NQC Announces Special Performances In Commemoration of 50th Anniversary

Louisville, KY - This year will mark the 50th anniversary of Christian Entertainments largest annual event, the National Quartet Convention, which will take place September 9-15, 2007. There will be many special commemorations of this anniversary at the NQC this year; however, one special commemorative segment will be held during the Friday evenings concert that will highlight the NQCs 50 years. There will be some video segments of items such as Hovie Listers very first opening prayer at the inaugural NQC in 1957, audio clips from several groups who performed at that first Convention, special live performances from some of todays legends who were present at the first NQC, as well as memorable clips from special moments in Louisville, the current host city of the event, such as the Speer Familys retirement and Glen Paynes call-in performance during the Cathedrals last NQC performance.

In addition to all of these special moments, the segments grand finale will be an appearance by renown Christian singer/songwriter and comedian, Mark Lowry, as Lowry will recount some of his favorite NQC moments, including a video clip of him performing at the NQC when he was very young. Mark will also perform with popular group, LordSong during this special segment. Complete schedule information is available at www.natqc.com or by calling the NQC headquarters at 800-846-8499.

Among the many special performances taking place during the 50th Anniversary of the National Quartet Convention in Louisville, KY, September 10-16, will be a grand finale featuring popular singer/songwriter and Christian comedian, Mark Lowry (pictured).