GMA Honors & Hall of Fame Ceremony 2016 Program Book

Celebrating individuals and organizations that impact our culture through music both past and present.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 6:00 PM Allen Arena, Lipscomb University 1 University Park Dr, Nashville, TN 37204

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Dinner Welcome: Jackie Patillo, President & Executive Director, GMA Foundation and Gospel Music Association John Huie, CAA; Chairman, GMA Honors Prayer: Jordan Smith, winner of NBC’s “The Voice” Season 9 Honoree: Jars Of Clay for Blood:Water Mission Inductee: Russ Taff Honoree: Catherine Brewton for Hope For Harvest Inductee: Howard Rachinski Special Performance: Hillary Scott & The Scott Family Honoree: Michael W. Smith for Rocketown Inductee: The Nelons Honoree: Gospel Music Trust Fund Inductee: Bishop Hezekiah Walker

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• Letters • Welcome to the third annual GMA Honors Celebration!

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​ Dear Friends, Congratulations to all of our GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame Inductees and well deserving ​H​onorees!

Tonight we celebrate our ​I​nductees for following a calling that ​has​a​ ​ffect​ed​the world by spread​ing​the Gospel through m ​​ usic. The​ir​stories are full of faith, commitment and courage​-​and will be told for generations to come.

Our Honorees are truly amazing people who have used their platforms to make the world a better place. They have ​each ​taken on divine missions t​ o care for others at home and abroad​.

The results have fought poverty, changed communities and brought hope to the hopeless.

Together​we s​a​lute each of our pioneers and way​-​makers ​honoring them for their vision, sacrifice and rich legacy.

Jackie Patillo

President & Executive Director, GMA Foundation & Gospel Music Association

••• It is an honor to, once again, chair the 3rd Annual GMA Honors and Hall Of Fame Induction. The individuals and organizations being honored tonight have left an indelible mark on our industry and that deserves to be celebrated. This event is truly a one-of a kind and I look forward to this reunion every year.

I know that many of us tonight have been impacted by Gospel music and even more so by the Message of hope that it shares. This music and its Message are what unite us tonight.

I hope you enjoy this special evening.

John Huie

Chair, GMA Honors; Head of the CAA Nashville Office

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• Performers & Presenters • Performers Amy Grant Donald Lawrence Dorinda Clark-Cole Donnie McClurkin Hillary Scott & The Scott Family James Hall

Jason Crabb Jordan Smith Kevin Lemons and Higher Calling Kim Burrell Maurette Brown Clark Michael English

Ricky Dillard Selah Tasha Page Lockhart Travis Cottrell Tye Tribbett VaShawn Mitchell

••• Presenters Amy Grant Bill Gaither Donald Lawrence

Donnie McClurkin Eddie Degarmo Jason Crabb

Ken Pennell Wally from WayFM

••• GMA Honors Committee John Huie, CAA Gary Glover, Glover Group Entertainment

Jackie Patillo, GMA Justin Fratt, GMA

••• GMA Foundation Board 2016-17 Barry Jennings, Gaither Music Group Brian Mason, The Brian Mason Show Cedric Dent, Middle TN State University Charles Dorris (Chairman), Charles Dorris & Associates Cheryl Moore, Thirty Tigers Ed Harper, The Harper Agency

Jody Mainello, Lone Oak Entertainment Loren Mulraine, Bone McAllester Norton PLLC Mike Atkins, Mike Atkins Entertainment Susan Riley, Amplify Entertainment Tina Morris, Jason Crabb Ministries Walt Leaver, Lipscomb University

••• GMA Hall of Fame Nomination Committee Bil Carpenter, Capital Entertainment Brian Mason, The Brian Mason Show Charles Dorris, Charles Dorris & Associates Danny Jones, Singing News Magazine Deborah Smith Pollard, University of Michigan-Dearborn #GMAHonors

Ed Harper, The Harper Agency Joe Battaglia, Renaissance Communications Jody Mainello, Lone Oak Entertainment Lynda Pearson, The Copyright Company Ray Ware, Ray Ware Management Tammy Taylor, One Entity 7

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• 2016 Inductees • Russ Taff Initially known as “the voice” of the legendary Imperials that captured numerous industry awards and a major player in the CCM, Taft forged into a very successful solo career. His ability to stretch the boundaries with his music and his eclectic taste in music is reflected in all of his recordings and live concerts. Taff was very instrumental in broadening the audience for Christian music as he drew from all genres to create his indelible sound. Hailed by Billboard Magazine as "the single most electrifying voice in Christian music," Taff has received numerous accolades, including five Grammy awards and nine GMA Dove Awards.

