Raleigh, NC -- (SBWIRE) -- 06/23/2010 -- Music lovers of all genres will gather to mark the 3 year anniversary of the most progressive Carolina entertainment awards show, the CM AWARDS. This year, the CM Awards will honor country music legend and genius Randy Travis and his beautiful wife Elizabeth Travis as the official Co-Founders of the Carolina Music Awards. This marks a significant milestone in Carolina Music History with an honor bestowed to one of the most significant and influential individuals in Country Music.

The CM Awards hosted by Shelly B Queen of the Carolinas will broadcast LIVE from the Progress Energy Center in Raleigh on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at 8:00 P.M. on U Stream.com with an official rebroadcast on Carolinas FOX 50 Affiliate station.

"We are extremely honored to have Randy and Elizabeth Travis onboard as Co-founders for the Carolina Music Awards, it brings the show to a whole new level." said Christi Chambers, C&C Entertainment & Country artist representative for CM Awards. A musical legend and native of Marshville, North Carolina Randy Travis is one of the most talented, successful and prolific Country musicians, earning 7 Grammy Awards, 9 American Music Awards, several platinum albums, with sixteen number one hits according to the Billboard Country Music Charts. One of his most successful chart toppers ‘Always and forever’ sat as number #1 on the music charts for over 43 weeks.

Randy’s unique, individual and stunningly original musical style broke barriers and has influenced some of the top Country and Christian singers in music over the past 30 years. Randy’s music transcends all generations. "Randy Travis is an international country legend and we are humbled and honored that he supports Carolina Music & the CM Awards” stated Omar J. McCallop CM Awards Director "So in honor of Randy and Elizabeth's support of the CM Awards the male country artist of the year award will forever be known as the ‘Randy Travis Country Artist of the Year Award’.

For two years the CM AWARDS has reigned as one of the highest rated and most memorable celebrations in Carolina entertainment, rivaling all Carolina awards shows. Having escalated each year in industry influence, celebrity nominations, attendance and one-of-a-kind performances, the CM AWARDS has undoubtedly established itself as the hottest ticket in the Carolinas.

For continuous CM AWARDS ’2010 updates, including live streaming details for the show, please visit: http://www.carolinamusicawards.com/. Additionally, stay on the pulse of any and everything relating to the CM AWARDS ’2010 through our Twitter page at www.twitter.com/CMAWARDS (hash tag: #CMAWARDS) and Facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/carolinamusicawards.

About CM Awards and OENT

As part of the 3rd Annual Celebration of Music the CM Awards committee decided to launch a platform dedicated to Youth Music. The 1000 Students @ the CM Awards Campaign is an outreach effort in the Carolinas to bring out students of all ages to celebrate and appreciate the richness of Carolina Music.

Join us as we share the beauty of Carolina Music with our youth. To support 1000 Students @ the Carolina Music Awards contact us at info@CarolinaMusicAwards.com

The CM Awards focus is on the hottest music/artist in the Carolinas (North & South) ranging in a broad variety of musical genres. The belief is in honoring those who create and inspire from within the region however the CM Awards honors artist from outside of the region who positively influences the Carolina market.

The CM Awards committee is continuously networking looking for additional sponsors, advertisers, volunteers and anyone with an interest in supporting the CM Awards and music in the Carolinas.

Tickets are now on sale for the CM Awards through Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com/Carolina-Music-Awards-tickets or direct from the CM Awards Staff for group rates – info@CarolinaMusicAwards.com

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