Singing News Fan Awards (1970 - Present)

The Singing News Fan Awards are annual Southern Gospel awards presented by Singing News magazine. Subscribers of Singing News and SingingNewsTV nominate their favorite artists in various categories. The Top Ten in each category are then presented to subscribers who vote to narrow each category to a Top Five and again to determine the winners. The awards are presented in a ceremony typically held each fall during the National Quartet Convention. (The awards have been presented at another venue occasionally.)

The Fan Awards began in 1970 with eight categories. Many categories have been added, dropped, and renamed over the years.

Favorite Album (1970-1971, 1989-Present)

This category was originally called "Favorite Gospel Album Of The Year."

1970 This Is My Valley by Rambos
1971 Good Times by Happy Goodmans
1989 Movin’ Up by Gold City
1990 I’ve Just Started Living by Cathedral Quartet
1991 Windows Of Home by Gold City
1992 Wish You Were Here by Kingsmen Quartet
1993 Pillars Of Faith by Gold City
1994 Pillars Of Faith by Gold City
1995 High And Lifted Up by Cathedral Quartet
1996 Reunion by Cathedral Quartet
1997 We Want America Back by Steeles
1998 4 God So Loved by Brian Free And Assurance
1999 Faithful by Cathedral Quartet
2000 Far Beyond This Place by Greater Vision

2001 Are You Ready by Gold City
2002 Live At First Baptist Atlanta by Greater Vision
2003 Quartets by Greater Vision
2004 The Journey Ahead by The Inspirations
2005 Faces by Greater Vision
2006 Remembering The Happy Goodmans by Perrys
2007 Live In Music City by Legacy Five
2008 Carry On by the Booth Brothers
2009 Room For More by the Booth Brothers
2010 Jubilee by Legacy Five, Greater Vision, and the Booth Brothers
2011 Love Came Calling by Triumphant Quartet
2012 Songs From The Heart by Triumphant Quartet

2013 Greatest Hits - LIVE by Booth Brothers
2014 For All He's Done by Greater Vision
2015 Awesome God by Triumphant Quartet
2016 Living In Harmony by Triumphant Quartet
2017 Between Here And Heaven by Booth Brothers
2018 Thankful by Triumphant Quartet
2019 Mercy and Love by Collingsworth Family
2020 Yes by Triumphant Quartet
2021 Songs For The Times by the Isaacs
2022 What A Wonderful Time by The Inspirations
2023 A Pioneer Legacy by The Inspirations

Favorite Alto (1985-Present)

1985 Debra Talley - Talleys
1986 Debra Talley - Talleys
1987 Kelly Nelon Thompson - Rex Nelon Singers
1988 Debra Talley - Talleys
1989 Debra Talley - Talleys
1990 Kelly Nelon Thompson - Rex Nelon Singers
1991 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1992 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1993 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1994 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1995 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1996 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
1997 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter

1998 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
1999 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2000 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2001 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2002 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2003 Debra Talley - Talleys
2004 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2005 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2006 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2007 Debra Talley - Talley Trio
2008 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2009 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys

2010 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2011 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2012 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2013 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2014 Libbi Perry Stuffle - Perrys
2015 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2016 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2017 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2018 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2019 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2020 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2021 Sheri Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2022 Connie Hopper - Hoppers
2023 Connie Hopper - Hoppers

Favorite Artist (2008-Present)

2008 Booth Brothers
2009 Booth Brothers
2010 Booth Brothers
2011 Booth Brothers
2012 Booth Brothers

2013 Booth Brothers
2014 Booth Brothers
2015 Booth Brothers
2016 Booth Brothers
2017 Booth Brothers

2018 Triumphant Quartet
2019 Triumphant Quartet
2020 Triumphant Quartet
2021 Jason Crabb
2022 Triumphant Quartet
2023 The Inspirations

Favorite Band (1977-2006, 2011-Present)

1977 Dixie Echoes
1978 Kingsmen Quartet
1979 Hinsons
1980 Hinsons
1981 Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Kingsmen Quartet
1983 Kingsmen Quartet
1984 Kingsmen Quartet
1985 Nelons
1986 Kingsmen Quartet
1987 Kingsmen Quartet
1988 Kingsmen Quartet
1989 Kingsmen Quartet
1990 Kingsmen Quartet

1991 Kingsmen Quartet
1992 Kingsmen Quartet
1993 Kingsmen Quartet
1994 Kingsmen Quartet
1995 Kingsmen Quartet
1996 Kingsmen Quartet
1997 Kingsmen Quartet
1998 Gold City
1999 Crabb Family
2000 Gold City
2001 Crabb Family
2002 Kingdom Heirs
2003 Crabb Family
2004 Kingdom Heirs

