ATLANTA, Sept. 2, 2008 – September marks America's first-ever National Gospel Music Heritage Month, so-designated by House of Representatives (H.Con. Res. 370) and Senate (S. Res. 595) in resolutions passed this summer. The dual legislation proclaims September 2008 as Gospel Music Heritage Month, honoring gospel music for its valuable long-standing contributions to American culture. The initiative was created by Gospel Music Channel, the country's first and only television network devoted to all forms of Gospel/Christian music, with support from The Recording Academy® and the Gospel Music Association.