17th ANNUAL ICM FAITH, FAMILY & COUNTRY AWARDS TO AIR THIS WEEKEND

Get “Inspired” This Christmas Season:
This Year’s Show Focuses on Winners…and Survivors
Nashville, Tenn. (December 14, 2011) – The 17th Annual Inspirational Country Music Association’s Faith, Family & Country Awards will begin airing just in time to be “inspired” for the Christmas season.  The award show will air this Saturday, December 17 at 4:30 P.M. (CST) on TCT Network and will re-air on Sunday, December 18 at 7:30 P.M. (CST)**.  In case you miss it, you can catch it again on Saturday, January 14 at 7:00 P.M. (CST) on the NRB Network. Hosted by Inside Edition’s national correspondent anchor Megan Alexander and GAC’s popular entertainment news anchor, Storme Warren, the annual award show honors and showcases the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Inspirational Country music.   A few of this year’s honorees include Ricky Skaggs, Lady Antebellum, Justin Moore, Jeff Bates, The Fox Brothers, Joey + Rory, The Roys and the movie “Soul Surfer.” 

In Loving Memory of Tonya Lynn

Tonya Lynn a native and lifelong resident of Mobile peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday November 9th 2011.

Mrs. Tonya Lynn a Nashville recording artist and Lead Singer for the Last Light Band for over 30 years, received numerous awards from the Inspirational Country Music Association in Nashville, TN, was a founding member of Cross River Church in Mobile.  She and her husband were the founders of Aaron Oil Company head quartered in Mobile, AL which is celebrating 30 years of business this year.

Mrs. Tonya Lynn is survived by her husband Daniel Alan of Mobile, AL, son Zach (Misty) Cowart of Mobile, her mother Dimple Smith of Mobile, AL, one sister Gail (Rusty) Vereen of Mobile, AL, three brothers Mike "Bubby" Smith, Bernard "Bubba" Smith, and Billy "BJ" Smith all of Mobile, AL, six grandchildren Chayce, Emily, Nate, Courtney, Lexie, and Rob.

A celebration of her life was held on Saturday November 19, 2011 at 9AM at Life Church of Mobile. Please sign Tonya's Guestbook.

30 Years of Vision, Faith and Music, with More to Come...

The Last Light Band has been making music since 1980 and is just getting started. It looks like there won’t be any retiring for this band. God just keeps opening doors to bigger and better things. There was a time that the message only went where the band could take it. Now, with technology, recordings, radio, television broadcasts, youtube videos, etc., it can reach numerous countries; all in the same day!

When you listen to the Last Light Band and try to put your finger on what it is that’s just different, we’ll give you a clue; these are not songs that “just sounded like a good song to record”. The songs you hear tell a story of real life experiences, struggles, and victories. They are filled with a message of hope to help you get through the “stuff” in your life. It is a message that this band has committed their lives, never giving up, to share with you. We believe that is the reason The Last Light Band is the most award winning trio in the history of Inspirational Country Music.This award winning band from South Alabama brings a truly unique sound, signed by fire.