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SoGospelNews has a press release posted announcing that Jeremy Peace has joined the Old Paths Quartet. Incidentally, he explained in a post here why he left the Kingsmen, and expressed his confidence in Harold Reed’s abilities to fill his shoes.

The top 5 finalists in the online Diamond Awards poll have been announced. You can view them and vote here.

Here are my picks:

1. J.D. Sumner Living Legend Award: Roger Bennett
2. Group of the Year: The Perrys
3. Trio of the Year: No vote cast (my two favorites, Greater Vision and the Mark Trammell Trio, were not nominated–I would’ve also voted for the Whisnants if they had made the top 5)
4. Duet of the Year: No vote cast
5. Soloist of the Year: No vote cast
6. Sunrise Award: The Browns
7. Male Vocalist of the Year: Guy Penrod
8. Female Vocalist of the Year: Kim Hopper
9. Songwriter of the Year: Kyla Rowland
10. Instrumentalist: Roger Bennett
11. Comedian: Aaron Wilburn
12. Bluegrass Artist: Primitive Quartet
13. Website: Brian Free & Assurance
14. Industry Website: Singing News
15. DVD: Get Away Jordan (Signature Sound)
16. Song of the Year: No vote
17. Album of the Year: The Ride (Hoppers)