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Spreading the eternal message of Christ without compromise is the foundation and cornerstone of any career in the ministry of the Gospel.

Many talented vocalists and musicians step onto concert stages across the country each week; however, only the faithful an ddedicated overcome the pressures of life on the road to delight in the blessings that are reaped by the faithful servant. Ed O'Neal, a 2004 inductee in the Southern Gospel Hall of Fame, can certainly be labeled as one of the faithful and dedicated.

There are many talented Gospel singers that travel far and wide to proclaim the Gospel of Christ. For about 40 years the Dixie Melody Boys have combined talent, dedication, quality and faithfulness to proclaim the gospel in song all over the United States and Canada. One thing is for certain, the Lord has blessed this group tremendously!

During the past four decades the Dixie Melody Boys have been blessed with much success. The group has received a Grammy nomination and they have received numerous Singing News Fan Award nominations. In 2000, Ed O' Neal was honored with the Marvin Norcross Award. This award is given annually at the National Quartet Convention to honor individuals for their contributions to Southern Gospel Music.

The Dixie Melody Boys are regarded as one of the most solid male quartets in the Southern Gospel industry. With a rich history behind them and a bright future ahead of them, the group is excited to see what God has in store for them next! So, when you put talent, quality, dedication and faithfulness together you get the Dixie Melody Boys!

The DIXIE MELODY BOYS will be taking the stage at The 2004 SGN SCOOPS DIAMOND AWARDS, which is sponsored this year by LAMP MUSIC GROUP. They will take place on Friday, September 17th in the SCOTS 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 1:30 PM. ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE.

LIST OF CURRENT CO-SPONSORS: Gateway Music Group (Agency), Sons of the Father (Artists), Nicola Wyatt (Artist) and Bedford Bible Bookstore, Quintin McGinnis (Artist), Seraphim Music Group/Angelic Talent Agency, Valor (Artist), and HeavenSound Concert Database Service..

The co-emcees of this event will be singer/songwriter Mark Bishop and singer/songwriter Kyla Rowland.

The current list of presenters for this year's exciting program are :
Angelina McKeithen, Brittany Galloway, Ivan Parker, Ernie Dawson of Heirline, Garry Sheppard, former tenor for the Kingsmen and Perfect Heart; Paul Heil of The Gospel Greats; Sandi Duncan Clark, of The Southern Gospel Music Forum; Lou Wills Hildreth; Soloist Tony Gore; Jim Hefner, president of the Southern Gospel Promoters Association; Bo & Rhonda Hinson, of The Hinsons; Soloist Sandy Glass; Soloist Randy Miller, formerly of The Kingsmen; Ricky Atkinson of Ricky Atkinson and Compassion and Johnathan Martin. More names of presenters will be announced at a later date.

In addition, The Hinsons, The Nelons, The Dixie Melody Boys, Naomi & The Segos, The Bradys, and Ricky Atkinson and Compassion will be performing on stage, along with the following regional artists: The Browns from Merrill, Iowa; and The Golden Street Quartet of Festus, Missouri; The Bilderbacks of Springdale, AR; Victory Song of Valdosta, GA; Oasis, Pinson, AL; and Good News, the winners of the 2003 National Quartet Convention Talent Search.

Listed below are the Top Five Finalists in each category.

J.D. SUMNER LIVING LEGEND AWARD: Jim Hamill, Claude Hopper, Connie Hopper, Eva Mae LeFevre, and Ben Speer.

GROUP OF THE YEAR AWARD: The Crabb Family, Gaither Vocal Band, Gold City Quartet, The Hoppers, and The Perrys.

TRIO OF THE YEAR AWARD: Booth Brotehrs, Greater Vision, The Greenes, Karen Peck & New River, and The Talley Trio.

DUET OF THE YEAR AWARD: The Goldens, Bob & Jeanne Johnson, Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace, The McRaes, and Young Harmony.

SOLOIST OF THE YEAR AWARD: Big MO (Milton) Ostrander, Mark Bishop, Ivan Parker, Squire Parsons, and Janet Paschal.

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Jason Crabb - The Crabb Family, Brian Free - Brian Free & Assurance, Guy Penrod - Gaither Vocal Band, David Phelps - Gaither Vocal Band, and Gerald Wolfe - Greater Vision.

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR: Sheri Easter - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Kim Hopper - The Hoppers, Karen Peck Gooch - Karen Peck & New River, Debra Talley - The Talley Trio, and Lauren Talley - The Talley Trio.

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR: Ricky Atkinson, Gerald Crabb, Phil Cross, Rodney Griffin, and Dottie Rambo.

INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR: Roger Bennett, Anthony Burger, Tim Lovelace, Randy Miller, and Tim Surrett.

SUNRISE AWARD: The Dunaways, The Goldens, Nicole Watts Jenkins, The McRaes, and Three Bridges.

VIDEO OF THE YEAR: #1 Hits Live - The Crabb Family, Crabb Fest Live 2003 - The Crabb Family, Happy Hour - Jeff & Sheri Easter, Quartets Live - Greater Vision, and Walk The Talk - Gold City Quartet.

SONG OF THE YEAR: Calvary Answers For Me - The Perrys, Jesus Saves - The Talley Trio, Just Ask - Greater Vision, That's Why They Call It Grace - Karen Peck & New River, and The Cross - The Crabb Family.

ALBUM OF THE YEAR: For His Glory - Karen Peck & New River, Great Day - The Hoppers, Ready - The Carolina Boys, The Walk - The Crabb Family, and This Is The Day - The Perrys.

FAVORITE ARTIST/INDUSTRY WEBSITE: The Crabb Family - http://www.thecrabbfamily.com, Legacy Five - http://www.legacyfive.com, Singing News Magazine - http://www.singingnews.com, SoGospelNews.com - http://www.sogospelnews.com, and U.S. Gospel News - http://www.usgospelnews.com.

THE DIAMOND AWARD WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THIS YEARS DIAMOND AWARDS PROGRAM.

PLEASE NOTE, AND PLAN NOW TO ATTEND - THERE IS NO ADMISSION CHARGE TO THE DIAMOND AWARDS PROGRAM, AND EVERYONE IS INVITED TO ATTEND.


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THE HOME OF THE DIAMOND AWARDS

The Diamond Awards will take place on Friday, September 17th in the SCOTS 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 1:30 PM. ATTENDANCE IS FREE FOR EVERYONE.

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