The official induction ceremony is 3:45 p.m. in the Pines Theatre honoring inductees Neil Enloe, Ed Hill, Harold Lane, Don Light, Bill Lyles, Elizabeth "Lady" Mull, Billy Todd and Charlie Waller.

Performers appearing are Booth Brothers, Chuck Wagon Gang, Dailey & Vincent, Dixie Echoes, Dove Brothers, Gospel Harmony Boys, Greater Vision, and the Mark Trammell Trio.

SGMA Day, sponsored by the Southern Gospel Music Association, features a fun-filled day of concerts, dinner and the induction of the 2009 Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame newest members and this year an opportunity to enjoy the day at Dollywood with all its rides and activities.

"This is the gospel music deal of the century," Waller said. "It's not one of the greatest shows on earth; it is the greatest because we are honoring our past while building for the future.

"The events will be held in a new theater this year so seating is limited to 900 seats," Waller said. "Once their sold that's it."

Tickets are $70, which includes the admission to Dollywood, free parking, lunch, the induction ceremony and the tribute concert. Dollywood Theme Park will be open and all shows, rides and shops will be operating. Tickets may only be purchased in advance by calling the SGMA office (865) 908-4040.

"We are looking forward to a wonderful day," said Charlie Waller, SGMA executive director. "I know the families, fans and friends of the inductees have anticipated this day for some time."

Dinner includes all beef hot dogs with chili, pulled BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, chicken, cole slaw, corn on the cob, baked beans, roasted skillet potatoes, banana pudding, unlimited coca-cola products or gold peak tea.

"I encourage each of you to be in attendance for this milestone event in gospel music," Waller said. "It will be a day of fun, food, music and reminiscing. Come visit us in the Great Smoky Mountains and be at Dollywood Oct. 7."

The Southern Gospel Music Association is a non-profit organization that maintains the Southern Gospel Museum and Hall of Fame, the only facility honoring this genre of music, for the historic preservation of the accomplishments of the music and its people. Museum hours match those of Dollywood. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information about the museum or its inductees, visit www.sgma.org.

About this year's honorees:

Neil Enloe

Southern Gospel performer and songwriter Neil Enloe was destined to become one of the most influential through his more than 40 years with the Couriers based in Harrisburg, Penn. The Couriers became one of the best-known and most respected groups in Southern Gospel. Several of his songs have become standards, most notably "Statue of Liberty," the Dove Award winning song from 1976.

Ed Hill

Baritone singer Ed Hill currently performs with the Stamps Quartet. The minister's son started singing at 15 with Humble Hearts, and later the Prophets Quartet. Ed and The Prophets become regulars on the "Gospel Singing Caravan" television series. After Ed retired The Prophets, he joined Hovie Lister and The Statesmen and later with J.D. Sumner of the Stamps Quartet. Ed, along with The Stamps were permanent members of the Elvis Presley Show until Presley's death in 1977.

Harold Lane

Harold is a singer, songwriter, musician and arranger whose career in, and contributions to, Gospel Music have spanned the past 55 years. Lane formed the Gospel Harmony Boys, a professional group that continues to minister still today—55 years later.

Don Light

He began his career as a Grand Ole Opry drummer and general manager of Billboard Magazine's Nashville office, secured his place in gospel music history by launching the first booking agency for gospel music artists. Don Light Talent launched with the Happy Goodman Family and the Oak Ridge Boys in 1965, soon adding to the roster the Chuck Wagon Gang, Governor Jimmie Davis, The Florida Boys, the Lewis Family, the Rex Nelon Singers, the Cathedral Quartet, the Singing Rambos, Wendy Bagwell and the Sunliters, the Thrasher Brothers and others.

James William "Bill" Lyles 1920-1954

Bass vocalist Bill Lyles is considered one of the industry's greatest voices. He performed with the Hamilton County Quartet near Chattanooga, Tennessee, and the famous Swanee River Boys. He rose to national prominence as the bass singer for the Blackwood Brothers Quartet reaching new heights of popularity starring on national television, charting in Billboard magazine, and recording exclusively on the RCA label. Lyles was killed when a plane piloted by fellow quartet member R.W. Blackwood crashed in Clanton, Ala. on June 30, 1954.

Elizabeth "Lady" Mull

Best known as "Mizz Mull" or "Lady Mull" to listeners of the "Mull Singing Convention." The wife of the late Rev. J. Bazzel Mull co-hosted the landmark television broadcasts. She and her husband appeared on radio stations throughout the country and owned numerous stations including WJBZ, Praise 96.3, in Knoxville. The couple promoted gospel music concerts throughout the Southeast and published a successful church songbook series.

Billy Todd

Bass singer Billy Todd performed 12 years with the Dixie Echoes of Pensacola Fla. After returning to his singing career after serving as principal at Berean Christian School in Pensacola. Todd came to that job after leaving an illustrious gospel music career behind as a member of The Florida Boys from the 1958-1972. He is a member of the Gospel Music Hall of Fame with the Florida Boys and received the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion Living Legend Award.

Charlie Waller

The colorful concert promoter, singer, and producer Charlie Waller works tirelessly to preserve and promote Southern Gospel Music. He currently serves as the Executive Director of the Southern Gospel Music Association located at Dollywood. His Grand Ole Gospel Reunion, held each year in Greenville, SC., was created to be a showcase for traditional Southern Gospel Music and has become a mega-event. As a part of this event, Waller was the first to do a "Reunion" style video. He promoted his first Southern Gospel concert in 1971, in of all places, New Orleans, La.

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