While walking in Nashville during GMA week, I spotted one of the most popular contestants to ever be on the TV show SURVIVOR (twice), Rupert Boneham.  I talked to him for a while and found that he really was genuine and nice, exactly like he was on the show.

I am sure that I met a lot of artists in Nashville that week that are very well off financially, but Rupert is the only person I know that has ever been given a check for 1 million dollars just for being popular. He won the fan-favorite million dollar award in the Survivor All-stars a few years ago!   With it, he started RUPERT'S KIDS (www.rupertskids.org) helping underprivileged inner city youth.

Jeff Cruz - WPOZ Orlando
 

It is always incredible to catch up with old friends, and make new ones.

This GMA was no exception. However, if I had to pick out a "highlighted moment, I would say that....My GMA highlight was heading to the Rutledge to play guitar on stage with Decemberadio and the Radio All-Stars, Monday. The Blacksburg guys were amazing! Then, we wanted to catch them again on Tuesday at BB King's, and as we were there, I was asked to play guitar with them again! That was a huge surprise, and two memories that will stay with me forever!

Chalmer Harper - WCQR Johnson City, TN

GMA is such a help! Personally, I came back with a determination to be better on the air. It’s a little intimidating going back into the studio for the first time after GMA. The Tommy Kramer session about being great in any daypart was excellent. What a privilege to be able to glean from his knowledge base! I missed a lot of good sessions this time. Thanks to the people who make the CDs of the sessions available. And thanks to the people who organize GMA for us broadcasters. It’s right on target.

Rick Robertson - American Family Radio

GMA was an awesome experience!  My first year going through the radio track convinced me that radio has more fun!  It was both informative and uplifting!  Being a fan of Christian music, all the showcases are always a highlight.  Plus the new friends, amazing speakers and God-honoring worship make it the must attend event of the year!

PB - Fire Escape Radio

My highlights of GMA were meeting Melody Green and connecting with some of the newer artists like Fancesca Battistelli and NeedtoBreathe.  I grew up on Keith Green’s music blaring throughout the house.  My father was saved in large part to Keith’s music so to have the opportunity to meet Melody was really special for me.

Malachi Crane - SAU Radio

One of my biggest highlights is always getting to hang out with my contemporaries.  Radio people are unique, and there really is fellowship among us.  And since I NEVER win anything J it was nice to pick up an electric guitar in a drawing at the Integrity Music breakfast. 

Jim Beeler - KSBJ Houston