SGMA extends our condolences
to the family of SGMA Hall of Famers
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James D.
Walbert
1918 - 2009 |
Eva
Mae
LeFevre
1917 - 2009 |
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SGMA
Day is coming to Dollywood Oct. 7
Top talent, food,
fun and honoring Southern gospel’s legends
The Southern Gospel Music
industry will come together to honor its legends Wednesday, Oct. 7
at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. SGMA executive director Charlie
Waller announced May 15 at Dollywood the slate of performers which
will honor its Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees for 2009
with their performances on Oct. 7.
The Tribute Concert is 10 a.m.
– noon at The Pines Theatre in Dollywood, featuring the Dixie
Echoes, Dove Brothers and Triumphant. The official induction
ceremony is 3:45 p.m. in the Pines Theatre honoring inductees Neil
Enloe, Ed Hill, Harold Lane, Don Light, Bill Lyles, Elizabeth
"Lady" Mull, Billy Todd and Charlie Waller.
Performers appearing are Booth
Brothers, Chuck Wagon Gang, Dailey & Vincent, Dixie Echoes, Dove
Brothers, Gospel Harmony Boys, Greater Vision, and the Mark Trammell
Trio.
SGMA Day, sponsored by the
Southern Gospel Music Association, features a fun-filled day of
concerts, dinner and the induction of the 2009 Southern Gospel Music
Hall of Fame newest members and this year an opportunity to enjoy
the day at Dollywood with all its rides and activities.
“This is the gospel music deal
of the century,” Waller said. “It’s not one of the greatest
shows on earth; it is the greatest because we are honoring our past
while building for the future.
“The events will be held in a
new theater this year so seating is limited to 900 seats,” Waller
said. “Once they’re sold that’s it.” Tickets are $70, which
includes the admission to Dollywood, free parking, lunch, the
induction ceremony and the tribute concert. Dollywood Theme Park
will be open and all shows, rides and shops will be operating.
Tickets may only be purchased in advance by calling the SGMA office
(865) 908-4040.
“We are looking forward to a
wonderful day,” said Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director. “I
know the families, fans and friends of the inductees have
anticipated this day for some time.”
Dinner includes all beef hot dogs
with chili, pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, baked chicken, cole slaw,
corn on the cob, baked beans, roasted skillet potatoes, banana
pudding, unlimited coca-cola products or gold peak tea.
“I encourage each of you to be
in attendance for this milestone event in gospel music,” Waller
said. “It will be a day of fun, food, music and reminiscing. Come
visit us in the Great Smoky Mountains and be at Dollywood Oct. 7.”
The Southern Gospel Music
Association is a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern
Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring this
genre of music, for the historic preservation of the accomplishments
of the music and its people. Museum hours match those of Dollywood.
Donations are tax-deductible.
Charlie Waller
Executive Director
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