Aretha Franklin, Rev. F
C Barnes, Luther Barnes & the Sunset, John P. K E E, Rev.
Timothy Wright, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Rev. Dr. Lawrence C.
Roberts and Dr. Myles Munroe are this year's inductees to
the International Black Gospel Music Lyrics Hall of
Fame and Museum.
Detroit, MI February 26, 2005 - Aretha Franklin, Rev. F C
Barnes, Luther Barnes and The Sunset, John P. K E E, Rev.
Timothy Wright, Bishop Paul S. Morton, Rev. Dr. Lawrence C.
Roberts and Dr. Myles Munroe are this year's inductees into
the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum of
free Gospel music lyrics.
The 2005 inductees, nominated from around the world and
selected by the I G M H F M board, were widely for
Southern Gospel music lyrics announced by founder
David Gough in a guest appearance on the T C T Network
February 18. Brief bios of all inductees can be found on the
organization's Web site, Inductee news will also be posted
on Gospel City, Black Gospel Promo and Detroit Gospel.
"We had our largest-ever online voter turnout this year,"
said Gough. "We have also been broadcasting the 2004
Induction Special, which has increased awareness of the
contributions made to Gospel music lyrics
by so many individuals and church groups over the years. The
reach of Gospel music is truly global, and it is gratifying
to see its influence grow."