Won the “Musician of the Year” Award (Piano/Keyboard) at the 9th annual Josie Music Awards, Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, October 22, 2023; Presented by Josie Passatino Boone of the JMA.  

Won the “Group of the Year Multi-Genre” Award (for Group - William Lee Golden and the Goldens) at the 9th annual Josie Music Awards in Nashville, October 22, 2023; Rusty Golden - group member, keyboard, vocals. 

Nominated for "Best JMA Performance 2022" and "Group of the Year - Multi-Genre" 2023 awards for the Josie Music Awards, April 2023 - Group "William Lee Golden and the Goldens.  Rusty Golden - group member, keyboard, vocals.

Nominated for "Favorite Crossover Artist" (for Group - William Lee Golden and the Goldens), Christian Voice Magazine Gospel Music Fan Awards, March 2023.  Rusty Golden - group member, keyboard, vocals.  Link to cast your vote  https://www.christianvoicemagazine.com/ballot2?fbclid=IwAR1CWgvT4PKSOss1N7ebHYZCz_91QMXnbjkuFw5J8anFEz6pc_4nP6iJrug

Won the “Fan Favourite” Award (for Group - William Lee Golden and the Goldens) at the 8th annual Josie Music Awards in Nashville, 2022; Presented on stage January 7, 2023 by Josie Passatino Boone of the JMA.  Rusty Golden - group member, keyboard, vocals. 

Nominated for "Best Group" and "Best Country Artist" 2022 awards in independent music awards - Group "William Lee Golden and the Goldens.  Rusty Golden - group member, keyboard, vocals.

Recognized #1 Song on the Top 40 Christian Country list reported by SGN Scoops, October 2022 for song “It’s a God Thing”, by Rusty Golden & Jerry Salley; recorded by Chris Golden.

Recognized #1 Song on the Cashbox Magazine Christian Country Top 100 Chart, October 2022 for song “It’s a God Thing” by Rusty Golden & Jerry Salley; recorded by Chris Golden.

Celebrated 50 YEARS in the Professional Music Industry, 2022.

Surpassed 1 Million Social Media Views:  Music video “Come And Dine” by William Lee Golden and the Goldens.  Rusty Golden, group member and on keyboards, harmony vocals.  Dec. 2021  (https://2911.us/william-lee-golden-and-the-goldens-continue-to-celebrate-success-of-come-and-dine/ )

Recognized #1 Song on CDX TRACtion Southern Gospel & Positive Country Chart for 7 weeks, Dec. 2021 - “Come And Dine” by William Lee Golden and the Goldens; Rusty Golden on Keyboards, Harmony Vocals 
(https://2911.us/william-lee-golden-and-the-goldens-continue-to-celebrate-success-of-come-and-dine/ )

Presentation of Proclamation & Key to the City by Brewton, Alabama Mayor Yank Lovelace during the William Lee Golden and the Goldens performance at PorchFest, Nov. 2021.  Rusty Golden - group member, keyboards, harmony vocals.  (https://2911.us/william-lee-golden-and-the-goldens-receive-proclamation-and-key-to-the-city-at-brewton-porch-fest-in-brewton-alabama/) See photo below.

Recognized #1 Song on Cashbox Christian Country Chart, "A Different Light" by Rusty Golden and Dianne Willkinson; Performed by Chris Golden on "Sunday Shoes" (https://absolutelygospel.com/2016/05/11/chris-golden-claims-first-number-one-song/ ), 2016

Won Songwriter of the Year Award, by Absolutely Gospel, SGMA, 2010 (https://www.sgnscoops.com/2010-sgn-music-awards-handed-out/) 

Awarded "Most Played Song" by BMI for "What Salvation's Done for Me" by Rusty Golden and Dianne Willkinson, 2010

Won "Song of the Year" Award for "What Salvation's Done For Me", by Rusty Golden and Dianne Willkinson; Performed by the Booth Brothers, 2010

Won "Progressive Southern Song of the Year" Award  for "What Salvation's Done For Me", by Rusty Golden and Dianne Willkinson; Performed by the Booth Brothers, 2010 (https://www.sgnscoops.com/2010-sgn-music-awards-handed-out/)

Recognized #1 Song - "What Salvation's Done for Me" by Rusty Golden and Dianne Willkinson, April 2010

Won “Country Song of the Year” Award, for “I Want To Thank You”, by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley; recorded by Karen Peck and New River; 2010 (https://www.sgnscoops.com/2010-sgn-music-awards-handed-out/)

