Four of the most prestigious music groups in Gospel Music were recently inducted into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame in ceremonies held on October 23, 1999 in Detroit, Michigan.
The Artists, The Jackson Southernaires, Willie Neal Johnson and the Gospel Keynotes, The Mississippi Mass Choir and The Williams Brothers, were honored, not only for their contribution to gospel music, but also for their work in preserving the rich fabric of one of America’s indigenous art forms.
During the past 15 years, these groups have shared a common bond with Omega Productions. Not only has the company recorded or been involved in every live CD undertaken by the four, but Paul Christensen and his wife Donna Christensen have produced all of the videos released by the groups during that period.
From Barry Gordy and the Motown inspired R&B movement of the 60’s and 70’s, to the urban and gospel sounds of today’s artists, Detroit has had a lasting impact on the American musical landscape. The Gospel Music Hall of Fame & Museum is continuing that legacy by preserving Gospel’s illustrious past, by archiving recorded and printed material, and by honoring those individuals who have made significant contributions to this exciting genre.
Throughout its 27 year history, Omega Productions has worked with over 300 of the best known and loved artists in both the gospel and secular fields. Some of those artists, who were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1997 and 1998 include, Dr. Mattie Moss-Clark, The Canton Spirituals, Rev. James Cleveland, Andrae Crouch, Dr. Bobby Jones, Rev. James Moore, Edwin Hawkins and Dorothy Norwood.
In addition, the company and its projects have received 13 Grammy® Nominations, as well as scores of other citations, including Gold and Platinum Record and Video Awards, as well as Dove and Stellar Awards.