Awards
The Goodmans popularity grew so much that a category had to be created in the Grammy Awards for Gospel Music. In 1968 The Goodmans won the first Grammy for a Gospel album by a Gospel group, no other artist or group had garnered this achievement. The Goodmans also won the same award in 1978. In 1969 with the founding of the Gospel Music Association and the Dove Awards the Goodmans were honored that year too. Vestal was the first Female Vocalist of the Year for the 1969 Dove Awards; she set a standard that few can reach for that category. The Goodmans were remembered year after year when it came time to nominate for awards.
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