Inducted 2004

Considered to be one of Southern Gospel Music's most gifted vocalists, Kenny Hinson has become an icon to the genre's followers. His trademark vocal stylings have prompted countless imitators, supplying evidence that Hinson was a major influence on rising singers. 

Featured on the classic song, "The Lighthouse" and many other top charting songs, Kenny Hinson was a dominating vocal force in Southern Gospel Music for over 20 years as he, his brothers and sister would travel the country as one of Southern Gospel Music's favorite groups. 

Kenny was named Singing News Fan Awards Lead Singer of the Year in 1976, 1978 and 1980. The Hinsons were named Singing News Fan Awards Group of the Year in 1979.

After the group disbanded in 1988, Hinson pastored a church in Houston, TX, and continued to make an occasional singing appearance as time permitted. In 1993, as the Hinsons were embarking on a reunion tour, Hinson was diagnosed with the cancer that would claim his life in 1995 at the age of 41.