2005 Kingdom Heirs
2006 Kingdom Heirs
2011 Gaither Vocal Band
2012 Kingdom Heirs
2013 Gaither Vocal Band
2014 Kingdom Heirs
2015 Kingdom Heirs
2016 Kingdom Heirs
2017 Kingdom Heirs
2018 Kingdom Heirs
2019 Kingdom Heirs
2020 Kingdom Heirs
2021 Gaither Vocal Band
2022 Gaither Vocal Band
2023 Gaither Vocal Band

Favorite Baritone (1971-Present)

1971 Glen Allred – Florida Boys
1972 Rusty Goodman – Happy Goodmans
1973 Eddie Dietz – The Inspirations
1974 Sam Goodman – Happy Goodmans
1975 Eddie Dietz – The Inspirations
1976 Cecil Blackwood – Blackwood Brothers
1977 Larry Hinson - Hinsons
1978 Cecil Blackwood – Blackwood Brothers
1979 Eddie Dietz – The Inspirations
1980 Cecil Blackwood – Blackwood Brothers
1981 Wayne Maynard – Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1983 Mark Trammell – Cathedral Quartet
1984 Randy Shelnut – Dixie Echoes
1985 Randy Shelnut – Dixie Echoes
1986 Squire Parsons
1987 Squire Parsons
1988 Mark Trammell – Cathedral Quartet

1989 Mike LeFevre – Gold City
1990 Mike LeFevre – Gold City
1991 Mike LeFevre – Gold City
1992 Parker Jonathan – Kingsmen Quartet
1993 Parker Jonathan – Kingsmen Quartet
1994 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1995 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1997 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1998 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1999 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
2000 Mark Trammell – Gold City
2001 Mark Trammell – Gold City
2002 Rodney Griffin – Greater Vision
2003 Rodney Griffin – Greater Vision
2004 Scott Howard – Legacy Five
2005 Mark Trammell – Mark Trammell Trio
2006 Rodney Griffin – Greater Vision
2007 Rodney Griffin – Greater Vision
2008 Rodney Griffin - Greater Vision

2009 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2010 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2011 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2012 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2013 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2014 Jim Brady - Booth Brothers
2015 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2016 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2017 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2019 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2018 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2019 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2020 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet
2021 Scotty Inman - Triumphant Quartet
2022 Scotty Inman - Triumphant Quartet
2023 Mark Trammell - Mark Trammell Quartet

Favorite Bass (1971-Present)

1971 Billy Todd – Florida Boys
1972 Billy Todd – Florida Boys
1973 Paul Downing – Downings
1974 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
1975 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
1976 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
1977 Buddy Liles – Florida Boys
1978 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
1979 Ray Dean Reese – Kingsmen Quartet
1980 Rex Nelon - Nelons
1981 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1982 Rex Nelon - Nelons
1983 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1984 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1985 Ray Dean Reese – Kingsmen Quartet
1986 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1987 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1988 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet

1989 Tim Riley – Gold City
1990 Tim Riley – Gold City
1991 Tim Riley – Gold City
1992 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1993 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1994 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1995 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1996 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1997 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1998 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
1999 George Younce – Cathedral Quartet
2000 Tim Riley – Gold City
2001 Tim Riley – Gold City
2002 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
2003 Gene McDonald – Florida Boys
2004 Glenn Dustin – Legacy Five
2005 Mike Holcomb – The Inspirations
2006 Tim Duncan – Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2007 Glenn Dustin – Legacy Five

2008 Mike Holcomb - The Inspirations
2009 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2010 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2011 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2012 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2013 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2014 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2015 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2016 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2017 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2018 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2019 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2020 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2021 Paul Harkey - Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2022 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet
2023 Eric Bennett - Triumphant Quartet

Favorite Black Entertainer Or Group (1981-19??)

This category was originally called "Favorite Black Artist." In 1986, it was renamed "Favorite Black Entertainer Or Group."

1981 Teddy Huffam - Teddy Huffam And The Gems
1982 Teddy Huffam - Teddy Huffam And The Gems

1983 Teddy Huffam - Teddy Huffam And The Gems
1984 Teddy Huffam - Teddy Huffam And The Gems
1985 Larnelle Harris – Gaither Vocal Band

1986 Teddy Huffam - Teddy Huffam And The Gems
1987 Larnelle Harris - Gaither Vocal Band

Favorite Duet (2021-Present)

2021 Aaron And Amanda Crabb

2022 Jim And Melissa Brady

2023 Jim And Melissa Brady

Favorite Female Singer (1970-2015)

This category was originally called "Favorite Gospel Female Singer" in 1970. The following year, it was renamed "Miss Gospel Singer." At times, it was also called "Queen Of Gospel Music." In 1986, the category was renamed "Female Gospel Entertainer Of The Year." The category name was later simplified to "Favorite Female Singer."

