Intro
SC
Gospel Quartet Awards promote the state of South Carolina's gospel
music artists. The event brings participants from all over the
Southeast. The event recognizes the contribution that gospel music
artists have made (and are making) to the community. In addition, the
event serves as a great forum for teaching the younger generation about
the gospel music genre. The event will feature many of South Carolina’s
renown gospel artists; such as, Roy Ladson And Revelations, Stella
Award Winner Doc McKenzie And The Hi-Lites, and The Legendary National
Juniors. Roy was born in Hopkins, South Carolina. Doc McKenzie hales
from Lake City, South Carolina. And The Legendary National Juniors are
from Columbia. New gospel artists from around South Carolina will also
be featured at this event.
South Carolina has a rich
gospel music history. That history is rarely showcased. This event has
over this past 17 years have worked to ensure that the world knows of
South Carolina natives contribution to the genre. It the past, The
Dixie Hummingbirds, Tommy Ellison and The Five Singing Stars, The
Jarvis Brothers, Rev. Norris Turner, and many more have all been
featured or recognized by South Carolina Gospel Quartet.
History
South
Carolina Gospel Quartet Awards was the brainchild of Ms. Blanche V.
Goodson. After attending the American Gospel Quartet Convention in
Birmingham, Alabama in 1998, it became apparent to Ms. Goodson that
South Carolina was on the verge of losing a significant portion of the
culture history of Gospel Music. South Carolina’s contribution to
gospel music is often overlooked and many have no idea of the rich
history of this genre of music. It that context, many have no idea of
the artists from South Carolina that have played, many times a
significant role, in the enhancement of this art form. Many still
grapple with the idea that there was a major gospel label in South
Carolina for many years, Hoyt Sullivan Enterprises. That one label made
an indelible impact on getting little known, yet powerful, gospel
singers into the mainstream of the music industry.
The
history music be told and the music must be preserved. One of telling
the history is to honor those in South Carolina that has contributed to
the music. Thus, the formation of South Carolina Gospel Quartet Awards
(SCGQA).
SCGQA
was officially launched in 1999 with an awards banquet and concert. The
weekend events were attended by gospel music personalities from all
over the country, in addition to numerous participants from within the
state of South Carolina. There were gospel music singers, Radio Angels,
record label officials, gospel music musicians, promoters,
representatives from various gospel music organizations, and fans in
attendance. The early events were held at the National Guard Armory on
Bluff Road.
SCGQA has served to
introduce many of the local gospel artists to the world. SCGQA
actually provided stipends for local groups to attend the national
gathering of gospel music enthusiasts in Birmingham, Alabama. SCGQA has
served as a conduit for gospel artists to connect with industry
personnel, producers and other artists. SCGQA has also sponsored
workshops and seminars for South Carolinians to become better informed
about all aspects of the gospel music industry.
Groups like the Women of Strength,
Bless-Ed, Minister
Ricky McDuffie And The Family,
Roy And Revelations, Flossie
Boyd Johnson And Favor, and The Gospel Legends
have used their affiliation with SCGQA to launch their careers. SCGQA
is one of the most respected organizations in the gospel music
community. Numerous artists and presenters from beyond the
borders of South Carolina seek to be a part of the annual event.
Staff
SC
Gospel Quartet Awards promote the state of South Carolina's gospel
music artists. The event brings participants from all over the
Southeast. The event recognizes the contribution that gospel music
artists have made (and are making) to the community. In addition, the
event serves as a great forum for teaching the younger generation about
the gospel music genre. The event will feature many of South Carolina’s
renown gospel artists; such as, Roy Ladson And Revelations, Stella
Award Winner Doc McKenzie And The Hi-Lites, and The Legendary National
Juniors. Roy was born in Hopkins, South Carolina. Doc McKenzie hales
from Lake City, South Carolina. And The Legendary National Juniors are
from Columbia. New gospel artists from around South Carolina will also
be featured at this event.
South Carolina has a rich
gospel music history. That history is rarely showcased. This event has
over this past 17 years have worked to ensure that the world knows of
South Carolina natives contribution to the genre. It the past, The
Dixie Hummingbirds, Tommy Ellison and The Five Singing Stars, The
Jarvis Brothers, Rev. Norris Turner, and many more have all been
featured or recognized by South Carolina Gospel Quartet.
2019
SC GOSPEL QUARTET AWARDS 2019 WINNERS
1. MALE GROUP OF THE YEAR
THE GOSPEL LEGENDS
2. FEMALE GROUP OF THE YEAR
MARY MYERS AND THE TEAM OF JOY
3. SONG OF THE YEAR
TOOK MY BURDENS – THE GOSPEL LEGENDS
4. CD OF THE YEAR
RESTING EASY – THE GOSPEL LEGENDS
5. BEST DRESSED MALE GROUP OF THE YEAR
T C & THE SMITH BROTHERS
6. BEST DRESSED FEMALE GROUP OF THE YEAR
MARY MYERS AND THE TEAM OF JOY
7. BEST STAGE PRESENCE – MALE
THE SOUTHERN SIX
8. BEST STAGE PRESENCE – FEMALE
MARY MYERS AND THE TEAM OF JOY
9. BEST MUSICIAN (BAND)
MARY MYERS AND THE TEAM OF JOY
10. MOST DILIGENT GROUP OF THE YEAR
THE REDEEMERS
11. RADIO ANGEL OF THE YEAR
PASTOR CURTIS YOUNG
12. PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
C SNELL PRODUCTION
13. BEST CHOIR
PASTOR H. E. DIXON & TRUTH TABERNACLE CHOIR
14. BEST PRODUCTION
C SNELL PRODUCTION
15. BEST QUARTET GOSPEL WEBSITE
WWW.THETEAMOFJOY.COM (MARY MYERS & THE TEAM OF JOY)
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MOTHER OF THE YEAR
Ms. Carolyn Roberts
THE NERO TINDAL AWARD RECIPIENT
Mrs. Nancy Hopkins
THE TOBY DRIVER AWARD RECIPIENT
Deacon Robert Burgess and Mr. Herman Wilson
THE O. E. MARTIN AWARD RECIPIENT
Alex Snipe, CEO Glory Communication
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SC
Gospel Quartet Awards promote the state of South Carolina's gospel
music artists. The event brings participants from all over the
Southeast. The event recognizes the contribution that gospel music
artists have made (and are making) to the community. In addition, the
event serves as a great forum for teaching the younger generation about
the gospel music genre. The event will feature many of South Carolina’s
renown gospel artists; such as, Roy Ladson And Revelations, Stella
Award Winner Doc McKenzie And The Hi-Lites, and The Legendary National
Juniors. Roy was born in Hopkins, South Carolina. Doc McKenzie hales
from Lake City, South Carolina. And The Legendary National Juniors are
from Columbia. New gospel artists from around South Carolina will also
be featured at this event.
South Carolina has a rich
gospel music history. That history is rarely showcased. This event has
over this past 17 years have worked to ensure that the world knows of
South Carolina natives contribution to the genre. It the past, The
Dixie Hummingbirds, Tommy Ellison and The Five Singing Stars, The
Jarvis Brothers, Rev. Norris Turner, and many more have all been
featured or recognized by South Carolina Gospel Quartet.
Contact
Toby Goodson, COO
SC Gospel Quartet Awards
P O Box 25554
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 626-3645
toby@scgqawards.com
Blanche Goodson, CEO
SC Gospel Quartet Awards
P O Box 25554
Columbia, SC 29224
(803) 626-3645
bgoodson@scgqawards.com
2020 Ballot
2020
