The 9th Annual Induction and Awards Celebration is set to be the biggest and best that IGMHF has ever offered. Showing much growth and improvement over the years in production, IGMHF will take it up yet another notch with a special health initiative presented by United HealthCare Group and Total Christian Television will broadcast LIVE from its Red Carpet Event which will begin at 5:30pm on the evening of October 22, 2005.
The International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum (IGMHF) is pleased to announce the expansion of festivities during their Gala and Fundraiser.
The 9th Annual Induction and Awards Celebration is set to be the biggest and best that IGMHF has ever offered. Showing much growth and improvement over the years in production, IGMHF will take it up yet another notch with a special health initiative presented by United HealthCare Group and Total Christian Television will broadcast LIVE from its Red Carpet Event which will begin at 5:30pm on the evening of October 22, 2005.
A special health program from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM entitled The Spirit of Good Health(r) is a free community health initiative offering screenings for vision, blood pressure and cholesterol, giveaways and entertainment. This is sponsored by AARP HealthCare Options, Insured by United HealthCare.
The Red Carpet Event will feature live performances from gospel music's rising stars, up-close and personal interviews with the inductees and much, much more! Gospel music artists, producers, media and industry lovers will be there for the Red Carpet as they wait to enter the ballroom for the prestigious event to begin.
The 2005 inductees to the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum were nominated from around the world and are as follows: Aretha Franklin, Rev. F.C. Barnes, Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires, John P. Kee, Rev. Timothy Wright, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Rev. Dr. Lawrence C. Roberts and Dr. Myles Munroe.
The stars of the gospel music industry will be coming from all over to honor these living legends, with special guest appearances by Emily "Cissy" Houston, Pastor Marvin L. Winans, Lewis Gibbs, Pastor Rance Allen, Bill & Essie Moss, Marcus Cole,Evelyn Turentine Agee, Witness, Bishop Neal Roberson, The Christianires, The Whitfield Group and many more!
Tickets are still available for the 9th Annual Induction and Awards Celebration in which Dr. Bobby Jones will be the Master of Ceremonies. All these events will take place at the prestigious Marriott Hotel in beautiful Downtown Detroit, Michigan. For ticket information visit www.igmhf.org or call 313-592-0017.
About the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum:
Founded in 1995 as a non-profit organization by DoRohn Entertainment’s president and gospel artist David Gough, the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum preserves and celebrates the work of the world's legendary and influential gospel music artists and entertainers.
The museum, open for tours by appointment, is housed in the studios of DoRohn Entertainment. Its collections include recordings, documents, photographs and memorabilia. Archivists and music experts are also available to assist students and researchers. Plans are now moving forward to build a new facility for the Hall of Fame and Museum in Detroit.
