DIAMOND AWARDS HONORS VETERAN GOSPEL SOLOIST

Nashville, TN November 13, 2012-  October 29-31 marked the 1^st Annual Creekside Gospel Music Convention held in Pigeon Forge, TN.  The convention, in conjunction with SGN Scoops Digital magazine, served as host to the fan voted Diamond Awards.  Through various nomination and voting rounds, Ann Downing was among the top five finalists for the award going into the awards ceremony on October 30^th.

“You’re kidding.” were Ann’s first words upon hearing her name announced as the winner.  She went on to say, “I never thought I’d win!  I just came to support the cause.”

During her impromptu acceptance speech, Downing shared her desire to lend her talents to gospel music’s history, “I love this music.  Singing gospel music was my dream, and I have sung with some of the best.  I want make sure I do all I can to preserve the heritage for generations to come.  Thank you to everyone who voted.”  Downing’s career began with The Speer Family, continued with The Downing’s where she became only the second Female Vocalist of the Year in the history of the Dove Awards, and continues today in her solo ministry which encompasses both singing and speaking.