1970 Vestal Goodman
1971 Vestal Goodman
1972 Vestal Goodman
1973 Ann Downing
1974 Eva Mae LeFevre
1975 Vestal Goodman
1976 Chris Hawkins
1977 Chris Hawkins
1978 Vestal Goodman
1979 Janet Paschal
1980 Kelly Nelon
1981 Kelly Nelon
1982 Kelly Nelon
1983 Connie Hopper
1984 Connie Hopper
1985 Debra Talley

1986 Debra Talley
1987 Debra Talley
1988 Kelly Nelon
1989 Peg McKamey Bean
1990 Peg McKamey Bean
1991 Peg McKamey Bean
1992 Peg McKamey Bean
1993 Peg McKamey Bean
1994 Peg McKamey Bean
1995 Sheri Easter
1996 Sheri Easter
1997 Sheri Easter
1998 Sheri Easter
1999 Kim Hopper
2000 Kim Hopper
2001 Kim Hopper

2002 Peg McKamey Bean
2003 Kim Hopper
2004 Debra Talley
2005 Libbi Perry Stuffle
2006 Kim Hopper
2007 Kim Hopper
2008 Kim Hopper
2009 Kim Hopper
2010 Kim Hopper
2011 Kim Hopper
2012 Kim Hopper
2013 Libbi Perry Stuffle
2014 Kim Hopper
2015 Kim Hopper

Favorite Gospel Television Presentation (1970-1971)

1970 Gospel Singing Jubilee

1971 Gospel Singing Jubilee

Favorite Group (1970-1980, 1982-1996, 2007)

This category was originally known as "Favorite Gospel Singing Group." In 1981, this award was split into two categories – Favorite Traditional Male Quartet and Favorite Mixed Quartet. It reverted back to a single group award in 1982 and remained a single award through 1996. From 1997 through 2006 the award was split into three categories: Favorite Traditional Male Quartet, Favorite Mixed Quartet, and Favorite Trio. In 2007, the Singing News again combined the categories into one Favorite Group award. The award was then split into four categories for 2008 bringing back the three that were used before plus Favorite Artist.

1970 Happy Goodmans
1971 Oak Ridge Boys
1972 The Inspirations
1973 Happy Goodmans
1974 The Inspirations
1975 The Inspirations
1976 The Inspirations
1977 The Inspirations
1978 The Inspirations

1979 Hinsons
1980 Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Cathedral Quartet
1983 Cathedral Quartet
1984 Cathedral Quartet
1985 Kingsmen Quartet
1986 Cathedral Quartet
1987 Cathedral Quartet
1988 Gold City

1989 Gold City
1990 Gold City
1991 Gold City
1992 Gold City
1993 Gold City
1994 Cathedral Quartet
1995 Cathedral Quartet
1996 Cathedral Quartet
2007 Booth Brothers

Favorite Lead (1971-Present)

This category was initially called "Favorite Second Tenor."

1971 Duane Allen – Oak Ridge Boys
1972 Duane Allen – Oak Ridge Boys
1973 LaVerne Tripp – Blue Ridge Quartet
1974 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1975 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1976 Kenny Hinson - Hinsons
1977 Troy Burns – The Inspirations
1978 Kenny Hinson - Hinsons
1979 Jimmy Blackwood – Blackwood Brothers
1980 Kenny Hinson - Hinsons
1981 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1983 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1984 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1985 Jim Hamill – Kingsmen Quartet
1986 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1987 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet

1988 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1989 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1990 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1991 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1992 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1993 Ivan Parker – Gold City
1994 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1995 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1997 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1998 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
1999 Glen Payne – Cathedral Quartet
2000 Jonathan Wilburn – Gold City
2001 Jonathan Wilburn – Gold City
2002 Gerald Wolfe – Greater Vision
2003 Jonathan Wilburn – Gold City
2004 Jonathan Wilburn – Gold City
2005 Jonathan Wilburn – Gold City

2006 Gerald Wolfe – Greater Vision
2007 Scott Fowler – Legacy Five
2008 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2009 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2010 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2011 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2012 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2013 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2014 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2015 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2016 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2017 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2018 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2019 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2020 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2021 Ronnie Booth - Booth Brothers
2022 Rodney Griffin - Greater Vision
2023 Rodney Griffin - Greater Vision

Favorite Male Singer (1970-2015)

This category was originally called "Favorite Gospel Male Singer." In 1971, the early ballots listed the category as "Mr. Gospel Singer," but the magazine also referred to the award as "Mr. Gospel Music" at times. In 1986, the category was renamed "Male Gospel Entertainer Of The Year." The category name was later simplified to "Favorite Male Singer."

