Miscellaneous SG Notes

Here are a few notes from around the SG world:

• The Dove Brothers have just announced the departure of Jonathan Price.  Price is leaving the road to deal with personal issues.  More here.
• DBM had the scoop that the iconic album by the Weatherfords, In The Garden, will soon be re-released on CD.  You can find more information on Lily Fern Weatherford’s website here.
• Morgan Easter will be releasing a solo album, titled Not Without Love,  on 11/11/11.  Produced by her brother Madison (who was busy with this album, serving as writer, guitar player, arranger, and vocalist) and mother Sheri, it also features guest appearances by Wes Hampton and Joseph Habedank.  It is available for pre-order here, and you can find a preview of the album below.
  

SN Fan Awards Winners

I’m following the Fan Awards announcements via Twitter.  Here’s the list of winners:

• Musician: Jeff Stice, Triumphant Quartet
• Horizon Individual: Morgan Easter, Jeff & Sheri Easter
• Tenor: Michael Booth, Booth Brothers
• Horizon Group: Soul’d Out
• Baritone: Jim Brady, Booth Brothers
• Young Artist: Brooklyn Collingsworth, Collingsworth Family
• Soprano: Kim Hopper, Hoppers (accepted by daughter Karlye, who paid tribute to her uncle Tony)
• Male Artist: Ivan Parker
• Bass: Eric Bennett, Triumphant Quartet
• Lead: Ronnie Booth, Booth Brothers
• Alto: Libbi Stuffle, Perrys
• Mixed Group: Hoppers
• Female Artist: Kim Hopper, Hoppers
• Male Quartet: Triumphant Quartet
• Marvin Norcross/Templeton Award – Primitive Quartet
• Soloist: Ivan Parker
• Trio: Booth Brothers
• Songwriter: Rodney Griffin
• Album: Jubilee, Greater Vision/Booth Brothers/Legacy Five
• Song: “If You Knew Him”, Perrys
• Artist: Booth Brothers

There were several moments where Tony Greene’s recent passing was mentioned, and Michael Booth dedicated the Favorite Trio award to the Greenes.  One other result I was particularly pleased to see was the Young Artist award go to Brooklyn Collingsworth.  She has a very bright future ahead of her in this industry, and it was good to see her recognized.

Congratulations to all the winners!