EASTERN USA DIVISION
AWARD RECIPIENTS
Congratulations! May your awards encourage and open many doors of opportunity for ministry. God has greatly used them over the years to strengthen His music ministers.
We love and appreciate you all and are so happy to represent you throughout the world.
2018
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jaidyn LaBorde
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ACAPPELLA ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ACOUSTICAL INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Paul Rigdon
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- David Allen
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- OmniSpacious
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BILINGUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Loretta Hummel
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Brenda Messaros
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Ozark Nelson & Miss Luziann
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CRYSTAL HEART:
- n/a
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DRAMA OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- NailPrint
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EVANGELIST OF THE YEAR:
- Marsha Sue Mitchell
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Marsha Sue Mitchell
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Rachelle Nelson
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Carrie Bates
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Joyce Chastain
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Marsha Sue Mitchell
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Loretta Hummel
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Samuel Lawson
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Paul Rigdon
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- David East
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Donna Strong
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Marlene Clark
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- Sonshine Road
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Marsha Sue Mitchell
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Donna Strong
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Marsha Sue Mitchell
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Larry Dean
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Gary Winningham
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Donna Strong
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Paul D Williams
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SIGNING INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR:
- Jaidyn LaBorde
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Paul Rigdon
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- David East
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Jaidyn LaBorde
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TRADITIONAL COUNTRY GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Tom Cohenour
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Out of Ashes
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Paul Rigdon
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Loretta Hummel
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Tyson Lawson
2011
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- I. W. Smith
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- HeartsAFire
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BILINGUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jason Welch & Paul Rigdon
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Terry Hill
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Brenda Messaros
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Cousin Ernest
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DRAMA OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters & Dee Weeks
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Marla Conrad
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Trinia Crowe
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dee Weeks
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Marla Conrad
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Loretta Hummel
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Billy Sanders
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Tom Cohenour
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Jimmy Davis
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Richard Kiser
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gilbert Zook
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Bobby & Farrell Rich
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Pritchetts Chapel
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- I W & Jeannine Smith
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SIGNING INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR:
- Kathie Wright
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- David East
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Sheila Arnold
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Savana Poole
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Spirit Wind Trio
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Galen VanDeren
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Tony Crowe
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Kylee Culbertson
2010
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- I. W. Smith
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- Eight Days Later
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BILINGUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Silver Lynn
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Terry Hill
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Kathie Wright
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Granny GoGo
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DRAMA OF THE YEAR:
- Blevins Brothers
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- The Master Sounds
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Marla Conrad
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Val Storey
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Rhonda Moore
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Marla Conrad
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Randy Fisher II
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Bruce Trent
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Randy Kincannon
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Tom Cohenour
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Donna Strong
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Myrna Aleman
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Shelia Reed
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Bruce Trent
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Charles & Bernice Ray
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Shelia Reed
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- I W & Jeannine Smith
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SIGNING INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR:
- Blevins Brothers
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Sheila Arnold
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Charlie May
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Daniel Davis
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Out of Ashes
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Bruce Trent
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Loretta Hummel
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Tiffany Messaros
2009
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- I. W. Smith
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- NC Cowboy Church Band
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BILINGUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Isolena Gaither
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- The Master Sounds
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Diane Blank
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Granny GoGo
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DRAMA OF THE YEAR:
- Kittty Warner
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Kitty Warner
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Betty Riecks
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Margaret Anne Smith
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Ramona Deaton
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Marla Conrad
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Herren
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Kitty Warner
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Tommy Barlow
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- George Polacek
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Jimmy Davis
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Donna Strong
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Chester Gaither
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Iver Leivestad
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Hearts of Faith
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Marla Conrad
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Clearcreek Christian Assembly
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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SIGNING INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR:
- Kathie Wright
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Sheila Arnold
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Charlie May
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Silver Lynn
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Kitty Warner
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Tiffany Messaros
2008
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- I. W. Smith
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- Doyle Moats Family
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- John Viers
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Polly Hill
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Mortermer Crabbottom
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Kitty Warner
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Betty Riecks
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Ramona Deaton
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Marla Conrad
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Charles Shelton, Jr.
