For weeks, I’ve promised followers and email friends pictures and details of the Hall of Fame induction in May. To that end, I offer a brief recap and photos of the incredible evening.

Twenty-six of my lifelong friends disrupted their lives to travel to Music City and celebrate with us. These friendships represented as many as 40+ years and as few as 5+. These souls are among my most priceless blessings and I believe that each came directly from His hand.

Rascal Flatts received the first honor of the night. They crossed the threshold of 30 million ‘records’ sold and the Association recognized them for that as well as their ongoing philanthropy. These guys are amazing musically and otherwise.

Next up, they played a video highlighting my music over the past 40 years. Wayne Haun wrote an arrangement featuring some of the most familiar songs and TaRanda Greene and the Martins performed them – amazingly.

Gloria Gaither took the podium and gave a gracious speech about our friendship and our long history together. Not surprisingly, her speech was amazing, drawing the listeners in and weaving words and phrases as she, alone, does. She was extremely generous – but that is who she is. I asked for her original copy of the speech and framed it along with my induction award. Bill came with her and my friends said that, alone, was worth the trip.

The other inductees were honored afterward, each having brought a special gift to the gospel music industry. Tremaine Hawkins closed the evening, which was quite a feat after her incredible choir performed. It was a wonderful experience, almost surreal. I was floating most of the time.

Following are some photos from my phone (thank you, April). Others took pictures which I do not have – but I’m sure they will send them to me as promised (just sayin’). If you would like to view the segment, John uploaded it to YouTube and here is a link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NANhFYdnH04&feature=youtu.be

God bless you. I’m so glad you are here!

Janet

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