The Branson Gospel Singers and Songwriters Association held their annual Awards Banquet on Saturday at the Best Western Landing View Conference Center.
Produced by BGSSA co-founder Sherrie Brewster, the evening was the highlight of the year for the organization's many singers and songwriters who share the love of God through their music. This year marked the organization's 22nd awards ceremony.
In the category of Female Vocalist, winner was Donna Kilmurray. Jaimee Brewster took First Runner Up honors and Joy Speers was named Second Runner UP.
Jim Blakey was the winner of Male Vocalist of the Year. First Runner Up was Kevin Cobb, and Jim Hill was Second Runner Up.
The winner of the Golden Pen Songwriter Award was Kevin Cobb. Jeni Hill was First Runner Up and Jim Blakey was named Second Runner Up.
The Garrett Sisters were the winners of Group of the Year. The Hills were named First Runner Up. There was a tie for Second Runner Up with The Huffines and Damascus Highway both receiving trophies.
The Hill Boys were named Young Artists of the Year, while Kam, Khloe and Kynzlie received First Runner Up honors.
The New Horizon Female Vocalist was Sunshine Brenda Cole.
Cindy Fesler was named New Horizon Songwriter of the Year.
The New Horizon Group Award was presented to The Stumps.
The Hills were the recipients of the DK Brewster Spirit Award.
Tom Hess was the recipient of the Creative Artistry Interpretation Award, and Bonnie Hess was the winner of the Singing Interpretation Award.
Benny "Jabbo" Bennett was named Comedian of the Year.
The Award for Instrumentalist of the Year was presented to Kevin Cobb.
The Gospel Song of the Year Award was presented to Amanda Rose for her song "It's The Blood."
Gospel Artist of the Year was Jim Blakey.
Numerous Helping Hands and Appreciation Awards were also presented.
A number of area entertainers performed beautiful inspirational selections throughout the evening. Evening performers and award presenters included Randy Brooks, Eddie Stovall, Mary Lou Turner and David Byrd, Keith and Kathy O'Neil, Dr. Dale and Antonya Smith, Dr. Paul Collins and the Rauches.
Matt Sanders led the group in a beautiful and touching candle lighting ceremony.
Dr. Paul Collins from the Church of the Harvest offered an opening prayer and assisted Pastor David Fountaine as master of ceremonies for the event.
The Branson Globe offers our congratulations to all of the BGSSA winners.
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