1970 Dale Shelnut
1971 Rusty Goodman
1972 Rusty Goodman
1973 Duane Allen
1974 Archie Watkins
1975 Archie Watkins
1976 Archie Watkins
1977 James Blackwood
1978 James Blackwood
1979 James Blackwood
1980 James Blackwood
1981 Jim Hamill
1982 Rex Nelon
1983 Kirk Talley
1984 Jim Hamill
1985 Jim Hamill

1986 Wendy Bagwell
1987 Brian Free
1988 Squire Parsons
1989 Ivan Parker
1990 Ivan Parker
1991 Ivan Parker
1992 Ivan Parker
1993 Ivan Parker
1994 Ivan Parker
1995 Ivan Parker
1996 Kirk Talley
1997 Ivan Parker
1998 Kirk Talley
1999 George Younce
2000 George Younce
2001 Gerald Wolfe

2002 Gerald Wolfe
2003 Gerald Wolfe
2004 Gerald Wolfe
2005 Gerald Wolfe
2006 Ivan Parker
2007 Ivan Parker
2008 Gerald Wolfe
2009 Ronnie Booth
2010 Ivan Parker
2011 Ronnie Booth
2012 Ronnie Booth
2013 Ronnie Booth
2014 Ronnie Booth
2015 Ronnie Booth

Favorite Mixed Group (1981, 1997-2006, 2008-Present)

1981 Nelons
1997 Hoppers
1998 Hoppers
1999 Hoppers
2000 Hoppers
2001 Hoppers
2002 Hoppers
2003 Hoppers
2004 Perrys

2005 Perrys
2006 Perrys
2008 Hoppers
2009 Hoppers
2010 Hoppers
2011 Hoppers
2012 Collingsworth Family
2013 Collingsworth Family
2014 Collingsworth Family

2015 Collingsworth Family
2016 Collingsworth Family
2017 Collingsworth Family
2018 Collingsworth Family
2019 Collingsworth Family
2020 Collingsworth Family
2021 Isaacs
2022 Collingsworth Family
2023 Collingsworth Family

Favorite Musician (1971-1997, 2007-Present)

This category was originally called "Favorite Gospel Musician." In 1986, the category was renamed "Favorite Instrumentalist." Anthony Burger won the category ten consecutive years (1980-1989), so for the next ten years (1990-1999), the category was named the Anthony Burger Award. Burger presented the award during those years. From 1998-2006, Favorite Musician was divided into two categories – Favorite Pianist and Favorite Musician (non-pianist). (Those awards are listed separately.) The Favorite Musician category returned in 2007 when the two categories were again combined.

1970 Derrell Stewart - Florida Boys
1971 Howard Goodman – Happy Goodmans
1972 Howard Goodman – Happy Goodmans
1973 Martin Cook – The Inspirations
1974 Jimmy Swaggart
1975 Derrell Stewart – Florida Boys
1976 Martin Cook – The Inspirations
1977 Derrell Stewart – Florida Boys
1978 Derrell Stewart – Florida Boys
1979 Tommy Fairchild
1980 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1981 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1983 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1984 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1985 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet

1986 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1987 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1988 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1989 Anthony Burger – Kingsmen Quartet
1990 Garry Jones – Gold City
1991 Garry Jones – Gold City
1992 Jeff Stice
1993 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
1994 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
1995 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
1997 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
2007 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five
2008 Jeff Stice - Triumphant Quartet
2009 Jeff Stice - Triumphant Quartet
2010 Jeff Stice - Triumphant Quartet
2011 Jeff Stice - Triumphant Quartet
2012 Jeff Stice - Triumphant Quartet

2013 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2014 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2015 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2016 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2017 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2018 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2019 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2020 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2021 Sonya Isaacs - Isaacs
2022 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2023 Kim Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family

Favorite Musician Non-Pianist (1998-2006)

1998 Steve Easter
1999 Steve Easter
2000 Steve Easter

2001 Mike Hopper - Hoppers
2002 Roger Fortner - McKameys
2003 Tim Lovelace

2004 Tim Surrett – Kingsmen Quartet
2005 Tim Surrett – Kingsmen Quartet
2006 John Pfeifer – Pfeifers

Favorite New Artist (1986, 1988-2012, 2016-Present)

In 1986, the Favorite Newcomer category was added. It did not return in 1987, but in 1988, the category returned newly branded as Horizon Group. The Horizon Individual category was also added in 1988 with the stipulation being that the two Horizon categories could only be won one time per group/individual. In 2013, the Horizon Group category was split into four categories: New Traditional Quartet, New Mixed Group, New Trio, and New Soloist. Those categories were merged back to one category in 2016, now branded as Favorite New Artist.

