The Violinaires were one of seven awardees at the Gospel Music Workshop of America – Quartet Division banquet this afternoon. Here they are accepting their award from the Christianaires’ Tyrone Porter. Afterwards, they did an acappella version of “The Lord’s Prayer.” Their top notes at the end of “The Lord’s Prayer” tore up the room!
Spencer Taylor (left) and the Highway QCs were also among the awardees at this afternoon’s luncheon.
Other honorees were Doc McKenzie and the Gospel Hi-Lites, McDonald Sisters, Jackson Southernaires, Williams Brothers, and the Caravans.
Tyrone Porter, Donna Creer and their team did a marvelous job honoring gospel’s quartet soldiers, living and deceased.
Howard Riley (right), gospel announcer at Cincinnati’s WAIF FM 88.3 was recognized for his commitment to keeping quartet music on the radio. Enthusiasts will remember Riley for his amazing lead vocals on the Mighty Pilgrims’ “I Tried” (Finch, 1971), a quartet recording TBGB considers to be one of the finest on record.
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Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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Yes the GMWA was a smash. The Violinaires was awesome. I also enjoyed Doc McKinnze his performance was great.It was great seeing some of the long time Violinaires still doing such a wonderful job. Tito sounding so much like the one and only Blair with Frank and Thomas holding their notes also.David and Wesley holding their grounds and I must not forget Chris Mr Personality himself.So to all that missed this great performance and appearance you really missed out they truly blessed the house.Welcome back Violinaires!!!