Walter Lee Hawkins was such an influential figure in urban contemporary gospel music that even in 2025, many years after his passing, his message and work continue to have an impact. That said, there will be a ‘Special Tribute to Walter Hawkins & The Love Alive Recordings’ at Greater Imani Church (3824 Austin Peay Hwy) in Memphis, Tennessee, on Friday, March 28.

Pastor Shirley Caesar, Donnie McClurkin, Dorinda Clark-Cole, B. Slade, Lisa Knowles-Smith, Nakitta Foxx, Yolanda Marant, and Shontelle Norman-Beatty are all confirmed. Tickets are available on childrensing.net.