PIGEON FORGE,TN (October 18, 2013) SGNScoops Magazine, home of the Diamond Awards, announced that legendary singer, songwriter, Gerald Crabb will perform at the 22nd Annual Diamond Awards Show on Tuesday, 
October 29th in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.  Crabb is also nominated for two Diamond Awards this year, Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year for “Hold On,†made popular by Canton Junction. The Diamond Awards Ceremony will take place at the Smoky Mountain Convention Center and will be taped for a television special set to air later this year on Atlanta’s WATC Channel 57.
“I always look forward to the Diamond Awards,†stated Crabb. “The first award ever won by the Crabb Family was a Diamond Award back in 1996.  I like the fact that the Diamond Awards are a fan voted awards ceremony and that anyone can vote. I am honored to be nominated again this year and I am looking forward to performing on the program. It is going to be a fun night!â€
Rob Patz, President of Coastal Media and owner of the Diamond Awards noted, “I have always admired Gerald as one of the most prolific songwriters in the history of gospel music. It’s always a pleasure to have him perform at the Diamond Awards.â€
Rhonda Frye, Editor in Chief of SGNScoops, commented, “Gerald just has a way of bringing a great level of energy and warmth to the stage and the crowd always responds well. We are excited to have him back this year.â€
The Diamond Awards are hosted by the Creekside Gospel Music Convention. The Convention kicks off on Monday, October 28th with a special evening planned to honor Ed O’Neal of the Dixie Melody Boys. Patterson Music Group will present a musical showcase on Tuesday Morning and the Diamond Awards Ceremony will begin at 8:00 pm.  On Wednesday the music continues with an “Old Time Gospel Sing.†The admission is free to all of the events, but reserved seating is strongly encouraged.  For ticket reservations to the Diamond Awards and all other activities taking place at Creekside,  visit http://creekside2013-new.
For more information about the Diamond Awards and the Creekside Gospel Music Convention, visit http://www.
About Gerald Crabb:
 Born in Rosine, Kentucky, Gerald Crabb was singing by age 5, playing guitar by age 11 and preaching by age 16. During Gerald’s career, he has written over 400 songs with 22 of those claiming the number one spot nationally.  From Jan. 1998-Dec. 2006, one or more of his songs held the number one position on the national southern gospel chart for 37 months out of a 107-month period.
This singer, songwriter, and preacher has appeared on the Gaither Videos, TBN, The 700 Club, the INSP, CMT & GAC.  He has also performed at Carnegie Hall, The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium, Red Rocks Colorado, and The Brooklyn Tabernacle.  Crabb has also received numerous accolades, nominations, honors and awards during his career span including multiple Songwriter of the Year awards as well as the 2011 Dove Award for Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year for “Sometimes I Cry.â€
Crabb is known for numerous hit songs performed by The Crabb Family including, “Through the Fire†and has also had many artists and groups to record his music including Randy Travis, Marie Osmond, Marty Raybon, Larry Sparks, Jason Crabb, The Gaither Vocal Band, The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, Donny McClurkin, Karen Peck, The Talley Trio, The Hoppers, and many others.
Crabb performs and ministers at concerts, events, camp meetings and revivals throughout the year and offers songwriting workshops, music business classes and more. For more information on Gerald Crabb, visit http://www.geraldcrabb.net/. Â Connect with Gerald on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
