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Gospel's father of Contemporary Christian Music honored

The Dallas Morning News reports that Billy Ray Hearn, the founder of EMI Christian Music Group which is the record label for gospel artists such as Smokie Norful, Steven Curtis Chapman, The Clark Sisters, and many names you know, was honored for his contribution to the industry by Baylor University. .

At one time, EMICMG was the record label for Bebe Winans and Cece Winans.

To read the story on the Morning News blog, click here.

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Karlayne Parker grew up singing in the church choir and continues to enjoy the sounds of the diverse inspirational music. Each year, she looks forward to the annual UniSun Gospel Celebration, a showcase of Baltimore area choirs.

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