SEQUIM — Matthew Ward will perform a free gospel concert at 2 p.m. Sept. 7.
The concert will be in the James Center Bandshell at Carrie Blake Park, 506 N. Blake Ave.
Ward was inducted into the Gospel Music Associaton’s Hall of Fame in 1999 as a member of 2nd Chapter of Acts, which he performed with from 1972 through 1988.
The group’s 1986 album “Hymns” earned a Dove award in 1987 from the Gospel Music Association for Best Praise and Worship Album of the Year.
Ward also received a 1993 Dove Award for Inspirational Album of the Year with his contribution to the compilation album “Generation 2 Generation,” which included “Who Do You Love Best?” performed by Ward and his daughter.