Veteran record executive, philanthropist and founder of Curb Records Mike Curb is set to present the inaugural home of the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which will reside inside the first-of-its kind Museum of Christian & Gospel Music (The C&G). Located in the heart of downtown Nashville, the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music and Mike Curb presents GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame will host its highly anticipated opening Oct. 3, 2025, ahead of the 56th Annual GMA Dove Awards scheduled to take place Oct. 7 at the nearby Bridgestone Arena. Billboards across Music City have popped up announcing the historic opening date.
In partnership with Curb, the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame will honor 194 Christian and Gospel music luminaries with a permanent exhibit that utilizes advanced technology to showcase the lives and legacies of nearly 200 individuals who have shaped the genre. Dating back to its first inductees in 1971, the GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame will pay homage to well-known hymn writers like Fanny Crosby and John Newton and pioneers Bill and Gloria Gaither and Dottie Rambo. It will also highlight the achievements of other prominent trailblazers, including legendary artists Pat Boone, Andrae Crouch, Keith Green, and Amy Grant, as well as respected behind-the-scenes professionals, such as revered record label executive Billy Ray Hearn and award-winning producer Brown Bannister, among many others.
“The GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame has been around for decades, but only now has found a terrestrial home inside the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music. We’re working hard to honor the calling of those nearly 200 artists in the Hall with an interactive display of special memories and artifacts. See you this fall at the C&G!” said Museum Executive Director Steve Gilreath.
In addition, the vast achievements and notable contributions of GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame members will be displayed throughout other areas of the museum, with their names denoting their membership in the Hall of Fame. Moreover, there will be ample space to spotlight future inductees as the Hall of Fame grows in the decades to come. Entrance to the Mike Curb presents GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame is included with every museum ticket and membership.
“The Gospel Music Association is taking a bold step toward its mission to Expose, Promote & Celebrate the Gospel Through Music by establishing a permanent presence in the heart of Music City,” shares Jackie Patillo, President of The Gospel Music Association. “The GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame, which will celebrate the pioneers who shaped Christian and Gospel music, finally has a home. Special thanks to Mike Curb for his unwavering commitment to our industry and to the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music.”
With this immersive and interactive experience, visitors will step into powerful stories of faith and transformation, hear music that has moved mountains, and even create remixes of iconic songs on-site. More than an exhibit space, the museum will be a living, breathing part of the industry — offering live performances, workshops, interviews, and unforgettable artist encounters. The museum’s rotating collections will feature music milestones, timeless memorabilia, and emerging moments in our time.
Furthermore, the museum will host a variety of special events throughout the year, including podcast tapings, brown-bag lunch symposiums, writers’ workshops, and more. Limited tickets remain for the first Legacy Series event at The C&G, featuring inaugural Artist in Residence Russ Taff, a 16-time GMA Dove Award winner and three-time GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame inductee as not only a solo artist, but also as a member of The Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band. Taff will headline an intimate evening of stories and songs Sept. 4, marking the museum’s first public gathering.
Tickets and memberships are on sale now and can be purchased in advance of the museum’s grand opening at www.cgmmuseum.org.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM OF CHRISTIAN & GOSPEL MUSIC AND MIKE CURB PRESENTS GMA GOSPEL MUSIC HALL OF FAME: Opening Oct. 3, 2025, in downtown Nashville, the Museum of Christian & Gospel Music and Mike Curb presents GMA Gospel Music Hall of Fame is a must-see family destination. Designed to honor the legacy and future of Christian & Gospel music, the museum blends innovative technology with live experiences to bring faith and music together like never before. From personal testimonies to iconic recordings, The C&G invites every visitor to experience the gospel in sound, spirit and story. Visit www.cgmmuseum.org and The C&G social media channels for up-to-date information leading up to opening weekend on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X and YouTube.
ABOUT MIKE CURB: Mike Curb is the former Acting Governor and Lieutenant Governor of California, a GRAMMY award-winning record producer, a Billboard record producer of the year, and a BMI multi-award-winning songwriter and a championship motorsports owner. Curb continues to preside over his own independent record company, which he founded 60 years ago and has launched the careers of numerous stars. Curb Records is the largest independent record company in the United States that is independently distributed.
ABOUT GOSPEL MUSIC ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION: Since 1964, the Gospel Music Association’s mission has been to expose, promote and celebrate the Gospel through music. The GMA serves the richly diverse creatives and professionals within the Christian and Gospel music industry by preserving the legacies of those who’ve gone before us and celebrating the work of today’s artists through events like the GMA Dove Awards, GMA Easter Celebration, and GMA Christmas Celebration — which reaches millions of people around the world annually. For more information about the Gospel Music Association, visit www.gospelmusic.org.
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