1986 Mid South Boys 1988 Dixie Melody Boys
1989 Kingdom Heirs
1990 Down East Boys
1991 Perfect Heart
1992 Mullins
1993 Kevin Spencer Family
1994 Brian Free And Assurance
1995 Won By One
1996 Common Bond
1997 Talley Trio
1998 Florida Melody Boys

1999 Dove Brothers
2000 Legacy Five
2001 Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet
2002 Carolina Boys
2003 Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2004 Safe Harbor
2005 Mercy’s Mark
2006 LeFevre Quartet
2007 Paid In Full
2008 Tribute Quartet
2009 Crist Family
2010 Soul'd Out Quartet

2011 The Ball Brothers
2012 Wilburn And Wilburn 2016 Goodman Revival
2017 Cana's Voice
2018 High Road
2019 Singing Contractors
2020 3 Heath Brothers
2021 Bowling Sisters
2022 McKamey Legacy
2023 The Sound

Favorite New Mixed Group (2013-2015)

2013 The Taylors

2014 Mylon Hayes Family

2015 The Erwins

Favorite New Soloist (2013-2015)

2013 Steve Ladd

2014 Joseph Habedank

2015 Pat Barker

Favorite New Traditional Quartet (2013-2015)

2013 The Old Paths

2014 Canton Junction

2015 Carolina Boys/Freedom Quartet (tie)

Favorite New Trio (2013-2015)

2013 Red Roots

2014 The Hyssongs

2015 Jim Brady Trio

Favorite Non-Performing Songwriter (2013-2015)

2013 Dianne Wilkinson

2014 Dianne Wilkinson

2015 Dianne Wilkinson

Favorite Pianist (1998-2006)

1998 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
1999 Roger Bennett – Cathedral Quartet
2000 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five

2001 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five
2002 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five
2003 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five

2004 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five
2005 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five
2006 Roger Bennett – Legacy Five

Favorite Quartet (1981, 1997-2006, 2008-Present)

This category was called "Male Group - Traditional" in 1981 and later "Traditional Male Quartet" before being shortened to "Favorite Quartet."

1981 Kingsmen Quartet
1997 Cathedral Quartet
1998 Cathedral Quartet
1999 Cathedral Quartet
2000 Gold City
2001 Gold City
2002 Dove Brothers
2003 Gold City
2004 Legacy Five

2005 The Inspirations
2006 (Tie) The Inspirations, Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2008 Legacy Five
2009 Triumphant Quartet
2010 Triumphant Quartet
2011 Triumphant Quartet
2012 Triumphant Quartet
2013 Triumphant Quartet

2014 Triumphant Quartet
2015 Triumphant Quartet
2016 Triumphant Quartet
2017 Triumphant Quartet
2018 Triumphant Quartet
2019 Triumphant Quartet
2020 Triumphant Quartet
2021 Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2022 Triumphant Quartet
2023 Triumphant Quartet

Favorite Radio Station (1970-????, 2016-Present)

1970 KSUD (West Memphis, AR)
2016 WJBZ (Knoxville, TN)

2017 WJBZ (Knoxville, TN)
2018 WJBZ (Knoxville, TN)

2019 WJBZ (Knoxville, TN)
2020 WJBZ (Knoxville, TN)

Favorite Soloist (1997-2006, 2008-Present)

1997 Kirk Talley
1998 Kirk Talley
1999 Kirk Talley
2000 Kirk Talley
2001 Ivan Parker
2002 Ivan Parker
2003 Ivan Parker
2004 Ivan Parker
2005 Mark Bishop

2006 Ivan Parker
2008 Ivan Parker
2009 Ivan Parker
2010 Ivan Parker
2011 Ivan Parker
2012 Ivan Parker
2013 Ivan Parker
2014 Ivan Parker
2015 Ivan Parker

2016 Ivan Parker
2017 Joseph Habedank
2018 Joseph Habedank
2019 Joseph Habedank
2020 Joseph Habedank
2021 Mark Lowry
2022 Joseph Habedank
2023 Joseph Habedank

Favorite Song (1970-Present)

This category was originally known as "Top Gospel Song Of The Year." It was later simplified to "Favorite Song."

