The Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum marks its 15th anniversary this April at Dollywood.
“The
museum currently houses more than 3,000 artifacts and honors 155
members of the Southern Gospel music community,” said Southern Gospel
Music Association President Arthur Rice. “The museum continues to grow.”
museum currently houses more than 3,000 artifacts and honors 155
members of the Southern Gospel music community,” said Southern Gospel
Music Association President Arthur Rice. “The museum continues to grow.”
The
Southern Gospel Music Association is a non-profit organization that
maintains the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, for the historic
preservation of the accomplishments of the music and its people.
Southern Gospel Music Association is a non-profit organization that
maintains the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, for the historic
preservation of the accomplishments of the music and its people.
Since
April 17, 1999, the museum just inside the gates of Dollywood in Pigeon
Forge, Tenn. has provided a wonderful opportunity for the park’s
average 30,000 visitors per month to learn more about Southern gospel
music.
April 17, 1999, the museum just inside the gates of Dollywood in Pigeon
Forge, Tenn. has provided a wonderful opportunity for the park’s
average 30,000 visitors per month to learn more about Southern gospel
music.
Gospel
legends Dr. Jerry Goff, James Blackwood, Eva Mae LeFevre, Eldridge Fox,
Les Beasley, J.G. Whitfield and Bill Gaither cut the ribbon 15 years
ago to open the only facility of its type solely dedicated to honoring a
specific genre of Christian music.
legends Dr. Jerry Goff, James Blackwood, Eva Mae LeFevre, Eldridge Fox,
Les Beasley, J.G. Whitfield and Bill Gaither cut the ribbon 15 years
ago to open the only facility of its type solely dedicated to honoring a
specific genre of Christian music.
“That
was the day that the dreams, hard work and prayers of hundreds of
people came together,” said Danny Jones, SGMA executive director.
“Cherished memories are kept alive through the work of the SGMA staff.
While the Hall of Fame does bring back some great memories, the museum
is also a vital part of building the future of our music as we honor the
legacy of artists and promote today’s music through an expanding
marketplace and a new generation of music lovers.”
was the day that the dreams, hard work and prayers of hundreds of
people came together,” said Danny Jones, SGMA executive director.
“Cherished memories are kept alive through the work of the SGMA staff.
While the Hall of Fame does bring back some great memories, the museum
is also a vital part of building the future of our music as we honor the
legacy of artists and promote today’s music through an expanding
marketplace and a new generation of music lovers.”
Museum hours match those of Dollywood and admission is included with park ticket.
“We’re honored that Dollywood continues to recognize the significance
and importance of Southern Gospel music, and as both the SGMA and
Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum we are grateful for
their support and willingness to showcase this great music,” Rice said.
Donations
are tax-deductible and individuals or businesses may also donate to
assist with honoring inductees with special bronze plaques that are
displayed in the Hall of Fame. For more information about the museum or
its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.
are tax-deductible and individuals or businesses may also donate to
assist with honoring inductees with special bronze plaques that are
displayed in the Hall of Fame. For more information about the museum or
its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.