In 2008, the late Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of Houston, TX, introduced an official resolution that was passed by the U.S. Congress, designating September as Gospel Music Heritage Month. The passage of this resolution each year, has marked a significant milestone in the recognition of Gospel music’s influence on American culture. Gospel music’s roots reach […]
Houston, TX – September 3, 2024 — Save the date for the Gospel Music Concert and Tribute to the Honorable Sheila Jackson Lee on September 13, 2024 4:30-6:30 pm HVC 215 at the U.S. Capital. For 17 years Congresswoman Jackson Lee sponsored a House Resolution Expressing support for the designation of September as “Gospel Music Heritage […]
Gospel Music Heritage Month was created to celebrate and educate people about the history of gospel music. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee is one of the…
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee received an achievement award for her contribution to Gospel music at the 29th Annual Stellar Awards. Listen to this exclusive interview…
September Is Gospel Music Heritage Month Gospel Music Heritage Foundation presents: “The Evolution of Gospel” Cathy Hughes is presented with the Gospel Music Heritage Living Legends Award by Carl Davis, Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee and Jazzy Jordan during “The Evolution of Gospel” at the Kennedy Center 2011 (Photo by LaBelle & Associates) By […]
