On August 2nd, I asked the readers of Danny's Diary to send cards and letters to one of Southern Gospel music's oldest living legends, Marion Snider, the original pianist of the Stamps Quartet (visit the Danny's Diary archives to view the post).

I'm happy to report that many of you did just that. According to Snider York (the man who wrote the letter that prompted me to ask you to write), Marion's daughter, Marianne, says that there have been several cards and letters received.

I appreciate all of you who have taken the time to put a smile on the face of Mr. Snider. Even though I'm trying to avoid using a worn-out phrase, there is no better way than to say that Mr. Snider did indeed help pave the road that we walk today. So, with that in mind, you can still let him know that you appreciate his work if you've not already done so.

People like Mr. Snider are the exact reason why supporting the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame and Museum is a worthwhile effort. To my knowledge there is no other place that one can go to and learn about the work and lives of Southern Gospel's pioneers. You'll find plenty of artifacts professionally displayed and if you've followed Southern Gospel music for any length of time at all, your collection of memories will be re-energized as you view things that were worn on stage by George Younce or see the last guitar used by Wendy Bagwell. The artifacts number into the thousands, so many so that the SGMA staff rotates what's put into each display. There's video footage of groups from days gone by and all around you are reminders that this music has touched lives for 100 years—and will continue to do so well into the future.

On any given day the facility is open, sentences that begin with "I remember..." are spoken over and over again as fans walk through the halls. Concerts of old are relived in their minds, and remembrances of conversations with those legends who are no longer with us become even more precious. The Hall of Fame and Museum is a special place, not just because of what's IN in, but because of what people bring TO it.

Next month, if you attend the Fan Awards/Induction Ceremony, please take the time to visit the Hall of Fame and Museum. The same goes for those of you who will visit Dollywood during their month-long National Southern Gospel and Harvest Celebration during October. I'll be there quite a bit during October, so be sure to say hello.