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FAVORITE QUARTET
An all-male quartet featuring four-part harmony. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE DUET
A duo consisting of two vocalists, who present their music in the style of Southern Gospel music. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE MIXED GROUP
A mixed group with a minimum of four vocalists, including both male and female vocalists and featuring four-part harmony. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE SOLOIST
All solo artists who present their music in a Southern Gospel music style. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE TRIO
A vocal group consisting of three vocalists – all male, all female, or mixed – who present their music in the style of Southern Gospel music. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE YOUNG ARTIST
Must be 25 years old or younger. Qualification: Sings with a Southern Gospel music group or is a Southern Gospel music solo artist. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist. Previous winners are not eligible. Due to the fact that they have won this award in the past, the following individuals are no longer eligible in this award category: Wyatt Austin (2022), Hope Bowling (2021), Kari Gooch (2020), Karlye Hopper (2019), Josh Townsend (2018), Morgan Easter (2017), Riley Harrison Clark (2016).

FAVORITE SOPRANO
Must sing the soprano part with a Southern Gospel music vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE TENOR
Must sing the tenor part with a Southern Gospel music vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE LEAD
Must sing the lead part with a Southern Gospel music duo/trio/quartet, or other vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE BAND
Must be a Southern Gospel music band with at least 2 or more musicians that regularly performs with a Southern Gospel music duo/trio/quartet/group or other vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE BARITONE
Must sing the baritone part with a Southern Gospel music vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE SONGWRITER
Must be a nationally recognized Southern Gospel music songwriter whose songs have appeared in national Southern Gospel music charts between the eligibility period of March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023.

FAVORITE BASS
Must sing the bass part with a Southern Gospel music quartet/group or other vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE ALBUM
Recording must be made by a Southern Gospel music artist or group, recorded on a Southern Gospel Music label (major label or independent), and must have been released nationally between the eligibility period of March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023.

FAVORITE ALTO
Must sing the alto part with a Southern Gospel music vocal ensemble. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

FAVORITE SONG
Song must have been recorded by a Southern Gospel music artist or group, recorded on a Southern Gospel music label (major or independent), released nationally as a radio single, and have appeared on the Singing News Top 80 chart during the eligibility period of March 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. This award will be presented to both the ARTIST and the SONGWRITER(S).

FAVORITE MUSICIAN
Must play a musical instrument professionally in Southern Gospel music. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

THE PAUL HEIL AWARD
HONORING EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING
Any Southern Gospel Radio Personality (DJ), Radio Station, Radio Network, or Radio Show (Syndicated or Local), which plays Southern Gospel music is eligible.

FAVORITE NEW ARTIST
Upcoming soloist, duet, trio, mixed group, quartet, or other vocal ensemble who has demonstrated major growth in the areas of national radio airplay, charting, and personal appearances.
(For this category ONLY, due to the fact that they have either won or have been nominated the maximum number of times, the following artists are not eligible for this award in 2023: 3 Heath Brothers, Bowling Sisters, Cana’s Voice, Children of the Promise, Emily Ann Roberts, Endless Highway, Goodman Revival, High Road, Jordan Family Band, Josh & Ashley Franks, Kramers, Lore Family, McKamey Legacy, Sherry Anne, Singing Contractors.)

FAVORITE ARTIST
A group or soloist who has demonstrated exceptional leadership in ministry and artistry of Southern Gospel music during the past year. Must be a full-time Southern Gospel touring artist.

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