A new museum in Nashville celebrates gospel music's contribution to American culture

By Jewly Hight

Published October 19, 2025 at 8:00 AM EDT

Gospel music has always played a big role in American culture. Now the music's wide-ranging history is being celebrated at Nashville's new Museum of Christian and Gospel Music.

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