2009 SGMG HARMONY HONORS CELEBRATION CONCERT; Barbara Mandrell Presented President’s Honor
SGMG president Judy Nelon presents Barbara Mandrell with President's Honor:
L to R, Kim Hopper, Judy Nelon, Barbara Mandrell,
Christy Sutherland (Barbara's daughter-in-law)
and Jason Crabb at the Harmony Honors held in Nashville, TN on April 21, 2009
photo by Aaron Crisler / The Judy Nelon Group
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NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The SGMG 2009 Harmony Honors Celebration Concert took place Tuesday, April 21st and featured an all star line-up of music and guest appearances during GMA Music Week 2009 in Nashville, Tennessee. Performances by the Booth Brothers, Mike & Kelly Bowling, Crabb Revival, Aaron & Amanda Crabb, Jason Crabb, the Collingsworth Family, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Gold City, HisSong, Kim Hopper, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Living Waters Trio, Karen Peck & New River, the Perrys, Christy Sutherland, Paula Stefanovich & the Omega Christian Choir, Tribute Quartet, Triumphant Quartet, and comedian Aaron Wilburn highlighted an exciting evening of inspirational music and entertainment.
The event included a special guest appearance by music icon Barbara Mandrell, who was presented the prestigious President’s Honor. SGMG president Judy Nelon states: "Barbara Mandrell is one of the most awarded artists of all time and it was appropriate for the gospel music community to have a chance to acknowledge her tremendous exposure to our music during her stellar career." Mandrell persuaded the NBC executives to give her a chance to end "Barbara Mandrell & The Mandrell Sisters" television show with six minutes of gospel music: it was a hit and 40 million viewers saw gospel music each week.
The event showcased artists with outstanding accomplishments and award nominations over the past year including Grammy, Dove and Singing News Awards, as well as radio airplay and touring success. The Gospel Music Association's president John Styll presented the GMA Lifetime Achievement Award to the Singing News magazine for their outstanding accomplishments during their for 40 year history. The top ten songs of the genre were also recognized. Songs receiving Honors included:
Good Side Of Goodbye - Living Waters Trio; Wayne Haun, Dave Clark / Bridge Building Music (BMI) (ASCAP)
Help Is On The Way - Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver; Michael E. Reed / Top O Holston Pub. (BMI)
Hey - Karen Peck & New River; Karen Peck Gooch / John Darin Rowsey / Karen Peck Music (BMI) Christian Taylor Music (BMI)
Reason Enough - Ernie Haase, Wayne Haun, Joel Lindsey; Bridge Building Music (BMI), Psalmsinger Music (BMI), Ernie Sig Sound Music (BMI), Hefton Hill Music (BMI)
The Old White Flag - Triumphant Quartet; Dianne Wilkinson / Christian Taylor Music (BMI)
They're Holding Up The Ladder - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Lewis Family, Easter Brothers; Russell Easter, James Easter, Edd Easter / EBEA Publishing Company (BMI)
Welcome To The Family - Booth Brothers; Jim Brady / Barry Weeks / Tony Wood; Brady House Pub/Bridge Building (BMI) Row J Seat 9 Songs / New Spring (ASCAP)
When I Cry - Gaither Vocal Band; Benjy Gaither / Marshall Hall / Hook Line and Music Pub (ASCAP)
Yahweh – Hoppers; Paula Stefanovich / Joshua Creek Music / Omega Christian Music (ASCAP)/Hopper Brothers & Connie Publishing (BMI)
Your Cries Have Awoken The Master - Mike & Kelly Bowling; Rebecca Isaacs Bowman / Sonya Isaacs / RI Bowman Music (BMI) Makem’ Smile Music (BMI)
For more information on GMA Music Week 2009, visit www.gospelmusic.org.
SGMG Press Contact: Crystal Burchette-Johnson
crystalpr@comcast.net
SGMG High Res Photos: Aaron Crisler
aaron@gospelmusicupdate.com
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