Statement from Jim Cumbee on Fan Awards
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Daniel J. Mount in
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12 20th, 2006 |
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When it was first posted on a message board that Singing News would be dropping many of its Fan Awards, I emailed Jim Cumbee, who is now at the helm of the Singing News, to see if I could confirm or deny the rumor.
My email stated:
There is a report going around that the only Singing News Fan Awards for 2007...
No more Bass of the Year or Favorite Mixed Group?
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Daniel J. Mount in
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That’s the story making the rounds today in Southern Gospel music. According to a post made by Rick Hendix at the SoGospelNews message board, the only Singing News Fan Awards for 2007 will be in the following categories: Group, Male Singer, Female Singer, Horizon Group, Horizon Individual, Pianist,...
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