2011 National Quartet Convention
Filled With Memorable Moments
Multi-Grammy Award winning recording artist, The Gaither Vocal Band were featured
during a special reunion event on Thursday, and also made an appearance during
Friday evening's concert line-up at the 2011 NQC.
SEPTEMBER, 2011
Louisville, KY - The 54th Annual National Quartet Convention officially concluded on Saturday, September 17, following six days and seven nights filled with memorable moments, special reunions, local and national television exposure and more than 75 hours of music, music and more music. The event kicked off on Sunday evening, September 11 at Louisville's Kentucky Fair & Expo Center and continued throughout the week, as Gospel Music fans from more than 40 states and at least a half dozen countries traveled to the city of Louisville, KY, for the 2011 Convention. In addition to the many popular quartets, trios, duets and soloists featured throughout the week, prominent keynote speakers included Dr David Jeremiah, Dr Charles Stanley and former Attorney General John Ashcroft, as well as Fox New Correspondent, Kelly Wright.
The National Quartet Convention, which first began in 1957 in Memphis, TN, offers fans of Gospel Music the convenience of seeing and hearing their favorite groups at a single event, as well as meeting those favorites, purchasing their music, videos and much more at any one of the 500 exhibit booths which span throughout 175,000 square feet. Gospel Music lovers enjoy their favorite music all day long, as music spectaculars begin each morning and continue until nearly midnight each evening, with performances by such popular and multi-award winning recording artists as The Gaither Vocal Band, Jason Crabb, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Booth Brothers, The Hoppers, Ernie Haase & Signature Sound, The Isaacs, and Jeff & Sheri Easter.
One special highlight of the week included the very first NQC Christmas Day on Tuesday, as the day kicked off with a special bonus Christmas concert. Christmas decorations decked the hallways of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center, and the evening concluded with a special NQC Christmas In September music extravaganza.
Another highlight included the Dixie Melody Boys' 50th Anniversary Celebration, featuring the reunion of more than 40 past and present Quartet members. Other reunion appearances included the Gaither Vocal Band Reunion, the Hinsons Reunion, as well as the Rambos Tribute. Each Reunion Tribute featured former classic standards recorded and made popular by each of the groups.
The 3rd Annual NQC Cancer Walk, hosted by Janet Paschal, proved to be another huge success, as walkers braved a cold, drizzly Louisville morning on Thursday to participate in the event, a benefit for the American Cancer Society.
Reflecting upon the 2011 NQC, Executive Vice President, Clarke Beasley, stated that the overall success of the event was most evident to all who attended the event. "It was truly a special year, filled with many memorable moments. Attendance was very strong, and our attendees were truly blessed by all they saw and heard."
The 2012 National Quartet Convention will take place September 9-15, 2012 in Louisville at the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Visit www.nqconline.com, as a complete schedule of events will be posted in the coming weeks.
Former Attorney General and US Senator John Ashcroft, Fox News Correspondent
Kelly Wright
and NQC Executive Vice President Clarke Beasley, enjoy visiting
during the
2011 National Quartet Convention.
Popular trio, Greater Vision joins legendary female vocalist, Sue Dodge and
former Attorney General John Ashcroft (far left) during Thursday morning's
NQC Showcase Spectacular.
More than 40 former and current members of the Dixie Melody Boys joined legendary bass singer and long-time DMB manager, Ed O'Neal, to celebrate 50 years in Gospel Music during the 2011 NQC.
Dr. David Jeremiah, renown speaker and #1 New York Times best-selling author,
was the keynote speaker during Friday morning's session at this year's Convention.
Three generations of The Easters were featured on this year's NQC stage when
James Easter (second from right) joined his son, Jeff and granddaughter, Morgan (far right),
as well as daughter-in-law, Sheri, at this year's NQC.
Rambo-McGuire consisting of Reba Rambo McGuire, Buck Rambo, Dony McGuire and
Destiny McGuire, accompanied by a 14-piece live band, honored legendary recording artist, The Rambos, during "Remembering The Rambos" on Wednesday evening in Freedom Hall.
Ronnie, Larry and Bo Hinson, along with Chris Hawkins Freeman delighted the NQC crowd
during the Hinsons' Reunion.
Legendary singer, songwriter, Bill Gaither (far left) joined the Isaacs during their
Friday evening performance in Freedom Hall.
NQC Board members, Les Beasley, Clarke Beasley, Ben Speer & Claude Hopper were captivated by the Christmas spirit during NQC Christmas in September
on Tuesday during NQC week.
The Lifetime Achievement Honor was presented by the Southern Gospel Music Guild to
Claude and Connie Hopper, as well as Charles Burke for their contributions to
Gospel Music on NQC Tuesday. Pictured (l-r) Darcy Anderson,
Chief of Staff to Congressman Marsha Blackburn; Connie Hopper, Claude Hopper,
Charles Burke and Clarke Beasley, Executive VP of the NQC.
Walkers braved the cold, rainy conditions of Wednesday to participate in the
2011 NQC Cancer Walk,
hosted by Janet Paschal, raising money for
the American Cancer Society.
Ernie Haase & Signature Sound thrilled the crowd attending Wednesday
evening's NQC at Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY.
Grammy winner, Jason Crabb was featured on Tuesday evening and
hosted Wednesday evening's NQC program.
Kelly Wright, Fox News Correspondent, energized the crowd on Tuesday evening
with his delightful vocal ability and words of encouragement.
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