Gospel Music Association Looks to Build Membership

GMA’s 4000 members are agents, artists, church leaders, managers, promoters, radio personnel, record company executives, retailers, songwriters and other industry visionaries. Among that community is Robby Shaffer of MercyMe.

"MercyMe is proud to be a part of the Gospel Music Association,” said Shaffer. “Through our membership we are able to stay connected to an organization that promotes the best Christian music on the planet. At GMA Music Week we are able to see people and artists that we may never see any other time of the year. The Gospel Music Association is a big part of the fellowship and accountability we gain with others in the Christian music industry."

Professional membership, which includes access to GMA Sound Healthcare and other benefits, carries an annual fee of $95 and is open to anyone who derives a portion of their income from gospel music. Associate membership, at $60, is for supporters of gospel music and those whose involvement in the industry does not provide them with a source of income. College Student membership is for full-time college students between the age of 18 - 24 who do not make any income at this time from gospel music and costs $25. Complete details about GMA membership, benefits and Dove voting can be found at www.GospelMusic.org.