Platinum Soul Singer MAJOR. To Be Inducted Into The Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame May 1st In Boston, MA
Berklee College of Music stands as the premier institution for the study of contemporary music and the performing arts. Its distinguished alumni include music legends such as Quincy Jones, Chaka Khan, Sheila E., Wyclef Jean, Esperanza Spalding, Lalah Hathaway, Judith Christie McAllister, and Kurt Carr. Berklee proudly honors the history and legacy of Gospel music through intentional recognition and celebration.
This year, Berklee’s Africana Studies Division will present the Signature Series concert: Gospel Extravaganza 2025 – Through the Years: A Celebration of Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble and the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame Ceremony on Thursday, May 1, at 8 PM.
Among this year's esteemed Gospel Hall of Fame inductees is Soul singer MAJOR., a Berklee alumnus who has built a remarkable career in music and entertainment through perseverance, integrity, and passion. MAJOR. is a platinum-selling artist with GRAMMY®, Dove, and NAACP Image Award nominations for his beloved hits "Why I Love You," "Honest," and "I Prayed For You (Said a Prayer)."
Reflecting on the honor, MAJOR. shares:
“Berklee is where I developed, learned, grew, and became. To be acknowledged and celebrated specifically for Gospel—the genre that inspires me the most—means more than words could express. So I’ll just say: GOD IS AMAZING!”
Past Gospel Hall of Fame inductees include Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Dr. Judith Christie McAllister, Reverend Milton Biggham, Dr. Teresa Jackson, and Kurt Carr.
Admission for the Gospel Extravaganza and Hall of Fame event is $15/$20 in advance and $20/$25 day of show. GET TICKETS HERE