friends alike will gather to salute Gospel legends

							Headliners & Legends to Celebrate Gospel’s Heritage ‘05!
“Establishing Generational Wealth”
February 10-12, 2005 Atlanta, GA.
For Immediate Release

For more information:
Robin Ware 866.864.5611 or
ghf05.com

December 14, 2004—Get Ready! Get Ready Get Ready! It’s going to be a power-packed
weekend as Gospel luminaries converge on Atlanta, GA, Feb 10-12, 2005 to celebrate the
nation’s largest and most prestigious Praise & Worship conference. Already, there is
excitement in the air regarding the keynote speakers and artists slated to take part in
Heritage ‘05.

Opening the conference will be Dr. Marvin Sapp, who has soared as one of the
most dynamic preaching singers in the country. Sapp’s meteoric rise in the industry has
been further catapulted by his recent Verity Records hits, “You Are God Alone” and
“One Thing.” Following the opening session will be the annual GHF Conference
luncheon featuring Pastor Andrae Crouch as keynote speaker and introducing the debut
release from Gospel Today Entertainment (GTE). Pastor Crouch has forged a path in
history via his many ground-breaking compositions and cross-over hits. Meanwhile, the
new GTE project features the “live” session from the 2004 GHF Conference. Industry
insiders are already buzzing about this awesome project, produced by Donald Lawrence.
The annual Gospel Heritage Awards will highlight that Thursday evening (Feb 10). Fans
and friends alike will gather to salute Gospel legends, Rev. Daryl Coley, Vanessa Bell
Armstrong, Luther Barnes and Fred Hammond. There will also be a memorial salute
to the late Thomas Whitfield.

Kicking off the second morning (Feb. 11, 2005) of the conference, Pastor
Hezekiah Walker will address GHFdelegates. Walker is the pastor of the Love
Fellowship church in Brooklyn, NY; and is also one of Gospel’s most accomplished
artists. That afternoon, attendees will be treated to a luncheon by sponsors, GHEDI
Entertprises and Integrity Gospel. GHEDI is an enterprise that develops Christian
entrepreneurs and business people. This luncheon event will be a true centerpiece of the
conference, echoing the theme for the weekend, “Establishing Generational Wealth”
and combining musical excellence in the praise and worship genre…something Integrity
Gospel has imprinted upon the industry. Integrity artists, Stephen Hurd, Joe Pace and
Lisa McClendon will share at this event. Later that evening, history will again be made
with the annual “live” recording. Loosely titled, “Sho-nuff Praise,” the evening will be
one you won’t want to miss.

On the final day of the weekend, a special breakfast event will honor “Women in
Ministry” from the state of Georgia. This promises to be one of the conference’s most
inspirational moments, with Bishop Millicent Hunter, of Philadelphia, Pa., serving as
keynote speaker. The action packed conference will roll on with a late morning session
featuring host pastor, Bishop Dale Bronner. Although his late father made his mark as
one of Atlanta’s top businessmen, Bishop Bronner is fast becoming one of the most
dynamic and sought-after speakers in the country. The closing session is worth the wait!
Bishop Walter Hawkins, Byron Cage and Bishop Noel Jones will serve as psalmists
and speaker…what a way to celebrate!

While all these activities will certainly appeal to all age brackets, GHF is showing
its love for tomorrow’s leaders by putting particular focus on today’s young people. This
segment is being sponsored by the Greater Atlanta McDonald’s Owner/Operator
Association (GAMOA). This year’s Youth Division will present an awesome slate of
speakers who will focus on helping young people learn to maximize their potential as
creative forces to lead as politicians, businesspeople, educators, entertainers or religious
leaders. Gospel artists, Tonex and Tye Tribbett are among the featured speakers.
Additionally, there will be a “Youth Praise Joint” on Thursday, Feb 10, a special lunch
presentation on Friday, followed by a theatrical performance of a national touring play
titled, “The Boyfriend/Girlfriend Thang,” which focuses on the very pertinent topic of
abstinence. On Saturday, Feb 12, youth and college choirs will engage in a “friendly”
“College & Youth Choir Competition” vying for cash scholarship prizes totaling
$10,000!

Heritage ’05 is destined to be one of the best events of the year! It’s the place to
be Feb 10-12, 2005. For more information: ghf05.com or 866.864.5611.
About the Gospel Heritage Foundation: Founded in 1996, The Gospel Heritage
Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, not-for-profit organization with a mission to educate people
from around the world about the history and significance of America’s Gospel genre. The
goals of the Gospel Heritage Foundation are:

• To educate, inspire and inform aspiring and existing Gospel performers,
producers, songwriters, Gospel radio announcers and others who desire to fulfill
their dreams of being part of the genre of Gospel or developing their careers
further.

• To provide scholarship funds for aspiring Gospel musicians and those seeking to
further their education in Gospel.

• To honor/induct legendary Gospel performers, producers, songwriters, Gospel
radio announcers and contributors into the Gospel Heritage Foundation “Hall of
Fame.”

• To establish a physical location to house the artifacts, recordings, memorabilia,
etc; and display exhibits and teach classes regarding the Gospel Heritage.
Gospel Heritage Foundation Board Members: Founder/Chair, Max Siegel, President,
Jackie Patillo, Vice-President, Alex Snipe, Treasurer, Tracey Artis, Kirk Franklin, Tiara
Hairston, Asst. Secy., Donnie McClurkin, V. Michael McKay, Dr. Deborah Smith-
Pollard, Pastor Juandolyn Stokes

Gospel Heritage ’05 Sponsors: GHEDI Enterprises, McDonald’s (GAMOA), SGN The
Light, Integrity Gospel, Sony Gospel, Gospel Today Magazine, Gospel Today
Entertainment, Verity Records, GospoCentric Records, The Word Network, Glory
Communications, Inc., Gospel City.com, Gospelflava.com, blackgospelpromo.