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Tommy Barlow
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Jimmy Davis
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Richard Kiser
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:
- WMSG, Oakland , Maryland
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Living Faith Chapel (Pastor Eldon Martin)
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- Tom Cohenour
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Tom Cohenour
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Libby Cannon
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Doyle Moats, Jr.
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Charlie May
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SOUND ENGINEER:
- Tom Cohenour
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Caroline Keller
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Iver Leivestad
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- MacKenzie Morgan
2007
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- Chester Gaither
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- Been Renewed
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Terry & Polly Hill
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Terry & Polly Hill
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Mortermer Crabbottom
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Ramona Deaton
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Marla Conrad
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Ramona Deaton
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Libby Cannon
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Herren
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Tom Cohenour
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Jimmy Davis
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Chester Gaither
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Jimmy Davis
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:
- WKBA, Roanoke, VA
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Libby Cannon
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Debbie Bennett
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- David L. Cook
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SOUND ENGINEER:
- Iver Leivestad
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Caroline Keller
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Jerry Jones
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Jerry Jones
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Jonathan Davis
2006
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- Richard Kiser
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- Been Renewed
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Greg & Teresa Watson
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Terry & Polly Hill
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Mortermer Crabbottom
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Hearts of Faith
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Libby Cannon
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Carolyn Richards
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Ramona Deaton
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Kitty Warner
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Herren
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Kitty Warner
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Dusty Aleman
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jerry Jones
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Michael Birchfield
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Chester Gaither
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Isolina Gaither
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- David L. Cook
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Richard Kiser
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Chester & Isolina Gaither
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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RADIO STATION OF THE YEAR:
- WMSG, Oakland, MD
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Dave Butcher
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Chester & Isolina Gaither
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Jimmy Davis
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Jerry Jones
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Jimmy Davis
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SOUND ENGINEER:
- Michael Birchfield
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Caroline Keller
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Overbay Sisters
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Iver Leivestad
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Jerry Jones
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- McKenzie Morgan
2005
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ACAPPELLA ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Jetstream Trio
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ACAPPELLA ENSEMBLE OF THE YEAR:
- Not Available in 2005
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ACOUSTICAL INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Not Available in 2005
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ANDY TYDLASKA ESTEEMED PIONEER:
- Bob Mayfield
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BAND OF THE YEAR:
- Clay Vessels
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BILINGUAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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BLUEGRASS ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Clay Vessels
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CHILDREN’'S MINISTRY OF THE YEAR:
- Bill Baker
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COMEDIAN OF THE YEAR:
- Harley & Mama
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CRYSTAL HEART:
- n/a
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DRAMA OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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DUO OF THE YEAR:
- Bruce & Gina Trent
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EVANGELIST OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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FAVORITE ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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FEMALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Tammy Bogle
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FEMALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Angie Gonzalez
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Angie Gonzalez
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FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Tammy Bogle
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INSTRUMENTALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Herron
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LYRICIST OF THE YEAR:
- Trish Jackson
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MALE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR:
- Norman Eddy
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MALE NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- Wendell Johnson
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR:
- Randy Davenport
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MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Wendell Johnson
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MANAGER OF THE YEAR:
- Paul Jackson
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MARY GREENHILL ESTEEMED SERVANT:
- Darlene Jones
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MEDIA PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR:
- Gene & Micki Farington
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MENTOR OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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PRODUCER OF THE YEAR:
- Gene Farington
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PROMOTER OF THE YEAR:
- Micki Farington
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PSALMIST OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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RECITER OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCE:
- n/a
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RECRUITER OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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SHEPHERD OF THE YEAR:
- Gary & Ann Warlick
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SIGNING INTERPRETER OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR:
- Randy Davenport
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SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR (FULL TIME):
- Gina Trent
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TEENAGE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Megan Beninson
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TRADITIONAL COUNTRY GOSPEL ARTIST OF THE YEAR:
- No Applicant
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VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR:
- Voices of God
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WHISTLER OF THE YEAR:
- Gary Douglas Warlick
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YODELER OF THE YEAR:
- Megan Beninson
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YOUNG PERFORMER OF THE YEAR:
- Trey Topper