September is Gospel Music Heritage Month!  And with it, I’m launching a new series, entitled TidBits.  It’ll feature quick, random, little-known facts about gospel music and the gospel music industry, ranging from historical info to music trivia.  Hopefully, we’ll be more educated as we go!

First tidbit– Thomas A. Dorsey (1899-1993) is often credited as the “Father of Gospel Music”.  He may be best known for having written “Take My Hand, Precious Lord” and “Peace In The Valley,” but he also began the first black gospel music publishing company and founded the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses.  Learn more about him here.

By the way, the official Gospel Music Heritage Month website is http://www.gospelmusicheritage.com.  Make sure you check it out for additional info.