 Mark Trammell was voted Favorite Baritone of the Year by fans, becoming the first Gospel singer to win such an award in four separate decades; Pat Barker took home the Favorite New Soloist award; Greater Vision's song, “For All He’s Done,” was voted Song of the Year and once again, Rodney Griffin was the recipient of the Favorite Songwriter Award.In 2017, the group added Kentucky native Jon Epley to the group to sing Baritone.This change was needed after Wolfe had developed vocal and neck muscle problems that were affecting his voice.