Joe Atkinson was inducted in 1998 at the very special celebration of his 40th Anniversary of music ministry. This photo shows Calvin holding the famed “Texas shaped” plaque in his hand as he prepares to present it to Joe. Among the Southern Baptist Music Evangelists in Texas, Joe is among the best known and has performed all styles and genres of Gospel Music. In 2008 he marked his 50th year and is still singing across America and the world in places like India, Russia and the Middle East. In 2016 his wife Judy passed on to her heavenly home. She served as Joe’s partner in life and ministry through all those years focusing on the blessed GOSPEL in the MUSIC we love. Joe lives in Arlington and has numerous recordings and videos available.