mike rimmey

“I have listened to it several times and was very impressed. Each of the songs are heart felt. Daddy’s Little Girl brought a tear to my eye…”
-- Richie Furay
POCO - Richie Furay

“I have listened to it several times and was very impressed. Each of the songs are heart felt. Daddy’s Little Girl brought a tear to my eye…”
-- Richie Furay
POCO - Richie Furay

“It’s exciting working with an artist that has respect and understanding of the classic artists that came before him, while managing to forge his own unique style and lyric content in a way that translates to the current market place. I’m proud to be part of his music and ministry.”
-- Clyde Brooks
Producer - Clyde Brooks

“It’s exciting working with an artist that has respect and understanding of the classic artists that came before him, while managing to forge his own unique style and lyric content in a way that translates to the current market place. I’m proud to be part of his music and ministry.”
-- Clyde Brooks
Producer - Clyde Brooks

I couldn’t begin to tell you how many cd’s are mailed, dropped off or thrown at me during the course of a week. I also couldn’t tell you the last time one of those demo’s stopped me in my tracks. Actually, I can. It was the first time I heard Mike Rimmey. He’s got a pure and honest sound that is sure to please the toughest of music critics. I’m looking forward to watching his career grow.
-- Billy Greenwood
Music Director KSD/St. Louis, MO “The Bull” 93.7 FM - 93.7FM "The Bull"

I couldn’t begin to tell you how many cd’s are mailed, dropped off or thrown at me during the course of a week. I also couldn’t tell you the last time one of those demo’s stopped me in my tracks. Actually, I can. It was the first time I heard Mike Rimmey. He’s got a pure and honest sound that is sure to please the toughest of music critics. I’m looking forward to watching his career grow.
-- Billy Greenwood
Music Director KSD/St. Louis, MO “The Bull” 93.7 FM - 93.7FM "The Bull"

Mike Rimmey's latest Single "Turn It Over" Climbs to #1 on the PowerSource Top 20 Radio Chart!


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Week Last
Week Total
Weeks Photo Song Title, Artist
Label Peak
Position
2 12 Turn It Over, Mike Rimmey
1
3 12 Learning How To Bend, Gary Allan
MCA Nashville 2
5 9 That’s What Mamas Do, Jason Matthews
Valhalla Music 3
1 29 Love Is A Beautiful Thing, Phil Vassar
Universal South 1
7 12 You Can Let Go, Crystal Shawanda
RCA 5
17 3 We Weren’t Crazy, Josh Gracin
Lyric Street 6
10 5 If You Didn’t Love Me, Phil Stacey
Lyric Street 7
11 7 Mercy Walked In, Gordon Mote
8
13 6 Life Is Great And Getting Better, Jeff & Sheri Easter
She Loved Music 9
9 8 In Color, Jamey Johnson
Universal 9
4 15 Some Things Never Change, Sara Evans
RCA 3
14 8 If God Wrote A Country Song, Rich McCready
12
15 6 Faith In You, Randy Travis
Warner Brothers Nashville 13
16 6 Loving You, Greg McDougal with Tammy Cochran
A House For My Kids Music 14
6 9 How You Live, Point Of Grace
Word 6
12 16 I Saw God Today, George Strait
MCA 1
18 4 I’ll Walk, Bucky Covington
Lyric Street 17
* 1 Don’t You Know Your Beautiful, Kellie Pickler
BNA Records 18
* 1 Might Have Been, Steve Holy
Curb 19
* 1 I Turn To You, Richie McDonald
20


