 They were nominated for "Best New Artist" in the 2006 San Diego Music Awards but lost to Kite Flying Society.However, they were voted "Best Alternative" band in the 2007 San Diego Music Awards.In the January 2008 issue of San Diego Magazine they were chosen as one of the "50 People to Watch in 2008" 

On 2009, Grand Ole Party was rumored to have broken up, which they did.. Kristin Gundred now performs as "Dee Dee" in the Sub Pop-signed band Dum Dum Girls.