The Gospel Music Association (GMA) was founded in 1964 for the purpose of supporting and promoting the development of all forms of Gospel music. There are currently about 4,000 members worldwide (GMA 2010). The GMA provides a network in which artists, industry leaders, retail stores, radio stations, concert promoters and local churches can coordinate their efforts for the purpose of benefiting the Christian music industry.
The GMA supports all forms and subgenres of gospel music, including "pop, rock, praise and worship, black gospel, R&B, hip hop, southern gospel, country, and more" (GMA 2010).
Read more about Gospel Music Association: Gospel Music Hall of Fame
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