http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/index/ en webmaster@diamondawardsonline.com Copyright 2008 2008-05-30T18:23:00-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/vote-in-the-top-5-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/vote-in-the-top-5-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards/#When:18:23:00Z We are now accepting votes for the 2008 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards Top Five Ballot. Voting ends July 26, 2008. VOTE HERE 2008-05-30T18:23:00-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-handed-out/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-handed-out/#When:22:17:01Z Winners were recently named in the 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. Fans and industry professionals gathered Friday, September 16, 2007 for the Diamond Awards Ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky during the week of the National Quartet Convention. Performers during the awards program included Karen Peck & New River, Dove Brothers Quartet, Sunday Edition, the Roarks, Kirk Talley, the Northmen, Gerald Crabb, Lulu Roman, Brian Bracey, Amazed, the Hinsons, Josh Franks, Relations Quartet, and more. The 2007 SGN Scoops Diamond Awards were hosted by award winning vocalist Karen Peck Gooch (of Karen Peck & New River) and Johnathan Bond (of Young Harmony). Presenters for the awards included the Hinsons, Susan Peck Jackson & Devin McGlamery (Karen Peck & New River), Bev McCann, Sunday Edition, Gerald Crabb, Judy Brannin (Brannin Agency), Paul Heil, Lou Hildreth, Faith3, Amazed, and many more. The corporate sponsor for the awards program was Eternal Vision Ministries. SouthernGospelHits.com signed on as the Gold Sponsor for the event. Also, The Brannin Agency was a Silver Sponsor for the event, while Southern Spin Entertainment, SGMRadio.com, Sonrise Christian Voices, and 770 AM Southern Gospel – Kentucky’s Official Voice of NQC were all co-sponsors for this year’s event. Below is a complete list of winners for this year’s Diamond Awards: Sharon Smith Impact Award – Paul Heil (The Gospel Greats) Paul Heil Award – Chuck Peters (SGShowPrep) Lou Hildreth Award – Jim Black Favorite Industry Website – SoGospelNews.com (http://www.sogospelnews.com) Favorite Artist Website – Brian Free & Assurance (http://www.brianfreeandassurance.com) Favorite Christian Comedian – Mark Lowry Songwriter of the Year – Gerald Crabb J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award – Claude Hopper (The Hoppers) Favorite Bluegrass Gospel Artist – Jeff & Sheri Easter Anthony Burger Musician of the Year – Roger Bennett Sunrise Award – Faith3 Soloist of the Year – Gerald Crabb Duet of the Year – Amazed Trio of the Year – Alan Harris Family Group of the Year – The Hoppers Male Vocalist of the Year – Dean Hopper (The Hoppers) Female Vocalist of the Year – Kim Hopper (The Hoppers) DVD/Video of the Year – Live In New York City (Brian Free & Assurance) Album of the Year – The Ride (The Hoppers, produced by Lari Goss) Song of the Year – “He Saw It All” (Booth Brothers, written by Daryl Mosley) 2007-09-18T22:17:01-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/sgn-scoops-magaz/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/sgn-scoops-magaz/#When:22:43:01Z CADET, Mo. – Allen Smith, publisher and owner SGN Scoops Magazine and SGN Scoops Today!, Is proud to announce the addition of Mr. Kasey Kemp, to the Advisory Board of Directors for SGN Scoops Magazine. Mr. Kemp has worn many hats in the Southern Gospel Music arena, some of which include owning his own group (Eastern Sky), Evangelist, booking agent, studio (recording) producer, CD/DVD duplication, and his current position as tenor vocalist and emcee with Naomi and The Segos. Allen Smith commented, “We feel with all Kasey’s diversity and experience in Gospel music that he will be a definite asset to our Advisory Board.” For more information, visit http://www.sgnscoops.com . In addition, Ava Bowley and Judy Brannin were also recently added to the staff to SGN Scoops Magazine. Ava Bowley has assumed the role of Marketing Director of SGN Scoops Magazine. Ava has a background in the Southern Gospel industry, and brings many talents and much experience to SGN Scoops. 2007-08-24T22:43:01-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/top-nomination-voting-started/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/top-nomination-voting-started/#When:04:25:01Z The SGN Scoops Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 14th, 2007 in the MARY ROOM (New Larger Room) of the EXECUTIVE WEST HOTEL at the entrance of the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center in Louisville, KY, during NQC Week. THIS EXCITING PROGRAM WILL START AT 1:00 PM. ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE. 2007-06-16T04:25:01-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/sharon-smith-editor-in-chief-of-sgn-scoops-magazine-passes-away/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/sharon-smith-editor-in-chief-of-sgn-scoops-magazine-passes-away/#When:19:36:01Z Sharon Smith Memorial Service update: Sharon had requested no visitation service & no graveside service. Her desire was simply to be buried, and then to have a memorial service afterward. So, the family is honoring that request. There will be a memorial service this Sunday afternoon, May 27, 2007 at Sharon's home church. It will be a celebration of her life and ministry. It will start at 2:00 p.m. and take place at Full-Gospel Tabernacle, 11745 E. State Hwy E (3 miles North East of Potosi, Missouri on Hwy E). Flowers may be sent to the address above - but any gifts made to the family need to be sent to the Brannin Agency for distribution at the benefit concert in June. Please continue to keep the Smith family in your thoughts and prayers. Benefit Concert for Smith Family Moved Sharon Smith, Editor-in-Chief of SGN Scoops Magazine and wife of Allen Smith, passed away this morning, May 24, 2007. Sharon had been diagnosed with inoperable uterine cancer earlier this year and had only been given a year to live. In addition, she also had kidney failure because of the cancer and was on dialysis three days a week. Funeral arrangements will be announced as they become available. Although Sharon had been covered by Medicaid, there are still many expenses that are not being covered. Judy Brannin of the Brannin Agency has scheduled a benefit concert for the Smith family. The benefit concert is being held in order to cover additional costs and medical expenses that the Smiths are facing due to Sharon’s illness and death. The concert has been moved up since the last update was sent out last week. The concert has been moved to Saturday, June 23, 2007. The concert will be held at the House of Praise Church of God in Desloge, Missouri. Artists currently scheduled to perform at the benefit include Sunday Edition, Masters of Grace, Bev McCann, the Cerces, Alabama Spirituals, Kathy Atkins, Loretta Withee, Dave Williford Band, Karen Carr, Wendell Johnson, Hearts of Faith, and Hearts N Harmony. Artists are also being asked to donate some products to sell or auction off. If you would like to send a donation, please contact Judy as well. Donations have currently been made from Gaither Music, Agape Photography, Anthony Burger Productions, the Freemans, Emmaus Road Quartet, Kirk Talley, the MaHarreys, Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace, the Trav’lers Quartet, and Mark Lowry. Send product and donations to: Judy Brannin The Brannin Agency PO Box 1333 Gaffney, SC 29342 All donations are tax free. 2007-05-24T19:36:01-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/top-10-nomination-voting-ends/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/top-10-nomination-voting-ends/#When:18:20:00Z Voting has ended for the Top 10 Nominations. Please watch the website for the announcement of the Final Nominations and voting process. 2007-05-22T18:20:00-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-top-ten-ballot-nominations-voting-begins/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-top-ten-ballot-nominations-voting-begins/#When:02:09:00Z The 2007 SGN SCOOPS DIAMOND AWARDS will be presented again during this years National Quartet Convention, and will be brought to you this year by Wilds & Associates. SGN SCOOPS values the opinions of those people who, on a daily basis, shape and affect our industry. Therefore we ask that each of you, our readers, as well as all of the great Southern Gospel fans, participate in the 2007 Annual SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. Failure to follow the rules will result in your ballot being voided. SGN SCOOPS MAGAZINE reserves the right to determine eligibility in all categories. All Southern Gospel fans are eligible to nominate. Vote online here or Download a Mail in Form VOTING ENDS MAY 19, 2007 2007-04-14T02:09:00-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-nominations-voting-begins/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/2007-sgn-scoops-diamond-awards-nominations-voting-begins/#When:22:37:01Z