••• Howard Rachinski Rachinski is President/CEO of Christian Copyright Licensing, Inc. (CCLI), and founder of the Church Copyright License, which helps churches comply with the copyright law. CCLI is currently serving approximately 250,000 churches in 28 countries. He is also a contributing editor to Worship Leader Magazine and has received numerous honors for his leadership in the Gospel music industry, including the GMA’s Impact Award in 1994.

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• 2016 Inductees • The Nelons With tight family harmonies, timeless songs and a passion for worship, The Nelons have been captivating audiences for four decades. Standing on the legacy of founder and patriarch Rex Nelon; Kelly, Jason, Amber and Autumn continue the family tradition with unparalleled vocal excellence, incomparable harmonies and stunning live performances. The group has recorded more than 35 albums with chart-topping Southern Gospel classics like “We Shall Wear a Robe and Crown,” “Come Morning,” and “O For a Thousand Tongues.” With a love for the old and a vision for the new, The Nelons embrace their traditional roots, all the while, bridging the generational gap by pushing musical boundaries. Their awards and accolades include three GRAMMY® Nominations, six Dove Awards, 14 Singing News Fan Awards and a People’s Choice Silver Telly Award for the concept video “Excuse Me, Are You Jesus?” They are frequently featured on the best-selling Gaither Homecoming recordings and videos and have performed on The Grand Ole Opry, among other historic venues. However, it’s their heart for people and uncanny gift to communicate God’s love that has helped to expand the audience for Gospel music around the world.

••• Hezekiah Walker Gospel singer, composer and choir leader, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and the Love Fellowship Choir took the world by storm with their sensational and innovative sound.

Bringing a more youthful and hip-hop style than his predecessors, Hezekiah Walker and LFC quickly became one of the most popular choral groups in contemporary gospel. Walker not only began selling records but choirs around the world began to emulate the moves and blend of LFC. With numerous accolades including Dove awards and GRAMMY®s to their credit Hezekiah Walker and LFC have influenced the sound of a generation. As Bishop of Love Fellowship Tabernacle Church, his staunch message and innovative sound has earned him the moniker, “Pastor of Hip Hop.” #GMAHonors

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• 2016 Honorees • Blood:Water Mission, Jars Of Clay Founded by the GRAMMY® and Dove award-winning supergroup Jars of Clay and activist Jena Lee Nardella, Blood:Water has raised over $27 million in a call to personalize the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa.

Since its launch in 2004, Blood:Water has worked alongside more than a dozen African organizations to bring clean water and HIV/AIDS support to over one million people in 11 countries. Jars of Clay has sold millions of albums and received GRAMMY, American Music and Dove Awards nominations, 16 No. 1 songs and major television and film song placements, while also appearing on major late night talk shows and entertainment magazines.

••• Hope For Harvest, Catherine Brewton Catherine Brewton, Vice President, Writer/ Publisher Relations of BMI, founded Hope For Harvest, a four-day event as an effort to fund and continue the services provided by Community Outreach Christian Ministries/ The Harvest Center after the passing of her mother, Pastor Barbara BrewtonCameron. This life-changing outreach impacts the community of Charlotte, N.C. by not only providing necessary living items to Charlotte’s under-served youth, but also provide an escape through music, dance and words of encouragement.

Last year, Hope for Harvest fed over 2,000 homeless citizens of the Charlotte community and raised awareness and funds towards the alleviation of homelessness. In the music industry Catherine’s reputation proceeds her. She was named 2013 Billboard Magazine “Woman of The Year”. Vibe, Ebony, Marie Claire and many other publications have lauded her and her many efforts for the advancement of arts, as well as her philanthropic passions. #GMAHonors

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• 2016 Honorees • Rocketown, Michael W. Smith Founded in 1994, Michael W. Smith's Rocketown is a holistic, faith-based youth outreach facility located in downtown Nashville. Rocketown has served thousands of youth in the community by providing programming focused on nurturing the mind, body and spirit. Smith has sold more than 15 million albums, scored two No 1 hits, earned three GRAMMY®s and more than 40 Dove Awards.

