Inducted 2009

Benefactor: WJBZ - Praise 96.3 FM

In 1939, J. Bazzel Mull first broadcast his sermons on North Carolina radio stations, with his wife “Lady Mull” by his side, gaining a loyal following of listeners. In the early 1940s, they started their own radio shows on WRO L and W NOX in Knoxville . 

Rev Mull was fond of saying he “Was the head of the family, but we all know what turns the head …. The neck … and that was Lady Mull.” Elizabeth Mull is credited for being the eyes of the pair, as J. Bazzel was blinded at the age of eleven months when he accidentally fell into an open fireplace. Elizabeth Mull read the Bible daily to her husband, giving J. Bazzel an almost photographic memory of the Bible. 

The success of the Mulls Singing Convention on radio, TV, and concert promotions is solely due to the unparalleled teamwork and cooperation that existed throughout their lives together. Every step and every action he took was directed by her loving arm to hold to. Even their TV program that has continued to run for 50+ years (the longest running, locally produced TV show in America ), was directed by the loving hand of “Lady Mull”. Letting the preacher know what camera to look to and how long to talk on-air. She is truly the force behind the legacy. He would frequently ask his wife to back up a statement he had just made about a sponsor by turning to her and asking, “Ain’t that right, Lady Mull?” To her answer “That’s right”. “Lady Mull” has been the devout picture of God’s intent of a marital spouse.