The 2007 SGN SCOOPS DIAMOND AWARDS will be presented again during this years National Quartet Convention, and will be brought to you this year by Wilds & Associates. SGN SCOOPS values the opinions of those people who, on a daily basis, shape and affect our industry. Therefore we ask that each of you, our readers, as well as all of the great Southern Gospel fans, participate in the 2007 Annual SGN Scoops Diamond Awards. Award categories are for specific group or musical configurations. Please read the following carefully before voting! The following awards will be presented: J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD - to recognize the living performer for whom the fans feel has made the greatest contribution to Southern Gospel music over a career spanning 25 years or more. This award is a once-in-a-lifetime honor.PREVIOUS WINNERS: (No longer eligible for this award) Bill Gaither, Gloria Gaither, Naomi Sego, Ben Speer, Dottie Rambo, and Connie Hopper. GROUP OF THE YEAR - recognizes performing Southern Gospel groups with four or more vocalists. TRIO OF THE YEAR - recognizes performing groups with three vocalists. DUET OF THE YEAR - recognizes performing groups with 2 vocalists. SOLOIST OF THE YEAR - recognizes male or female performers who record as a solo artist. MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR and FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - recognizes vocalists who record as part of a duo, trio or group. SONG OF THE YEAR - recognizes the artist, songwriter, record company and publisher. A song may win only once. VIDEO OF THE YEAR - nominees include short or long-form videos. ALBUM OF THE YEAR - recognizes the recorded works of solo artists, duos, trios, and groups. SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR- nominees have had at least one of their songs in the SGUSA/SGN SCOOPS Chart during the eligibility period. INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR - recognizes artistic achievement by a recording artist, session musician or touring band member. SUNRISE AWARD - recognizes the new Southern Gospel artist of today who shows the most promise for maintaining and furthering his or her status. Nominees in this category have not released their debut single two years prior to the eligibility date (January 1, 2005) This award is also a once-in-a-lifetime honor. ARTIST WEB SITE - recognizes the most outstanding artist web site in Southern Gospel Music. INDUSTRY WEB SITE - recognizes the most outstanding industry (non-artist) web site in Southern Gospel Music. CHRISTIAN COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR - recognizes the Christian Comedians in Southern Gospel. BLUEGRASS GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR - recognizes performing Bluegrass Gospel groups, including two or more vocalists Failure to follow the rules will result in your ballot being voided. SGN SCOOPS MAGAZINE reserves the right to determine eligibility in all categories. All Southern Gospel fans are eligible to nominate. Vote online here or Download a Mail in Form 2007-02-04T22:37:01-06:00 http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/the-2006-sgn-scoops-diamond-award-winners/ http://diamondawardsonline.com/main/site/the-2006-sgn-scoops-diamond-award-winners/#When:01:09:00Z Impact Award – SoGospelNews.com (Deon & Susan Unthank) Paul Heil Award – SouthernSpinRadio.com (Amy Unthank and Chris Unthank) Lou Hildreth Award – Paul Boden, U.S. Gospel News Favorite Industry Website – SingingNews.com Favorite Artist Website – MarkLowry.com Favorite Christian Comedian – Mark Lowry Songwriter of the Year – Kirk Talley J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award – Gloria Gaither Favorite Bluegrass Gospel Artist – The Isaacs Anthony Burger Music of the Year – Anthony Burger Sunrise Award – Sounds of Victory Soloist of the Year – Ivan Parker Duet of the Year – The McRaes Trio of the Year – Karen Peck & New River Group of the Year – Gaither Vocal Band Male Vocalist of the Year – Guy Penrod (Gaither Vocal Band) Female Vocalist of the Year – Sonya Isaacs (The Isaacs) Video of the Year – Canadian Homecoming (Gaither Gospel Series) Album of the Year – Give It Away (Gaither Vocal Band) Song of the Year – “I’m Amazed” (Jason Crabb & Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir)   Check out our Photo Gallery for pics from 2005. Help us out by displaying one of our banners on your website: Home 2006-09-19T01:09:00-06:00