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St. Louis’
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S inger/song-
writer and Nashville recording-artist Mike Rimmey is making a splash in the world of Christian music. “Hope for Tomorrow”, the St. Louis native’s fi rst release from his debut album, has spent 11 weeks on the “Christian Music Weekly” Top 20 Chart and has climbed all the way to #1. This following up a win at the 11th annual “Inspirational Country Music Week” song-writing competition in Nashville last November.
The CD, entitled All About
You, was produced by veteran
Nashville producer, Clyde Brooks
(www.clydebrooks.com). This
recording offers a unique
sound not found elsewhere
in Christian music today - a
fresh and sincere brand of
Contemporary Christian
music with a slight Country
twist. Mike’s songs are
well-crafted, real and
heartfelt. His powerful writing can brighten a bad day, while bringing a tear to your eye at the same time. His vocals soar and his lyrics point us to the cross. For information about the “Christian
Music Weekly” Top 20 Chart or
to learn more about Mike, visit
www.mikerimmey.com.
ETC Entertainment Coordinator Jon-Paul Grosser (ETC) recently posed fi ve questions to Mike Rimmey (MR) about his faith, his hopes, his music and his future. And here they are:
ETC: Are you actively working a platform or charity?
MR: I have been pleased to be a part of a ministry on the campus of SIU-Edwardsville. Pastor Charlie Sward puts on live Christian music every Sunday night. Along with the music, they present a free dinner for the students. It’s a great chance to shout the name of the Lord in front of a diverse audience. I really love taking my songs into a secular venue and singing about Jesus. I guess this is the focus of my ministry: reaching the lost. My wife has become an advocate for the prevention of abuse of the mentally retarded and plans to lecture and write about these issues. Also, I am a huge fan of Way of the Master, and I support them as much as I can. I love their TV show and website. They are part of a group called Living Waters, which is a great resource for anything to do with evangelism.
hope that your music and song-
writing do for your listeners in reference to their own relationship with God?
MR: My hope is that my songs are relatable to everyone. I know people who pop in Christian music when they’re having a bad day or when they’re in the mood for praise; but I like to think that my songs are more along the lines of everyday music. I hope people will listen to these songs all the time, and strengthen their relationship with the Lord.
ETC: How is your family adjusting to the success of your vision?
MR: My wife Deborah has been a tremendous support. It defi nitely wouldn’t have happened without her help. She has been a steady source of encouragement and it hasn’t been easy for her this year. We have had to deal with a terrible trial in her family. Our family has had to rely on God’s promise from Romans 8:28; ‘And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God.’ Our children are too small to take much notice. They just know that sometimes they get to go to cool places where daddy sings. They are all very excited and
ETC: What do you think are the qualities
that allow someone
to be infl uential or
inspirational?
MR:
An inspiring person can stir you up
and motivate you to do
something beyond your
doubts. To be inspi - ETC Magazine (Good News Herald)

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TOP 5 CATEGORY NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

FOR THE 14th ANNUAL INSPIRATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS

TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2008

AT TRINITY MUSIC CITY USA



NASHVILLE, TN- August 14, 2008--Power Source Music Group is proud to announce the Top 5 category nominees for the 14th Annual ICM Awards. The award show will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. CST at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium located in Hendersonville, Tennessee. The annual Inspirational Country Music Awards are dedicated to honoring and showcasing the biggest names and emerging talent among artists who perform Christian and Inspirational Country music. Inspirational music is inspired by Faith, Family, and Country™. Tickets are on sale now at www.ccma.cc



Multi-platinum recording artist Collin Raye will be hosting the show as well as performing. Collin has hosted a past ICM Award Show and has numerous projects involving Christian & Inspirational Music including: "The Gift," "The 11th Commandment," "Quitters," and "Soldier's Prayer." The Isaacs are slated as the first performers on the show. In addition, the Grammy Award winning group, Point of Grace as well as Greg McDougal with Tammy Cochran, 2007 ICM Entertainer of the Year, Del Way, James Payne, and Mike Rimmey are confirmed to perform on the show. Additional performers and presenters will be announced in the coming months. For more information and show highlights, please visit www.icm-awards.com



The following 2008 ICM Top 5 nominees are listed in alphabetical order within each category: Three categories had a tie and therefore have six nominees*.



Entertainer of the Year

CrossCountry the Band

Del Way

Russ Murphy

The Isaacs

Tommy Brandt



Male Vocalist*

Del Way

Greg McDougal

James Payne

John Sines Jr.

