2011 National Quartet Convention
There are many loyal and first-time fans to the National Quartet Convention
Following are interviews with some of them.
Jerry Greenwood
NQC Fan
JERRY: I’m Jerry Greenwood from Anniston, Alabama.
JIM: Is this you’re first time at the Quartet Convention?
JERRY: No, No! This is our third year to come to the Quartet Convention. A very enjoyable trip, enjoyed a lot of good gospel music.
JIM: What do you think draws most people here?
JERRY: Aside from just being a gospel music fan, I think the Gaither thing that he does has a tremendous following. I know, we went to the one he had yesterday just a great performance by a bunch of great artists you know.
JIM: Bill and The Gaither Vocal Band were at their booth greeting people. They had to cut the line off earty so the group could get ready for their next performance. Did you get to see him?
JERRY: We got to go through. We know some of the people that’s in the Gaither Vocal Band and know them personally and are very good friends with them. Wes Hampton that sings with the Gaither Vocal Band lives in Birmingham and our son and our daughter-in-law and three grand-daughters live in Birmingham and my daughter-in-law works at a medical clinic and that’s where Wes takes his kids when they have health problems. Just being around them and seeing them in grocery stores and just kind of personal things.
JIM: Have you been here for the whole week?
JERRY: We came in Wednesday morning and we’re staying til tomorrow.
JIM: Thanks for talking with us and enjoy the rest of your stay at The Quartet Convention
JIM:We have a couple of guests here at the 2011 National Quartet Convention. Introduce yourself.
LAURA: I’m Laura Pickett from Longview, Texas.
CARROLL: I’m Carroll Pettigrew from Mena, Arkansas. We’re brother and sister.
JIM: Is this your first time at the convention?
CARROLL: Yes sir!
JIM: It’s our first time as well. What do you think of it? It’s kind of exciting when you’ve never been to one of these before.
CARROLL: We’ve been a bit overwhelmed.
LAURA: Yes!
CARROLL: But very, very pleased.
LAURA: Really pleased. Yes!
CARROLL: Our dad was a southern gospel singer back in the 40’s and 50’s.
JIM: Do you guys sing too?
LAURA: Yes, in church
CARROLL: We sing tunes in church.
JIM: Who’s your favorite group you’ve seen here?
LAURA: Mine’ the McKameys.
CARROLL: I really have several. If I had to choose, I suppose I’d choose the Booth Brothers.
LAURA: And the Hoppers.
JIM: I like the Booth Brothers too! Welcome To The Family is one of my favorites. Do you consider yourselves Southern Gospel or Country Gospel?
BOTH: Southern Gospel
CARROLL: I consider myself both.
LAURA: I’m country!

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2011 National Quartet Convention There are many loyal and first-time fans to the National Quartet Convention Following are interviews with some of them.
Jerry Greenwood NQC Fan		JERRY: I’m Jerry Greenwood from Anniston, Alabama. JIM: Is this you’re first time at the Quartet Convention? JERRY: No, No! This is our third year to come to the Quartet Convention. A very enjoyable trip, enjoyed a lot of good gospel music. JIM: What do you think draws most people here? JERRY: Aside from just being a gospel music fan, I think the Gaither thing that he does has a tremendous following. I know, we went to the one he had yesterday just a great performance by a bunch of great artists you know. JIM: Bill and The Gaither Vocal Band were at their booth greeting people. They had to cut the line off earty so the group could get ready for their next performance. Did you get to see him? JERRY: We got to go through. We know some of the people that’s in the Gaither Vocal Band and know them personally and are very good friends with them. Wes Hampton that sings with the Gaither Vocal Band lives in Birmingham and our son and our daughter-in-law and three grand-daughters live in Birmingham and my daughter-in-law works at a medical clinic and that’s where Wes takes his kids when they have health problems. Just being around them and seeing them in grocery stores and just kind of personal things.
JIM: Have you been here for the whole week? JERRY: We came in Wednesday morning and we’re staying til tomorrow. JIM: Thanks for talking with us and enjoy the rest of your stay at The Quartet Convention

		JIM:We have a couple of guests here at the 2011 National Quartet Convention. Introduce yourself. LAURA: I’m Laura Pickett from Longview, Texas. CARROLL: I’m Carroll Pettigrew from Mena, Arkansas. We’re brother and sister. JIM: Is this your first time at the convention? CARROLL: Yes sir! JIM: It’s our first time as well. What do you think of it? It’s kind of exciting when you’ve never been to one of these before. CARROLL: We’ve been a bit overwhelmed. LAURA: Yes! CARROLL: But very, very pleased. LAURA: Really pleased. Yes! CARROLL: Our dad was a southern gospel singer back in the 40’s and 50’s.
JIM: Do you guys sing too? LAURA: Yes, in church CARROLL: We sing tunes in church. JIM: Who’s your favorite group you’ve seen here? LAURA: Mine’ the McKameys. CARROLL: I really have several. If I had to choose, I suppose I’d choose the Booth Brothers. LAURA: And the Hoppers. JIM: I like the Booth Brothers too! Welcome To The Family is one of my favorites. Do you consider yourselves Southern Gospel or Country Gospel? BOTH: Southern Gospel CARROLL: I consider myself both. LAURA: I’m country!