I started this column several times and didn't feel having only my opinion would seem fair. So, I asked over the holidays 500 industry people(artist,labels,radio stations,managers,agents,magazine employees, Internet host, and bookstores) this same question. Who is smoking HOT at their talent? Some of the industry people, I was surprised were totally overlooked. But, here is how the questions and answers came in-
Who is the HOTTEST artist in Southern Gospel Music?
1-265 votes Ernie Haase and Signature Sound--(Mind you this was before Ernie Haase and Signature Sound made their MONSTER # 1 debut on Billboards Charts the week of January 30,2007)
2-117 votes- Gaither Vocal Band
Where do you go for your news?
1-165 votes-Southern Gospel News
2-134 votes-Singing News
Who has the hottest label? Based on visibility,radio,and retail availability.
1-221 votes- Gaither Music
2-198 votes-Crossroads
Best live performance by an artist?
1-187 votes- Ernie Haase and Signature Sound
2-167 votes-Crabb Family
Best industry event?
1-372 votes- National Quartet Convention
2- 44 votes- Harmony Awards
Best artist managers?
1-122 votes Kathy Crabb
2- 112 votes Brian Hudson
Best breakout artist?
1-177 votes Mike and Kelly Bowling
2- 76 votes Living Waters Trio
Best radio promoter?
1-234 votes Rick Hendrix
2- 108 votes TIE-Jim Stover and Rhonda Thompson
Best new project?
1- 234 votes Hoppers-The Ride
2- 213 votes Gold City-Revival
Best distributor? (This also involved the companies returns and market share)
1-169 votes EMI
2-163 votes Crossroads
Who is the most influential artist leader?
1-199-votes Jim Cumbee
2- 194 votes Bill Gaither
What is our industries biggest problem?
1-268 votes- Lack of radio exposure
2- 155 votes- Gossip and over crowding the market with too many artist.
What has the biggest impact in Southern Gospel music today?
1- 307 votes Singing News Magazine
2-104 votesThe Internet
Biggest surprises?
1-Singing News selling
2-Crabb Family retiring
Biggest rumors that aren't true?
1-Solid Gospel network changing to praise and worship
2-Bill Gaither is retiring in 2006?
Biggest thing coming?
1- TOO BIG to mention-keep watching....
2- Bill Traylor and his resurgence
I thought it was a fair assumption of the over all picture in Southern Gospel music. I thought it was really fun looking over my friends and peers thoughts and decisions. Now let me hear yours. Who did we miss? Who deserves a mention?
God Bless
Rick Hendrix
http://www.rickhendrix.com
Author: RickBHendrix
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Written: 02/01/2007
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That is kool! One question that I would have liked to see on there is "Who are the Sweethearts of Gospel Music?" (lol) Ok, back to the real stuff, This is awesome to read. Just seeing what people are thinking and how many are thinking the same things. Thanks for your hard work on this.
Sweethearts of Gospel Music???? That's simple...... Deon and Susan..... LOL OK, Maybe Glen and Becky, or it could be Jeff and Sheri, or Dean and Kim.... have I missed anybody????? LOL
Deon Unthank
SoGospelNews.com
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Thats exciting. I also love Gold City and Talleys
Hey come on now - everyone in radio knows that Shane Jordan is the best radio promoter out there!
Biggest disappointment in SG in 2006?
Jerry ‘JT’ Tinkle
Baritone singer for The Minister’s Quartet
http://www.ministersquartet.com
Just wanted to say we are so honored to be a part of the hot list! God has been SO GOOD to LWT this year. Thanks to everyone who voted and thanks to everyone who continues to listen and request our music. We love you all and pray God continues to bles you. Thanks Rick for asking these questions and posting the results!!! Congrats to everyone else on the hotlist as well!!!
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