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Apr

2005

2005 SGN Music Awards Handed Out

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Crabb Family, Gerald Crabb, the Isaacs, and Gold City Last Night’s Big Winners

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – The 2005 SGN Awards were handed out last night at a special concert celebration in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The Crabb Family was this year’s big winner, winning six awards, including Song of the Year (“He Came Looking for Me”), Album of the Year (Driven), Mixed Group of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year (Kelly Bowling), Progressive Southern Song of the Year (“Greater Is He”), and Best Album Cover (Driven).

Patriarch of the Crabb Family, Gerald Crabb, was awarded three awards last night. He won the award for Songwriter of the Year (Artist) as well as the awards for Song of the Year and Progressive Song of the Year for writing “He Came Looking for Me” and “Greater Is He” respectively.

The Isaacs were also awarded three awards last night. The popular band won the awards for Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year (“Heroes”) and Country/Bluegrass Album of the Year (Heroes). Sonya Isaacs also won Musician of the Year.

Also taking home three awards last night was Gold City. The popular quartet was awarded their first Male Group of the Year as well as Traditional Southern Album of the Year for their latest First Class. Daniel & Doug Riley of Gold City were also awarded Producer of the Year.

Kelly Bowling (of the Crabb Family) was awarded two separate awards last night – Female Vocalist of the Year and as a producer of the Album of the Year (Driven). In addition to Musician of the Year, Sonya Isaacs won an additional award for Country/Bluegrass Song of the Year for co-writing “Heroes.” Doug Riley won a second individual award for solely producing the Traditional Southern Album of the Year, First Class.

2005 marked the first year that SouthernGospelNews.com brought in all the nominees in for one night of great music, fun, and fellowship. The event was hosted by Chris D. Unthank, Chart & Awards Coordinator for SouthernGospelNews.com and co-owner of SSE Group. The evening featured knock-out performances from Gold City, Mike Bowling, Hoskins Family, the McRaes, Gerald Crabb (with special guests the Crabb Family), Three Bridges, Hope’s Call, Christlike, Jonathan White, Calvary Construction Company, Common Grace Quartet, and Higher Hope.

“This was such a great night,” remarked Deon Unthank, owner of SouthernGospelNews.com. “We couldn’t have asked for a better crowd or industry response. We are truly humbled by those that showed up tonight. We only pray that next year’s award show can live up to the standard that this year set.”

The SGN Music Awards are an annual award handed out each year by the staff at SouthernGospelNews.com. Each January, the staff decides upon the nominees in over twenty categories. In February of that year, the readers of the site are then allowed to vote for their favorites. This is the fourth year the awards have been in existence, but it is the first year for an awards ceremony.

The official sponsors for the 2005 SGN Music Awards Celebration were DJ Man Promotions, Lamp Music Group, and Sweetest Song I Know ~ A Tribute to the Happy Goodmans, the brand new solo recording from Johnny Minick.

2005 SGN Music Award Winners:

SONG OF THE YEAR:
“He Came Looking for Me” – Crabb Family (written by Gerald Crabb)

ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Driven – Crabb Family (produced by Kelly Bowling, Aaron Crabb, Adam Crabb, Jason Crabb, & Jerry Yoder)

PACESETTER:
Kathy Crabb (manager, Crabb Family)

BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
TIE: Christlike & Mercy’s Mark Quartet

MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Mike Bowling

FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
Kelly Bowling (Crabb Family)

MALE GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Gold City

FEMALE GROUP OF THE YEAR:
McRaes

MIXED GROUP OF THE YEAR:
Crabb Family

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (Artist):
Gerald Crabb

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (Professional):
Rebecca J. Peck

PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
Daniel & Doug Riley

MUSICIAN OF THE YEAR:
Sonya Isaacs (Isaacs)

BEST LIVE PERFORMER:
Booth Brothers

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN SONG OF THE YEAR:
“I Wish I Could Have Been There” – Perrys (written by Wayne Haun & Joel Lindsey)

TRADITIONAL SOUTHERN ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
First Class – Gold City (producer Doug Riley)

PROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Greater Is He” – Crabb Family (written by Gerald Crabb)

PROGRESSIVE SOUTHERN ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Praise for the Ages – Talleys (produced by Roger Talley)

COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SONG OF THE YEAR:
“Heroes” – Isaacs (written by Rebecca Isaacs Bowman & Sonya Isaacs)

COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS ALBUM OF THE YEAR:
Heroes – Isaacs (produced by Don Cook)

SPECIAL EVENT PROJECT OF THE YEAR:
Mary, Did You Know? – Mark Lowry (producers Michael English & Michael Sykes)

BEST ALBUM COVER:
Driven – Crabb Family (design by Kensho, Inc.)

BEST ARTIST/INDUSTRY WEBSITE:
LordSong.org – LordSong (design by Ray Jackson)

More information on the SGN Music Awards and past winners can be found at http://southerngospelnews.com .

About SouthernGospelNews.com
SouthernGospelNews.com has grown from relative obscurity to the industry's leading internet publication for Southern Gospel news and information in only a few short years. The site includes a wide variety of features, consisting of artist interviews, a weekly chart, late-breaking news, and much more.

