GMA Hosts Celebration To Kick Off Christian & Gospel Music Museum Construction

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GMA Board members, GMA Foundation, GMA staff and artists in attendance with GMA President Jackie Patillo, Governor Bill Lee and Mayor Freddie O’Connell. Photo: Adam Sanner

The Gospel Music Association (GMA) hosted a celebration to kick off the construction of the new Christian & Gospel Music Museum at The Dove Center last week.

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville Mayor Freddie O’Connell made special remarks, and award-winning artists Michael W. Smith and Jekalyn Carr performed live during the event to show their support for the historic moment.

Located at 400 Commerce Street in downtown Nashville, the museum is set to open in the fall of 2025. Just steps away from the famous Ryman Auditorium, the 11,000 square foot space will feature state-of-the-art interactive displays that aim to recognize today’s artists while looking for tomorrow’s leaders in addition to preserving the legacies of Christian and gospel music trailblazers.

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to break ground on the new home for Christian and gospel music right in the heart of Music City,” said Jackie Patillo, GMA President. “The opportunity to be a beacon of light here in Nashville and offer a place to fulfill our mission to expose, promote, and celebrate the gospel is a big step forward.”

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