On this special night, we honor our renowned gospel legends of Missouri and stress the importance of gospel music and mental health as we delight the crowd with musical performances from national and local performers. Found by four church girls from Missouri who have united to preserve gospel music history and its future. The founders consist of the Film Producer and Owner of The Butler Group, Monica R. Butler, and the Committeewoman of 18th Ward and The Butler Group Director of Community Outreach Yolonda ‘Yogi’ Yancie.
The Butler Group and Gospel Music Hall of Fame, Inc. want your support in commemorating gospel music, honoring gospel legends, and celebrating the revival of the historic Holy Corners district by presenting The Gospel Music Hall of Fame - Missouri Gala "Friendraiser" at The Chase Park Plaza on Saturday, August 12, 2023. Doors open at 5:00 pm in the Khorassan Ballroom, then the program will start at 5:30 pm.
These ladies partnered with the respected developer, Steve Smith of The Lawrence Group, to spearhead the 24- million-dollar project to turn the historic Second Baptist Church property at 500 N. Kingshighway Blvd into Missouri's first Gospel Music Hall of Fame art museum and research center. The Gospel Music Hall of Fame's mission is to celebrate, educate, capture, and showcase gospel music's historical impact on American society. The future Hall of Fame will be an international cultural arts destination that educates and inspires visitors of all ethnicities and religions as they experience the rich history of gospel music through interactive attractions.