About Southern Spin Entertainment
Southern Spin Entertainment is one of four divisions of the conglomerate SSE Group. Southern Spin Entertainment focuses on publicity and marketing for Southern and Country Gospel artists. Clients currently represented by Southern Spin Entertainment are Johnny Minick, The Imperials, Hope’s Call, SouthernGospelNews.com, Three Hills Music Group, HisSong, Christlike, Jonathan White, Sondra Burnett, The Bowlings, Embrace, Crystal River, Everlasting Hope, Steve Hurst School of Music, The Pathfinders, The Quicks, VoiceFull Praise, Dave Grim, Daniel Ray Ministries, The Royals, Master’s Voice, Heirborn Quartet, John Keaton, Kymberly Brown Wooten, and Sunday Edition.

For more information on Southern Spin Entertainment, go to http://www.southernspin.com .

SSE Group’s four divisions include Southern Spin Entertainment, SSE Design Group, Southern Spin Artist Direction, and Southern Spin Radio. SSE Group currently owns and operates Glorious Creations, SGBlogNews.com, GospelMusings.com, and WorldofCM.com.

For more information on SSE Group, go to http://www.ssegrouponline.com.

Reader Comments

I am very proud of SGN!! You've come a long way baby. ALso, very proud of the folks who won the awards as well. May the Lord continue to bless you and use you to the fullest in your ministry.
GO DEON !!!!!!

blessings,
Marshal

Commented by On 04/27/2005

I don't give out compliments very often.. so remember this moment. The SGN awards ceremony.. was very professional.. it was a real PLUS for SG music.
Good Job.

Chuck
http://www.sglive365.com

Commented by Chuck On 04/27/2005

I am very proud of you guys. What a great success.Its hard to draw crowds in this town. And you guys did that and more.Thanks for everything EVERYTHING you do for this format.

Rick Hendrix

Commented by Rick Hendrix On 04/27/2005

We totally enjoyed last evening! It was our first attendance at an awards presentation and we look forward to more in the future. Everything was done so well, thank you!

Commented by On 04/27/2005

Hello Deon and Chirs,

Eddy Bolton here, (Calvary Construction Company), I am writing to say how much I enjoyed the SGN Music Awards Program last evening. May I first apologize to you Chris for not knowing who you were. Though I have met your dad on several different occasions, I had not met you and I failed to recognize you from your picture on the news site. When I saw you before the program I didn't realize who you were and I am sorry that I didn't get an opportunity to visit with you afterwards.

I have been to many awards ceremonies during my career but I am being honest when I say that I appreciated the sincerity for ministry and God's work that was portrayed by you and Deon last night. I liked the fact that it was a program designed to honor other ministries for the work they are doing as ambassadors for the kingdom and not a program presented as a flashy visual spectacle of personal accolades and accomplishments. I sincerely liked the fact that Deon was the presenter of the awards, it down played everything except what the awards were truly for, (simple appreciation and recognition for a job well done). I also thought you did an outstanding job as the Master Of Ceremonies for the program, just enough humor and (tastefully presented I might add), the sincerity of your hearts shone through above all else.

Though I have enjoyed perusing your site in the past, I assure you that I will view it in a totally different light after having the opportunity to witness first hand your desire to bring honor to God and not to yourselves. Above everything else presented last night, this was the prevalent representation by SGN and all the artists in attendance. I applaud you, Chris and Deon, for presenting a most pleasurable evening and I applaud every deserving recipient in every category.

Lastly, thank you for honoring us with an opportunity to share the ministry of Calvary Construction Company in your program, we consider the invitation extended for our participation to be a treasured compliment.

With Jesus' joy,
Eddy Bolton
C³ ministries

Commented by On 04/28/2005

I would like to say that I thought the ceremony was a true success and gave honor where honor was due...to the Lord.
It was evident that much work had gone into this night and I know that all the attendees saw and appreciated that.

I also wanted to extend a very special thank you from myself, and on behalf of Higher Hope for allowing us the tremendous honor of performing during your program. Thank you for welcoming us with open arms. Your staff was exceptional. It was an awesome experience to share the stage with the other artists who were there.

Thanks for what you do in the SGM industry!

In His Care,
Jenna Boyd

Commented by On 04/28/2005

Dear Chris and Family, Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the Award Program Tuesday night.I felt the spirit in the singing there.I have attended the past two convention in July and looking forward to this one this year.I love gospel singing .Keep up the good work spreading God's word in music and song.God Bless you and your family...........blessings,Mary Sue Hobby

Commented by On 05/01/2005

Unthank Family,
My husband and I had the privilege of attending your recent awards ceremony. We have attended more awards ceremonies than I could possibly remember. This one will continue to stand out in my mind because of it's laid-back style. It was fun !! It was not stuffy or boring, but FUN....
Chris, when I recall some of your one-liners I still laugh. Deon, I'm glad you didn't wear a backless, sequent gown. To Susan, Amy, and Scott -- Your behind-the-scenes work was very evident. This is a hardworking, talented family and we are proud of the quality work you are accomplishing.

Karen

ps. one of our highlights of the evening was seeing Becky Peck win the songwriters award. She is a close friend and well-deserving........

Commented by On 05/09/2005

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