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I started this column several times and didn't feel having only my opinion would seem fair. So, I asked over the holidays 500 industry people(artist,labels,radio stations,managers,agents,magazine employees, Internet host, and bookstores) this same question. Who is smoking HOT at their talent? Some of the industry people, I was surprised were totally overlooked. But, here is how the questions and answers came in-

Who is the HOTTEST artist in Southern Gospel Music?

1-265 votes Ernie Haase and Signature Sound--(Mind you this was before Ernie Haase and Signature Sound made their MONSTER # 1 debut on Billboards Charts the week of January 30,2007)

2-117 votes- Gaither Vocal Band

Where do you go for your news?

1-165 votes-Southern Gospel News

2-134 votes-Singing News

Who has the hottest label? Based on visibility,radio,and retail availability.

1-221 votes- Gaither Music

2-198 votes-Crossroads

Best live performance by an artist?

1-187 votes- Ernie Haase and Signature Sound

2-167 votes-Crabb Family

Best industry event?

1-372 votes- National Quartet Convention

2- 44 votes- Harmony Awards

Best artist managers?

1-122 votes Kathy Crabb

2- 112 votes Brian Hudson

Best breakout artist?

1-177 votes Mike and Kelly Bowling

2- 76 votes Living Waters Trio

Best radio promoter?

1-234 votes Rick Hendrix

2- 108 votes TIE-Jim Stover and Rhonda Thompson

Best new project?

1- 234 votes Hoppers-The Ride

2- 213 votes Gold City-Revival

Best distributor? (This also involved the companies returns and market share)

1-169 votes EMI

2-163 votes Crossroads

Who is the most influential artist leader?

1-199-votes Jim Cumbee

2- 194 votes Bill Gaither

What is our industries biggest problem?

1-268 votes- Lack of radio exposure

2- 155 votes- Gossip and over crowding the market with too many artist.

What has the biggest impact in Southern Gospel music today?

1- 307 votes Singing News Magazine

2-104 votesThe Internet

Biggest surprises?

1-Singing News selling

2-Crabb Family retiring


Biggest rumors that aren't true?

1-Solid Gospel network changing to praise and worship

2-Bill Gaither is retiring in 2006?

Biggest thing coming?

1- TOO BIG to mention-keep watching....

2- Bill Traylor and his resurgence

I thought it was a fair assumption of the over all picture in Southern Gospel music. I thought it was really fun looking over my friends and peers thoughts and decisions. Now let me hear yours. Who did we miss? Who deserves a mention?

God Bless
Rick Hendrix
http://www.rickhendrix.com

Reader Comments

Sweethearts of Gospel Music???? That's simple...... Deon and Susan..... LOL OK, Maybe Glen and Becky, or it could be Jeff and Sheri, or Dean and Kim.... have I missed anybody????? LOL

Deon Unthank
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