1970 Sheltered In The Arms Of God by Rambos
1971 I Know by Oak Ridge Boys
1972 The Lighthouse by Hinsons
1973 He Pilots My Ship by Hinsons
1974 Touring That City by The Inspirations
1975 What A Beautiful Day by Happy Goodmans
1976 Jesus Is Mine by The Inspirations
1977 Learning To Lean by the Blackwood Brothers
1978 Standing On The Solid Rock by the Florida Boys
1979 Standing On The Solid Rock by the Florida Boys
1980 Come Morning by the Nelons
1981 Sweet Beulah Land by Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Canaanland Is Just In Sight by Heaven Bound
1983 Step Into The Water by Cathedral Quartet
1984 O For A Thousand Tongues To Sing by Nelons
1985 When He Was On The Cross I Was On His Mind by the Florida Boys
1986 When He Was On The Cross I Was On His Mind by the Florida Boys

1987 When I Get Carried Away by Gold City
1988 Midnight Cry by Gold City
1989 God On The Mountain by McKameys
1990 Here I Am by Hoppers
1991 Somebody Touched The Lord by Perfect Heart
1992 Wish You Were Here by Kingsmen Quartet
1993 There Rose A Lamb by Gold City
1994 Arise by McKameys
1995 Jesus Has Risen by Cathedral Quartet
1996 Serenaded By Angels by Kirk Talley
1997 Yes, I Know by Gaither Vocal Band
1998 I Am Redeemed by Poet Voices
1999 My Name Is Lazarus by Greater Vision
2000 Just One More Soul by Greater Vision
2001 Four Days Late by Karen Peck And New River
2002 I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now by The Inspirations
2003 We Need To Thank God by The Inspirations
2004 Just Ask by Greater Vision
2005 Faces by Greater Vision

2006 He Saw It All by Booth Brothers
2007 I Have Not Forgotten by The Inspirations
2008 Look For Me by the Booth Brothers
2009 What Salvation's Done For Me by the Booth Brothers
2010 If You Knew Him by the Perrys
2011 Love Came Calling by Triumphant Quartet
2012 She Still Remembers Jesus Name by Booth Brothers
2013 I Got A Hold Of God This Morning by Perrys
2014 Preacher Tell Me Like It Is by Greater Vision
2015 For All He's Done by Greater Vision
2016 Amazing God by Triumphant Quartet
2017 Living In The Promised Land by Triumphant Quartet
2018 Chain Breaker by Triumphant Quartet
2019 Even Me by Triumphant Quartet
2020 Going There by Triumphant Quartet
2021 Eye Of The Storm by Triumphant Quartet
2022 Start With Well Done - Greater Vision
2023 Goodness Of God - Triumphant Quartet

Favorite Songwriter (1986-Present)

1986 Squire Parsons
1987 Kirk Talley
1988 Ronny Hinson
1989 Ronny Hinson
1990 Ronny Hinson
1991 Ronny Hinson
1992 Squire Parsons
1993 Squire Parsons
1994 Squire Parsons
1995 Squire Parsons
1996 Kirk Talley
1997 Kirk Talley
1998 Phil Cross

1999 Rodney Griffin
2000 Rodney Griffin
2001 Rodney Griffin
2002 Rodney Griffin
2003 Rodney Griffin
2004 Rodney Griffin
2005 Rodney Griffin
2006 Rodney Griffin
2007 Rodney Griffin
2008 Rodney Griffin
2009 Rodney Griffin
2010 Rodney Griffin
2011 Rodney Griffin

2012 Rodney Griffin
2013 Rodney Griffin
2014 Rodney Griffin
2015 Rodney Griffin
2016 Rodney Griffin
2017 Rodney Griffin
2018 Rodney Griffin
2019 Rodney Griffin
2020 Rodney Griffin
2021 Bill Gaither
2022 Rodney Griffin
2023 Rodney Griffin

Favorite Soprano (1985-Present)

1985 Sandi Patty
1986 Karen Peck - Rex Nelon Singers
1987 Karen Peck - Rex Nelon Singers
1988 Karen Peck - Rex Nelon Singers
1989 Karen Peck Gooch - Rex Nelon Singers
1990 Karen Peck Gooch - Rex Nelon Singers
1991 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
1992 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
1993 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
1994 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
1995 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River

1996 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
1997 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
1998 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
1999 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2000 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2001 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2002 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2003 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2004 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2005 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2006 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2007 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2008 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2009 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2010 Kim Hopper - Hoppers

2011 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2012 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2013 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2014 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2015 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2016 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2017 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2018 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2019 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2020 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2021 Kim Hopper - Hoppers
2022 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
2023 Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck And New River

Favorite Syndicated Program (1991-2005)

Paul Heil – Gospel Greats won all fifteen of the awards given in this category.

