GRAND RAPIDS, MICH., January 12, 2007 – The cast of Inspired By…The Bible Experience has been honored with a NAACP Image Award nomination in the category of Outstanding Gospel Artist. The NAACP Image Awards honors projects and individuals that promote diversity in the arts in television, recording, literature and motion pictures. Nominations were announced January 9th at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The 38th NAACP Image Awards will air live on FOX, Friday, March 2nd.
Inspired By…The Bible Experience is a landmark dramatized audio recording featuring a cast of more than 250 African American celebrities, musicians and clergy. Developed and produced by Inspired By Media Group in partnership with Zondervan, Inspired By… The Bible Experience has sold more than 225,000 copies in less than three months since its release becoming the fastest selling audio Bible of all time.
“This is truly a humbling recognition,” shares Ron Belk, executive producer, Inspired By Media Group. “Words are unavailable to describe the joy and the elation we feel. Inspired by...The Bible Experience is a culmination of committed individuals who allowed themselves to be used mightily by God. Truly, this represents the legacy and heritage that the NAACP has always stood for."
“We are honored to be recognized by the NAACP from a competitive field of more than 1,200 entries,” notes Paul Caminiti, vice president and publisher, Bibles, Zondervan. Inspired By…The Bible Experience is an unprecedented project for Zondervan and a reflection of our ongoing commitment to helping more people find new ways to engage in the life-changing power of God’s Word.”
Inspired By Media Group
Branded by its signature banner Inspired By…, Inspired By Media Group, Inc. is committed to serving the faith-based and general markets by creating family oriented products that are culturally relevant in scope. With more than a combined 40 years in the convergent areas of music, television, film, theater, literature, new media and technology, the company is an industry leader in delivering contemporary multimedia products. Visit Inspired By Media Group on the Web at www.inspiredby.com.
company, is a world leader in Christian communications and the leading Christian publishing brand. For more than 75 years, Zondervan has delivered transformational Christian experiences through general and academic resources by influential leaders and emerging voices, and been honored with more Christian Book Awards than any other publisher. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Mich., with offices in San Diego and Miami, Zondervan conducts events and publishes its bestselling
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