SOUTHERN GOSPEL MUSIC

Do you love music? Do you think there needs to be a museum honoring musicians who seek to honor Jesus Christ? Try visiting the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame in Pigeon Forge.

How is it that Bill Gaither and his Homecoming Friends are on the Billboard charts? Is Soutnern Gospel making a comeback?

Heavily influenced by the Holiness Movement Methodist churches of the mid-1800s, and traditions of the rural South, Southern Gospel music was popularized by the Chuck Wagon Gang, the Oak Ridge Boys, Elvis Presley, Bill Gaither, and a host of many others.

Black Gospel Music is a lively expression of spirituality. The music has its roots in the late nineteenth century and is a welll-respected form of music.

Boyer, a music historian, clarifies the confusion surrounding the origins of gospel music stating that its roots go back to the Second Awakening religious revival groups of the early 1800s.

Winning eleven Favorite Soprano Fan Awards from Singing News Magazine, and formed in 1991, Karen Peck and New River deliver rich vocal harmonies, and Progressive musical styles, that have established them as one of Southern Gospel's leading Groups.

The Gospel Music Association Dove Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in various fields of the Christian music industry including Pop, Rock, Metal, Hip Hop, Rap, Praise and Worship, Bluegrass, Country, and Southern Gospel.

Biography of southern gospel great Vestal Goodman

He is one of the most beloved singers and songwriters in gospel music, and Andrae Crouch is still going strong after 40 years. The words in his song, "Through it All," describe his life.

Tracing its roots from Africa and Europe, and varying from ceremonial, entertainment, creation, significance, self-expression, performance, and definition, Gospel Music retains the common praise them of worshiping God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Legendary southern gospel songwriter and singer Dottie Rambo died in a possible weather related accident about 2 a.m. May 11, 2008 just outside of Springfield, Missouri.

Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, is holding its annual National Gospel and Harvest Celebration featuring some great southern gospel music, unique demonstrations by craftsmen and great food.

These six October autumn music and fall festivals are some of the best in the region, including Ketner's Mill Fair in Whitwell, Tennessee. All varieties of music can be heard from traditional, old time, gospel, country and rock.

Event Review of The House of Blues Gospel Brunch

Enjoy fine dining while cruising down the Tennessee River.

Their music has spanned the decades and helped create a resurgence in Southern Gospel music.

Non-profit radio station awarded 2010 Southern Gospel Station of the Year!

In an Associated Content article, January 2, 2007, Steve Hicks asked, "Why is Christian Music Inferior?" Part of the reason he thinks it is may be his personal taste only. I don't believe Christian music is inferior.

In Columbus, Ohio, this Christmas season people can view more than 2 million Christmas lights at the Columbus Zoo, build and race their own sled at COSI, hear a symphony perform, and hear Southern Gospel music.

The House of Blues, located in the Showboat casino in Atlantic City, is the locating for the weekly Gospel brunch show. This is a review of that show.

I am a child of the 1980's, and much of my favorite music, both secular and Christian, comes from this time. It was in 1985, during my freshman year at Greenville College, that I received my introduction to Contemporary Christian Music.

How do you think music has impacted our American Society? Read this paper I wrote for a Media Communication course, and see if you agree.