April 20, 2018

Rev. W. Leo Daniels

An 8-year-old boy named W. Leo Daniels preached to corn stalks in the fields of Center, Texas, a precursory action to the thousands of people his singing and preaching would inspire years later.
April 20, 2018

Brother Cecil Shaw

A dynamic and influential figure in the development of black “shout quartet” music in the 1950s.
May 7, 2021

Press Release: Let’s Lift Each Other Up

The vision of a cultural, historical, and educational arts center in Houston will be a place where Gospel Music will have a permanent venue for musical presentations. A synergy of gifted musicians, professionals and leaders facilitated by V. Michael McKay and Yolanda Adams will oversee the design of a facility inspired by Revelation 21. It will be the home of creative musical expressions of gratitude, testimonies, and hymns to edify our God of all people. It will be the place for musical artifacts, archives, biographical sketches, and documentaries on the lives of those who have impacted lovers of Gospel Music in Houston, Harris County, reaching national and international groups and audiences.
July 1, 2021

Torchbearers Meet & Greet July 17

Saturday, July 7, 2021 RSVP at [email protected]
July 2, 2021

The Inception of Gospel Music Haus & Museum

Gospel Music Haus and Museum was founded in 2021 in Houston,Texas as a unique blend of history and artistic expression.
July 2, 2021

Mrs. Alfred J. Bonner

Bonner, whom she was affectionately known as, was a savvy businesswoman whose success conquered two major hurdles, being female and black.
July 6, 2021

Carole Simmons

Carole Allen Simmons is known for her popular rendition of “Worthy Vessel,” which has over 40,000 hits on YouTube.
July 6, 2021

Rev. Paul Jones

Paul’s spirit-filled rendition of “I Won’t Complain” was recorded in 1987 at Houston’s Brentwood Baptist Church, which has become a Gospel music classic
July 7, 2021

Eugene Williams

Eugene Williams was a charismatic musician, singer, composer, and choir director, consumed in a tall slim frame, who dared to stretch boundaries in every aspect of his musical gifts.
April 22, 2022

Inaugural Torchbearers Class Begins