The Imperials

Media 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:

Award Summary ^{(Nominations / Wins)}

• 1969 Dove Awards
  • Male Group of the Year 
  • Album of the Year: Now 
  • Album Jacket: Now 
• 1970 Dove Awards
  • Male Group of the Year 
  • Album of the Year: Love Is the Thing 
  • Cover Photo or Cover Art: Love Is the Thing 
  • Graphic Layout And Design: Love Is the Thing 
• 1971 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 Awards
  • Male Group of the Year 
• 1976 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 Awards
  • Male Group of the Year 
• 1980 Dove Awards
  • Male Group of the Year 
  • Contemporary Album: Heed the Call 
• 1981 Dove Awards
  • Group of the Year 
  • Contemporary Album: One More Song for You 
• 1982 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 Awards
  • Group of the Year 

• 1971 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance (Other Than Soul Gospel): Time to Get It Together 
• 1973 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance (Other Than Soul Gospel): Live 
• 1974 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance (Other Than Soul Gospel): Follow the Man with the Music 
• 1975 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance (Other Than Soul Gospel): No Shortage 
• 1976 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance (Other Than Soul Gospel): Just Because 
• 1977 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: "Sail On" 
• 1979 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: Heed the Call 
• 1980 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: One More Song for You 
• 1981 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary or Inspirational: Priority 
• 1982 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance, Contemporary: Stand by the Power 
• 1983 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group: Side by Side 
• 1985 Grammy Awards
  • Best Gospel Performance by a Duo or Group, Choir or Chorus: Let the Wind Blow 

Books about The Imperials

• "Common Ground, New Controversy" in Contemporary Christian Music (Paul Baker, 1985).
• Chapter also includes: Harvey Jett, David Wilkerson, Dove Awards, Gospel Music Association, Rock, David Noebel, Al Menconi.
• "The Message" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "Life Is A Dance" in Soul2Soul (Christopher L Coppernoll, 1998).
• "The Imperials" in The Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music (Mark Allan Powell, 2002).