Harmony Honors
HARMONY HONORS AIR ON TBN FRIDAY JULY 22 • 9 PM CST / 10 PM EST
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NASHVILLE, TENN. (July 22, 2011) – The HARMONY HONORS were presented at TBN's Music City Auditorium on Monday, July 18 with a night of exciting performances and special presentations to distinguished honorees CLAUDE AND CONNIE HOPPER and JEFF AND SHERI EASTER. The ninth annual event was presented by the Southern Gospel Music Guild and hosted by Grammy® Award-winning vocalist JASON CRABB. The evening featured an all star line-up of musical performances and appearances by THE BOWLING FAMILY, THE HOPPERS, JEFF & SHERI EASTER, KAREN PECK & NEW RIVER, KEVIN WILLIAMS, LEGACY FIVE, LES BEASLEY, THE MARTINS, THE NELONS, TRIUMPHANT QUARTET and SGMG PRESIDENT CLARKE BEASLEY.
Special Harmony Honor presentations were made to Claude and Connie Hopper, celebrating 50 years of marriage and music ministry, and Jeff and Sheri Easter, celebrating 25 years of marriage and music ministry. These special tributes were highlighted by video tributes from friends including BILL GAITHER, MARK LOWRY, and THE BOOTH BROTHERS.
 Harmony Honors Special Presentation L-R: Jeff, Morgan & Sheri Easter, Clarke Beasley (SGMG President),
Host Jason Crabb, Dean & Kim Hopper, Les Beasley (NQC President), Mike Hopper, Connie & Claude Hopper.
Photo by Aaron Crisler/The Judy Nelon Group
SGMG President Clarke Beasley stated: "The entire SGMG (Southern Gospel Music Guild) was thrilled with the Harmony Honors presentation, and those who attended were really treated to an example of our music at its finest as the performances were strong and the production was first class. We felt it really made a strong statement about the level of talent with which our music is blessed, and we are eager for the response the telecast will receive."
TBN will broadcast The Harmony Honors on FRIDAY, JULY 22, 2011 at 9 PM CST/10 PM EST.
Viewers are encouraged to email comments@tbn.org to thank them for airing the show.
For more information, visit www.SGMG.org.
OAK RIDGE BOYS TO RECEIVE SGMG PRESIDENT'S HONOR; SGMG ANNOUNCES 2010 HARMONY HONORS CELEBRATION CONCERT
Nashville, TN – Today, Judy Nelon, Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) President and on behalf of the SGMG Executive Board, announced The Oak Ridge Boys as the 2010 recipients of the SGMG President's Honor during the SGMG Harmony Honors at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel on April 19, 2010. All four members of The Oak Ridge Boys - Duane Allen, Joe Bonsall, William Lee Golden, and Richard Sterban – will be in attendance to accept this honor.
“I fondly recall having the opportunity of presenting a Gospel Music Award to the Oak Ridge Boys in Los Angeles, California in 1973. It just happened to have been Joe Bonsall’s first week with the group. Now, thirty-seven years later, it is such a privilege to present the prestigious SGMG President's Honor to this same amazing group, consisting of Duane Allen, William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban and Joe Bonsall in recognition of their long successful career and significant contributions to the field of southern gospel music,” says Nelon.
The Oak Ridge Boys continue to make new music and entertain millions of fans. With numerous Gold and Platinum albums, they have also enjoyed more than a dozen Number One singles and over 30 Top Ten hits with over 30 million records sold throughout their illustrious 40 year career. With talents that have long been recognized by their peers, this Grammy Award winning group has also received eight Dove Awards, four ACM Awards, four CMA Awards and are members of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame. In 2009, the Oak Ridge Boys released their acclaimed new album, The Boys Are Back on SpringHill Records and they continue to perform (with a full touring schedule) live nationwide throughout the year.