Favorite Tenor (1971-Present)

This category was initially called "Favorite First Tenor." The "Favorite Second Tenor" category was later renamed "Favorite Lead" and "Favorite First Tenor" was simplified to "Favorite Tenor."

1971 Tommy Atwood – Florida Boys
1972 Archie Watkins – The Inspirations
1973 Archie Watkins – The Inspirations
1974 Johnny Cook – Happy Goodmans
1975 Johnny Cook – Happy Goodmans
1976 Johnny Parrack – Kingsmen Quartet
1977 Pat Hoffmaster – Blackwood Brothers
1978 Jerry Trammell – Florida Boys
1979 Archie Watkins – The Inspirations
1980 Ernie Phillips – Kingsmen Quartet
1981 Ernie Phillips – Kingsmen Quartet
1982 Archie Watkins – The Inspirations
1983 Kirk Talley – Cathedral Quartet
1984 Kirk Talley – Cathedral Quartet
1985 Danny Funderburk – Cathedral Quartet
1986 Danny Funderburk – Cathedral Quartet
1987 Danny Funderburk – Cathedral Quartet
1988 Brian Free – Gold City

1989 Brian Free – Gold City
1990 Brian Free – Gold City
1991 Brian Free – Gold City
1992 Brian Free – Gold City
1993 Brian Free – Gold City
1994 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
1995 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
1997 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
1998 Brian Free – Brian Free And Assurance
1999 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
2000 Jay Parrack – Gold City
2001 Jay Parrack – Gold City
2002 Brian Free – Brian Free And Assurance
2003 Ernie Haase – Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2004 Jason Waldroup – Greater Vision
2005 Ernie Haase – Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2006 Ernie Haase – Ernie Haase And Signature Sound

2007 Jason Waldroup – Greater Vision
2008 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2009 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2010 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2011 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2012 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2013 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2014 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2015 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2016 Michael Booth - Booth Brothers
2017 Chris Allman - Greater Vision
2018 Chris Allman - Greater Vision
2019 Chris Allman - Greater Vision
2020 Chris Allman - Greater Vision
2021 Ernie Haase - Ernie Haase And Signature Sound
2022 Chris Allman - Greater Vision
2023 Chris Allman - Greater Vision

Favorite Trio (1997-2006, 2008-Present)

1997 Bishops
1998 Bishops
1999 Greater Vision
2000 Greater Vision
2001 Greater Vision
2002 Greater Vision
2003 Greater Vision
2004 Greater Vision
2005 Greater Vision

2006 Greater Vision
2008 Booth Brothers
2009 Booth Brothers
2010 Booth Brothers
2011 Booth Brothers
2012 Booth Brothers
2013 Booth Brothers
2014 Booth Brothers
2015 Booth Brothers

2016 Booth Brothers
2017 Booth Brothers
2018 Booth Brothers
2019 Greater Vision
2020 Greater Vision
2021 Jeff And Sheri Easter
2022 Greater Vision
2023 Greater Vision

Favorite Video (1986-1989, 1992-2005)

1986 Cathedrals In Concert – Cathedral Quartet
1987 Stand Up – Kingsmen Quartet
1988 Moving Up To Gloryland – Gold City
1989 Movin’ Up – Gold City
1992 KingsGold – Kingsmen Quartet and Gold City
1993 Gaither And Friends Homecoming – Gaither Homecoming Series

1994 Turn Your Radio On - Gaither Homecoming Series
1995 Reunion – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Ryman Gospel Reunion - Gaither Homecoming Series
1997 Joy In The Camp - Gaither Homecoming Series
1998 Singing With The Saints - Gaither Homecoming Series
1999 Singing In My Soul - Gaither Homecoming Series

2000 A Farewell Celebration – Cathedral Quartet
2001 Live From Morristown – Greater Vision
2002 Live At First Baptist Atlanta – Greater Vision
2003 Hometown Live - McKameys
2004 Quartets Live – Greater Vision
2005 NQC ’04 Live – Various Artists

Favorite Young Artist (1988-Present)

For several years, young individuals were allowed to win this category multiple times up to a certain age. The rules were later modified to limit individuals to no more than one win.

