The Nashville Black Music Association

09/07/2026

🙌🏾💜 WHAT A NIGHT, NASHVILLE! 💜🙌🏾

The 2026 My Soul Looks Back: Nashville Gospel Honors was a HUGE SUCCESS!

We want to give a very special THANK YOU to everyone who played a part in making this celebration possible!

💜 Our amazing Leadership Team
⛪ Our wonderful Venue for opening your doors to us
🎤 Our incredible Hosts & Presenters
🎶 Our talented Band & Musicians
🎙️ All of our Performers & Special Guests
🏆 Our phenomenal Honorees
📸 Our Media, Photography & Production Teams
🙌🏾 Our hardworking Volunteers & Staff
💐 And EVERYONE who worked behind the scenes!

And, of course, THANK YOU to everyone who came out and supported the 2026 Nashville Gospel Honors. Your presence, love, energy, and support made the night even more special!

We truly could not have done it without ALL of you!

Nashville, THANK YOU for helping us celebrate gospel music, honor its legacy, and give flowers to those who have paved the way! 💜🎶👏🏾

09/05/2026

🚨 WE ARE OFFICIALLY 1 DAY AWAY! 🚨

Tomorrow, Nashville comes together for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich legacy of Gospel music! 🎶🙌🏾

The Nashville Black Music Association presents “My Soul Looks Back: Nashville Gospel Honors” — honoring those who have helped shape, preserve, and carry Gospel music forward.

✨ Sunday, September 6, 2026
💜 Purple Carpet & Reception: 5:30 PM
🚪 Doors Open: 6:00 PM
🎶 Show Begins: 6:30 PM
📍 Downtown Presbyterian Church
154 Rep. John Lewis Way N., Nashville, TN 37219

🏆 Honoring BC & M Choir, Gloria Towner, Bob Bailey, Lorenzo Washington & Derrick Lee
🎤 Hosted by Gina Waters Miller
💜 Purple Carpet Host: Big Ben, The Media Mogul

NASHVILLE, WE’LL SEE YOU TOMORROW! Come ready to celebrate Gospel music, history, legacy, and excellence! 🔥🙌🏾

09/03/2026

🔥 NASHVILLE… WE’RE ONLY DAYS AWAY! 🔥

The countdown is getting REAL! 💜🎶

On Sunday, September 6th, Nashville Gospel history comes alive at My Soul Looks Back: Nashville Gospel Honors!

This isn’t just another event — it’s a celebration of the voices, legends, legacy, and music that helped shape Nashville’s Gospel sound. 🙌🏾✨

🎙️ PURPLE CARPET: 5:30 PM
🚪 DOORS OPEN: 6:00 PM
🎤 SHOWTIME: 6:30 PM

And I’m excited to serve as your Purple Carpet Host — Big Ben The Media Mogul! 🎙️💜

📍 Downtown Presbyterian Church | Nashville, TN

🚨 HAVEN’T REGISTERED YET? NOW IS THE TIME!
Don’t wait until the last minute. Secure your spot and come experience an evening of Gospel, history, celebration & community!

🎟️ REGISTER TODAY:
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💜 NASHVILLE GOSPEL HAS A STORY — COME HELP US CELEBRATE IT!

TAG somebody who needs to be in the building! 👇🏾🔥

09/02/2026

🎶 “LONG AS I GOT KING JESUS” 🙌🏾

Celebrating the legendary BC & M Choir, one of our 2026 Nashville Gospel Honors Honorees! 🏆💜

Their powerful sound and Gospel legacy continue to inspire generations. Enjoy this special performance of “Long As I Got King Jesus.”

Join us Sunday, September 6th, 2026 as we honor BC & M Choir at My Soul Looks Back: Nashville Gospel Honors!

09/02/2026

🔥 WE’RE ONLY 4 DAYS AWAY! 🔥

The countdown continues! 🎶💜 My Soul Looks Back: Nashville Gospel Honors 2026 is almost here!

Join the Nashville Black Music Association as we celebrate Gospel history, music, and the incredible legacy of our 2026 Honorees! 🏆🙌🏾
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/my-soul-looks-back-nashville-gospel-honors-5th-annual-celebration
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026
💜 Purple Carpet & Reception — 5:30 PM
🚪 Doors Open — 6:00 PM
🎤 Show Begins — 6:30 PM
📍 Downtown Presbyterian Church, Nashville

4 DAYS TO GO! Nashville, we’ll see you there! 🔥

06/04/2026

🎂🎉 Join us in wishing a very Happy Birthday to Kellee Halford, Co-Founder of the Nashville Black Music Association!

Your vision, leadership, and dedication have helped create opportunities, elevate voices, and preserve the legacy of Black music throughout our community and beyond.

We are grateful for your service and the positive impact you continue to make. May this year bring you even greater blessings, favor, and success.

Happy Birthday from your NBMA Family! 💙🎶

05/27/2026

An update from NBMA.

Music & Mimosas Fest 2026 has been postponed. When we became aware of several powerful events being announced within Nashville's Black music community for the same dates, we chose to be supportive rather than competitive. That is who we are.

A new date is coming. Stay tuned.

In the meantime, we want to make sure Nashville knows about some incredible June programming we are proud to uplift:

— June 19 | 615 The Move Presents: Juneteenth Celebration
Featuring Raquel Jackson, Laia Jones, Sa'Mia Mosley, Joey Richey, Nacole, Kim Fleming, Craig Robinson, Jessica Taylor & More
3rd and Lindsley | Doors 6PM | Show 7:30PM
www.3rdandlindsley.com

— June 20 | Nashville Black Music Month Kickback
Presented by Urbaanite, We Sound Crazy Podcast & 92Q
Nelson's Green Brier Distillery | 1PM–5PM
urbaanite.com/nashville-black-music-month-kickback

And find us all week at 615 Week — Nashville's Official Culture & Community Celebration, June 15–20. NBMA is a proud Community Sponsor. Catch the 615 Kickoff Concert on June 15 at Aura, 7PM–11PM.

Tickets and details: www.the615day.com

Black Music Month in Nashville is alive. Support the work that keeps it that way.

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Kellee Halford
Executive Director, Nashville Black Music Association

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05/17/2026

🍾🎶Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the Nashville Black Music Association ( )
presents Music & Mimosas Fest! 🍾🎶

Join us June 19th–20th, 2026 at Love & Exile for a vibrant celebration of live music, culture, and connection. Enjoy refreshing mimosas, electrifying performances, and an atmosphere filled with good vibes and great company. Whether you’re a music lover, creative, or just looking for the perfect summer experience—this is the place to be. Save the date and come toast to the sound of Nashville! 🥂

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