June 14, 2008, 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.

Photos, interviews, and B-Roll available

Contact: Ron Blackwood
Mobile: (865)607-9540
Office: (865)397-0049
Email: RonBlackwoodMC@aol.com