This post tells you the story of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. The state of Georgia has produced a musical dynasty whose contributions shaped and defined American music, including the “Father of Gospel Music” Dr. Thomas Andrew Dorsey; the “Mother of the Blues” Gertrude “Ma” Rainey; the “Godfather of Soul” James Brown; the “Architect of Rock-n-Roll” Little Richard; the “Father of Commercial Country Music” Fiddlin’ John Carson; the “First Lady of Contemporary Christian Music” Amy Grant and the “First Family of Bluegrass Gospel” The Lewis Family. Over 30 years ago, one of Georgia’s most loyal music fans took the…
The Macon Recording Connection Campus
It doesn’t matter whether your passion lies in hip-hop, rock ‘n’ roll, pop, country, trance, EMP, EDM, IDM, or any other music style, the Macon Recording Connection Campus will get you to the next level. This all occurs in a real professional recording studio where you can develop your skills and learn all about the gear that will allow you to succeed in the world of the music industry, and you can learn also all about the Georgia Music Hall of Fame. Hands-on training, that’s what this is all about. Just imagine, a real professional recording studio, filled with all…
In Memory of Bill Lowery (1924-2004) and Ray Charles (1930-2004)
A few years ago, Georgia music said farewell to two of its greatest legends with the passing of Bill Lowery and Ray Charles. Lowery and Charles were the first two inductees of the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1979 and died days apart from each other. Lowery passed away on June 8 and Charles followed on June 10, 2004. Although their passing sent the music world mourning, their amazing careers and accomplishments are celebrated (and heard) around the world through their musical legacies. William “Bill” James Lowery, Jr. was born Oct. 21, 1924, in Leesville, La. The radio industry…