Western States Gospel Music Association

Western States Gospel Music Association
Established 1987-present
Location
Website www.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.[1]

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 Hilleary.[2]

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

  • The Chordsmen
  • Chosen Vision
  • The Curtsingers
  • Evidence
  • Herb Henry Family
  • Johnson Family Quartet
  • The Lighthouse Boys
  • Mike & Darla Cornell Trio
  • Reliance
  • RSV Quartet (Revised Standard Version)
  • The Roberts
  • Solid Ground
  • Songfellows Quartet
  • Dick Hilleary (Master of Ceremonies)
  • Ralph Dean Productions (Promoter)

[3] [4] [5]

Former Artists of the WSGMA

  • 4 His Love
  • The Bravos
  • California Melody Boys
  • 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
  • Harvest Time Quartet
  • Heart's Desire
  • Jericho Quartet
  • 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

[6]

References

  1. ↑ "WSGMA Mission Statement".
  2. ↑ Printed Material [Various concert posters, Programs, News Articles and Pamphlets]
  3. ↑ "WSGMA Mission Statement".
  4. ↑ "Southern California Southern Gospel Concerts Website".
  5. ↑ Printed Material [Various concert posters, Programs, News Articles and Pamphlets]
  6. ↑ Printed Material [Various concert posters, Programs, News Articles and Pamphlets]
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