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The purpose of the SGMA is to maintain a Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum for the historic preservation of the accomplishments of our music, its people and its ministry.

We believe Southern Gospel Music is the musical arm of our Lord's evangelist church, without regard to denomination. Therefore, it is our job to use all means available to us to praise and spread the name of Jesus Christ through southern Gospel Music. 

On April 17, 1999, the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum opened in Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.


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Congratulations to the
SGMA HALL OF FAME
CLASS OF 2008

  • Fred Daniel
    Sunshine Boys / Blue Ridge Quartet
  • Polly Grimes
    Promoter
  • Herschel Lester
    The Lesters
  • Squire Parsons
    Songwriter / The Kingsmen /
    Squire Parsons Trio
  • Luther G. Presley
    Songwriter
  • Ray Dean Reese
    The Kingsmen

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A Word From the Director's Desk
Updated 10/11/08

with 
Charlie Waller


Our annual induction ceremony is now history!

Am I glad? Yep!

Was it successful? Yep!

Was it great and wonderful? Yep!

Looking forward to next year? Yep!

I wish you all could have been here for our "SGMA Day" at Dollywood! The weather "almost" cooperated, just a little drizzle here and there. However, the singing was great! Our attendees enjoyed performances by the Dove Brothers, Dixie Echoes, Lesters and the Crist Family in the Showstreet Palace Theatre. These performances were hosted by Duane Garren, of Brumley Music, Jeff Chapman and Andy Stringfield of the Kingdom Heirs.

Fans were excited to see previously inducted Hall of Fame members, Charles Key of the Harmoneers, Ed Wallace of the Sunshine Boys, Jack Pittman of Palmetto State Quartet, Lou Wills-Hildreth of the Wills Family, Les Beasley of the Florida Boys, Naomi Sego-Reader, Dr. Jerry Goff, and Maurice Templeton.

The Celebrity Theatre was the venue for the Induction Ceremony which featured the following artists honoring the 2008 inductees.

Artist Inductee

Kingsmen / Ray Dean Reese

Triumphant / Polly Grimes

Dove Brothers / Fred Daniel

Booth Brothers / Squire Parsons

The Lesters / Herschel Lester

Florida Boys / Luther G. Presley

The crowd responded into thunderous applause for each inductee as the artists each completed their tribute song respectfully. The bronze plaques were unveiled on stage as SGMA board members Les Beasley, Maurice Templeton and Earl Eleton presented accolades to each inductee or family member.

Lari Goss was unable to attend and was the recipient of the James D. Vaughn Impact Award.

I salute the artists for their willingness and dedication to perform for the SGMA’s annual fund raiser. It shows you care about our heritage and the preservation of it as well. You are to be commended.

Lastly, I thank our board members for those of you who were able to put your business aside for this special day. Our staff, DaLayne Pope, Mike Walter, Barbara Nowell, Diane Taylor and Carol Madden for your dedication. To our volunteers THANKS! We sure couldn’t have done it without you. Special thanks to Dollywood for all your efforts and amenities.

If I missed you, THANK YOU TOO!


Charlie Waller
Executive Director

 

 

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