Oklahoma United Gospel Music Association Inc. (OUGMA )
About
OUGMA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization promoting gospel music concerts in the Oklahoma City metro area. OUGMA was incorporated in 1994 with contributions from a group of Yukon Oklahoma businessmen. OUGMA promotes gospel music concerts of all types and provides an opportunity for local talent to develop and gain exposure. There are currently over 80 regional talent groups calling OUGMA their home away from home. OUGMA typically sponsors one concert a month and has been doing so for years at various venues. Most recently, OUGMA will sponsor concerts at Yukon Fine Arts Auditorium with a capacity of over 2900.
Over the years local venues have included…
| Tulakes Baptist Church | Yukon Church |
| OKC 1st Church of the Nazarene | Incredible Pizza |
| Exchange Ave Baptist Church | Sara Rd Baptist Church |
| Olivet Baptist Church | Tulsa July Showcase |
| OKC July Showcase | Town & Country Christian Church |
| Forest Hill Christian Church | Southern Hills Baptist Church |
| First Baptist Church (Del City) | to name a few |
OUGMA’s first concert was on March 3, 1994 featuring the Lester's from St. Louis, Missouri. Another early program was held in the Yukon High School Fine Arts Auditorium and was called “Legends Of Gospel”. The talent for that program included J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet, Hovie Lister and the Statesmen Quartet, James Blackwood and the Blackwood Quartet, Jake Hess and a very popular local group named The McLaughlin Bothers.
Other Legends concerts were held in the Yukon Fine Arts Auditorium and one at First Baptist Church (Del City). By the 5th Legends concert Hovie Lister was the only one of the Legends still Living. The Last Program was on Thanksgiving weekend and Hovie Passed away the following December 28,2001.
OUGMA has promoted programs with other nationally known artists, including:
| Albert E Brumley Jr. | Brian Free & Assurance |
| Buddy Liles | Carroll Roberson |
| Danny Funderburk | David Patillo |
| Dixie Echoes | Forgiven Trio |
| Frankie Valens | Gold City |
| Haskell Cooley | Janice Lynn Peavy |
| Jason Runnels | Jeff and Sheri Easter |
| Kevin Spencer | Larry Delawder |
| Mark Bishop | Mark Lanier |
| Sherman Andrus | Southern Charm |
| Stanley Jones Singers | The Dixie Echoes |
| The Florida Boys Quartet | The Kingsmen |
| The Lesters | The Melody Boys Qt. |
| The Needhams | The Pfeifers |
| The Southmen | The Todd Allen Family |
| The Weatherfords | The Williamsons |
| Tim & Mary Alice Lovelace | Tony Gore & Majesty |
As you can see, for years OUGMA has hosted concerts with local and nationally known performers in venues all over the OKC metro. If you or your organization are wanting scheduled gospel music performances featuring our talented gospel music membership please contact us.
OUGMA is excited to be a part of your Gospel music worship and entertainment experience. If there is anything we can do to further your enjoyment as a concert attendee or potential concert performer please let us know.
OUGMA is excited to be a part of your Gospel music worship and entertainment experience. If there is anything we can do to further your enjoyment as a concert attendee or potential concert performer please let us know.
Oklahoma United Gospel Music Association
2771 South Cemetery Road
Yukon, OK 73099-6321
Jim Wagner President
Jim@OUGMA.org
405 324-2144
2771 South Cemetery Road
Yukon, OK 73099-6321
Jim Wagner President
Jim@OUGMA.org
405 324-2144
Jim & Virginia Wagner Founders OUGMA
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