Nicole C. Mullen to Judge National Music Showcase for Women

By Michael Ireland
Senior Correspondent, ASSIST News Service

NASHVILLE, TN (ANS) -- Female musicians and bands from across the United States are being invited to participate in the CWIMA National Music Showcase for Women, to be held in Nashville on August 26th, 2011.

The 12 selected finalists will perform for a live audience in Nashville and be
critiqued by a panel of music executives and one celebrity guest, Nicole C. Mullen.

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Founded in 2002, Christian Women In Media (formerly Women in Christian MediaT) is a fellowship dedicated to connecting women working in Christian media in purpose and vision, providing a framework for networking, opportunities for professional and personal development and work toward advancing Christian media -- and the women in it.

According to its website, www.CWIMA.org , CWIMA members are comprised of dedicated Christian women who are called of God to minister in many capacities in media. "They are an effective body that impacts the industry on a daily basis. Our members appreciate the benefits of being part of an historic movement that is impacting the nation."

CWIMA President Suellen Roberts, a former Gucci executive, TV producer,

CWIMA President Suellen Roberts

TV station General Manager, and Senior V.P. of a 25-station broadcasting corporation, says: "As a Christian woman in media, you have influence! You have opportunity to impact our culture for Christ and we want to support you to that end through industry networking, professional equipping and spiritual refreshment."

Roberts added: "Formerly known as Women in Christian Media, we are excited to announce our new name that better expresses who we are...Christian Women in Media Association! We are building a whole new website to better serve you and it will be launched this summer.

"In the meantime, we invite you to get a feel for what we do and offer by visiting our existing site atwww.cwima.org/home.html.  "

A media release from CWIMA says not only will Mullen be serving on the panel of judges for the national showcase event, but she will also perform a song during the event.

Nicole Mullen's gifts have allowed her to travel all over the world, and they

Recording artist Nicole C. Mullen

have brought her many accolades. She has won multiple Dove Awards, for Song of the Year (Redeemer, and On My Knees), Female Vocalist, Contemporary Song of the Year (Call on Jesus), and the first African American to win Songwriter of the Year. She has also been nominated for two Grammy awards.

Mullen has traveled with the Billy Graham Crusades, Franklin Graham, Will Graham, Luis Palau, and Women of Faith to name a few. She has shared the stage with Ambassadors, Heads of State, Dignitaries, and the President of the United States. She has sung in the Royal Albert Hall, Carnegie Hall, Mega churches and small storefronts. Her travels have led her throughout the United States as well as overseas to places like Uganda, Australia, Rwanda, Sweden, England, Kenya, and South Africa.

Mullen has just wrapped production on a new CD produced by Ed Cash, scheduled to be released Tuesday, May 3, 2011. She has also penned two children's books, "Black, White, and Tan", and "Baby Love", and is finishing a book on her life story.

Christian Women In Media's theme is taken from Esther 4:14 as a powerful reminder that every day, and in every situation Christian women need to be mindful of God's purpose in their lives.

The group says: "We're committed to helping women in our industry realize that purpose to its full potential -- impacting our homes, work places, communities, churches and nation for Christ. And follow Esther's example to recognize Gods hand in our lives and respond. God has placed you where you are 'for such a time as this.'"

To enter the showcase or buy tickets, visit the website: www.CWIMAShowcase.com  .

CWIMA Showcase:

August 26th, 2011
6:00 - 9:30 pm
Christ Church - Wallace Auditorium
15354 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211

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** Michael Ireland is Senior Correspondent for ANS. He is an international British freelance journalist who was formerly a reporter with a London (United Kingdom) newspaper and has been a frequent contributor to UCB UK, a British Christian radio station. While in the UK, Michael traveled to Canada and the United States, Albania,Yugoslavia, Holland, Germany,and Czechoslovakia. He has reported for ANS from Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Israel, Jordan, China,and Russia. Michael's volunteer involvement with ASSIST News Service is a sponsored ministry department -- 'Michael Ireland Media Missionary' (MIMM) -- of A.C.T. International of P.O.Box 1649, Brentwood, TN 37024-1649, at: Artists in Christian Testimony (A.C.T.) International where you can donate online to support his stated mission of 'Truth Through Christian Journalism.' If you have a news or feature story idea for Michael, please contact him at: ANS Senior Reporter