National Quartet Convention

National Quartet Convention The National Quartet Convention was first held in Memphis in 1957. J. D. Sumner had the idea to bring together all of the professional quartets in gospel music for a convention full of singing and fellowship. J. D. had considered this venture for several years before he was able to convince James Blackwood and the Blackwood Brothers to underwrite the convention. He envisioned a homecoming atmosphere where all of those who blazed the quartet trails could gather for a…