Founding member, Duane Allen commented on this great honor, "I have always felt that it was a huge honor to be recognized by your hometown or from one's roots. Gospel music is the foundation of The Oak Ridge Boys' music, Southern style quartet music. I would like to thank all of the former members of The Oak Ridge Boys' organization for laying the groundwork for all of us, and to offer my deepest gratitude to the SGMG for this wonderful honor."
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert showcases 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 top ten songs of the genre are also recognized. The event will include performances by The Oak Ridge Boys, Jason Crabb, Guy Penrod, Jeff & Sheri Easter, Karen Peck & New River, Bowling Family, Gold City, Perrys, Blackwood Brothers, Tribute Quartet and more.
The SGMG Harmony Honors Celebration Concert will be held on Monday, April 19th at 7:00 pm (CST) in the Gaylord Opryland Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee. The SGMG Celebration Concert is free and open to the public.
2009 SGMG HARMONY HONORS CELEBRATION CONCERT
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
SGMG Announces Performers And Presenters For Third Annual Harmony Honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--The Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) announced Wednesday performers and presenters for the Third Annual Harmony Honors.
Those scheduled to appear include Kim and Dean Hopper, Karen Peck & New River, John Styll, Isaacs, Dottie Rambo, McGruders, LaBreeska Hemphill, Clarke Beasley, Crabb Family, Zane King, Three Bridges, Joy Fletcher, Taranda Greene, Les Butler, Mike Bowling Group, Gene Higgins, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, Lu Ann Burger, Perrys, Aaron Wilburn, Booth Brothers, Jimmy Fortune, McRaes, T. Graham Brown, Lynda Randle, Joyce Martin Sanders, Ricky Atkinson and Compassion and Hope's Call.
The Harmony Honors were created to honor those in the industry, by the industry, for their accomplishments over the past year. The show will take place on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at 8:00 pm (cst) in Dickson, Tenn at the Renaissance Center. A limited number of general admission seats are available to the public by calling 615-832-4119.
For more information on the Renaissance Center, please visit www.rcenter.org
Southern Gospel Music Guild Announces Venue and Date For Third Annual Harmony Honors
NASHVILLE, Tenn.--- The Southern Gospel Music Guild (SGMG) is pleased to announce plans for the Third Annual Harmony Honors. The event will take place on Tuesday, January 9th at the Renaissance Center located in Dickson, Tennessee. The night will be taped for a later television broadcast.
Nominees for the Harmony Honors are selected based on numerous statistics related to the individual or group including national radio charts and product sales, according to SoundScan. The first ballot will be shipped to various industry personnel, including numerous group members, next week. The ballots are to be returned directly to the accounting firm of Rayburn, Bates & Fitzgerald P.C., where they are tabulated to create a narrowed down field of nominees. A second ballot is then mailed where industry members are allowed to choose from the updated list. Once again, the ballot is to be shipped back to Rayburn, Bates & Fitzgerald P.C., who will calculate the winners. The winners will be announced during the awards show in January.
The Harmony Honors were created to honor those in the industry, by the industry, for their accomplishments over the past year. For up-to-date details on the Harmony Honors, visit http://www.sgmg.org. For more information on the Renaissance Center, please visit www.rcenter.org
2005 Harmony Honor Winners
November 22, 2005
The Harmony Honors were given last evening, Monday, November 21, 2005, in Dickson, TN at the Renaissance Center to the following recipients:
IMPACT HONOR
Bill Gaither
MEDIA OF THE YEAR HONOR
Singing News Magazine
NON-MUSICAL SUPPORT HONOR
Crystal Burchette
CREATIVE SUPPORT HONOR
Jason Webb
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR HONOR
Jeff Collins
PERFORMING MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR HONOR
Channing Eleton
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR HONOR
Gerald Crabb
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR HONOR
Hope's Call
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONOR
Karen Peck Gooch
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR HONOR
Jason Crabb
ARTIST OF THE YEAR HONOR
Crabb Family
ALBUM OF THE YEAR HONOR
Crabb Family
SONG OF THE YEAR HONOR
His Life For Mine - Talley Trio
Rebecca Peck/Thomas Peck Music/BMI |
