NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Allen Smith of SGN Scoops Digital, home of the Diamond Awards, is proud to announce that the Top 10 Diamond Awards ballots are now available for the 2009 awards program through the Diamond Awards home on the web.
The online ballot is designed for fans to vote for their favorite artists and individuals for each award. Fans and industry supporters are encouraged to visit the Diamond Awards website to place their votes. The Diamond Awards home on the web is located at http://diamondawardsonline.com.
The Top 10 in each category were compiled from the nomination ballot that was released several months ago.
Allen Smith said, “Each nominating and balloting process that we have had has yielded record breaking numbers. This year’s nominating process was no different. We are extremely pleased with the Top 10 ballot this year.”
The 2009 SGN Scoops’ Diamond Awards have moved to a new location and date for this year. The awards presentation will take place at the inaugural Branson Gospel Music Convention. The show will take place on Thursday, July 16, 2009 in Branson, Missouri at the Branson Convention Center. The awards program will precede the Thursday evening concerts and will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Additional information concerning the 2009 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards, including hosts, sponsors, and performers, will be available shortly.
For more information on The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards – visit http://www.diamondawardsonline.com .
The Top 10 nominees in each category are listed below:
J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Beth Glass, Chris Freeman, Ed O’Neal, Eva Mae LeFevre, Gerald Williams, Ray Dean Reese, Rod Treme, Ronnie Hinson, Steve Sam, Tim Riley
GROUP OF THE YEAR: Brian Free & Assurance, Gold City, Legacy Five, Paul’s Journey, Praise Incorporated, The Hoppers, The Kingsmen, The McKameys, The Perrys, Triumphant Quartet
TRIO OF THE YEAR: Alan Harris Family, Booth Brothers, Faith 3, Faithful Touch, Greater Vision, Karen Peck & New River, Mark Trammell Trio, New Day, Ricky Atkinson & Compassion, Talley Trio
DUET OF THE YEAR: Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Amazed, CrossWay, Dale & Cheryl Golden, Gigi & Randy Burgess, Hearts of Faith, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Jim & Shirley Profitt, Wendy Word + forgiven, Young Harmony
SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Brian Langely, Ivan Parker, Janet Paschal, Jason Crabb, Kirk Talley, Mark Bishop, Michael Combs, Randy Miller, Ron Brewer, Shannon Bunch
SUNRISE AWARD: Faithful Touch, Narrow Path, Paul’s Journey, Robert Matelski, Ron Brewer, Samaritan Revival, Scott Lucas, The Ladd Family, The Peaceful Hearts, Wendy Word + forgiven
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Alan Harris, Brian Free, Dale Golden, Dean Hopper, Michael Booth, Mike Bowling, Ricky Atkinson, Ryan Napier, Scott Lucas, Steve Sam
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Karen Peck Gooch, Kelly Bowling, Kim Collingsworth, Kim Hopper, Libbi Perry Stuffle, Lauren Talley, Sheri Easter, Sonya Isaacs, TaRanda Greene, Wendy Word
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Dale Golden, Gerald Crabb, Jim Brady, Kenna Turner West, Kirk Talley, Ricky Atkinson, Rodney Griffin, Sandy Bloemer, Shane Roark, Wendy Word
ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Gordon Mote, Jeff Stice, Jerry Kelso, Josh Singletary, Kevin Williams, Kim Collingsworth, Ricky Free, Roger Fortner, Roy Webb, Sonya Isaacs
CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR: Aaron Wilburn, Dennis Swanburg, James Wright (Grandpa), Jeff Treece, Ken Davis, Mark Bishop, Mark Lowry, Shannon Bunch, Tim Lovelace, Tony Greene
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: Austins Bridge, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Easter Brothers, The Isaacs, Jeff & Sheri Easter, The Lewis Family, Primitive Quartet, The Marksmen, The Rochesters, Young Harmony
FAVORITE ARTIST WEBSITE: BrianFreeandAssurance.com, FaithfulCrossings.com, GoldCityqt.com, Kirk-Talley.com, MarkLowry.com, PaulsJourneyOnline.com, PraiseInc.com, RickyAtkinson.com, TheHoppers.com, BryanLangely.com
FAVORITE INDUSTRY WEBSITE: #############.com, TheDominionAgency.com, natqc.com, SGMRadio.com, SingingNews.com, SoGospelNews.com, SoGoCity.ning.com, SouthernGospelOutreach.com, SouthernGospelTube.com, SouthernSpin.com
VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR: Dream On (Ernie Haase & Signature Sound), Live At the White House (Legacy Five), Live In St. Louis (The Cerces), NQC 2008, GMT (Praise Incorporated), Songs of a Lifetime (Phil Cross), Susie’s Eyes (Hearts of Faith), The Best of Gordon Mote (Gordon Mote), Live at Freedom Hall (The Perrys), The Ride (The Hoppers)
SONG OF THE YEAR: “Big Mighty God” (Mike LeFevre Quartet), “God Will Pass By” (Greater Vision), “Grace Is Never Far” (Paul’s Journey), “Lowest Time” (Wendy Word + forgiven), “The Broken Ones” (Talley Trio), “The Potter Knows the Clay” (The Perrys), “There Is a Miracle Coming” (Praise Incorporated), “Untnil the Day” (Ricky Atkinson & Compassion), “When God Ran” (Kingsmen), “Whispered Prayers” (Karen Peck & New River)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Contagious Praise (Praise Incorporated), Encore (Ricky Atkinson), Ephesians One (Karen Peck & New River), Not Alone (Greater Vision), Nothin’ But Good (Mike LeFevre Quartet), Room For More (Booth Brothers), Summer In My Soul (Dale & Cheryl Golden), The Journey (Alan Harris Family), Transition (Paul’s Journey), When God Ran (Kingsmen)
About the Diamond Awards
The Diamond Awards were transferred over to the SGN Scoops Digital several years ago after the original home for the awards, the Gospel Voice Magazine, folded. The Diamond Awards are a fan-based award that allows the fans to choose the nominees as well as the winners in each year. The awards show is based during the Branson Gospel Music Convention every July.
