47th Annual Singing News Fan Award Winners
The Singing News Fan Awards program occurred Wednesday afternoon. For those who haven’t heard who the winners were, I’ll list them below.
Soloist: Ivan Parker
New Artist: Goodman Revival
They sang the Happy Goodman’s hit song, “I Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now.”
Band: Kingdom Heirs
Dennis Murphy thanked everyone for their prayers. He mentioned that they’ve had a rough few years and commented on how God underestimates how much they can handle. The fact that they are still going, though, is proof that God is giving them strength in spite of the storms. It was a reminder to me to keep them in my prayers.
Mixed Group: The Collingsworth Family
Soprano: Kim Hopper
Tenor: Michael Booth
Radio Station: WJBX (Knoxville)
Pianist: Kim Collingsworth
Songwriter: Rodney Griffin
Alto: Connie Hopper
Lead: Ronnie Booth
Trio: The Booth Brothers
Young Artist: Riley Harrison Clark
Tribute sang “Nothing Stops the Savior’s Love,” which features Riley.
Bass: Eric Bennett
Baritone: Mark Trammell
Mark quoted Psalm 1:1 in his acceptance speech. He also commented about his ministry: “While it’s the joy of my life, it’s also the greatest responsibility other than providing for my family.”
Quartet: Triumphant
They then sang their popular song, “Saved By Grace.”
Song: Amazing God (Triumphant)
Album: Living in Harmony (Triumphant)
Artist: Booth Brothers
Gerald Wolfe and Jason Crabb hosted the evening. They began and ended the awards show with the song, “Bye and Bye.” At one point, Gerald talked about how, whether you like it or not, people are watching you. He told the audience, “I know you’re human so you’re not perfect but do your best not to disappoint those who look up to you.” This applies to all Christians.
Each group that had a song nominated for song of the year sang those songs. They are as follows:
Greater Vision: “Put Out the Fire”
Triumphant: “Amazing God”
Karen Peck and New River: “Pray Now”
Wilburn & Wilburn: “You Asked Him to Leave”The Whisnants: “Worry Ends Where Faith Begins”
After all these years, to see a Goodman name back in running.
The Happy Goodmans certainly have left their impact on Southern Gospel Music.
Besides Bill Gaither, I don’t think there has been a group that had the impact as they did.
There were groups that were older. There are some close runner ups but I don’t believe none has had the impact on the industry.
The Cathedral Quartet would be a close runner up.
I agree. The Goodmans were my favorites and seemed to be influential in reminding groups why it is that they sing Gospel music. I’m very happy that Michael, Tanya, and Johnny are carrying on their legacy.