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By Lou Wills Hildreth (July 2014)
Thanks to Rob Patz, and the staff, for the privilege of sharing two glorious gospel music events with the readers of this magazine. The recent GMA Hall Of Fame Induction And Honors in Nashville was a reminder of the LOVE that has consumed me in a LIFE blessed by being intensely involved in the gospel music industry.
My sister Betty Stephens, who lives in Nashville, and I attended this elegant event, overflowing with present and past industry leaders and artists, staged at Allen Arena, Lipscomb University. Remembering the thrill of my own induction into this Hall Of Fame in 2005, and seeing many of my longtime friends, brought indescribable excitement. Sharing a table with Judy Nelon and Sue Dodge was fun, and the induction of the LEGENDARY Gaither Vocal Band into the Hall Of Fame was a highlight for all of us.
The stage was filled with former members and current members of the GVB sharing the induction with Bill Gaither. Congratulations to the Gospel Music Association for a fabulous event!
The following week, I joined my brother Bob Wills and our nephew Randy Wills at the Fort Worth, Texas, GaitherFest 2014. Randy is the President of the Texas Gospel Music Hall Of Fame and we were on a mission.
Backstage at GaitherFest, Randy, Bob and I enjoyed our time with three fellow members of the TGMHOF: Larry Ford, Rudy Gatlin, and Guy Penrod, loved by their Gaither fans.
I never cease to appreciate being onstage with the Gaither Homecoming Friends. Larry Ford, as always, was so gracious to escort me on and off the stage.
We were thrilled to give these LEGENDS their copy of our book “The Lady and Her Legacy” and they immediately found their photos and stories on several pages.
My deepest thanks to many who have ordered this book by sending $15 to the P.O. Box. We pay the postage and autograph it.
All glory and praise goes to Jesus Christ, and I thank Him for a life filled with “love and legends” and join you in looking for His soon return!
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Photo A. Rudy Gatlin and Lou onstage at GaitherFest, Fort Worth, 2014
Photo B. Rudy Gatlin, Lou, Guy Penrod, Jim Brady, Randy Wills, backstage GaitherFest 2014
First published by SGN Scoops in July 2014. For current issues of SGN Scoops visit the SGN Scoops mainpage.