The Christian Music Hall of Fame honors those that have spent their lives celebrating Christ through music. 2009 will be the second year that they have held the Visionary Awards and the ceremony will take place on November 14, 2009.
This year's inductees are:
- Al Denson
- Barbara Fairchild
- Crystal Gayle
- DC Talk
- Larnelle Harris
- Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers
- Ray Stevens
- Yolanda Adams
A Posthumous Award will also be awarded for June Carter Cash and her work in Christian/Gospel music.
2009 Visionary Awards Nominations
Male Entertainer of the Year
Female Entertainer of the Year
- Yolanda Adams
- CeCe Winans
- Natalie Grant
- Meredith Andrews
- Nicole C Mullen
Song of the Year
- "Jesus Messiah" - Chris Tomlin (Purchase/Download)
- "Hope Now" - Addison Road (Purchase/Download)
- "There Will Be A Day" - Jeremy Camp (Purchase/Download)
- "Life Goes On" - The Talley Trio
- "Let's Do This Together" - Caroline Keller/Zach Roberts (Purchase/Download)
Mainstream Male Vocalist of the Year
Mainstream Female Vocalist of the Year
- Susan Ashton
- Margaret Becker
- Amy Grant
- Rebecca St James
- Babbie Mason
Vocal Group of the Year
- Mercy Me
- Philips, Craig and Dean
- 4Him
- Point of Grace
- Addison Road
Comedian of the Year
- Mark Lowery
- Chonda Pierce
- David L Cook - Mortermer Crabbottom
- Trina Jeffrie - Sister Cantaloupe
- Dennis Swanberg
Christian Country Male Vocalist of the Year
- Tommy Brandt
- Mike Manuel
- David L Cook
- Walt Mills
- Bruce Carroll
Christian Country Female Vocalist of the Year
- Melanie Walker
- Gayla Earlene
- Caroline Keller
- Jody Miller
- Barbara Fairchild
Inspirational Male Vocalist of the Year
Inspirational Female Vocalist of the Year
- Janet Paschal
- Susan Ashton
- Tammy Trent
- Bonnie Keen
- Pam Thum
Best New Artist
- Corey Brooks
- Jason Patchett
- Caroline Keller
- Brandon Heath
- Rush of Fools
- 33 Miles
- Austins Bridge
Video of the Year
- Get Away Jordan - Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
- No More Night: Live in Birmingham - David Phelps
- Boomin - TobyMac
Urban Performer of the Year
- Kat Williams
- LaShun Pace
- Darlene McCoy
- The Bama Boyz
Southern Gospel Male Vocalist of the Year
- Kirk Talley
- Danny Funderburk
- Ivan Parker
- Russ Taff
Southern Gospel Female Vocalist of the Year
- Janet Paschal
- Kim McLean
- Karen Wheaton
- Christy Sutherland
Southern Gospel Group of the Year
- The Crabb Family
- Karen Peck and New River
- The Hoppers
- Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
Hip Hop/Rap Performer of the Year
- Word of Mouth
- GRITS
- T-Bone
- Group 1 Crew
Rock Performer of the Year
Gospel Performer of the Year
- Candi Staton
- Jessie Dixon
- Kirk Frankiln
- Walter Hawkins
- Edwin Hawkins
Mainstream Artists Contributing to Christian Music
- Crystal Gayle
- Barbara Mandrell
- Andy Griffith
- Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers
- Carrie Underwood
