SGMG PRESENTS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT HONOR TO JOE MOSCHEO DURING NQC WEEK
Industry friends and colleagues honored the service of Joe Moscheo during NQC Week. Pictured (l-r) at the VIP Reception held in Moscheo’s honor are Judy Nelon (SGMG Vice President), Ed Leonard (Daywind Records & New Day Christia Distributors President), Ben Speer (NQC Board Member), John Styll (GMA), Lou Hildreth (GMA Hall of Fame member), Joe Moscheo, Judy Moscheo, Ed Harper (Harper Agency President), Armond Morales (The Imperials), Clarke Beasley (NQC Executive Vice President), Sue Dodge (multi-Dove Award winning recording artist).

Louisville, KY - The SGMG (Southern Gospel Music Guild) recognized industry leader and author Joe Moscheo with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Honor at a special VIP reception held during the 50th Anniversary of the National Quartet Convention. Individuals on hand to present this honor were a group of industry friends and colleagues, including Gospel Music Association President John Styll, NQC President Les Beasley, NQC Executive Vice President Clarke Beasley, former long-time Imperials’ member Armond Morales and Judy Nelon, SGMG Vice President and organizer of the event.

Moscheo began his Gospel music career playing piano for The Harmoneers and The Prophets before later becaming a part of the Elvis Presley story as a member of The Imperials Quartet, who toured with the late musical icon. Moscheo recently reorganized the popular group to perform at Elvis tributes.

Moscheo coordinated and co-produced He Touched Me: The Gospel Music of Elvis Presley video project with Bill Gaither. Most recently he authored The Gospel Side of Elvis, a book detailing Elvis’ roots in Gospel music.

Moscheo’s many experiences and contributions to Gospel music include serving for 16 years at BMI (Broadcast Music Incorporated), as well as serving as President of the GMA (Gospel Music Association), He has received numerous Grammy and Dove Awards, as well as honors from such organizations as NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) and the GMA.

The presentation in Louisville was a moving celebration of Moscheo’s pioneering efforts and love of Gospel music. Judy Moscheo, stood by her husband as he expressed his appreciation and gratitude for this moving tribute honoring him for something he loved doing.

Last night (Wednesday) Moscheo was featured at a book signing, presented by Daywind Records and New Day Christian Distributors in the Exhibit Hall of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Fans attending the Convention had the opportunity to visit with Moscheo as he signed copies of The Gospel Side of Elvis.

Tickets are still available to the public for evening concerts, as well as afternoon showcases which are a part of the NQC and may be purchased at any Ticketmaster location, online at www.natqc.com or at the door. Musical showcases are held each day beginning at 9:30am in the Expo Center’s South Wing and in Freedom Hall nightly at 6:00pm. The 50th Annual National Quartet Convention will conclude on Saturday evening.