1988 Gerald Wolfe – Cathedral Quartet
1989 Brian Free – Gold City
1990 Kim Hopper
1991 Brian Free – Gold City
1992 Kenny Bishop - Bishops
1993 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1994 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1995 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1996 Jay Parrack – Gold City
1997 Jay Parrack – Gold City
1998 Jay Parrack – Gold City
1999 Jay Parrack – Gold City
2000 Jason Crabb – Crabb Family
2001 Lauren Talley – Talley Trio
2002 Jason Waldroup – Greater Vision

2003 Lauren Talley – Talley Trio
2004 Lauren Talley – Talley Trio
2005 Jason Waldroup – Greater Vision
2006 Jason Waldroup – Greater Vision
2007 Scott Inman – Triumphant Quartet
2008 Nick Trammell - Perrys
2009 Joseph Habedank - Perrys
2010 Brooklyn Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2011 Courtney Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2012 Phillip Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2013 Olivia Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family

2014 Amber Thompson - Nelons
2015 Trey Ivey - Legacy Five
2016 Riley Harrison Clark - Tribute Quartet
2017 Morgan Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2018 Josh Townsend - Legacy Five
2019 Karlye Hopper - Hoppers
2020 Kari Gooch - Karen Peck And New River
2021 Hope Bowling - Bowling Family
2022 Wyatt Austin - The Inspirations
2023 Isaac Moore - The Inspirations

Horizon Individual (1988-2012)

1988 Jeff Stice
1989 Jane Greene
1990 Amy Lambert - Greenes
1991 Ernie Haase – Cathedral Quartet
1992 Scott Fowler – Cathedral Quartet
1993 Sonya Isaacs – The Isaacs
1994 Jay Parrack – Gold City
1995 David Hill – Gold City
1996 Seth Parsons
1997 Bryan Hutson – Kingsmen Quartet

1998 Jon McBroom
1999 David Phelps – Gaither Vocal Band
2000 Joshua Cobb – Legacy Five
2001 Josh Garner – Florida Boys
2002 Scott Inman - Triumphant Quartet
2003 Andrew Smith – Dove Brothers
2004 Eric Phillips – Mark Trammell Trio
2005 Frank Seamans – Legacy Five
2006 Wes Hampton – Gaither Vocal Band

2007 Nick Trammell – Perrys
2008 Jeremy Lile - Brian Free And Assurance
2009 Jacob Kitson - Greater Vision
2010 Morgan Easter - Jeff And Sheri Easter
2011 Courtney Collingsworth - Collingsworth Family
2012 Jordan Wilburn - Wilburn And Wilburn

Paul Heil Award (2022-Present)

2022 Singing News Radio

2023 Danny Jones

Fan Awards were also given in the following categories:

Favorite DJ (1970-????)
Favorite Large Market Disc Jockey (1988-2006; 2012-2015)
Favorite Medium Market Disc Jockey (1988-2006; 2012-2015)
Favorite Quartet Bus Driver (1971-????)
Favorite Small Market Disc Jockey (1988-2006; 2012-2015)
Super Fan Of The Year (1987-2006)

From time to time over the years, the Singing News has presented additional special awards that were not selected by a fan-vote process. These are listed below.

Dottie Rambo Legacy Award (2020-2021)

2020 Gerald Wolfe

2021 Dorothy Leonard Miller

Lifetime Achievement Award (2022-)

2022 Claude Hopper and Connie Hopper

SGPA Promoter Award

2008 Bill Bailey
2012 Ralph Dean

Templeton/Norcross Award (1981-1996, 1998-2005, 2008-2012)

This Award was given to the person, persons, or group who provided distinctive service to Southern Gospel Music. The recipients were selected by the Singing News staff, not the result of a fan vote. From 1981 to 2008, the award was known as the Marvin Norcross Award. In 2009, the award became the Templeton/Norcross Award to honor Maurice Templeton in addition to Marvin Norcross.

1981 Carroll Stout
1982 Wendy Bagwell
1983 Les Beasley
1984 Don Butler
1985 W B Nowlin
1986 Eldridge Fox
1987 Glen Payne and George Younce
1988 Jack Pittman
1989 Roy Carter
1990 Squire Parsons
1991 Paul Heil

1992 Bob Brumley
1993 Jake Hess
1994 James Blackwood
1995 Buddy Liles
1996 Tim Riley
1998 Connie Hopper
1999 Archie Watkins
2000 Ed O’Neal
2001 Ruben Bean
2002 Martin Cook
2003 Glen Allred

2004 Eddie Crook and Janice Crook
2005 Jackie Wilburn and Elaine Wilburn
2008 Maurice Templeton
2009 Jerry Kirksey
2010 Primitive Quartet
2011 Peg McKamey Bean
2012 Mike Holcomb

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