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The Kendalls were the father and daughter duo of Jeannie Kendall and her dad, Royce Kendall. Their song "Heaven's Just a Sin Away" won a Grammy at the 1978 ceremony. Folks also remember them for "Sweet Desire" and "Thank God for the Radio."

Grammy Award
Best Country Vocal by a Duo or Group (1978)

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