Dolly Parton to be inducted into GMA Hall of Fame

Dolly Parton, Michael W. Smith, Dr. Bobby Jones, The Dixie Hummingbirds and producer Lari Goss will be inducted into the Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame next month.

The ceremony will be held Feb. 2 in Nashville.

Parton is best known for her country and pop hits, but she's also released gospel records and mainstream songs with Christian themes. The Southern Gospel Music Museum and Hall of Fame is located on the grounds of her Dollywood theme park in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Michael W. Smith is one of the best known artists in Christian music with 18 albums and many hits, including some that crossed over to the pop charts.

Information courtesy of The Press of Atlantic City Media Group