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National Quartet Convention Presents the NQC Music Awards

Written by SGN Scoops on September 17, 2012 – 8:53 am -

Louisville, KY – The National Quartet Convention, in partnership with the Southern Gospel Music Guild, presented the first ever NQC Music Awards today (Friday, September 14) at the NQC during the Friday afternoon Showcase Spectacular in Freedom Hall in Louisville, KY.
Awards were presented based on both fan popularity and professional excellence, with two divisions of awards that being presented.  The first division was the  Fan Awarded categories where awards were determined by fan voting.   The second division was the Industry Awarded Categories, which was determined by the music professionals that participate as exhibitors during the National Quartet Convention. No purchase was required for those that are participating in the voting. All that was required is that they were registered on the NQC e-mail list prior to July 1st.
NQC Executive Vice President, Clarke Beasley stated that the Southern Gospel Music Guild has been an important partner in the process, as the SGMG is responsible for determining the category criteria, as well as screening entries for eligibility.  The SGMG professional membership also determined the recipient of the annual Les Beasley Award, given to a person or company that has made a significant impact in the field of Gospel Music. The recipient of that prestigious honor was presented to Marlin Taylor and XM Enlighten Radio.
In order to determine the Songwriter of the Year Award, the SGMG Awards and Criteria Committee pulled The Singing News Magazine radio charts for the eligibility time period and assigned each songwriter fifteen points for a number one song, ten points for a song in the top ten and five points for a song in the top 20. The total points for the eligibility period were tabulated for each writer, and the writer with the most points was awarded Songwriter of the Year.This year’s recipient was Dianne Wilkinson.
Below is a complete list of the 2012 NQC Music Award winners.
FAN CATEGORIES

 

Bass Singer of the Year Nominees:
Bennett, Eric – Triumphant Qt

 

Baritone Singer of the Year Nominees:
Brady, Jim – Booth Brothers
Lead Singer of the Year Nominees:
Booth, Ronnie – Booth Brothers

 

Tenor Singer of the Year Nominees:
Phelps, David – Gaither Vocal Band

 

Soprano Singer of the Year Nominees:
Hopper, Kim – Hoppers
Alto Singer of the Year Nominees:
Easter, Sheri – Jeff & Sheri Easter
 
Soloist of the Year Award Nominees:
Crabb, Jason
 
Male Group of the Year Nominees:
Booth Brothers
 
Mixed Group of the Year Nominees:
Collingsworth Family
Musician of the Year Nominees:
Collingsworth, Kim – Collingsworth Family

 

Album of the Year Nominees:
Celebrate Me Home (Oak Tree) – Perrys

 

Song of the Year Nominees:
I Know a Man Who Can – Greater Vision

 

 INDUSTRY CATEGORIES

 

Arranger/Producer of the Year Nominees:
Lari Goss

 

Concert Promoter of the Year Nominees:
Bill Gaither
 
Radio Station of the Year Nominees:
WBOZ – Nashville

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Former Attorney General John Ashcroft To Appear Wednesday & Thursday At National Quartet Convention

Written by SGN Scoops on September 13, 2011 – 6:11 pm -

Louisville, KY – Attendees of Wednesday night’s concert in Freedom Hall during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY, will have the opportunity to enjoy a sneak preview of Attorney General John Ashcroft (pictured in attached jpg). General Ashcroft is scheduled to serve as a keynote speaker on Thursday morning at 10:30am in East Hall; however, he will also be a part of Wednesday night’s program, which will also include more than a dozen popular Southern Gospel recording artists, including Grammy winner Jason Crabb, who will host the evening program.

Individuals unable to attend the National Quartet Convention in person have the opportunity to watch  performances taking place in Freedom Hall live, as it happens, or on demand through the NQC’s popular webcast, www.nqconlinec.com. For the past four years the NQC has offered the webcasting option to Southern Gospel Music fans unable to attend the event in person. Since partnering with 316 Networks, the NQC Webcast has become one of the Networks’ most successful subscriber webcast. All events taking place in Freedom Hall throughout NQC Week are available through the webcast.

The 3rd Annual NQC Cancer Walk, hosted by Janet Paschal, which will begin at 8:00am, starts the busy day of events on Thursday morning. The Walk proceeds benefit the Amercian Cancer Society.

Another Thursday highlight will be the Reunion of the multi-Grammy Award winning Gaither Vocal Band. Former and current members of the popular group will unite on stage in Freedom Hall for a 1:15pm concert.

Seats are available for all afternoon showcases and evening concerts and may be purchased in the North Wing lobby of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Visit www.nqconline.com for a complete schedule of events.

Louisville, KY – Attendees of Wednesday night’s concert in Freedom Hall during the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY, will have the opportunity to enjoy a sneak preview of Attorney General John Ashcroft (pictured in attached jpg). General Ashcroft is scheduled to serve as a keynote speaker on Thursday morning at 10:30am in East Hall; however, he will also be a part of Wednesday night’s program, which will also include more than a dozen popular Southern Gospel recording artists, including Grammy winner Jason Crabb, who will host the evening program.

Individuals unable to attend the National Quartet Convention in person have the opportunity to watch  performances taking place in Freedom Hall live, as it happens, or on demand through the NQC’s popular webcast, www.nqconlinec.com. For the past four years the NQC has offered the webcasting option to Southern Gospel Music fans unable to attend the event in person. Since partnering with 316 Networks, the NQC Webcast has become one of the Networks’ most successful subscriber webcast. All events taking place in Freedom Hall throughout NQC Week are available through the webcast.

The 3rd Annual NQC Cancer Walk, hosted by Janet Paschal, which will begin at 8:00am, starts the busy day of events on Thursday morning. The Walk proceeds benefit the Amercian Cancer Society.

Another Thursday highlight will be the Reunion of the multi-Grammy Award winning Gaither Vocal Band. Former and current members of the popular group will unite on stage in Freedom Hall for a 1:15pm concert.

Seats are available for all afternoon showcases and evening concerts and may be purchased in the North Wing lobby of the Kentucky Fair & Expo Center. Visit www.nqconline.com for a complete schedule of events.


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