The Gospel Music Hall of Fame (GMHOF) proudly announces its 2025 Induction Gala Ceremony & Expo, to be held during Gospel Music Heritage Month on Friday, September 5, and Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Louis Convention Center (701 Convention Plaza, St. Louis, MO).
This year marks a historic celebration with a record-breaking number of inductions, totaling more than 100 individuals-making the 2025 event one for the history books.
"Through the power of Gospel music, we not only celebrate our rich heritage but also unite hearts and souls in faith, hope, and joy," says Dr. Monica R. Butler, founder of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame and longtime broadcaster and filmmaker. "Let us preserve and promote the timeless messages of love and redemption, inspiring future generations to carry the light of the Gospel forward."
2025 Honorary Inductees & Lifetime Achievement Awards
The 4th Annual Honorary Inductees and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipients include some of the most decorated and influential figures in Gospel music:
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Kirk Franklin - 20-time Grammy Award winner
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Yolanda Adams - 4-time Grammy Award winner
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The Clark Sisters - with Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark (2-time Grammy winner), Karen Clark Sheard (4-time Grammy winner), Dorinda Clark-Cole (2-time Grammy winner), and Jacky Clark-Chisholm (2-time Grammy winner)
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Erica Campbell - 6-time Grammy Award winner
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Tina Campbell - 4-time Grammy Award winner
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Warryn Campbell - 5-time Grammy Award winner
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Dr. Jekalyn Carr - Grammy Award winner
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Dr. Ricky Dillard, "The Choir Master" - 8-time Grammy-nominated artist
Posthumous Inductees
The GMHOF will also honor the legacies of trailblazing figures whose influence continues to shape Gospel music:
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Dr. Whitney Houston - one of the best-selling artists of all time, whose Gospel roots shaped her global career
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Dr. Cissy Houston - 2-time Grammy-winning vocalist, Drinkard Singer, Sweet Inspiration, and legendary solo artist
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Inez Andrews - iconic contralto and member of The Caravans
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Bishop Michael Alan Brooks - founding member of Commissioned
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Ruby Summerville-Dickson ("Mother Ruby") - beloved St. Louis gospel radio personality and community leader
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Al "The Bishop" Hobbs - pioneering radio announcer and GMWA visionary
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Former Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee - champion of Gospel Music Heritage Month legislation
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Keith "Wonderboy" Johnson - Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award-winning artist
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Harold Lashaun Martin - award-winning producer and songwriter for Kirk Franklin
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The O'Neal Twins (Edgar & Edward O'Neal) - trailblazers of quartet-style Gospel with classics like "Jesus Dropped the Charges"
Event Information
The two-day Gospel Music Hall of Fame Induction Gala & Expo will feature celebrations, panels, performances, and tributes to the legends and pioneers of Gospel music.
For tickets and full event details, visit www.mogospel.com
