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Gospel Music Celebration™ Cruise to Eastern Carribbean is SOLD OUT Waiting List now Open

Nashville TN – (May 4, 2012) Landon Beene of IMC Management and Concerts has officially announced that theGospel Music Celebration™ Cruise to the Eastern Caribbean is SOLD OUT! Organizers have opened a waiting list for the cruise which is set for January 19-26, 2013.

“We are thrilled and can’t wait to head out on the ship with all our friends who have signed up to join us,” Landon Beene said. “We’ve built a different cruise model with a limited slot of artists so that music lovers get to hear more of their favorites and get more interaction with those artists. Our cruise is designed to be a “celebration” on sea, a chance to enjoy each other. I feel like this is the primary reason our first time Caribbean destination has sold out so quickly. This fact, added with a 5-Star first class cruise line, makes for a GREAT combination. Our passengers LOVE the fact we are on a conservative cruiseline such as Holland America and when they leave our cruise they’re already on the phone inviting friends to come back with them on a future trip! That is exciting!”

Artist Scott Fowler of Legacy Five commented: “I have been singing gospel music for 23 years and have probably been on around 35 cruises in that time. IMC and Inspiration Cruises consistently give exceptional service at a great value and put us on the best luxury vessels in the fleet. They present THE BEST that gospel music has to offer and put together unique programming on board. When you add it all up, the choice is clear – if you want the best Gospel Music Cruise experience anywhere, IMC Gospel Music Celebration™ Cruises are IT!”

On each cruise, guests enjoy intimate times of relationship building with the artists, chapel and testimony services, The “Not-So-Newlywed” Game featuring artists and their spouses, Hymn Sings, Sunday Morning Church services and of course, nightly concerts.

Although this Caribbean Cruise itinerary is SOLD OUT, a waiting list has been opened and cruise bookings are now being accepted for the ALASKAN Gospel Music Celebration™ Cruise from July 14-21, 2013 embarking from Seattle, WA. The Alaskan cruise will feature The Booth Brothers, The Collingsworth Family, Legacy Five, Ken Davis, Liberty Quartet, TaRanda Greene, Freedom Singers and more.

For more information, visit http://www.GospelMusicCelebration.com or http://www.IMCconcerts.com.

Photo: L-R: Scott Fowler, Landon Beene, Michael Booth, Phillip Collingsworth, Eric Bennett, and Gerald Wolfe

Keith Waggoner Leaves Liberty Quartet

After more than five and a half years with Liberty Quartet, Keith Waggoner is resigning his position as tenor.  He has accepted the Senior Pastor position at Grace Bible Church in Nampa, ID.  “After nearly 6 years of ministry, singing the greatest music in the world and traveling with my best friends, God has led me to a new chapter in my ministry”, Keith states.  “I’m forever indebted to Royce Mitchell due to his invitation to sing with Liberty Quartet.  The dear friends I’ve made while traveling, the inspiring songs I’ve been privileged to sing, and the unique opportunities I’ve experienced with the quartet have prepared me for this pastoral calling.  Thank you to each friend, pastor, and promoter who has contributed to and encouraged my ministry with Liberty.” Keith’s resignation will be effective August 1.  He will continue to be a part of Liberty Quartet’s ministry as a board member and as a coordinator for Northwest Gospelfest.

Royce Mitchell, manager of Liberty Quartet, remarks, “I am really excited for Keith’s new ministry venture. It couldn’t happen to or be at a better church. The folks at Grace Bible have always been supportive of the ministry of the Liberty Quartet and they are now going to be teaming up with one of Gods’ finest! Having said that, I am really sad to see Keith leave the quartet as he has taken our ministry to a new level. He has been and will continue to be a wonderful friend, partner and leader. I am, and will continue to be, forever grateful for the sacrifices and commitment of Keith and his wife Lori, and the entire Waggoner family.  They have my prayers and support as he continues to preach, teach, and live for Christ!”

The Lord has brought another well-established friend to fill the tenor position in Philip Batton from Caldwell, ID.  Philip has a wealth of ministry experience, singing most recently with the Homeland Harmony Quartet from Idaho.  His dynamic tenor voice is matched by a fun-loving personality.  Be sure to welcome Philip Batton to the Liberty Quartet family the next time they’re in your area!  Please keep both Keith and Liberty Quartet in your prayers as God continues to lead their ministries.

 For more information on the quartet check out www.libertyquartet.com and www.facebook.com/libertyquartet.