Here is a list of all the southern gospel artists and industry professionals honored at last night’s GMA Dove Awards:
Southern Gospel Artist of the Year:
Gaither Vocal Band
Southern Gospel Song of the Year:
“Better Together” – Gaither Vocal Band; (writers) William J. Gaither, Reba Rambo-McGuire, Dony McGuire, Chip Davis
Country/Bluegrass/Roots Song of the Year:
“When Grandpa Sang Amazing Grace” – The Nelons; (writers) Wayne Haun, Barbara Huffman
Southern Gospel Album of the Year:
Resurrection – Joseph Habedank; (producer) Wayne Haun
Bluegrass/Country/Roots Album of the Year:
Sing It Now: Songs of Faith & Hope – Reba McEntire (producers) Reba McEntire, Jay DeMarcus, Doug Sisemore
Musical Choral Collection of the Year:
For the Sake of Love – (creators) Lee Black, Cliff Duren, Camp Kirkland, Steve Mauldin, Phil Nitz
The Unthank family are now involved in the site, as well as the addition of over two dozen staff writers. The website is based out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In April 2010, SoGospelNews changed its name to AbsolutelyGospel.com. The name change allows them to cover news items of not only Southern Gospel, but also Country Gospel, Inspirational, and Black Gospel.
On January 5, 2011, Susan Unthank passed away, leaving the website in control of Deon, their son, Chris, and their daughter Amy.
