Pigeon Forge, TN - Singing News is pleased to announce that Karen Peck Gooch and Ivan Parker will host the 2010 Singing News Fan Awards on Wednesday, September 29, 2010.
"We are excited about having Karen and Ivan as part of the awards program," says Singing News Editor Danny Jones. "These well-respected artists are long-time fan favorites, so we feel they will add an important element of Southern Gospel experience and commitment to the show."
"September 29 will be a day to remember with the merger of the Southern Gospel Music Association's Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and the Singing News Fan Awards," says Gooch, who is also the President of the Southern Gospel Music Association. I'm very honored to be co-hosting the show with Ivan."
"Even though this is not my first time to be a co-host of the Fan Awards program," says Parker, "I don't take this opportunity for granted. This has been the leading Southern Gospel Music awards show for 40 years and to be included as a co-host with Karen, who has always been one of my favorite singers, is indeed a privilege."
This year's program will be held at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., and coincides with the park's opening day of their National Southern Gospel & Harvest Celebration (September 29 - October 30). Further, the year 2010 marks the 25th Anniversary of Dollywood and the 100th Anniversary of Southern Gospel Music.
To order tickets for the event, call the Southern Gospel Music Association at (865) 908-4040.
