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We belong to the R.O.P.E. (Reunion of Professional Entertainers) organization and last night at the annual Golden Awards/Show the Musician Award was presented to a very surprised Ron Elliott. Among the over 500 guests was Mac Wiseman; Jimmy Dickens; Mel Tillis; Kitty Wells; Johnnie Wright; Bobby Wright; Don and Hazel Helms; Russ & Laney Hicks, Charlie McCoy; Stu & Marsha Basore; Ralph Emery; Charlie Louvin, many of whom Ron has worked with over the years. Don Helms, previous winner of this prestigious award presented it to Ron, who is still in a fog (more than usual). Congratulations Ron from your very proud number one fan,
Leslie

It couldn't have gone to a more deserving person. Congratulations

CONGRATULATIONS BUDDY.... Glad to hear you won....Dont tel Leslie, but I'll run right over to the pasture and tell Bossie that you won,..... Ferndnand will be jealous and I hope he lets me in and dont get too mad....All BS aside congrats.....Say hello to all.....Your friend ,,,,,,,,,Jennings


We play steel fpr the beautifull angelic sound of it........

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Congratulations Ron !!!!! You are a great player and showman,and best of all you and Leslie are super nice people. You really deserve the honor. Love ,Buck & Mitzi Grantham

Way to go Ron. Jody and Georgia.

Congratulations Ron....it warms our hearts to see that one of the premier musicians of our time was recognized for his contribution to this thing we call "music' that we all love so dearly.
We love you,
...Roy and Barbara
P.S. I'll bet "Mr. Nadoo" is mighty proud of you also... .

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Music is a "gift" with many wrappings....
....Roy

Congratulations Ron, couldn't happen to a better guy. Richard

Ron,
Good things do happen to Great people.
Congratulations my friend.
Terry Bethel

Thanks so much, Guys, I was totally surprised and very greatful to you all.It was a great honor and I really appreciate the ROPE organization and the attendance of so many people that I have respected and worked with through all these years...It was just great, and thanks to Lori Morgan and Sammy Kershaw for a great evening of super entertainment. My thanks to all. Ron

GOOD GOING RON !!!! They picked the right man.

Ron, Congradulations!, a deserving honor to a deserving person.
See you in Dallas

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Let me add my congrats! A great player gets a great award...

Rich Mounce http://takeoff.to/steeljam

Congratulations Ron: You deserve it. We are proud of you.........Stoney and Lois

Ron, You Da Man!!!!It's great to see you being recognised for your efforts and talent through the years. I've always enjoyed hearing you play, AND tell jokes. Lonnie P.

That's Great Ron. SONNY.& MELVA.

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Congratulations, Ron. You always did personify the very best in musicians.

Ron ..

I can only echo the replies......
I always like to see the guys in the trenches get the recognition they deserve....So WELL DONE!!!
And it's about time you got your career on track

All the best

Jack

PS: There will be no talking to him now folks!!

Another THANKS to all you guys & gals, I do appreciate the kind words so very much!
PS: Jack, You're a mess...and I love it!

Many thanks to the NTSGA for adding this to our website,..we appreciate their hard work and look forward to the NTSGA Christmas party on DEC.7 Thanks again, Ron

Ron, My Warmest Congratulations to a very deserving person.

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I’d like to add my congratulations to Ron who has been a dear friend of mine since Clinton was a Cub Scout. He has a deep love for music and his many fans so I know how much this award means to him. Well deserved, Ron.

Ron--------Congratulations , I am glad to see you get this well deserved recognition.
I'm sure that this is only the beginning of more awards to come. James Stewart Jr.

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Everything Jack Dougherty said, Ron it was nice meeting you at our show here in Fl. don't wait for LYNN O. to bring you bact to see us, If I may speak for the fl. club we really enjoyed your visit.
Thanks for the cds I will work on the material and hope some of it will rub off.

all the best

ernie

Finally! An award show whose winners actually "make sense" to their category!!!
Congratulations, Ron, on an award well earned and deserved. You'd be first on our list for "the nicest guy" and "real friend" honors, too.
We love you and Leslie,
Laney and Russ

Congrats Ron,you are a most deserving person,whom I have always loved musically and personally....Lynn....