••• Gospel Music Trust Fund Gospel Music Trust Fund was founded in 1983 by the late Herman Harper former member of the Oak Ridge Boys and President of The Harper Agency, a major booking agency for gospel artists. It exists to provide financial assistance, in the event of an emergency or major catastrophe, terminal or severe illness, to individuals who have derived a substantial portion of their income from the field of Gospel music.

The Gospel Music Trust Fund was developed through generous donations and fundraising activities by numerous Gospel music artists, songwriters and musicians, major music companies and publishers, and caring fans. The Trust Fund has distributed hundreds of thousands of dollars to artists, writers, musicians and business professionals in need from all genres of Gospel music.

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• Hall of Fame Inductees • 1971

“Pappy” Jim Waites G.T. “Dad” Speer

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Connor Hall Ira Sanky

1981

Albert E. Brumley Lena Brock “Mom” Speer James D. Vaughan

John T. Benson, Jr. Ira Stanphill Clarice Baxter

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Lee Roy Abernathy Denver Crumpler E.M. Bartlett J.R. Baxter, Jr. John Daniel Adger M. Pace Homer Rodeheaver A.J. Showalter V.O. Stamps Frank Stamps W.B. Walbert R.E. Winsett

Thomas A. Dorsey John T. Benson, Sr. Charles Gabriel Haldor Lillenas B.B. McKinney Lowell Mason John Newton

1974

Rev. James Cleveland Hovie Lister Clevant Derricks Wally Fowler W.B. Nowlin J.D. Sumner P.J. Zondervan D.P. “Dad” Carter Paul Heinecke Lloyd Orrell Clara Ward Ethel Waters

James Blackwood, Sr. G. Kiefeer Vaughan

1975

Brock Speer Fanny Crosby

1976

Mosie Lister George Bernard

1977

Eva Mae LeFevre James “Big Chief” Wetherington

1978

George Beverly Shea Mahalia Jackson

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Bill Gaither Marvin Norcross

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1987

Jake Hess

1988

Cliff Barrows

1989

Les Beasley P.P. Bliss

1990

J.G. Whitfield

1991

Robert “Bob” Benson, Sr. B.D. Ackley Charles M. Alexander Sally Martin William Morgan Ramsey Charles Weigle

1992

Dottie Rambo James B. Coats Samuel Beazley W. Oliver Cooper J.A. McClung O.A. Parris

1993

Ralph Carmichael Tim Spencer

Jarrell McCracken Charles “Rusty” Goodman W.F. Jim Myers Asa Brook Everett James Marsh James Rowe Charlie Tillman C.H. Tindley

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John W. Peterson Urias LeFevre

Jimmie Davis Tennessee Ernie Ford Stuart Hamblen Stuart K. Hine 19

We’re proud to partner with GMA and its efforts to promote Christian music and ministry around the world. In 2013, GMA became one of Lipscomb’s companies-in-residence and established home offices on the university campus.

Its annual Dove Awards show is held each year in the university’s 5,500-seat Allen Arena, creating a unique opportunity for

students to be part of a globalscale production. GMA is even partnering with our graduate studies programs in the arts, promoting a new generation of believer artists in music, film, theater and more.

A thank you to all those who join us in supporting GMA. And to all of those honored tonight, congratulations!

Over the years, some of Christian music’s brightest stars have come to Lipscomb.

Including the GMA itself.

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• Hall of Fame Inductees • 1995

Glen Payne Ben Speer Charles Wesley Donald W. Butler

1996

Herman Harper Alphus LeFevre

1997

Gloria Gaither Billy Ray Hearn

1998

Edwin Hawkins & the Edwin Hawkins Singers Fisk Jubilee Singers

Phil Keaggy The Statler Brothers Larnelle Harris

2001

The Dixie Hummingbirds Dolly Parton Dr. Bobby Jones Lari Goss Michael W. Smith

Doris Akers Wendy Bagwell & The Sunliters Keith Green Kurt Kaiser Larry Norman Elvis Presley The Rambos Albertina Walker