Won "Song of the Year" Award for “I Want To Thank You”, by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley; recorded by Karen Peck and New River; 2010 (https://www.sgnscoops.com/2010-sgn-music-awards-handed-out/)

Recognized #1 Song "Between Twelve and Thirty-Three" written by Rusty Golden and Jim McBride, performed by The McKameys, 2009 (https://alchetron.com/The-McKameys ) 
 

Won "Fan Favorite Award", Singing News Fan Awards 2009, for "What Salvation's Done for Me" by Dianne Willkinson / Rusty Golden

Grammy Nominated Album “Ephesians One” recorded by Karen Peck and New River, featuring Song of the Year "I Want To Thank You" written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, 2009.  (https://gospelmusichalloffame.org/karen-peck/ )

RIAA Certified Gold Album "Get Away Jordan" recorded by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, featuring song "John in the Jordan" written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, ( https://www.platformtickets.com/artists/ernie-haase-signature-sound)

Grammy Nominated Album “Get Away Jordan” recorded by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, featuring song "John in the Jordan" written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, 2008.  

Southern Gospel Album of the Year Award Winner “Get Away Jordan”, recorded by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, featuring song "John in the Jordan" written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, 2008.   (https://www.sj-r.com/story/entertainment/music/2012/09/06/hit-gospel-group-performing/41738516007/ )

Dove Awarded Southern Gospel Album of the Year "Get Away Jordan", recorded by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, featuring "John in the Jordan" song written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Get_Away,_Jordan) 

Recognized #1 Billboard's List of Christian Albums  “Get Away Jordan” recorded by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, featuring "John in the Jordan" written by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, 2007.  (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Billboard_Top_Christian_Albums_number_ones_of_the_2000s )

Recognized #1 Song on 4 charts, "John in the Jordan" by Rusty Golden and Jerry Salley, Performed by Ernie Haase and Signature Sound, 2004. (https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/rusty_golden_thankful_for_gospel_success)

Best Keyboardist Award, Battle of the Corporate Bands at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, 2002

Recognized U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums (peak at #63), 1999, "The Pilgrim" (Performer - Marty Stuart;  Piano: Rusty Golden);  Canadian RPM Country Albums #21;  Other noted performers on the album included Johnny Cash, vocals on "Outro", and George Jones, vocals on "Truckstop".(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pilgrim_%28Marty_Stuart_album%29)

Recognized Charting Single and video "Take Me Back To The Country" from the Rush for Gold album, 1990; Rusty Golden: Vocals, Keyboard (Whitburn, Joel, 2008. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2)

Recognized Charting Single and video "Little Piece of Land" from the Rush for Gold album, 1990; Rusty Golden: Vocals, Keyboard (Whitburn, Joel, 2008. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2)

Recognized Charting Single and video "Keep the Faith" from the Rush for Gold album, 1990; Rusty Golden: Vocals, Keyboard (Whitburn, Joel, 2008. Hot Country Songs 1944 to 2008. Record Research, Inc. p. 164. ISBN 978-0-89820-177-2)

Recognized Billboard's Hot Country Singles and Tracks Chart - "Sorry Girls" by The Goldens, 1988. Written by Rusty Golden; and Rusty Golden: Vocals, Keyboard.

Recognized Billboard's Top Hot Country Singles and Tracks - "Put Us Together Again" by The Goldens, 1988, Rusty Golden: Vocals, Keyboard. 

Awarded Gold Record for contributions to #1 album "Bobbie Sue" by the Oak Ridge Boys, 1982.  "Back In Your Arms Again" by Rusty Golden and "Until You" by Rusty Golden and Jimbeau Hinson.

Recognized #1 Album on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart: "Bobbie Sue" by the Oak Ridge Boys, 1982.  Rusty Golden contributed 2 songs on the album.  Also noted for peaking at #20 on the U.S. Billboard 200; and at #27 on the Canadian RPM Top Albums. 

Recognized  #1 Song "I Just Wish You Were Someone I Love" from the album "Love Is Just a Game" by Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers, 1977.  Album also reached number 7 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, with the title track single "Love Is Just a Game" reaching number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart and number 6 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.  Rusty Golden on keyboards, with album credits billed by his given name "William Lee Golden".   (https://www.allmusic.com/album/love-is-just-a-game-mw0000887022/credits and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Gatlin)