Mike Rimmey

Tommy Brandt



Female Vocalist

Kathy Joy Bell

Melanie Walker

Rebecca Linda Smith

Sandra Dee

Sonya Isaacs



Vocal Duo

Bellamy Brothers

Blue County

Branded

Jeff & Sheri Easter

Robert & James



Vocal Group or Band*

CrossCountry The Band

Fox Brothers

Last Light Band

New Jerusalem

Oak Ridge Boys

The Isaacs



Mainstream Inspirational Country Song

Did I Make A Difference ‑ Oak Ridge Boys

Drug Problem - Bellamy Brothers

I Saw God Today - George Strait

Small Town Southern Man - Alan Jackson

What You Give Away - Vince Gill



Mainstream Country Artist

Carrie Underwood

George Strait

Josh Turner

Randy Travis

Ricky Skaggs & The Whites



Christian Country Song

Card Carrying Christian - Del Way

Choice - Danny Ray Harris

Heroes ‑ Branded

Put A Little Love In Your Heart - Fox Brothers

Wood & Steel - Russ Murphy



Songwriter

Del Way

Greg McDougal

Mike Manuel

Russ Murphy

Tommy Brandt



Legend / Pioneer Award

Dennis Agajanian

Ken Holloway

Susie Luchsinger

Mike Hammock

Randy Travis



Video

I Saw God Today - George Strait

Small Town Southern Man - Alan Jackson

So Small - Carrie Underwood

Till I Was A Daddy Too – Tracy Lawrence

This Is Where Jesus Would Go - T. Jae Christian



New Artist

Amanda Fessant

Brett Hill

Danny Ray Harris

Deborah Hightower

The Springs



Musician

Dennis Agajanian

Justin Todd Herod

Lawrence Bishop

Ricky Skaggs

Rory Hoffman



Comedy Act

Barry McGee

Chonda Pierce

Jeff Treece

Mark Lowery

Roy Fox



Radio Personality

J.R. Pitsenbarger

John Ritter

Leon Joplin

Rich Miller

Robby Lynn



Radio Station*

KIJN - Farwell, TX

WCWV ‑ Summerville, W.VA

WDJR - Dothan, AL

WEPG ‑ South Pittsburg, TN

WJCR ‑ Upton, KY

WSM AM – Nashville



Inspirational Bluegrass Artist

Alison Krauss

Isaacs

Lawrence Bishop

New Jerusalem

Ricky Skaggs & The Whites



Youth In Music Award

Amber Mor - CCMA

Mike Rimmey
Turn It Over
Missouri native Mike Rimmey is off to a great start with his debut album sounding like anything but a newcomer. He’s been blessed with an amazing talent to spread the Good News. This album is an easy listen, a pretty piece of work with simple, beautiful melodies and uplifting, yet convicting lyrics, and Rimmey wrote every one of them. This one-man act knows what he wants to say and how to weave it into his music.
- CCMA

Mike Rimmey won Honorable Mention for his song "Turn It Over", at the NSAI/CMT songwriting competition. The contest had over 4000 submissions; "Turn It Over " was mentioned among the top 40 songs.

http://events.nashvillesongwriters.com/news.php?viewStory=68 - Nashville Songwriters

http://www.unsignedthemagazine.com/brandnew/theheat.html

Turn It Over- Mike Rimmey

By: Carolina Jones



One listen and it’s evident why Mike Rimmey was for "Male Vocalist of the Year" at 2008 Inspirational Country Music Awards.

Inspirational is the perfect word for Rimmey’s music and his confident vocal delivery. With simple, honest and direct songwriting ‘Joy Comes in the Morning’ cuts a straight path to your heart. Song’s like ‘Turn It Over’ and ‘All About You’ garnered him a great deal of attention and radio play in 08.

Give yourself a lift and check out this album when you get a chance.



4 Signatures
- Unsigned the Magazine

http://www.unsignedthemagazine.com/brandnew/theheat.html

Turn It Over- Mike Rimmey

By: Carolina Jones



One listen and it’s evident why Mike Rimmey was for "Male Vocalist of the Year" at 2008 Inspirational Country Music Awards.

Inspirational is the perfect word for Rimmey’s music and his confident vocal delivery. With simple, honest and direct songwriting ‘Joy Comes in the Morning’ cuts a straight path to your heart. Song’s like ‘Turn It Over’ and ‘All About You’ garnered him a great deal of attention and radio play in 08.

Give yourself a lift and check out this album when you get a chance.



4 Signatures
- Unsigned the Magazine

"Mike Rimmey is the real deal. He combines his ample talents with a true
love for Christ; while still capturing the basic pathos and atmosphere
at the heart of real country music."
Jason Ringenberg
- Mike Rimmey

"Mike Rimmey is the real deal. He combines his ample talents with a true
love for Christ; while still capturing the basic pathos and atmosphere
at the heart of real country music."
Jason Ringenberg
- Mike Rimmey