J Bazzell Mull Andrae’ Crouch JD Sumner & The Stamps Hovie Lister & The Statesmen The Speer Family The LeFevres The Jordanaires The Imperials The Happy Goodman Family The Chuck Wagon Gang The Blackwood Brothers Andrae’ Crouch and the Disciples

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1999

Evie Tornquist Walter Hawkins Mylon LeFevre Lou Hildreth Don Light Ronn Huff The Lewis Family

Billy Graham George Younce 2nd Chapter of Acts The Gaither Trio The Cathedrals The Florida Boys Mighty Clouds of Joy The Fairfield Four

2000

Bob Mac Kenzie Shirley Caesar Roger Breland & Truth Petra The Kingsmen Oak Ridge Boys #GMAHonors

Pat Boone Blind Boys of Alabama Amy Grant

2004

Vestal Goodman Rev. Al Green Sandi Patty Frances W. Preston

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2006

Richard Smallwood The Hinsons Doug Oldham John T. Benson, III

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2010

Bill “Hoss” Allen DeGarmo & Key Golden Gate Quartet Johnny Cash

2012

Aretha Franklin Dallas Holm Love Song Rex Humbard Rickey Skaggs The Hoppers

2014

Brown Bannister Rich Mullins Take 6 Gaither Vocal Band

2015

Mark Lowry BeBe & CeCe Winans Twila Paris Roland Lundy

2016

Russ Taff Howard Rachinski The Nelons Hezekiah Walker

Joe Moscheo The Winans 21

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• Special Thanks • Production Team Jackie Patillo, Executive Producer Charley Redmond, Producer Michael Nolan, Scriptwriter Justin Fratt, Associate Producer Tiffany Rockhold, Talent Liaison Jamie Shankland, Lipscomb University Naomi Lutz, Lipscomb University

Crystal Varenkamp, Event Logistics Manager Paul Wright, Video Producer, 360MusicWorX Tim Romero, TV Production, TBN Mark McCallie, TV Production, TBN Russ Hall, TV Production, TBN David Hardy, Hall Of Fame Display Consultant

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• GMA Hall of Fame Archive Display • Honor Yesterday The GMA Hall of Fame is excited to debut its first Hall of Fame archive exhibit tonight.

This portable display will preserve and tell the story of our rich heritage so that we can continue to honor the roots of Gospel music’s pioneers. It highlights four GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductees along with the songs that define their mark on the Christian & Gospel music industry. This traveling exhibit will be displayed at universities across the country including Lipscomb University, Liberty University and Trevecca University.

To view the display this evening, please visit Lipscomb University’s Hall Of Fame room located at the entrance of Allen Arena. For more information on the display and its changing location, visit www.GospelMusic.org/archive-display.

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My Tribute

Bill Gaither

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Written by: Bill Gaither & Gloria Gaither

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Take My Hand Precious Lord

Rich Mullins

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Written by: Rich Mullins

Written by: Rev. Thomas A. Dorsey

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• GMA History •

••• The Gospel Music Association (GMA) was founded in 1964 by leading southern gospel music industry executives for the purpose of promoting, encouraging, supporting and developing gospel, religious, and sacred music.

The group of four men and one woman who formed the GMA in 1964 did so out of a concern for a fragmented industry badly in need of cohesion. James Blackwood, J.D. Sumner, Cecil Blackwood, Dorothy Pate, and Donald W. Butler, Sr. intended the GMA to be a centralized resource center where those interested in the gospel music industry could obtain information about, among other things, artists, record companies and publishers.

According to the official Charter of Incorporation, this group of southern gospel music industry executives formed the organization “For the purpose of the promotion of music generally, and the promoting, encouraging, supporting, developing, and dissemination of gospel, religious, spiritual and sacred music, and to approve, encourage, and endorse gospel music, conventions, concerts, programs, recordings, sheet music, hymnals, orchestration, arrangements, television and radio shows and productions, and other means of bringing gospel music before the public.”

Originally established as a 501c(3) “public benefit” organization, over the years the GMA began to operate more like a “mutual benefit” trade organization. In 2003, the GMA Board of Directors decided to separate the “public benefit” activities from the “mutual benefit” activities by forming a new organization. The result is that the GMA Trade Organization and the GMA Foundation have differing missions and each is governed by its own Board of Directors, although operated by the same staff.

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