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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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• Herschel Lester
  The Lesters
• Squire Parsons
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  Squire Parsons Trio
• Luther G. Presley
  Songwriter
• Ray Dean Reese
  The Kingsmen

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Charlie Waller

The Southern Gospel Music industry will come together to honor its legends Thursday, Oct. 9 at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.

SGMA Day, sponsored by the Southern Gospel Music Association, features a fun-filled day of concerts, dinner and the induction of the 2008 Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame newest members.

"We are looking forward to a wonderful day," said Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director. "I know the families, fans and friends of our inductees have anticipated this day for some time."

The 2008 SGMA class of inductees includes: Fred E. Daniel, Polly Grimes, Herschel Lester, Squire Parsons, Luther G. Presley, and Ray Dean Reese.

Gates for the event will open at 10 a.m. at Dollywood.

Performers will include Crist Family, Dixie Echoes, Dove Brothers Quartet, Florida Boys, Kingdom Heirs, Kingsmen, The Lesters, and Triumphant.

The induction ceremony pre-show is at 3:45 p.m. in the Celebrity Theatre featuring vintage video clips from the collection of Charlie Waller. The ceremony begins at 4 p.m.

Tickets are $65, which includes the concerts, induction ceremony and dinner. Tickets may only be purchased by Sept. 30 in advance by calling (865) 908-4040.

Dinner includes pulled BBQ Pork, BBQ Chicken or Ribs, baked beans, cole slaw, potato salad, corn on the cob, bread, desserts, and beverages.

"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. 9."

Dollywood is closed that day from its normal amusement operations but graciously donates the use of the facilities for the concerts, dinner and induction ceremony to assist the organization with its annual fundraising event, according to Waller.

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