Catholic association presents awards for best music, videos of 2006

Published: 2006-11-09

DAVENPORT, Iowa (CNS) -- It was a celebration of music, camaraderie and faith at the seventh-annual Unity Awards, held for the first time at St. Ambrose University in Davenport. Performer Steve Angrisano of Colorado picked up three major awards at the event, organized by the United Catholic Music and Video Association to bolster Catholic artists. Song and songwriter of the year awards both went to Angrisano, a former youth minister, for "Mighty King." "Music is not the reason we get together" at Mass, he said in accepting an award, "but it helps bring us together." Angrisano also was named artist of the year. "I didn't expect to win," said the performer, who was tuning his guitar when his name was announced. In his acceptance speech, he said there are "easier ways to make a living" than through music, but musicians believe it's their mission to spread the word of God through their art. A full list of winners is available online at: www.unityawards.com.

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