GMA Foundation President Jackie Patillo states, "The GMA Foundation serves our community by focusing on our history and legacy as well as investing in education for our future creative leaders. These two pieces are so important to the growth and long-term success of our industry. I'm grateful to have this diverse group of men and women at the helm and leading the charge. Great things are ahead."

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

About the GMA Foundation:
The GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame is a not-for-profit educational institution (501c3) working in connection with the Gospel Music Association (GMA). The GMAF is dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of gospel music and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience, as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to gospel music.

 

 

 

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