[Jonular]

For the second year in a row, MercyMe has been nominated for an American Music Award in the Category of Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Arist. Nominees for the 32nd annual "American Music Awards," were disclosed Tuesday. The 19 awards will be presented during a three-hour special on the ABC Television Network, Sunday, November 14, 2004, 8-11 PM (Eastern and Pacific Time). The special will emanate from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California and be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel.

Nominations for the "American Music Awards" are in eight categories -- Pop/Rock, Country, Soul/Rhythm & Blues, Rap/Hip-Hop, Adult Contemporary, Latin Music, Contemporary Inspirational and Alternative Music.

Comments MercyMe's Mike Scheuchzer on their nomination, "We're thrilled to be nominated for an American Music Award. It's such an honor not only to be grouped with so many other amazing musicians, but to know that these nominations come directly from the fans is incredibly humbling. We're just thrilled above all else that God is continuing to use us."

MercyMe's hit single "Here With Me" continues its momentum as it holds strong in the Top 10 of the mainstream AC chart, and after 8 weeks at #1, remains in the Top 5 at Christian AC according to R&R Magazine.

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