a significant contribution to the field of Christian country music. The awards are arranged in the very same manner as other music shows which include an entertainer of the year as well as a song of the year category.

Hall of fame inductees

The ICGMA inducts members of the Christian country community that have a proven history in the field of Christian country music. The inductees are chosen and then voted on by the membership of the organization.
Hall of Fame Inductee
Dr.W. Lindsey Thompson
Billy Holcomb
Chuck Day
Doug DeRamus
Joe Paul Nichols
Dr. Joe Price
Mike Manuel
David L Cook
Barbara Fairchild
Billy Walker
Gayla Earlene
The Chuck Wagon Gang
Marijohn Wilkin
Bob Wilson
Kenny Hinson
The Jordanaires
Jimmy Fautheree
The Isaacs
Gene Bradley
David Ingles
Gene Reasoner
Stuart Hamblen
Light Crust Doughboys
Gene Breeden
Barry Wayne
Judy DeRamus
The Bales Brothers