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25
Aug
2005
2005 SGM FanFair / US Gospel News Fan Award Winners


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The inaugaral SGM FanFair / US Gospel News Fan Awards ceremony was held Thursday August 18 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, TN during the week of the 2005 Premier of SGM FanFair.

The evening began with a stunning patriotic performance by The Soul'd Out Quartet. Other performances featured up and coming soloist, James Perkins, Steve "Rabbit" Easter's new band, DEWgrass, The Southern Brothers and fan award nominees Sounds Of Victory and Naomi & The Segos.

The awards ceremony was hosted by John Lanier and new female vocalist, Vickie Daniel. Presenters included Lou Wills Hildreth, Quint & Debra Shepherd, Jeff Treece, Gene Higgins (CCMA), Donna Rogers (US Gospel News),Lulu Roman and others.

A special "Faith" award was presented to Paul Boden, Editor in Cheif of The US Gospel News, for his dedication and years of service to the Southern Gospel Music industry.

The winners of the 2005 SGM FanFair / US Gospel News Fan Awards, as voted by the fans, are as follows:

Favorite Male Quartet
Brian Free & Assurance

Favorite Mixed Quartet
The Hoppers

Favorite Trio
Ricky Atkinson & Compassion

Favorite Duet
The McRaes

Favorite Soloist
Mark Bishop

Favorite Male Vocalist
David Phelps

Favorite Female Vocalist
Kim Hopper (The Hoppers)

Favorite Lead
Randy Shelnut (Dixie Echoes)

Favorite Baritone
Mark Trammell (Mark Trammell Trio)


Favorite Tenor
Brian Free (Brian Free & Assurance)

Favorite Bass
Gene McDonald (Florida Boys)

Favorite Alto
Sheri Easter (Jeff & Sheri Easter)

Favorite Soprano
Karen Peck Gooch (Karen Peck & New River)

Favorite Band
Dixie Echoes

Favorite Musician
Roger Bennett (Legacy 5)

Favorite Song
"Faces" (Greater Vision)

Favorite Album
"Southern Gospel Players" (Stewart Varnado)


Favorite Video/DVD
LIVE in New York City (Brian Free & Assurance)

New Excelling Artist
The Shadrix Trio

Young Excelling Individual
Kasey Kemp (Naomi & The Segos)

'Naomi Sego' Living Legend Award
Dottie Rambo

Reader Comments

Hoo-Ray to Annie & Kelly McRae! Don't you just love that brand new release "LOW & DOWN"? It truely is a "barn-burner" Annie. Thanks for singing the GOSPEL with such love and conviction girls. I have never before seen two with more determination and their Mom & Dad Tammy & Noel...what heros of the faith. Surely "HE" did call you ALL just like you said Tammy.


Commented by Candy Smith On 08/26/2005
Do any of you remember the fuss about these nominations a few months ago? Everyone was ranting and raving about Sounds of Victory and lesser-known groups being nominated, and how the voting must have been rigged, etc. Well look who won! Not one group that isn't nationally recognized took home an award. I guess all that gossip and arguing really came out in the wash. By the way, congrats BF&A on three awards! You guys are the best!


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