Singing News Fan Awards for Marvin Norcross Award
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The Marvin Norcross Award is awarded yearly in the Singing News Fan Awards ceremony to honor an individual selected by the staff of the Singing News magazine who has made distinct contributions to Southern gospel music over his or her career.
Honorees[]
- 1981:
- 1982: Wendy Bagwell, Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters
- 1983: Les Beasley, Florida Boys
- 1984:
- 1985:
- 1986: , Kingsmen Quartet
- 1987: Glen Payne and George Younce
- 1988: Jack Pittman, Palmetto State Quartet
- 1989: Roy Carter, Chuck Wagon Gang
- 1990: Squire Parsons
- 1991:
- 1992: Bob Brumley
- 1993: Jake Hess
- 1994: James Blackwood, Blackwood Brothers
- 1995: Buddy Liles, Florida Boys
- 1996: Tim Riley, Gold City
- 1998: , The Hoppers
- 1999: Archie Watkins, The Inspirations
- 2000: Ed O'Neal, Dixie Melody Boys
- 2001: , The McKameys
- 2002: , The Inspirations
- 2003: , Florida Boys
- 2004: Eddie & Janice Crook
- 2005: Jackie & Elaine Wilburn
This award was not presented in the 1997, 2006, or 2007 Singing News Fan Awards.
As of 2008, the award was renamed the Norcross-Templeton Award.
- 2008: , Singing News & Templeton Tours
- 2009: Jerry Kirksey
- 2010:
- 2011: Peg McKamey Bean, The McKameys
- 2012: Mike Holcomb, The Inspirations
Categories:
- Southern gospel
- Singing News Fan Awards