Ron and R.W. Blackwood, Jr. receive “LIVING LEGENDS AWARD”

Pigeon Forge, Tennessee - To attain legendary status, by definition, one must have accomplished something “remarkable enough to be famous.” According to the Nashville based Music City Gospel Showcase and FAITH magazine, Ron and R.W. Blackwood, Jr. of the Blackwood Morning Show in Pigeon Forge have reached that height.

The honor came as a surprise to the brothers, who were waiting backstage at the Grand Convention Center Saturday night. Don and Donna Frost, the father-daughter team at the helm of Music City Gospel Showcase, had carefully arranged to surprise Ron and R.W. The two, along with the rest of The Blackwoods were awaiting their introduction to perform when Frost introduced a never-before seen clip of R W Blackwood, Sr. singing “I Want to be More Like Jesus.” As the beautiful voice of their father filled the auditorium, the Blackwoods were moved to tears. When Frost announced that the Living Legends Award for 2008 had been awarded to the “second generation of Blackwood Brothers: Ron and R.W., Jr.,” those standing nearby had to literally push Ron on stage accept the award! Stunned and honored, R.W. and Ron each thanked God for
allowing them to do what they love doing, and also graciously thanked the Frosts.

Ron and R.W. Blackwood, Jr. are the sons of Gospel music icon, R W Blackwood, Sr. Their father was one of the founding members of the legendary Blackwood Brothers Quartet. In 1954, R.W. Blackwood, Sr.’s life was taken in a horrible plane crash. Ron and R.W., Jr. were 13 and 11 respectively at the time of the crash. Ron founded his own rendition of the original group, the “Blackwood Quartet.” R.W. Jr. has made his mark on the music industry since the 1960’s with the “Blackwood Singers.” The two brothers reunited in the Smoky Mountains in 2001 to honor their father and the legacy he left them.

The newly named Living Legends, surrounded by a cast of singers, comedians, and ventriloquists can be enjoyed six mornings a week at the Blackwood Morning Show at the Black Bear Jamboree Theater in
Pigeon Forge. A delicious breakfast is served Tuesday through Sunday at 9:30 am, and the exciting show follows. Reservations are recommended. Call (865) 908-SHOW for tickets.