Western States Gospel Music Association
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Western States Gospel Music Association | |
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| Origin | California, U.S. |
| Genres | Southern Gospel |
| Years active | 1987-present |
| Website | wsgma.com |
The Western States Gospel Music Association (WSGMA) is an organization based out of California, formed in the late 1980s to extend the acceptance, influence and use of traditional gospel music in churches throughout California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada and Arizona.
Concerts & Music Production
The WSGMA hosts two or more Concerts a Year. Two of these events celebrate Memorial Day and Labor Day. Each of these concerts are complete with a Gaither Style Finale with all artists gathered together to sing classic Southern Gospel hits and Patriotic Songs conducted by Master of Ceremonies Dick Hillary.
In 1994, the WSGMA released a Various Artists Cassette 10 Artists, 20 Songs with the Artist roster of that era. In 1997 the charter members at that time recorded a Live CD Live Reunion Recording which was produced by Dennis Zimmerman.
President & Former Presidents of the WSGMA
- Herb Henry - Current President
- Dick Hillary
- Tim Williams
- Dennis Zimmerman
Current Artist Roster for the WSGMA
- California Melody Boys
- The Chordsmen
- Chosen Vision
- The Curtsingers
- Evidence
- Herb Henry Family
- Johnson Family Quartet
- Mike & Darla Cornell Trio
- Reliance
- RSV Quartet (Revised Standard Version)
- Solid Ground
- Songfellows Quartet
- Dick Hillary (Master of Ceremonies)
- Ralph Dean (Promoter)
Former Artists of the WSGMA
- 4 His Love
- The Bravos
- The Californians
- Circuit Riders
- Crimson River Quartet
- Cross Roads New Revival
- Cross Roads Quartet
- Cullen & Co
- Golden State Quartet
- Goodnews Singers
- Gospel Truth Quartet
- The Gospelaires
- Grace Unlimited
- The Harrisons
- Heart's Desire
- Jericho Quartet
- The Lighthouse Boys
- New Creations
- The Reflections
- The Regents of Southern California
- Reunion Quartet
- The Richland Trio
- Salt and Light Quartet
- Sevilles
- Sister Christian
- Southern Journeymen
- Tradesmen
- Watchmen Quartet
References
- Gospel Voice Magazine
- Singing News Magazine
- http://www.wsgma.com WSGMA Official Website
- http://herbhenryfamily.com Herb Henry Family Official Website
- http://www.tradesmenquartet.com/ Tradesmen Official Website
- Various concert posters, Programs, News Articles and Pamphlets