Singing News Fan Awards 2013

The Singing News Fan Awards was held this afternoon in Dollywood. And for the first time in a few years, there were a couple of surprises.

I love that Libbi Perry Stuffle took home the Favorite Female Vocalist of the Year. She's an incredible deserving vocalist, but this year she's also proven what a strong woman of faith she is. I love that she was honored today with the year they have had.

I was also hoping that the Perrys would take home the award for favorite album. To me, it was the best of last year.

As far as Song of the Year goes, while I like "I Got a Hold of God This Morning," I was kinda pulling for either "All Is Well" or "I Want to Be That Man."

It was another big year for both Collingsworth Family and the Booth Brothers. Very deserving!

Any thoughts on this year's winners?


Here's a complete list -

Favorite Small Market DJ of the Year - John Whisnant (WCIS Morganton, NC)

Favorite Medium Market DJ of the Year - Lottie Squires (WCKB Dunn, NC)

Favorite Large Market DJ of the Year - Daniel Britt (WXRI Winston-Salem, NC)

Favorite New Trio - Red Roots

Favorite New Traditional Quartet - The Old Paths

Favorite New Mixed Group - The Taylors

Favorite New Soloist - Steve Ladd

Favorite Soloist Of The Year - Ivan Parker

Female Vocalist of the Year - Libbi Perry Stuffle

Favorite Male Vocalist of the Year - Ronnie Booth

Favorite Musician - Kim Collingsworth

Favorite Band - Gaither Vocal Band

Favorite Trio of the Year - The Booth Brothers

Favorite Young Artist of the Year - Olivia Collingsworth

Favorite Non-Performing Songwriter of the Year - Dianne Wilkinson

Favorite Mixed Group of the Year - Collingsworth Family

Favorite Traditional Quartet of the Year - Triumphant Quartet

Favorite Bass Singer of the Year - Eric Bennett

Favorite Lead Singer of the Year - Ronnie Booth

Favorite Baritone Singer of the Year - Jim Brady

Favorite Tenor Singer of the Year - Michael Booth

Favorite Alto Singer of the Year - Libbi Perry Stuffle

Favorite Soprano Singer of the Year - Kim Hopper

Songwriter of the Year - Rodney Griffin

Favorite Song of the Year - I Got A Hold Of God This Morning by the Perrys

Favorite Album of the Year is: Greatest Hits- LIVE (Booth Brothers)

The James D. Vaughan Impact Awards - Louise Mandrell

Favorite Artist of the Year - The Booth Brothers