The ImperialsMedia coverage:- Feb 1980 in Contemporary Christian Music "Building A Musical Bridge", by Don Cusic
- Jun 1981 in Campus Life "Impressions: The Imperials", by Jim Long
- Mar 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Performance: Imperials Embark on 78-City Tour"
- Apr 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Performance: The Imperials on Stage: They've Got the Audience on Their Feet, Their Hands in the Air, and Their Minds on the Lord!", by Rob Whitehurst
- May 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "News: Sun Sets on Sonshine Concerts"
- Jun 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "Performance: Consumers Aware: Passing the Buck A Bit Too Far", by Stan Jantz
- Jul 1982 in Charisma "Imperials Heed The Call With A Mix of Ministry and Show Biz", by John Bonek
- Aug 1982 in Contemporary Christian Music "At Home And On The Road", by Pam Lee
- Sep 1983 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "The Imperials"
- Oct 1983 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "The Imperials"
- Feb 1984 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Concerts: The Imperials"
- Feb 1985 in Christian Life "* Their Quest *", by Patrick Kampert
- Sep 1985 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "News Beat: Imperials Update", by Rick McConnell
- Jul 1986 in Contemporary Christian Magazine "Notebook: The Imperials (Personnel changes)"
- Feb 1987 in CCM "Test-Driving The 1987 Imperials", by Steve Rabey
- Apr 1987 in CCM "In Concert: Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC", by Rev. Alton Stone
- Jan 1989 in CCM "In Concert: Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, Brandon, Manitoba", by Rick Coleman
- Mar 1989 in CCM "25 Years of Gospel From The Imperials: 25 Years of Gospel From The Imperials"
- Apr 1990 in CCM "New Faces: David Robertson / Imperials", by Paul Robb
- Sep 1991 in CCM "Faces: The Imperials", by Gordon Ely
- Aug 2004 in CCM "Hall of Fame: The Imperials"
- May 2008 in Christianity Today "Head Lines: Imperial Decrees", by Sarah Pulliam Bailey
- Oct 2010 in CCM Digital "What's New: The Classic Imperials", by Andy Argyrakis
Albums & reviews:1967: To Sing Is The Thing
1968: New Dimensions
1969: Now
1969: Love Is the Thing
1970: Believe It
1970: Gospel Is Alive and Well
1971: Imperials
1971: Time to Get It Together
1972: Song Of Love
1973: A Thing Called Love
1974: Follow the Man with the Music
1975: No Shortage
1976: Just Because
1977: The Imperials: 1976-72
1978: Live
1979: One More Song for You
1979: The Imperials Featuring Terry and Sherman
1980: Christmas with the Imperials
1981: Very Best of the Imperials
1982: First Day In Heaven
1985: 20th Anniversary Concert
1986: Sing Of Royalty
1990: Love's Still Changing Hearts
1994: Treasures
1995: 'Til He Comes
1997: It's Still the Cross
1998: Songs of Christmas
2002: I Was Made For This
2006: The Lost Album
Award Summary (Nominations / Wins)
Dove Awards1970 Dove Awards1971 Dove Awards- Male Group of the Year
- Album of the Year: Gospel Is Alive and Well
- Backliner Notes: Gospel Is Alive and Well
- Cover Photo or Cover Art: Gospel Is Alive and Well
- Graphic Layout And Design: Gospel Is Alive and Well
1972 Dove Awards- Male Group of the Year
- Album of the Year: Imperials
1974 Dove Awards- Male Group of the Year
- Album of the Year: Follow the Man with the Music
1975 Dove Awards1976 Dove Awards- Male Group of the Year
- Graphic Layout And Design: No Shortage
- Contemporary Album: No Shortage
1977 Dove Awards- Contemporary Album: The Imperials: 1976-72
1978 Dove Awards1980 Dove Awards- Male Group of the Year
- Contemporary Album: Heed the Call
1981 Dove Awards1982 Dove Awards- Group of the Year
- Artist
- Contemporary Album: Priority
1983 Dove Awards- Group of the Year
- Contemporary Album: Stand by the Power
1984 Dove Awards- Contemporary Album: Side by Side
1988 Dove AwardsGrammy Awards1977 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: "Sail On"
1979 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: Heed the Call
1981 Grammy Awards- Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: Priority
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