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Well, with this being my first trip to the National Quartet Convention, I believe I can sum it up with just one word....WOW!!!! I was in southern gospel heaven. So many of my favorite groups and singers, so many new people that I met, and getting to walk around with none other but David Bruce Murray really made the three days there just absolutely wonderful. And just to think that I had actually told David twice that I wouldn't be able to go. I'm so glad that he was persistent in telling me to make arrangements to go. Thanks, Dave!!! I really can't say what the highlight of the trip was, seeing that there were so many. I knew there were many good groups and individual singers out there, but I had no idea of how many. The morning showcases were excellent. So much new, great talent coming along means to me that southern gospel music is not in danger of becoming a lost art. The evening programs had me on the edge of my seat about all night. Wednesday night, I couldn't even keep my shoes on! You'll have to ask David about that comment. And even though I was glad to get back home, I do wish I was up in Freedom Hall at this moment, still listening to the greatest music ever performed. That music is southern gospel. I absolutely love it and am counting the days until next year. You make sure to look for me next year at NCQ.
"nuff said"

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