2008 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards
The Isaacs were this year’s big winners – taking home an impressive eight awards including Song of the Year (for “The One I’m Dying For” ) , Album of the Year (for Big Sky) and Group of the Year.
The 2008 Diamond Awards were handed out on Friday, September 12, 2008 in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. The even was hosted by Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River) and Johnathan Bond (of Young Harmony). Artists such as The Isaacs, Karen Peck & New River, Amazed, HisSong, The Georgians, Hearts of Faith, and more performed during the awards program.
Allen Smith said, “We had such a fantastic time this year. The Diamond Awards received a record number of votes this year. We can’t wait to start planning next year’s awards!”
The winners in each category are listed below:
J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Lulu Roman
GROUP OF THE YEAR: The Isaacs
TRIO OF THE YEAR: Booth Brothers
DUET OF THE YEAR: Jeff & Sheri Easter
SOLOIST OF THE YEAR: Ivan Parker
SUNRISE AWARD: Hearts of Faith
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Guy Penrod (Gaither Vocal Band)
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Sonya Isaacs (The Isaacs)
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Bill Gaither
ANTHONY BURGER INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Sonya Isaacs (The Isaacs)
CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR: Mark Lowry
BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR: The Isaacs
FAVORITE ARTIST WEBSITE: The Isaacs (theisaacs.com)
FAVORITE INDUSTRY WEBSITE: SoGospelNews.com (sogospelnews.com)
VIDEO/DVD OF THE YEAR: Live From Norway (The Isaacs)
SONG OF THE YEAR: “The One I’m Dying For” (The Isaacs)
ALBUM OF THE YEAR: Big Sky (The Isaacs)
Posted on 09/25/08 |
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